+ All Categories
Home > Documents > COSI May-September 2012 "Programs for Families" Catalog

COSI May-September 2012 "Programs for Families" Catalog

Date post: 11-Mar-2016
Category:
Upload: cosi
View: 216 times
Download: 2 times
Share this document with a friend
Description:
Browse through COSI's summer 2012 programs for families, including family workshops and summer camps. COSI is Columbus, Ohio's dynamic Center of Science and Industry. For more information, please visit www.cosi.org.
Popular Tags:
6
May through September 2012 COSI Programs for Families Science is more fun when you’re learning together! 2012 SUMMER CAMP Schedule see page 4 & 5 See a complete 10 \ COSI Programs Have your child’s birthday party at COSI! COSI birthdays are a mix of silly science and serious fun. The best part is that you won’t have to clean up! AGES 6-11 • Dinosaur Adventure • Digging Deeper into Adventure • Science Sleuth • Astronaut Adventure COSI Members Save $ 50! All COSI Birthday Parties include: • General admission to COSI • Use of private party room for two hours • Liquid nitrogen ice cream made right at your party • Activities led by a COSI Team Member • Personalized birthday cake, punch drink, and place settings • 10% discount in COSI’s Science2Go gift shop. • Printable online birthday invite Choose from a variety of party themes including: AGES 3-5 • Dinosaur Adventure • Rainbows • Space Explorers • Squishy Science Reserve: Please call 614.228.2674 or reserve online at cosi.org Cost: 15 children and 15 adults: $325 for COSI Members, $375 for nonmembers. 25 children and 25 adults: $525 for COSI Members, $575 for nonmembers. SMARTY Party like a Celebrate your birthday at COSI! At COSI, we know kids have lots of questions, like why everything is bigger through a magnifying glass and why magnets are sticky. Children age 6 months to 6 years can learn answers to these questions and more with COSI’s monthly, hands-on early childhood workshops. Inspire your child’s Early Childhood Workshops. curiosity with COSI’s SAVE $3 PER PERSON ON YOUR NEXT VISIT TO COSI ......... or ......... SAVE 25% ON ONE COSI EARLY CHILDHOOD WORKSHOP Visit cosi.org/kids for details! $3.00 off discount valid for up to 2 admissions - use COSI Coupon Code 318. 25% offer good for early childhood workshops only. Workshop must take place on or before 12/31/12. To redeem workshop discount, call 614.228.2674 for reservations and use discount code PARADISE. Not valid toward purchase of Membership, upcharge experiences, movie-only tickets, or Family Friday Night. May not be combined with any other discounts, coupons, or special offers. Other restrictions may apply. Offer expires 12/31/12. Coming Fall 2012: New GROSS SCIENCE birthday party theme!
Transcript

May through September 2012

COSI Programsfor Families

Science is more funwhen you’re learning together!

2012 SUMMER CAMP Schedule

see page 4 & 5

See a complete

10 \ COSI Programs

Have your child’s birthday party at COSI! COSI birthdays are a mix of silly science and serious fun. The best part is that you won’t have to clean up!

AGES 6-11•DinosaurAdventure

•DiggingDeeperintoAdventure

•ScienceSleuth•AstronautAdventure COSI

Members

Save$50!

All COSI Birthday Parties include:•GeneraladmissiontoCOSI•Useofprivatepartyroomfortwohours•Liquidnitrogenicecreammaderightatyourparty•ActivitiesledbyaCOSITeamMember•Personalizedbirthdaycake,punchdrink,andplacesettings•10%discountinCOSI’sScience2Gogiftshop.•Printableonlinebirthdayinvite

Choose from a variety of party themes including:AGES 3-5•DinosaurAdventure

•Rainbows•SpaceExplorers•SquishyScience

Reserve:Pleasecall614.228.2674orreserveonlineatcosi.orgCost:15childrenand15adults:$325forCOSIMembers,

$375fornonmembers.25childrenand25adults:$525for

COSIMembers,$575fornonmembers.

SMARTYParty like a Celebrate your birthday at COSI!

AtCOSI,weknowkidshavelotsofquestions,likewhyeverythingisbiggerthroughamagnifyingglassandwhymagnetsaresticky.Childrenage6monthsto6yearscanlearnanswerstothesequestionsandmorewithCOSI’smonthly,hands-onearlychildhoodworkshops.

Inspire your child’s

Early Childhood Workshops.curiosity with COSI’s

SAVE $3 PER PERSON ON YOUR NEXT VISIT TO COSI

......... or .........

