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Science & Technology Series, Grades 7 - 10


Marine Science Programs for Summer 2009


Living Classrooms Foundation Baltimore, MD
Monday, July 20 - Friday, July 24, 2009

Become a marine biologist for a week during Oysters: The Chesapeake's "White Gold". This is a one-of-a-kind Chesapeake Bay expedition hosted by Living Classrooms Foundation (LCF) and designed specifically for CTY families. LCF has provided unique, hands-on, interdisciplinary and environmental education programs aboard historic ships and on land since 1985. This dynamic “learning by doing” program will emphasize applied educational experiences in math, science, history, and culture.

Cost: $500 per person
Program cost includes meals and rustic camping accommodations.

Additional Program Information and Registration Form

This program has reached maximum capacity and is closed.


Living Classrooms Foundation – Baltimore, MD
Monday, July 27 - Friday, July 31, 2009

Due to popular demand, we are proud to announce another week-long program in collaboration with the Living Classrooms Foundation. We invite 5th – 10th graders and their parents to attend this program which has been specially designed by combining the Blue Crabs program being offered in the Discovery Series and the Oysters program being offered in the Science and Technology Series.

Cost: $500 per person
Program cost includes meals and rustic camping accommodations.

Additional Program Information and Registration Form

This program has reached maximum capacity and is closed.

Science and Technology Series
Now more than ever, students are challenged to expand their learning in order to successfully compete and excel in today’s rapidly changing world—where there is a premium on knowledge, invention, and innovation. The Science and Technology Series is inspired by the daily advances in technology that affect our lives in countless ways. In these one-day programs, students and parents explore aspects of technology and science through hands-on workshops led by pioneering scientists, mathematicians, and researchers. Past themes for the series have included Nanoscale Science and Engineering, Biotechnology, Space and Astronomy, and Marine Biology.

Fall 2008 - Spring 2009
The Fall 2008 - Spring 2009 Science and Technology Series themes of Energy and the Environment and Robotics have now concluded. Please stay tuned for the announcement of themes, dates, and locations for our Fall 2009 - Spring 2010 series, coming this summer.

The Day…
The typical Science and Technology program runs from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., beginning with a morning keynote address followed by specially designed workshops and presentations in which scientists share their research and experience. For part of the day, adults may explore the theme of the program in separate, concurrent sessions specifically designed for CTY parents. Families will reconnect for lunch and again at the conclusion of the program, to share their experiences from the day’s activities. Whenever possible, campus tours or college information sessions will be available at the conclusion of the program. Continental breakfast and lunch are provided.

Registration Information
At least one parent or guardian must register and attend with the student(s). Siblings will be admitted only if they have been registered for the event, and, in general, only if their age is within two years of the program grade limit. Registration is strictly limited, and participants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. These are popular events, and locations fill up quickly. Please watch this website for the most up-to-date information of program details and site closings.

You may register by Registering Online or by submitting our Registration Form via fax or mail.

Payment Information
Payments submitted will be processed automatically upon receipt. However, your family’s reservation is secured only when you receive your written confirmation. In the event that the program is filled, you will be issued a complete credit and put on a waiting list. Please do not purchase non-refundable airline tickets or hotel reservations until you receive your registration confirmation.

Please note that all past due balances (for any CTY program) must be paid prior to registration for a Family Academic Program. All payments will be applied to past due balances first.

Cancellation Policy
For cancellations made 30 days or more prior to the event, registrants will be charged a processing fee of $25 per family for one-day events. From 29 to 15 days prior, registrants will be charged one-half of the total amount paid. There will be no credit for any cancellations received less than 15 days before the event.

Logistics
Specific information pertinent to your location, including exact times and directions to the event, will be mailed to you prior to the program date. Information about lunch will be provided in the confirmation materials.

Parents! We need your support to volunteer at our events. Please fill out this form for more information on how to help.

Additional Opportunities
Please visit Educational Travel Programs to explore additional opportunities for 9th - 12th graders and their families.

Questions?
Please call 410-735-6115, 8:30-5:00 EST, or e-mail ctyfam@jhu.edu

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