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There are opportunities for students to learn more about STEM subjects even outside of school. The list below provides information about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics events scheduled during April school break.

Also, be sure to check out our list of  summer camps.

April Break Camps: April 20-24, 2009
*Rock Ventures will also be offering camp the week of April 10-17

George Eastman Spring Photo Fun Workshop
During this weeklong workshop, kids will take pictures with digital and other kinds of cool cameras, use photo-editing tools, and create custom masterpieces. Each day brings different hands-on activities around the Museum, in the darkroom, and in the computer lab.
Visit the museum's website for additional information.

  Rochester Scholars
Rochester Scholars is the University of Rochester's pre-college, academic program that offers high school students a chance to experience college life and explore new careers:
  • The program is for students in grades 9 – 12 and began in 1990.
  • Students enroll in mini-courses, reflective of fields of study at the University of Rochester or other higher education institutions.
Spring 2009 Course offerings:
 Biology/Medicine
Case Studies in Science
Chemistry
Computer Science
 Economics and Business
Engineering
English
History
Mathematics
 Physics and Astronomy     
  Psychology

  Rochester Scholars Jr.
Rochester Scholars Jr. is an exciting program that offers middle school students (grades 6 – 8) the chance to take an interactive, fun and challenging course and explore the real world on a college campus:
  • Take part in some hands-on learning
  • Have a lot of fun while learning about exciting topics!
Spring 2009 Course offerings:
 Biology Engineering
English
 History  Modern Languages and Cultures
Rock Ventures Rock Climbing Camps
What better way to learn about rocks than to climb them? Rock climbing strengthens both the mind and body and gives individuals a chance to explore their environment.

Visit the Rock Ventures website for more information.

RMSC April Break Camp
The museum is offering science camps each day of April break. Sign up for individual days, or the entire week... here are the themes:
    • Monday: Flyers and Gliders
    • Tuesday: Amusement Park Science
    • Wednesday: Museum Discovery
    • Thursday: Toy Tech
    • Friday: Fantastic Finds
Seneca Park Zoo: Cycles of Life
Spring has sprung! This time of year we see new life blossoming all around us! In this week's camp we will discuss the life cycles of some of our favorite groups of animals and learn about how these critters take care of their young. Each day we will focus on a different group of animals:
    • Monday: Radical Reptiles
    • Tuesday: Birds of a Feather
    • Wednesday: Marvelous Mammals
    • Thursday: Awesome Amphibians
    • Friday: Brilliant Bugs
WE Build! Pre-engineering program for Girls in 4th-5th grades
Build your own project to keep! Learn how engineers design and create... come to RIT for this special Saturday event!

For more information, visit WE@RIT's website

Please let us know of any additional events you think should be included on this page.