SAVE 25% ON ONE COSI EARLY CHILDHOOD WORKSHOP

Visit cosi.org/kids for details!$3.00 off discount valid for up to 2 admissions - use COSI Coupon Code 318. 25% offer good for early childhood workshops only. Workshop must take place on or before 12/31/12. To redeem workshop

discount, call 614.228.2674 for reservations and use discount code PARADISE. Not valid toward purchase of Membership, upcharge experiences, movie-only tickets, or Family Friday Night. May not be combined with

any other discounts, coupons, or special offers. Other restrictions may apply. Offer expires 12/31/12.

Coming Fall 2012: New GROSS SCIENCE birthday party theme!

COSI Programs / 1

333WestBroadStreet|Columbus,Ohio43215

614.228.2674|cosi.orgPlease recycle this catalog when finished

Printed with Soy Inks

Printed on 10% post consumer recycled paper

Institutional Sponsors:

Promotional Sponsors:

Public Partners:

What’s Inside for You…1 Limited Engagement Exhibitions

1 Extreme Screen Films

1 Seasonal Live Stage Shows

2 Monthly Special Events

3 Monthly Special Events

4 Summer 2012 Science Camps

5 Summer 2012 Science Camps

6 Infant Workshops: Ages 6–17 months

6 Toddler Workshops: Ages 18–36 months

7 Preschool Workshops: Ages 3–5 years

7 Scout Badge Workshops

7 Interactive Videoconferences

8 Family Science Workshops: Ages 6–12 years

8 Homeschool Workshops: Ages 6–13 years

9 School’s Out Camps: Students K–5

9 Teen Science Roadtrip

9 Late Night Teen Event

9 COSI Academy

10 COSI Birthday Parties

WaterisorganizedbytheAmerican Museum of Natural History, New York(www.amnh.org),andScience Museum of Minnesota(www.smm.org)incollaborationwithGreat Lakes Science Center, Cleveland;The Field Museum, Chicago; Instituto Sangari, São Paulo, Brazil; National Museum of Australia, Canberra; Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, Canada; San Diego Natural History Museum;andScience Centre SingaporeandPUB Singapore.

Extreme Screen FilmsLimited Engagement Exhibitions

Cost: COSI Supporting Members, free; COSI Premium & Basic Members, $5.50; Nonmembers, $6.55 with COSI admission, $7.50 without COSI admission. Please confirm show times by visiting cosi.org or calling 614.228.2674 the day of your visit. Discounted group rates available with advance reservations.

Gadgets Stage Presenting Sponsor:

COSI’s exciting live stage shows are included with COSI Membership or with your general admission ticket. Please check with COSI’s Box Office when you arrive for exact show times.

Science of Fireworks!May 23–July 8, 2012Explorethesciencebehindtheoohs,aahs,andwows,withlotsof

explosionsalongtheway.Howdofireworksgetintheair?Whydo

theyblowup?Andwhat’swithallthosecolors?Don’tmissthegrand

finale,witharoomfulofcolorfulexplosionsthatbringsitalltogether.

Chemistry LIVE!July 9–September 3, 2012Diveintothespectacularsideofsciencewiththemost

breathtakingchemicalandphysicalchangesouttherein

COSI’smostexplosiveshow.Willitbeloud?Oh,yes!

Extreme Screen film showing June 9−November 4, 2012!

National Geographic’s Meerkats 3DExtreme Screen film showing through June 9−November 4, 2012!NarratedbyOscar-nominatedactressEmily

Watson,MEERKATS3Dtakesaudienceson

ajourneywithafamilyofmeerkatsasthey

copewiththetwistsandturnsoflifeinthe

KalahariDesert.Thesurvivalofthisclan

hingesonthemeerkatgoldenrule:Stick

together,andkeepcalling.(40minutes)

Seasonal Live Stage Shows

Annual Presenting Media Sponsor:

Presenting Sponsor:

Contributing Sponsor:

Presented By:

Presented By:

Education Partner: Media Partners:

LEGO® Castle AdventureExhibition Showing September 29, 2012−January 6, 2013Buildersofallagesareinvitedto

explore,buildandplayinLEGO®

Castle Adventure!InLEGO® Castle

Adventure,buildbrickcastles,learn

aboutreal-worldcastlesandtheir

buildingsecrets,andplanyourideal

castle’sdefenses.

