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Boys in Science Summer Ed-venture

This program is Full.
Program Number: 
None
Program Type: 
Youth Science Program
Date: 
Jul. 16, 2012 | Monday, 1:00pm
Multiple Times: 
July 16, 1pm to July 20, 2pm
Requirements: 
Rising 7th and 8th grade boys
Location: In the Field - Blue Jay Point County Park, Raleigh
Fee: 
$400 (includes all lodging, meals, transportation during camp, instructional supplies, activities and t-shirt)

Explore local rivers and lakes, learn about water quality, ecology and the natural world. Camping, tubing, field trips to the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and the new wing the Nature Research Center and interactions with scientists in a variety of fields, highlight this one week residential summer camp.

Located on Falls Lake in Wake County, Blue Jay Point County Park features butterfly gardens, ponds, hiking trails, wildlife habitats and a modern residential facility with a full kitchen and indoor bunk room and classroom.

Summer 2012 Application Form (PDF)

For more information, contact M.T. Fore, coordinator of student outreach and distance learning, at 919.733.7450 x621.

Funded by Connect a Million Minds- an Initiative of Time Warner Cable.

Connect a Million Minds logoTime Warner Cable’s Connect a Million Minds (CAMM) is a five-year, $100 million national philanthropic initiative to connect students with hands-on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) activities.  By partnering with programs like Girls in Science that inspire students to pursue STEM education and careers, Time Warner Cable is working to ensure more students become the problem solvers of tomorrow. To learn more, visit www.connectamillionminds.com

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