LINX Science Camp
Overview
Science Exploration to the Max!!!
LINX science campers are led on a science adventure as they take a hands on look at solar energy, hybrid technology, hydro-electric and wind power, and much more in this advanced science program designed to inspire creativity. Projects vary from week to week as campers uncover the mysteries of physics, chemistry and engineering.
Typical Day
Days at LINX Camps are typically spent laughing and learning with friends! Science Camp includes three daily science intensives, a lunch period, a swim period (including Red Cross Certified swim instruction), and a bonus camp activity period.
While Science Campers are immersed in specialty sessions for half the day, they also have the opportunity to interact with non-science camp friends during opening and closing ceremonies, as well as lunch. Our popular camp-wide activities help us to build a sense of camp community.
Sample Science Camp Projects
| PROJECT | CONCEPTS LEARNED |
| Soap Box Racers | Gravity Friction Newton's Laws of Motion Building Techniques Teamwork Velocity Inertia Potential/Kinetic Energy |
| Nature Hike | Natural World Food Webs Observation Direction Finding Safe Hiking |
| Homemade Compass | Magnets Magnetic Field Earth's Magnetic Field Direction Finding |
| Worm Farm | Soil Life Cycles Observation Laboratory Skills |
| DNA Extraction | Advanced Laboratory Techniques Laboratory Safety DNA Chemistry |
| Gliders | Bernoulli's Principle Air Resistance Scientific Method Small Scale Representation Wings Propellers Air Compression Modeling Extrapolation Flaps/Ailerons Flight Minimization/Maximization Assaying |
| Plants Make Oxygen! | Photosynthesis Chemistry Biochemistry |
| Model Rockets | Expansion of Gasses Rocket Propulsion Streamlining Lab Safety Newton's Laws Air Resistance Gravity Lift Design/Construction Scientific Modeling |
| Combustion Requirements | Combustion (CxHy+O2=CO2+H2O) LeChatlier's Principle Fire Safety Scientific Method Extrapolation Heat Sink |
| Potato Cannon | Combustion Ignition Expansion of Gasses Propulsion Ballistics Newtonian Motion Parabolic Arcs Velocity/Distance Advanced Building Safety |
| Super Sparker | Static Electricity Electricity Electrons Photons Current |
| Sailing Raft | Buoyancy Flotation Displacement Do/Dl = Mo/Mld Assaying Maximization Safety Air Compression Design/Construction Teamwork |
Mix It Up!
Many campers choose Science Camp for multiple sessions to improve technique. Some compliment that with a week in another LINX Specialty Camp or a week in one of our LX Performing Arts Camps or LX Sports Camps. You may also add a LINX General Camp or LINX Sports Camp to experience all LINX Camps has to offer!
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(Age/grade as of September 2013)
Minors (K-1st Grade)
Rookies (2nd-3rd Grade)
Masters (4th - 5th Grade)
Legends (6th - 8th Grade)
