Summer Science Camp hosted by the Center for Integrative Science Learning
The objective of this program is to increase students’ enthusiasm toward STEM learning and to realize that science is a fun and approachable subject with constant applications in their daily lives.
The Center for Integrative Science Learning will teach and inspire children in grades 1-12 (incoming – Fall 2025) to excel in and become passionate about STEM learning. A multi-disciplinary approach will be used in science using fun, unconventional approaches – this year’s theme will be agriculture!
Program Objectives
The Center for Integrative Science Learning will teach and inspire children in grades 1-12 (incoming – Fall 2025) to excel in and become passionate about STEM learning. A multi-disciplinary approach will be used in science using fun, unconventional approaches – this year’s theme will be
- Agriculture
The objective of this program is to increase students’ enthusiasm toward STEM learning and to realize that science is a fun and approachable subject with constant applications in their daily lives.
Science Camp (Grades 1-5)
Agriculture – June 9-13
Campers will explore agriculture from the ground up: from soil and water to plants and animals and the nutrients and products they provide. Hands-on activities will include chemistry, macroscopic and microscopic structures, biological life cycles, and applied engineering and physics.
Campers going into grade 1 through 5 will be grouped by age level (Group 1: 1st graders; Group 2: 2nd -3rd graders; Group 3: 4th-5th graders). Exploration activities and experiments will be centered around the science topic of the day and are held outdoors, in the classroom, and in the laboratory led by PBA faculty. Each group will have two PBA college student camp counselors. Campers will have a break for physical activity and free time after lunch.
- It is anticipated that the total number of campers will be capped at 75.
- Activities are modified according to age/grade levels.
- Camp will run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Tuition $325.00/student/week.
- Extended care will be provided at an additional cost (7:30-8:30 a.m. and 4-5:30 p.m.) of $15.00/child/day.
- Lunch is NOT provided – students MUST bring their own lunch/water bottle and snacks.
| 7:30-8:30 a.m. | Extended Morning Care |
| 8:30-9 a.m. | Check-in |
| 9-10:15 a.m. | Science Activity |
| 10:30-11:45 a.m. | Science Activity |
| 12-1 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1-1:45 p.m. | Activities in the Gym |
| 2-3:15 p.m. | Science Activity |
| 3:30-4 p.m. | Pick Up |
| 4-5:30 p.m. | Extended Care |
Summer Science Institute (Grades 6-12)
Agriculture – June 9-13, 2025
Students will explore the anatomy and physiology of plants, using them as models to understand the molecular and classical genetics behind agriculture. Experiments will involve the chemistry and physics of soil and of plant and animal products.
Experiment and team-based learning is grouped by grade level (Group 1: 6th – 8th graders, Group 2: 9th-12th graders). Each group will have a PBA college student as a Counselor. Laboratory experiments are led by PBA professors twice daily.
- It is anticipated that the total number of campers will be capped at 48 students.
- Camp will run from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. – cost: $400.00/student.
- Lunch in the cafeteria is included.
| 8:30-9 a.m. | Check-in |
| 9-9:50 a.m. | Lecture/instructional time led by PBA faculty |
| 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Session 1 – lab experiment |
| 12-12:50 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1-3 p.m. | Session 2 – lab experiment |
| 3-3:30 p.m. | Dismissal |