Camp Caveman: Earth, Wind and Fire!

This summer, the Edgerton Explorit Center will host five summer science camps for youth throughout the state. Our theme for 2011 "Camp Caveman" will focus on earth, wind, and fire with an emphasis on understanding and experiencing the science of our environment.

Kindergarten - Third Grades: 9:00am-12:00pm (noon)

Fourth - Eighth Grades: 1:00pm-4:00pm

June 27-29, 2011, in Norfolk, NE at the Norfolk Arts Center

July 11-13, 2011, in North Platte, NE at the North Platte Children's Museum

July 25-27, 2011, in Wood River, NE at Wood River Elementary School

July 28 & 29, 2011, in Wood River, NE at Wood River Middle School (9:00am-4:00pm)

August 2-4, 2011, in Aurora, NE at the Edgerton Explorit Center

Stay tuned to our website for more information regarding these camps. To get involved or enrolled, contact us at 402.694.4032.

4-H GEAR-Tech-21

4-H GEAR-Tech-21
Robotics/GPS/GIS Camp
Edgerton Explorit Center

The 2011 A'ror'n Bots Robotics Team.

Year 1 (Beginners): June 12-17, 2011
Year 2 (Advanced): August 7-12, 2011

Age: 9-14 years

• Build LEGO NXT robots!
• Explore with GPS!
• Use GPS and satellite pics to make maps!
• Camp overnight at EEC
• All meals & snacks provided
• Evenings include swimming, movies and playing in the Explorit Zone!

Cost: $180 members | $200 non-members

SPACE IS LIMITED!

Call EEC for info: (402) 694-4032
www.edgerton.org

Edgerton Explorit Center
208 16th Street
Aurora, NE 68818

Home School Labs: Happening Now!

It's been a great year of home school education for kids involved in the Edgerton Center's home school education programs. Home schoolers who have attended our programs hosted in North Platte and at the Edgerton Center in Aurora have benefited from our great programming and affordable admissions.

From the early days of the EEC's home school programming when only a few children from the local area attended, the program has since grown exponentially. Over 100 a month attend events held in Aurora, and more than 50 attend in North Platte. This fall, 188 children attend our EEC home school lab, "Explore The Wonderful World of Worms!" Our home school program continues to expand with services in Aurora and North Platte.

Two more sessions remain for this year, and registration is still available:

Thursday, March 3 @ Aurora: Blood & Guts!
Wednesday, March 9 @ North Platte: Bungie Boogie Baby! (Home schoolers bring their Barbie doll or action figure, use their physics skills to create and test a bungy cord.)

To enroll, contact the Edgerton Center at (402) 694-4032. Admission is free for Edgerton members. Non-members pay the standard cost of admission, $5.

Ken Schroeder: NMA President-Elect

Having served as a board member for the Nebraska Museum Association (NMA), The Edgerton Explorit Center's Director, Ken Schroeder (pictured center, left), was elected this fall as president for the upcoming term.

The NMA works to support and unite the state's museum organizations and preserve cultural heritage across the state. Since the Association was formed in 1990, the NMA has worked on a number of projects, from needs assessment guidelines for cultural materials to grant workshops to help museums collect financial support. As the director of one of Nebraska's leading players in innovative science education and outreach, Ken Schroeder will bring valuable experience to his role as president of the Association.

The Nebraska Museum Association and the Edgerton Explorit Center are 501(c) nonprofit organizations. To support the efforts of these organizations, please visit:

http://www.nebraskamuseums.org/
http://www.edgerton.org/