BODY WORLDS & The BrainExhibition Showing October 17, 2012−January 6, 2013 Decipherthemysteryandcomplexityofthehumanbodyandbrain.

Gunther von Hagens’ BODY WORLDS & The Brainincludesmorethan

200authentichumanspecimens—includingentirebodies,individual

organs,andtransparentbodyslices.Specimensondisplaystemfrombody

donors,individualswhodonatedtheirbodiestotheInstituteforPlastination.

Upchargefeemayapply.

DISPATCH MEDIA GROUP / WOLFE ASSOCIATES

FlyintoNevada’s“ValleyofSpeed”forabreathtakingexplorationofthe

fastestraceintheworld:thelegendaryRenoNationalChampionshipAir

Races.NarratedbyPaulWalkerof“TheFastandtheFurious”series,“Air

Racers3D”putsyouinthecockpittoexperiencetheintensityandhigh-speed

thrillsofasportseventlikenootherfortheveryfirsttimein3D.(40minutes)

COSI programs will inspire your interest in science

and encourage you to learn more about your world.

Through our public feedback forums, you’ve told us you

want to know more about healthy living, technological

innovations, energy efficiency, protecting our

environment, and the critical importance of early

childhood education. In your hands is a catalog

of resources designed to help you deepen your

understanding of these topics and much more. Begin

your family’s new journey of exploration and discovery

at COSI.

The COSI [email protected]

614.228.2674 or (toll-free) 888.819.2674

do for your family?

COSIPROGRAMSWhat can

WATERExhibition Showing Now through September 3, 2012Water,thisplanet’smostpreciousresource,

playsahugeroleinourlives.Itsurrounds

us,coveringnearlythree-quartersofEarth’s

surface.Experiencewaterasneverbefore

inWater,anengagingexhibitionfor

thewholefamily.

ProducedbyTheChildren’sMuseumofIndianapolisincooperationwithLEGOSystems,Inc.LEGOandtheLEGOlogoaretrademarksoftheLEGOGroup.©2012TheLEGOGroup.Allrightsreserved.

May 2012Wild Weather DaySaturday, May 19, 2012 (11am–3:30pm)

Weatheraffectsourliveseveryday.Come

experimentwiththebasicforcesthatdriveour

weather,andasktheexpertsallofyourquestions

relatedtoweatherandclimate.AddCOSI’s

WeatherFamilyWorkshopforanadditionalfee;

pleaseseepage8fordetails.

June 2012Art & Science DaySaturday, June 2, 2012 (11am–3:30pm)

Artistsandscientistshavelotsincommon.Most

importantly,bothusecreativityandimagination

tosolveproblems.Workwithartistsandscientists

totapintoyourowncreativity.AddCOSI’sFlight

FamilyWorkshopforanadditionalfee;please

seepage8fordetails.

August 2012Science of Sports: SoccerSaturday, August 4, 2012 (11am–3:30pm)

JoinrepresentativesfromtheColumbusCrewand

COSItolearnthesciencebehindsoccer.Testyour

skillswithasocceraccuracykickinflatable,findout

whatittakestobecomeaprofessionalsoccerplayer,

plusmoreinteractiveactivities.Wearasoccerjersey

andsave$2onCOSIadmission!

*Duetoagame,Crewplayerswillnotbe

abletoattend.

Water Play DaySaturday, August 11, 2012 (11am–3:30pm)

Movingwaterisjustplainfun.Comeexplorethe

waysweusemovingwatertosplash,soak,spray,

andmoveourselvesfromoneplacetoanother.Add

COSI’sWeatherFamilyWorkshopforanadditional

fee;pleaseseepage8fordetails.

September 2012

Monthly Special Events at COSI!Fun, hands-on activities typically free with your COSI Membership or general admission.

COSI Programs / 32 \ COSI Programs 614.228.2674 cosi.org

EMS & Safety DaySunday, May 20, 2012 (12pm–4pm)

CelebrateNationalEMSWeekatCOSI!Meetfire

fightersfromtheColumbusDivisionofFireand

otheremergencypersonnel.Seeafiretruck,a

MedflighthelicopterlandonCOSI’slawn,anda

vehicleextricationdemonstration.StopbytheErie

InsuranceServiceStationtotakethepledgeto

dosomethinggoodinyourcommunityandyou

couldhelptheUnitedWayofColumbusearnupto

$5,000!Plus,participateinhands-onactivitiesto

helpyourfamilyknowhowtostaysafe.

