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Cooking and Science Camp Using the scientific method, including lots of experimentation, kids will learn about several science principles related to cooking, products made from foods, nutrition, and food safety. Think Like an Engineer Camp Have you ever said, “someone needs to invent …?” In this camp, that someone will be you!! This week you will go through the engineering design process from start to finish. Our last day you will pitch your idea for solving a real-world problem. August 6-10 August 13-17 STEM Camps (grades 3-6) Presented by Rutgers 4-H Youth Development in partnership with Boys and Girls Club of Mercer County At Spruce Street Community Center, 1040 Spruce Street, Lawrenceville, NJ For STEM camps register at bgcmercer.org. Half day option 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (includes a full day field trip on Wednesday) $135 before April 1 and $155 after Full day option 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (STEM component 9:00 – 12:00) $280 before April 1 and $300 after Rutgers 4-H Youth Development of Mercer County Brian M. Hughes, County Executive GUIDE Early Bird Discount before May 1 Science Smorgasbord Camp A buffet of science topics and concepts awaits you in this exciting camp. Each day a new subject accompanied by a fun activity will be introduced and explored. August 20-24 Register at cpe.rutgers.edu/mercer4hcamp
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Cooking and Science Camp Using the scientific method, including lots of experimentation, kids will learn about several science principles related to cooking, products made from foods, nutrition, and food safety.
Think Like an Engineer Camp Have you ever said, “someone needs to invent …?” In this camp, that someone will be you!! This week you will go through the engineering design process from start to finish. Our last day you will pitch your idea for solving a real-world problem.
August 6-10
August 13-17
STEM Camps (grades 3-6)
Presented by Rutgers 4-H Youth Development in partnership with Boys and Girls Club of Mercer County
At Spruce Street Community Center, 1040 Spruce Street, Lawrenceville, NJ
For STEM camps register at bgcmercer.org.
Half day option 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (includes a full day field trip on Wednesday) $135 before April 1 and $155 after
Full day option 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (STEM component 9:00 – 12:00) $280 before April 1 and $300 after
Rutgers 4-H Youth Development of Mercer County
Brian M. Hughes, County Executive
GUIDEEarly Bird
Discountbefore May 1
Science Smorgasbord Camp A buffet of science topics and concepts awaits you in this exciting camp. Each day a new subject accompanied by a fun activity will be introduced and explored.
August 20-24
Register at cpe.rutgers.edu/mercer4hcamp
Camps are held at Rutgers Cooperative Extension (RCE) of Mercer County, 930 Spruce Street, Lawrenceville, next to Trenton Farmers Market. All programs are delivered by Rutgers 4-H Youth Development faculty and staff. Each week is capped at 15 youth to help create positive learning environments and to maintain favorable staff to camper ratios.
There is an Early Bird discount if you register before May 1. Cooking and Sewing/Upcycling Camps are $185 before May 1 and $195 after. Outdoor Adventure Camp is $235 before May 1 and $250 after.
All three cooking camps include lunch. A lunch will need to be sent with your child daily for Outdoor Adventure Camp.
Visit cpe.rutgers.edu/mercer4hcamp to register. Camps fill quickly, please register early.
Questions regarding registration and payment should be directed to 848-932-9271 option 2. All questions concerning camp content and programming should be directed to Dana Thompson at [email protected] or 609-989-6830. Please note: we are unable to refund registration fees.
‘Back to Basics’ Cooking and Sewing Camp
Prepare healthy snacks, meals, and desserts in our teaching and demonstration kitchens in the morning. In the afternoon campers will be making simple tote bags, pajama pants and other fun projects. There will be NEW projects for our returning campers. Sewing machines and all fabrics and materials are provided. The final day of camp will include a team cook-off and fashion show.
Creative Cooking and Upcycling Camp
Prepare ‘from scratch’ entrees, comparing taste and nutrition to store bought alterna-tives. The afternoon will focus on giving old items a new chance. Campers will repurpose old T-shirts and jeans into a variety of projects and use their imagination to make old items function in a new way. There will be NEW projects for our returning campers.
‘Get Moving – Get Healthy’ Cooking and Sewing Camp
Get a head start on preparing for back to school. Learn how to make nutritious and yummy lunches and afterschool snacks. Make a variety of projects that will help you get a healthy start to the school-year.
Outdoor Adventure Camp Meet at the Extension Office each morning and travel together to our outdoor adventure of the day – activities such as mountain biking at Mercer County Park, an introduction to horses at the Mercer County Equestrian Center, and rock climbing at Rockville Climbing Center. Spend time in the great outdoors and challenge yourself to new heights.
Dates/Location
Dates/Location
Fee Fee CAMP DESCRIPTIONS
CAMP DESCRIPTIONS
Grade Fall 2018
Grade Fall 2018
$195
RCE of Mercer County
June 25-29
July 9-13
July 16-20
August 6-109 a.m. - 4 p.m. early bird
$185
early bird $185
early bird $185
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
4-9
$195
$195
$250
RCE of Mercer County
RCE of Mercer County
RCE of Mercer County +
Offsite trips
4-9
4-9
4-8
For more information about local 4-H programs, or to share this camp information with others, visit mercer.njaes.rutgers.edu/4h
Register at cpe.rutgers.edu/mercer4hcamp
early bird $235
