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2012 Summer Science Adventures:
Camp Information



This is the camp information for 2012 Summer Science Adventures. Registration opens for members on Wednesday, April 19, and opens to the public on Sunday, April 22.


Tuition Member Non-Member
Investigators - Half Day Camps (Ages 3-5)

**Except Week 2 (4-day week)
$65

$55
$80

$70
Explorers - Half Day Camps (Ages 5-7)

**Except Week 2 (4-day week)
$95/week

$80
$125/week

$110
Seekers - Half Day Camps (Ages 7-9)

**Except Week 2 (4-day week)
$95/week

$80
$125/week

$110
Discoverers - Half Day Camps (Ages 9-11)

**Except Week 2 (4-day week)
$95/week

$80
$125/week

$110
Adventurers - Full Day Camps* (Ages 11-14)

**Except Week 2 (4-day week)
$205/week

$165
$265/week

$225

* price includes lunch care

Daily Camp Schedule Breakdown

Arrival and Pickup for Ages 5-14
(Class size: 6-14 children)
Optional Supervised Before Care8:00 am - 9:00 am
Morning Check-in8:45 am - 9:00 am
Morning Pick Up12:00 pm - 12:10 pm
Supervised Lunch Care12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Afternoon Check-in12:45 pm - 1:00 pm
Afternoon Pick Up4:00 pm - 4:10 pm
Optional Supervised After Care4:00 pm - 5:30 pm


Arrival and Pickup for Investigators (ages 3-5)
(Class size: 6-10 children)
Morning Check-in8:45 am - 9:00 am
First Activity Session9:00 am - 10:00 am
Snack and Supervised Play10:00 am - 10:15 am
Second Activity Session10:15 am - 11:00 am
Pick Up11:00 am - 11:10 am
Optional Supervised After Care11:00 am - 12:10 pm


Photo: Boys working on a computer Before, Lunch, and After Care
Supervised before care, lunch care, and after care programs are available. Before care (8:00 am - 9:00 am) is available for $15 per week. Supervised lunch care (Noon – 1:00 pm; campers bring their own lunch) is available for $15 per week. After care (11 am - 12 pm for 3-4 year olds, and 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm for all others) is available for $20 per week. All three supervised care programs together is $40 per week. To sign up for before, lunch, or after care for individual sessions, rather than weekly, they are $5.00 each. Registration for supervised care programs must be turned in with camp registration.

Payment
Registrations must be made in writing and at least 1 week (7 days) prior to the start of the camp session. Registrations made after this time will be charged a $5 per camp late fee. A non-refundable deposit of $25, due at the time of registration will confirm your spot in the camp. Remaining tuition and fees are due one week (7 days) prior to the start of the chosen camp session. If full tuition and fees are not received 7 days prior to the start of a camp session, your spot may be forfeited to the next child on the wait list.

Cancellation Policy
If a cancellation is made in writing at least 7 days prior to the start of the program, 100% of program fees will be refunded, minus the non-refundable deposit of $25. If a cancellation is made by 4 pm on the Thursday prior to the first day of camp, 50% of program fees will be refunded, minus the non-refundable deposit. After that date, no fees can be refunded.

Scholarships
Scholarships are available to those who qualify thanks to generous donations from business sponsors and community organizations. Funds are limited and scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. A scholarship application and documentation of need are required; please see Camp Scholarship Information or email Visitor Services or call 541-682-7888 for more information.

Teachers
We recruit lively and experienced teachers with advanced degrees in education and/or the sciences. Many of our teachers hold teaching licenses, and all have experience teaching in schools, museums or camps.

Camp Activity Schedules
By the first day of each session, campers will receive a schedule detailing any field trips, show and tell, messy days, or other activities that you will want to know about for advance planning.

Authorization to Transport
Hands-on learning means fun field trips built into our camps! Campers who go on field trips will be transported by Science Factory staff in the Science Factory’s van or by parent volunteers in their personal vehicles. Please be sure to sign the Authorization to Transport on your child’s registration form so that they will be able to participate in these opportunities. Advance notice of all field trips will be given on the first day of each camp session.

Media Release
The Science Factory receives frequent media coverage throughout the community and in other publications statewide and nationally.   In addition, pictures help document our work, so Science Factory staff frequently photograph campers for our website and program brochures. By signing your child up for the Science Factory’s Summer Camps you authorize the Science Factory to photograph and/or videotape your child for publicity purposes (including visits from news media and photos on our website.) The Science Factory will not release any personal information regarding your child other than their first name, last name, and age. All photographs and video recordings will become the property of the Science Factory, not to be sold or loaned, and will be used only to promote the Science Factory and its education programs.

If you do not want your child to be photographed, please attach a note with your registration form and we will ensure that your child will not take part in any media events.





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The Science Factory • 2300 Leo Harris Parkway • Eugene, Oregon 97401
Mailing Address: Box P. O. 1518 • Eugene, Oregon 97440
Phone: 541-682-7888 • Fax: 541-484-9027 • E-mail: info@sciencefactory.org
The Science Factory is a charitable non-profit organization, federal tax ID: 93-0688763.