*Someactivitieswilloccurweatherpermitting.

August 15−19, 2012Hugefarmingequipment

–includingacombine,a

four-wheeldrivetractor,

antiquetractorsand

more–willbearranged

onCOSI’sEnglish

PlazaandWashington

Boulevard.Visitcosi.org

fordailytimes.

Get Active Play DaySaturday, September 1, 2012 (11am–3:30pm)

Incelebrationoftheimportanceofplay,comewith

yourfamilytoplayparachutegames,runinathree-

leggedrace,tossawater-balloon,playwithbubbles

andchalk,makeandflykites,racethroughan

obstaclecourse,andmore!

Columbus Mini-Maker FaireSaturday, September 29, 2012 (10am–5pm)

FeaturinglocalandregionalMakers,thisisa

family-friendlycelebrationofdo-it-yourselfcreativity,

learningandtinkering.Makerssharewhatthey

knowwithdisplays,demonstrationsandhands-on

workshops.HostedbyTheColumbusIdeaFoundry.

PurchaseticketsatColumbusMiniMakerFaire.com.

July 2012Third Annual Mess FestWednesday, July 4, 2012 (10am–3pm)

ComeplayonIndependenceDay!COSIis

open,andwe’reamess.Helpusdiscover

allthesquishy,gooey,squirtypropertiesof

ourfavoritemessyexperimentsand

demonstrations.AddCOSI’sScienceof

FireworksFamilyWorkshopforan

additionalfee;pleaseseepage8fordetails.

COSI and Radio Disney’s: “Phineas and Ferb” Themed Road Show Saturday, July 21, 2012 (11am–1pm)

We’recelebratingSummerVacationwitha

totallycoolPhineasandFerbRoadShow!Join

usforyouropportunitytowinPhineasandFerb

prizesandplayrockin’Ferb-iliciousgames.

*Characterswillnotbeavailable

June 9−17, 2012 Visitcosi.orgfordailytimes

Bulldozers,dumptrucks,andbackhoesconvergein

downtownColumbusforCOSI’sannualScienceofBig

Machines.Explorethescienceandtechnologyofconstruction

bytryingitoutfirsthandinavarietyofactivitiesandlearning

withrealengineers.

Science of Sports: BaseballSaturday, June 23, 2012 (11am–3pm)

JoinrepresentativesfromtheColumbus

Clippers*andCOSItolearnthescience

behindbaseballthroughinteractiveactivities.

Doesthespotwherethebatcontactstheball

makeadifferencewhenhittingahomerun?

Canyoumeasureyourreactiontime?Findthe

answerstothesequestionsandmore!

*Duetoagame,Clippersplayerswillnotbeabletoattend.

COSI’sTheScienceofBigMachinesiscreatedandmadepossibleby:OhioContractorsAssociation-ColumbusChapter,andbyOhioOperatingEngineersApprenticeshipandTraining.Presentedby:BobEvans.Supportedby:CapitalTunneling,Inc.KokosingConstructionCompany,Inc.,TheShellyCompany,GeorgeJ.Igel&Company,Inc.,ShellyandSandsCompany,DoubleZConstructionCompany,andCompleteGeneralConstructionCompany

Created and made possible by: Presented by:

Make It Science DaySaturday, September 29, 2012(11am–3:30pm)

UnleashyourcreativityasyoujointheMaker

Movement.Build,invent,construct,design,and

createyourwaytoaninnovativefuture.What

canYOUmaketoday?

Exhibit Grown by:

Supported by:

COSI Programs / 54 \ COSI Programs 614.228.2674 cosi.org

Electronic Music Making June 11–15(9am–4pm)LearntheinsandoutsofdesigningandcomposingmusiconacomputerandcreateyourownelectronicmusicaswecollaboratewiththeJazzArtsGroup!

H2OhioJune 25–29(9am–4pm)What’slifelikeinCentralOhio’swaterhabitats?Thisisyourchancetofindout,asweputsomeofthesciencebehindCOSI’slimited-

engagementWATERexhibitiontothetestbytakingseverallocaltripstocreeksandstreamstoanalyzetheseecosystems.

Advanced Amusement Park ScienceJuly 9–13(9am–4pm)Kickthingsupanotchanddigdeeperintothephysicsofyourfavoritethrillrides.We’llendourweekwitha2daytriptoCedarPoint!

