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May. 9 2008 9:51 am
Looking for ideas to feed your children's brains? Here are 10 ideas:
Gilbert
Mad Science Summer Camp: Robot World: For ages: 7-12. July 21-25. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Learn about the uses of robots, and build your own. Gilbert Presbyterian Church, 235 E. Guadalupe Road, Gilbert. $245. www.madscience.org/scottsdalenephoenix. 480-222-2233.
Glendale
Institute of Reading Development Camp: For age: Grade 1. June 2-30. 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Kids develop essential reading skills and habits that lead to fluent reading, strong comprehension and a love of books and reading. On Mondays. Glendale Community College, 6000 W. Olive Ave., Glendale. $299. www.glendale.readingprograms.org. 800-470-3728.
Paradise Valley
Dynamic Desert Animals: For ages: 3-5. June 9-27. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Learn about the earth's ecosystems and the animals that thrive in them through art projects, science experiences, special visitors and guided discovery. Tesseract School, 4800 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Paradise Valley. $720. www.tesseractschool.org. 480-991-1770. Ext. 126.
Phoenix
BMI at BNI: For ages: 12-14. July 21-Aug. 1. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Team up with neuroscientists to transform bacteria, study DNA and market a cure for cancer. Barrow Neurological Institute, 350 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix. $200-$225. www.azscience.org/camps.php. 602-716-2028.
Prescott
Discover Aviation: For grades: 8-12. June 8-13. Log time in flight simulators and spend time at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Prescott Airport. Teams plan cross-country flights and build model aircrafts. Girl Scouts residential camp. Willow Springs Program Center, Prescott National Forest, Prescott. $330. www.girlscoutsaz.org. 602-253-6359.
Scottsdale
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Summer Architecture Camp: For ages: 5-12. June 23-Aug. 8. The emphasis is on creativity, innovation, self-directed learning, individual development and the investigation of new art forms. Architecture-based classes include architectural design. 3-D model building, art glass window projects, sculpture and pottery. Times vary. Taliesin West, 12621 Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale. $175-$450. www.franklloydwright.org. 480-627-5355.
Tempe
3-D Game Design I: For ages: 10-17. June 16-Aug. 1. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Make a 3-D single-player or multiplayer video game. Price is per week (Monday-Friday). Hours are 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Fridays. Arizona State University, Tempe. $699-$749. http://internaldrive.com/arizona. 888-709-8324.
Body Detectives: Looking Inside the Human Body Systems: For age: Grade 3. June 9-27. 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Discover the inner workings of the body, including its functions, organs, senses and processes, through research, experiments and movement exploration. Held weekdays. Arizona State University, Tempe. $425. www.asu.edu/talentedyouth. 480-727-7450.
Cronkite Institute for High School Journalism: For grades: 10-12. June 1-13. Hands-on experiences in broadcast and print journalism with the Summer Broadcast Institute and the Summer Journalism Institute. Students will be housed in a residence hall. See Web site to fill out an application. Free upon acceptance. Arizona State University, Tempe. $0. http://cronkite.asu.edu. 480-965-5477.
Exploring Robotics: For grades: 4-5. June 9-27. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Students explore the world of robots through hands-on activities. Sessions available from 8:30-11:30 a.m., and 12:30-3:30 p.m., weekdays. Arizona State University, Tempe. $425. www.asu.edu/talentedyouth. 480-727-7450.
