Kiwi Camp

Schedule for 5 Days of Kiwi Camp

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  2. Day 1
    Awesome Arcades

    Learn the science of arcade games, make a paper-tube marble run, build your own backyard arcade & more!

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  3. Day 2
    Fun with Flight

    Learn all about rocket science & about how airplanes work, test out some new versions of paper airplanes, explore the wonders of space with NASA & race balloon rockets!

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  4. Day 3
    Deep-Sea Discoveries

    Explore the wonders of the deep sea, learn all about the strange creatures that live there, go on a sub ride to the ocean floor & more!

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  5. Day 4
    Lift Off with Launchers

    Learn how launchers work, explore the science of trebuchets, make a marshmallow shooter & build a catapult and castle to attack (or defend)!

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  6. Day 5
    Science in Sports

    Learn how science is used in sports, try your hand at the ruler reaction-time test, learn about the ancient origins of the Olympics & host your own backyard summer games!

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What you’ll need

  1. Kitchen Materials:
  2. dry beans
  3. food coloring
  4. marshmallows
  5. paper cups
  6. paper plates
  7. paper straws
  8. plastic spoon
  9. zip bags
  10. Building Materials:
  11. balloons
  12. craft sticks
  13. wood dowels
  14. duct tape (or other strong tape)
  15. masking tape
  16. tape
  17. brads
  18. rubber bands (thin and thick)
  19. string
  20. hole punch
  21. scissors
  22. clothespins (optional)
  23. Recycled Materials:
  24. cardboard boxes
  25. scrap paper
  26. toilet paper or paper towel tubes
  27. clear plastic shopping bag
  28. clear plastic water bottle
  29. bottle cap
  30. Art Materials:
  31. colored construction paper
  32. printer paper
  33. colored pencils, crayons, and markers
  34. pencils and pens
  35. paint
  36. glue
  37. fabric strips
  38. ruler
  39. mini pom-poms (optional)
  40. Other Materials:
  41. bandana
  42. marbles
  43. penny
  44. small sports balls and other sports equipment
  45. small toy
  46. socks
  47. dice (optional)
  48. Other Materials:
  49. English muffin
  50. wheat bread
  51. jam or jelly
  52. pancake
  53. bananas
  54. whipped cream
  55. strawberries
  56. graham cracker
  57. kiwi
  58. sunflower seeds
  59. quick oats
  60. honey
  61. almond butter (or nut butter substitute)
  62. almonds (optional)
  63. mini chocolate chips
  64. dried cranberries
  65. cinnamon
  66. apples
  67. Greek yogurt
  68. butter knife
  69. toothpicks
  70. small cookie cutters
  71. Crates (Optional)

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