Video GamesAugust 6–10(9am–4pm)LearnhowtouseMicrosoft’sKoduGameLabtocreateyourownthree-dimensionalgameworldwithskillsthattranslatefromPCtoMicrosoft’sXbox360®console.

Register: Call614.228.2674Cost: COSIMembers$350(AdvancedAmusementParkScience,$400);Nonmembers$400(AdvancedAmusementParkScience,$450)

Can You Dig It?June 11−15 (9am–4pm)

Learnaboutthesciencesofarchaeologyand

paleontologyandhowscientistsfind,unearth,

preserve,andlearnfromourplanet’spast.

Messy ScienceJune 18−22 (9am–4pm)

GetdirtywithsomeofCOSI’sbest“messy”

experiments:flubber,gack,slime,barfing

pumpkins,andsodageysers.

Amazing H20June 25−29 (9am–Noon)

Water,watereverywhereandsomuchscienceto

learn!DiveintoCOSI’stravelingexhibition,WATER,

andlearnabouthowimportantwatercanbe.

Science SleuthJune 25−29 (1pm–4pm)

Dustforfingerprints,analyzehandwriting,

testinksamples,learnaboutDNA,andpiece

togethercluestosolvethemysterybehindthe

GreatSnackTheft!

Astronaut AdventuresJuly 16−20 (9am–4pm)

Doyouhavethestuffittakestobean

astronaut?Learnaboutrockets,rovers,the

planetsofourSolarSystem,andmore!

RoboticsJuly 23−27 (9am–4pm)

July 30−August 3 (1pm–4pm)

Howdorobotsmakeourlivesbetter?What

makesarobotarobot?Learntheanswersto

thesequestionsandmoreaswejumpintothe

worldofrobotics.Assembleandprogramrobots

usingLEGO®WeDotechnology!

AnimationJuly 30−August 3 (9am–Noon)

Learnhowanimatorsdesigncharacters,

howsingleframesofpicturesmakemotion

inmovies,andmakeyourownstop-motion

animatedmovie.

Mega Machines, Robots, and GadgetsJune 12 OR August 8(9am–Noon)(1pm–4pm)

Deconstructtheworldofsimpleandcomplex

machines.This“howdoesitwork?”experience

includesplentyofopportunitiestoputthings

togetherandtakethingsapart.

WaterJune 14 OR July 10 (9am–Noon)(1pm–4pm)

Exploretheworldofwater!We’llexperiment

tofindoutwhatwillabsorbwater,what

substanceswilldissolveinwater,whatfloatsin

water,andevenbuildourveryownboats.

Diggin’ DinosJune 18, July 12, OR August 9 (9am–Noon)(1pm–4pm)

Explorethewonderfulworldofdinosaurs.

Aspiringpaleontologistswillenjoydiscovering

dinosaurs,fossils,anddigging!

The Science of ArtJune 20 OR August 6(9am–Noon)(1pm–4pm)

Fuelyourchild’screativityinthisfun-filledcamp

exploringtheintersectionofartandscience.

We’llworkwithphotographyandpaintand

learnhowartconnectstoscience.

SpaceJune 22 OR July 24(9am–Noon)(1pm–4pm)

Makefizzyrockets,createanalien,andexplore

thesolarsysteminanout-of-this-worldcamp!

ChemistryJuly 26 (9am–Noon)(1pm–4pm)

Investigatephysicalchanges,chemicalchanges,

andphasechangesaswemakethingspop,

ooze,andslime.

Register: Call614.228.2674Cost: COSIMembers,$34,Nonmembers,$42

SpaceJune 25−29 (9am–Noon)

Blastoffintothedeepexplorationofouter

space.Findoutwhatittakestobeanastronaut

asyouexploreplanets,meteors,andmore!

CombinewithFlight(below)forafull-day

campexperience.

FlightJune 25−29 (1pm–4pm)

Gethands-onwithphysicsandlifescienceas

youlearnaboutthingsthatfly.Identifytheforces

oflift,thrust,dragandgravity,pluslearnabout

plantsandanimalsthattaketothesky.Combine

withSpace(above)forafull-day

campexperience.

ChemistryJuly 16−20 (9am–Noon)

Explorephysicalandchemicalchangesasyoumix,

mash,andstiryourwaythroughthisexcitingcamp.

Bewareofpopping,oozing,andslimingsubstances!

The Science of ArtJuly 16−20(1pm–4pm)

Enhanceyourknowledgeofdesignasyoudiscover

thesciencebehindpapermaking,painting,

photography,sculpture,andmore.Dressfor

themessandprepareaplacetoshowcaseyour

amazingcreations.

