Sign Up for AMNH Summer Camps Before They're History
While registration for the American Museum of Natural History's summer camps hasn't started yet, it's a good idea to keep a look out. In 2007, the camps sold out before they were even made available online.
For more information on these camps complete with hands-on investigations, behind-the-scenes tours and visits with Museum scientists, call 212-313-5309.
2009 AMNH Adventures Summer Camps will include:
Robotics Camp
Interested in a robotic expedition to Mars? Design, build, and program your own robot to explore an unknown planet! Using Lego Mindstorms robotic kits and computers, participants learn principles of robotics, computer programming, and teamwork during this exciting week.
Sampler Camp (for first graders)
Want a taste of the AMNH Adventure Camps, but still just one year too young? Come get a taste of what hands-on learning is all about, with a day of astrophysics activities, a day of frogs, and a day of water!
Fossils and DNA
Who are we and where do we come from? Embark on an exciting journey through human evolution and learn about our ancestors, from early primates to the first hominids. Explore the brand new Spitzer Hall of Human Origins while learning how to use fossil evidence and DNA??”and have fun doing it!
Meet the Beetles
Break out your magnifying glasses and get ready to observe the natural world and its amazing creatures! From the beetles, birds, and giant tortoises Charles Darwin made famous to the local array of bugs and plants in Central Park, children will enjoy discovering and learning about science and nature during this fun-filled week.
Astrophysics Camp
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live, work, and travel in space? Could life exist on other planets? What are black holes and do they really exist? Join others who share your interest in space science and learn about the universe through hands-on activities and Museum explorations.
For more camp ideas, check out our Summer Camp Guide!
AMNH camp: Beware moms. Camp
AMNH camp: Beware moms. Camp is extremely expensive and if your child has anything but a stellar day, camp KICKS THEM OUT, while using the annoying language of "we have to reconsider his attendence at the program." My child has been to many camps in NYC, ranging from the most structured and elite of summer camps to the free-for-all of an ACT or Oasis program. We've never had an issue. He has gone to sleep away camp--again no problems. But the AMNH teacher he got was strict and intimidating even to Mom here. When I explained that he "does better" if he knows what he is going to do for the day, she said, "I can't do that. This isn't that kind of program." Really? You can't tell a child in advance wht to expect for the day? And she rarely smiled. Not surprisingly, my child didn't do well in her program--and rather than someone telling the teacher that, you know, we paid $450 for the week of camp and maybe they could do something a wee bit different, no. They kick out the child. Be ware! No, my child wasn't kicked out for hitting another child or being aggressive. He was kicked out for crying--after the teacher called him a "tattle tale" Nice teacher! Boy, is she able to handle people. Again, the teacher was someone who found it very difficutl to be accommading or warm. She was a tough lady even to mom. Not a smile. I had planned to pay this kind of moneyfor an elite program so that my child could have an easy week while I had an extremely demanding work week. We had one of the more stressful weeks ever. Beware parents! AMNH camp is expensive and not accommodating.
Did you say anything to the
Did you say anything to the camp administrators? Sometimes there are bad teachers at any program, I'm sure the AMNH would want to know about your experience.
what program was your child
what program was your child in? that is terrible . i was considering the astrophysics program for my little guy
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