Help your favorite kiddos explore their scientific sides over Thanksgiving and Christmas break by enrolling them in The Health Museum‘s Fall and Winter Break Discovery Camps in November and December 2016.
Just in time for the holiday season, The Health Museum is now registering area children ages 5 to 13 for their annual Fall and Winter Break Discovery Camps.
Fun and educational, the interactive learning opportunities are timed perfectly over Thanksgiving and Christmas school holiday breaks in November and December.
Camps focus on biomedical engineering, body systems, forensics, and more.
For working parents and young people looking for a fun adventure fit for the kiddos this holiday break, The Health Museum’s Fall and Winter Camps provide both safe and fun hands-on environments.
Click here to register or for more information.
Fall & Winter Discovery Camp Dates
Featuring camps which focus on biomedical engineering, body systems, forensics and more, Fall and Winter Break Discovery Camps will take place the weeks of Monday, November 21; Monday, December 19; and Monday, December 26.
All camps run from 9am to 3pm and will include interactive activities designed for ages 5 to 13.
Care is available before and after the camps, for families who need it.
Camp Sessions
- The Clinic is Open | 5 to 7 years old – Kids should bring their favorite stuffed or mechanical toy to camp and find out what happens when you visit the doctor. Campers and their pals will take a medical history journey and perform simulated tests just like a doctor. Campers will have a blast as they test their skills as M.D.s (Mini Doctors) and find out more about the world of medicine.
- Grossology | 8 to 10 years old – Did you know that the record for projectile vomit is 27 feet? Or that the acid in your stomach is strong enough to dissolve metal? Learn about these gross facts, make your own snot, and more. This camp is great for kids who display a pronounced interest in their bodily functions.
- Vex IQ | 11 to 13 years old – Kids can discover the world of robotics as they explore the basics of building and designing robots that can be used for special activities. The camp will lay the foundation for future biomedical engineers to explore new frontiers in cutting edge medical innovations.
- Medical Detectives | 5 to 7 years old – Do you think your favorite kid would make a good detective? Kids in this camp will learn more about the science, techniques, and skills used by professionals who solve medical and forensics mysteries for a living. Campers will take fingerprints, find trace evidence and more in this introductory forensics camp.
- Itty-Bitty Bodies | 5 to 7 years old – An experience for the youngest guests, campers will be engaged with days full of activities that include learning about their organs, constructing casts, skeleton models, dissections, and more.
- Brain Pop | 8 to 10 years old – What weighs three pounds, feels like oatmeal, and needs about 8 hours of sleep a night? Your brain, that’s what. Kids will learn more about the outrageous organ inside of their head. They’ll view a real human brain, dissect a sheep brain, learn about their senses, make an edible neuron, and more.
- Mind Storm Robotics | 8 to 10 years old – This camp is for kids who enjoy building, creating, and programming. Campers will explore how to design different robots and discover how robotics are used for different medical purposes.
- Mini Medical School I | 11 to 13 years old – This introductory Mini Medical School session gives campers the opportunity to learn life-saving techniques including first aid and CPR. They will also learn about the anatomy and physiology of the amazing human body; use medical instruments; view real human organs and experience hands-on dissections of small animal organs. Mini Med I explores the respiratory system, urinary system, and more. This is a chance for kids to determine if a career in medicine may be right for them. Mini Med I is not a prerequisite for Mini Med II.
- Mini Medical School II | 11 to 13 years old – Preteens and newly minted teenagers can explore the many career options and opportunities available in the medical field. Campers will learn basic surgical skills including suturing and stitching. They will practice starting an IV and taking blood, learn anatomy to properly read and analyze x-rays, perform surgical dissections including triage and diagnosis, and more. All instruction is geared to give a real-life and hands-on glimpse into the field of medicine. Mini Med II explores the nervous system, musculoskeletal system, the digestive system, and more.
About The Health Museum
The Health Museum is Houston’s most interactive science learning center and a member institution of the world-renowned Texas Medical Center.
Visitors to the museum can walk through a larger-than-life human body, take a mini science class, watch an organ dissection and check out both permanent and temporary exhibits that cover topics like health, medical science, and the human body. The Health Museum is located in the heart of the city’s Museum District.
Fall & Winter Discovery Camps at The Health Museum
- Dates: Monday, November 21 to Wednesday, November 23, 2016; Monday, December 19 to Friday, December 23, 2016; Monday, December 26 to Friday, December 30, 2016.
- Times: All camps will operate on a 9am to 3pm schedule and will include interactive activities for children of all ages. Before and after care will be available for families who need it.
- Location: The Health Museum, 1515 Hermann Drive, Houston, TX 77004
- Parking: Surface lot parking is available at the museum for $5; $3 for members.
- Admission: The cost to register for The Health Museum’s Fall and Winter Break Discovery Camps ranges from $150 to $300 per course, per child. Click here to register or for a full list of event information.
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