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Greetings!
 Even though Punxsutawney Phil on Feb. 2 predicted six more weeks of winter, we at The Children's Science Center are basking in thoughts of summer, when we hope to be out in full force at community centers, libraries and other venues near you!
We're looking for volunteers to help us build our community outreach efforts, which will feature the fun-filled science and math exhibits that have entertained and educated children of all ages in our "Museum without Walls" program.
Volunteers will coordinate these programs at a neighborhood venue such as community centers, libraries, religious institutions and more. The Children's Science Center will provide the training, materials and other resources you need; all you need is enthusiasm and a passion to inspire kids to enjoy science and math!
If you would like to help create such a program in your neighborhood, please contact Executive Director Ann Myers at a.myers@TheChildrensScienceCenter.org
Photo by Alan Freed/PunxsutawneyPhil.com
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SCIENCE HEADLINES
Scientists are watching seismic activity around the clock at Mount Redoubt Volcano, 106 miles
southwest of Anchorage, Alaska,for a possible eruption within days or weeks. The U.S. Geological Survey considers Mount Redoubt as one of the nation's highest-threat
volcanoes.
According to the USGS, Redoubt last erupted explosively nearly 20 years ago, sending ash
plumes 40,000 feet into the air and causing engine failure in a 747
jet, which eventually landed safely.
For the latest information on the volcano's acvitity, including Webcam views, visit the Alaska Volcano Observatory's Web site.
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Help Build The
Children's Science Center
Tax time is coming up, and you'll soon be looking to
list all those charitable deductions! Get a head start on next year
with a donation to The Children's ScienceCenter. We are a 501(c)(3)
organization and your donation is fully tax deductible.
You can make an online donation now by clicking here to go the Donation page of our Web Site.
You also can send donations by mail to: Children's ScienceCenter
485 Spring Park Place Suite 500
Herndon, VA 20171
For more information, please e-mail Donations@TheChildrensScienceCenter.org.
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Summer Science Camps
It's midwinter here in the metro DC region -- about that time to be thinking about registering for summer camps! For the science-minded, here are some summer camps in Northern Virginia and Washington, DC, to consider.
 Fairfax County Parks Authority Workshops
Location: Multiple county parks
Robotics, forensics, archeology, computers, zoology and more in the spring and summer. Search and register for science workshops online at Parktakes listing. Cost varies per workshop.
Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy Nature Camps
Location: Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve
Dates: Tentatively June 22-26, July 6-10
Nature lovers entering grades 3-7 will not want to miss the Natural History Day Camps in the outdoors sponsored by the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy, Piedmont Environmental Council, Loudoun County Parks and Recreation, and the Friends of Banshee Reeks. Cost is $130 per week. For registration info, contact Phil Daley at (540) 338-6528 or pedaley@verizon.net.
Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority Explorers Day Camp
Location: Potomac Overlook Regional Park, Arlington
Dates: July 20-31
For children entering grades 5-7. Enrollment is through a mail-in/lottery system. Deadline to apply is March 28. Cost is $550 for children in any NVRPA participating jurisdiction; $650 for those outside of the participating jurisdiction. Download application and send by mail.
Audubon Naturalist Society Summer Nature Camps
Locations:Rust Sanctuary in Leesburg and Broadlands Nature Center in Ashburn
Dates: June 22-Aug. 21
Offering unique programs for children aged 4 to 15,
Our camps are for children ages 4-15 and are designed to foster environmental awareness. Fees vary per camp, ranging from $165-$285 for nonmembers. Register online.
FONZ Nature Camp
Location: Conservation and Research Center in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley
Dates: July 5-Aug. 8
One-week
and two-week overnight camps for boys and girls entering grades 5-10.
Cost is $750 for one wek, $1,495 for two-week session. Friends of the
National Zoo membership is required to register. Registration online
Summer Safari Day Camp
Location: National Zoo
Dates: June 15-Aug. 7
Week-long sessions for children going into grades K-5 cover a range of topics focusing on wildlife and conservation. Cost ranges from $210-$315; after-camp care available for extra fees. Friends of the National Zoo membership is required to register. Register online.
Smithsonian Summer Camp 2009
Locations: S. Dillon Ripley Center at 1100 Jefferson Drive, SW and National Museum of Natural History CIC-Computer Lab
Dates: June 22-Aug. 14
One-week
sessions for a full or half day for kindergarteners through 9th
graders. High School students ages 15 and above are eligible to apply
for a volunteer position as a Youth Teacher Assistant. Check online for
costs.
CREATE Summer Camp
Location: National Building Museum
Dates: July 13-Aug. 21
Two week, full-day summer camp for kids entering grades 3-5 feature design challenges, crafts, field trips and more! Cost is $650 per session for nonmembers: extended care available for extra.
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The Children's Science Center is a nonprofit museum dedicated to sparking children's interest in science through interactive exhibits and engaging programs that encourage exploration of math and science, stimulate creativity, and inspire through active learning. For more information, visit www.TheChildrensScienceCenter.org. Please direct all inquiries to Executive Director Ann Myers at (703) 648-3130 or Children's Science Center, 485 Spring Park Place Suite 500, Herndon VA 20170.
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