Chemistry & Forensics Camps Offered at UNCW
Summer 2013
POSITIVELY REACTIVE! Chemistry Camp for girls and boys
Ages 7-9
Dates: June 17-21, 2013
Times: 8:30am-12:30pm
Cost: $215 before May 1st; $235 after May 1st
Location: UNCW Dobo Hall Laboratory 126
To register: (910) 962-3195
http://www.uncw.edu/youth/programs/chemistryforensics.html
Curious about the chemistry behind magic? Want to discover what's in your
favorite fictional wizard's potions? Learn the magic of chemistry during a week of
pure science fun in a real college laboratory! Investigate the magic of chemical
reactions as substances change color, turn into slime, and your concoctions go
boom! You will be involved with safe, hands-on experiments learning the
fundamentals of elements, compounds and reaction mixtures.
THE BIG BANG Chemistry Camp for girls and boys
Ages 10-14
Dates: June 24-28, 2013
Times: 8:30am-12:30pm
Cost: $215 before May 1st; $235 after May 1st
Location: UNCW Dobo Hall Laboratory 126
To register: (910) 962-3195
http://www.uncw.edu/youth/programs/chemistryforensics.html
Join us as we investigate the chemistry and physics popularized by those crazy
scientists on the Big Bang Theory TV comedy. Explore the amazing chemical
reactions of earth and space. Discover how scientists determine the chemical
composition of stars and planets. Get involved in learning about the latest
chemistry research into everyday consumer products, environmental problems of
our oceans and rivers, and medicines. Use advanced college-level instruments and
learn basic concepts to give you an edge in high school chemistry classes and
beyond.
FORENSICS: PORT CITY CSI Camp for girls and boys
Ages 10-14
Dates: July 8-12, 2013
Times: 8:30am-12:30pm
Cost: $215 before May 1st; $235 after May 1st
Location: UNCW Dobo Hall Laboratory 126
To register: (910) 962-3195
http://www.uncw.edu/youth/programs/chemistryforensics.html
Get involved in an exciting week learning advanced methods and techniques used by
real crime scene investigators in solving a crime. This camp will teach you the
behind-the-scenes chemistry of forensics and you will have the opportunity to use
current forensic techniques, including DNA analysis. Learn how to make
predictions, use advanced college-level instruments to analyze and collect data, and
draw conclusions to provide you with the essentials for becoming a forensic
scientist!
GIRLS IN CHARGE Chemistry Camp, for girls
Ages 7-9
Dates: July 15-19, 2013
Times: 8:30am-12:30pm
Cost: $215 before May 1st; $235 after May 1st
Location: UNCW Dobo Hall Laboratory 126
To register: (910) 962-3195
http://www.uncw.edu/youth/programs/chemistryforensics.html
Hey girls, get charged up about chemistry and experience the exciting facets of
the chemistry of a girl’s world! Discover the chemistry behind girls’ cosmetics,
perfume, flavors, paints and dyes. Create your own jewelry, crystals, and lots of
arts and crafts! Women instructors will guide you in the essentials for becoming a
young scientist!
BOND GIRLS Chemistry Camp for girls
Ages 10-14
Dates: July 22-26, 2013
Times: 8:30am-12:30pm
Cost: $215 before May 1st; $235 after May 1st
Location: UNCW Dobo Hall Laboratory 126
To register: (910) 962-3195
http://www.uncw.edu/youth/programs/chemistryforensics.html
Spend a week doing a little undercover investigating of women in chemistry. Learn
about some famous female pioneers and study along side of some present day
women scientists who are conducting research in environmental, medicinal,
cosmetic and textile chemistry. Discover how they serve as agents for change in a
world facing such issues as global warming, pollution, and developing medicines.
Explore some of the analytical equipment that helps them conduct their research.
This unique camp will allow you to take a leadership role in learning about chemistry
problems and solutions for our world. Women mentors will help guide you towards
your future science career aspirations.
CRIMINAL SOLUTIONS Forensics Camp for girls and boys
Ages 7-9
Dates: July 29- August 2, 2013
Times: 8:30am-12:30pm
Cost: $215 before May 1st; $235 after May 1st
Location: UNCW Dobo Hall Laboratory 126
To register: (910) 962-3195
http://www.uncw.edu/youth/programs/chemistryforensics.html
Calling all crime scene investigators! Grab your gloves and evidence bags as we go
sleuthing for criminal solutions. Join us for an exciting week of gathering clues,
chemically analyzing and testing data, and using deductive reasoning to solve a
crime – just like a real forensic scientist. In this camp you will get the opportunity
to learn all the skills necessary to detect "who dunnit" using the science of
chemistry!