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Be a Scientist!
What can astronomers learn from black holes? How do engineers decide on the best bridge designs? How do marine biologists know that dolphins are smart? Learn how scientists answer big questions and ...
Sessions:

Mirman School:

Jun 22-Jul 11
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Jul 13-Aug 01

Grades 2-3

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Behind the Mask: Superheroes Revealed
BAM! POW! ZAP! Everyone knows Spider-Man, Wonder Woman, and Captain America, but superheroes can come in many shapes and sizes. Must a superhero fight crime? Is Elsa from Frozen a superhero—and what ...
Sessions:

The Gilman School:

Jun 22-Jul 11
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Jul 13-Aug 01

Speyer School:

Jun 29-Jul 18
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Jul 20-Aug 08

Grades 2-3

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Being a Reader, Becoming a Writer
If you love to read, write, and talk about books, this is the course for you. In this course, you'll join a literary community and develop our vocabulary, close-reading, and critical thinking skills ...
Sessions:

Speyer School:

Jun 29-Jul 18
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Jul 20-Aug 08

Grades 3-4

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Big Questions
What is justice? What is beauty? What is the right thing to do? What is real? How can I be sure of what I know? This philosophy class will cultivate and refine your critical thinking skills by asking ...
Sessions:

Ursinus College:

Jun 22-Jul 11
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Jul 13-Aug 01

Grades 5-6

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Cloudy with a Chance of a Science
Would a boat made of bread and peanut butter actually float? Could one tree be recycled into sweaters and bicycle seat covers? Could a pancake as big as a city block flatten a school? Children’s books ...
Sessions:

Mirman School:

Jun 22-Jul 11
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Jul 13-Aug 01

The Gilman School:

Jun 22-Jul 11
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Jul 13-Aug 01

Speyer School:

Jun 29-Jul 18
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Jul 20-Aug 08

Grades 2-3

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Crystals and Polymers
Why do some plastic containers melt in the microwave while others don’t? What makes Silly Putty stretchy? How are packing peanuts made? Chemicals are key to answering these questions, and in this ...
Sessions:

Ursinus College:

Jun 22-Jul 11
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Jul 13-Aug 01

Grades 5-6

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Data and Chance
Your new friend at CTY teaches you a dice game. If you roll a 4, you win and the game ends. If your friend rolls a 5, they win and the game ends. You take turns rolling until one person wins. If you ...
Sessions:

Mirman School:

Jun 22-Jul 11

The Gilman School:

Jun 22-Jul 11
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Jul 13-Aug 01

Grades 5-6

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Decoding Our World
How do we see, perceive, and describe the world around us? We can use mathematics to measure, calculate, and find patterns. We can use technology to expand what we see and observe. And we can tell ...
Sessions:

Mirman School:

Jun 22-Jul 11
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Jul 13-Aug 01

Speyer School:

Jun 29-Jul 18
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Jul 20-Aug 08

Grades 3-4

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Examining the Evidence
How can an abandoned car, devoid of license plates, help detectives solve a jewel heist? How can a single strand of hair keep a man from going to jail? In this course, you will uncover the answers to ...
Sessions:

Loyola Marymount University:

Jun 22-Jul 11
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Jul 13-Aug 01

Ursinus College:

Jun 22-Jul 11
,
Jul 13-Aug 01

Roger Williams University:

Jun 22-Jul 11
,
Jul 13-Aug 01

Mirman School:

Jun 22-Jul 11
,
Jul 13-Aug 01

The Gilman School:

Jun 22-Jul 11

Speyer School:

Jun 29-Jul 18
,
Jul 20-Aug 08

Grades 5-6

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Geometry and Spatial Sense
Spatial understanding is necessary for interpreting, understanding, and appreciating our inherently geometric world. Many everyday tasks such as designing a treehouse, solving a jigsaw puzzle, or ...
Sessions:

Mirman School:

Jun 22-Jul 11
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Jul 13-Aug 01

The Gilman School:

Jun 22-Jul 11

Speyer School:

Jun 29-Jul 18
,
Jul 20-Aug 08

Grades 3-4

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Inductive and Deductive Reasoning
Reasoning, logic, and critical thinking are the building blocks of intellectual inquiry. This course will help develop your skills in these areas through problem-solving and exposure to a wide range ...
Sessions:

Roger Williams University:

Jun 22-Jul 11
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Jul 13-Aug 01

Loyola Marymount University:

Jun 22-Jul 11
,
Jul 13-Aug 01

UC-Santa Cruz:

Jun 29-Jul 18
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Jul 20-Aug 08

Speyer School:

Jun 29-Jul 18
,
Jul 20-Aug 08

Mirman School:

Jul 13-Aug 01

Grades 5-6

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Introduction to Robotics
In the field of robotics, computer science and engineering interface to create interdependent systems that can perform a variety of tasks, from manufacturing microchips to exploring Mars. In this ...
Sessions:

Ursinus College:

Jun 22-Jul 11
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Jul 13-Aug 01

Roger Williams University:

Jun 22-Jul 11
,
Jul 13-Aug 01

Loyola Marymount University:

Jun 22-Jul 11
,
Jul 13-Aug 01

The Gilman School:

Jun 22-Jul 11
,
Jul 13-Aug 01

UC-Santa Cruz:

Jun 29-Jul 18
,
Jul 20-Aug 08

Speyer School:

Jun 29-Jul 18
,
Jul 20-Aug 08

Grades 5-6

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Inventions
Did you know the idea for the microwave all started with a candy bar? Inventor Percy Spencer was standing in front of a magnetron when he noticed his chocolate treat was melting in his pocket. When ...
Sessions:

Mirman School:

Jun 22-Jul 11
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Jul 13-Aug 01

The Gilman School:

Jun 22-Jul 11
,
Jul 13-Aug 01

Grades 3-4

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Marine Ecology
Ninety-four percent of life on Earth is aquatic, yet we have only explored 5 percent of the planet's oceans. Marine ecologists aim to reduce this knowledge gap while using biology, chemistry, physics ...
Sessions:

Roger Williams University:

Jun 22-Jul 11
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Jul 13-Aug 01

Loyola Marymount University:

Jun 22-Jul 11
,
Jul 13-Aug 01

Grades 5-6

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Mathematical Problem Solving
Can five 20-by-18-foot carpets lying flat with no overlap fit in a 40-by-50-foot room? Can you measure 2 liters of water correctly using only a 4-liter pitcher and a 3-liter pitcher? How many ...
Sessions:

Speyer School:

Jun 29-Jul 18
,
Jul 20-Aug 08

Grades 2-3

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Model United Nations and Advanced Geography
Countries addressing a global challenge like climate change, weapons proliferation, or the coronavirus pandemic often present their concerns to the United Nations. The ways in which the U.N. tackles ...
Sessions:

Roger Williams University:

Jun 22-Jul 11
,
Jul 13-Aug 01

Loyola Marymount University:

Jun 22-Jul 11
,
Jul 13-Aug 01

Speyer School:

Jun 29-Jul 18
,
Jul 20-Aug 08

Grades 5-6

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Numbers: Zero To Infinity
What does a subatomic particle measured in femtometers have in common with a galaxy measured in light years? Both are a part of humans’ effort to quantify our world. In this course, you’ll explore ...
Sessions:

Mirman School:

Jun 22-Jul 11
,
Jul 13-Aug 01

The Gilman School:

Jun 22-Jul 11
,
Jul 13-Aug 01

Speyer School:

Jun 29-Jul 18
,
Jul 20-Aug 08

Grades 4-5

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The Ancient World
Between 2000 BCE and 300 CE, cultures with lasting impact flourished all around the world. In this course, you will learn about the daily life, social structures, governments, economies, and religions ...
Sessions:

The Gilman School:

Jun 22-Jul 11
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Jul 13-Aug 01

Speyer School:

Jun 29-Jul 18
,
Jul 20-Aug 08

Grades 3-4

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The Edible World
The saying goes, “You are what you eat,” and in this chemistry class, you’ll learn how true that adage really is. With your classmates, you’ll explore the ways fats, proteins, and carbohydrates fuel ...
Sessions:

Mirman School:

Jun 22-Jul 11
,
Jul 13-Aug 01

The Gilman School:

Jun 22-Jul 11
,
Jul 13-Aug 01

Speyer School:

Jun 29-Jul 18
,
Jul 20-Aug 08

Grades 3-4

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The Physics of Engineering
Can a concrete boat float? How do you build the strongest bridge with the lightest materials? Physics—the science of matter and its motion—provides answers to questions like these. In this course, you ...
Sessions:

Ursinus College:

Jun 22-Jul 11
,
Jul 13-Aug 01

Roger Williams University:

Jun 22-Jul 11
,
Jul 13-Aug 01

Loyola Marymount University:

Jun 22-Jul 11
,
Jul 13-Aug 01

Mirman School:

Jun 22-Jul 11
,
Jul 13-Aug 01

The Gilman School:

Jun 22-Jul 11
,
Jul 13-Aug 01

UC-Santa Cruz:

Jun 29-Jul 18
,
Jul 20-Aug 08

Speyer School:

Jun 29-Jul 18
,
Jul 20-Aug 08

Grades 5-6

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The Sensory Brain
How can cats see in the dark? How can snakes smell with their tongues? How do optical illusions “trick” the brain? You’ll answer these questions while exploring the anatomy and physiology of the ...
Sessions:

Loyola Marymount University:

Jun 22-Jul 11
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Jul 13-Aug 01

Ursinus College:

Jun 22-Jul 11
,
Jul 13-Aug 01

Grades 5-6

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Through the Microscope
Today’s 3D microscopes that can capture the nerve connections in a brain are a far cry from the magnifying lenses ground by hand in the 13th century. Yet both share a place in scientists’ fascination ...
Sessions:

The Gilman School:

Jun 22-Jul 11
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Jul 13-Aug 01

Grades 3-4

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Writing and Imagination
Writing is an act of imagination built from the raw materials of life and language. In this course, you’ll learn to approach writing as a craft and discover processes and techniques that writers in ...
Sessions:

Ursinus College:

Jun 22-Jul 11
,
Jul 13-Aug 01

Loyola Marymount University:

Jun 22-Jul 11
,
Jul 13-Aug 01

The Gilman School:

Jun 22-Jul 11

UC-Santa Cruz:

Jun 29-Jul 18
,
Jul 20-Aug 08

Speyer School:

Jun 29-Jul 18
,
Jul 20-Aug 08

Grades 5-6

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Writing Workshop: Modern Fantasy
This course transports readers to magical worlds where animals speak, toys come to life, and eccentric characters perform seemingly impossible feats. Worlds turn upside down, and the familiar becomes ...
Sessions:

Mirman School:

Jun 22-Jul 11
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Jul 13-Aug 01

The Gilman School:

Jun 22-Jul 11
,
Jul 13-Aug 01

Speyer School:

Jun 29-Jul 18
,
Jul 20-Aug 08

Grades 4-5

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