DinosaursJuly 30−August 3 (9am–Noon)

Becomeapaleontologist!Discoverdinosaurs,

uncoverfossils,andlearnaboutthese

fascinatingcreatures.CombinewithOur Earth

(below)forafull-daycampexperience.

Our EarthJuly 30−August 3 (1pm–4pm)

What’sgoingoninsideandoutsideour

amazingplanet?Explorearainforest,an

ocean,cavesandcaverns,rocksandminerals

andothertopicsinthisaround-the-world

adventure.

Single-Day Summer Camps: For Rising Kindergarteners & First Graders These single-day camps are perfect for children about to enter kindergarten and first grade who are ready for a camp experience without an adult. Camps include open-ended explorations, trips to COSI’s exhibitions, a story, and a snack. Please choose from either our morning session (9am – noon) or afternoon session (1pm – 4pm). COSI MEMBERS, RESERVE THREE OR MORE OF THESE CAMPS AND SAVE 10%!

Weeklong Summer Camps: For Rising Kindergarteners & First Graders These in-depth topics combine hands-on experiences with exploration of COSI’s exhibitions all week long. Wrap-around care is available for an additional fee. Combine two camps to create your own full-day program!

Crime Scene Science June 11–15(9am–4pm)Explorethechemistry,physics,andbiologythatgointocrimesceneinvestigationsasyouuseobservation,inference,andproblem-solvingskillstosolveamysteryatCOSI.

Video GamesJune 18–22(9am–4pm)July 9–13(9am–4pm)Learnfundamentalprogrammingconcepts,andusethe“Scratch”programtocreateyourownnewvideogametosharewithfriendsandfamily.

River Rangers Special Two-Day Camp!July 5–6(9am–4pm)AnnouncingthenewpartnershipbetweenCOSI

andtheGrangeInsuranceAudubonCenter!SpendtwodayslearningabouttheSciotoRiver,thelifearoundit,howweaffectit,andhowitimpactsOhio.Special pricing:COSIMembers$90;Nonmembers$110.Toregisterforthiscampvisitwww.grangeinsuranceauduboncenter.org

RoboticsJune 25–29(9am–4pm)July 16–20(9am–4pm)Digdeeperintothedesignandprogrammingofrobots.DesignandprogramLEGO®MindstormRobotstoaccomplishavarietyofchallenges.

Amusement Park ScienceJuly 23–27(9am–4pm)August 6–10(9am–4pm)

Doyoufeelthe“need”?TheneedforSPEED?Explorethescienceofmotionandthephysicsbehindthrillrides,andthenputyourknowledgetothetestonafieldtriptoKingsIsland.Destination SpaceJuly 30–August 3(9am–4pm)Joinusforaweekofamazingexperimentsaswegothroughastronomy,rocketryandastronauttraining.LearnaboutthehistoryofthespaceprogramandOhio’sroleinspaceexplorationwithafieldtriptotheNationalMuseumoftheU.S.AirForceinDayton.

Register: Call614.228.2674Cost: COSIMembers$330(AmusementParkScience,$350);Nonmembers$380(AmusementParkScience,$400)

Summer Camps: For Rising Fourth & Fifth GradersAs campers grow, so do our camp experiences. Our full-day, week-long camps for rising fourth and fifth graders include exploration of COSI’s exhibitions, daily snacks, hands-on science in our themed workshop rooms, and an overnight stay at COSI. Wrap-around care is available for an additional fee.

Summer Camps: For Rising Sixth, Seventh, & Eighth GradersOur camps for rising sixth through eighth graders are designed to sharpen science learning skills in a fun, engaging, hands-on environment. Each includes exploration of COSI’s exhibitions, hands-on science in themed workshop rooms, themed field trips, Extreme Screen films, snacks, plus an overnight stay at COSI. Wrap-around care is available for an additional fee.

Summer 2012 Science Camps

Register: Call614.228.2674Cost: COSIMembers,$170;Nonmembers,$195

Summer Camps: For Rising Second & Third GradersThese high-energy week long camps are perfect for rising second and third graders, mixing hands-on activities in our workshop rooms with exploration of COSI’s incredible exhibitions! Combine half-day offerings to create a full-day experience—wrap-around care is available for an additional fee.

Register: Call 614.228.2674 Cost for Half-Day Camps: COSI Members, $170; nonmembers, $195. Cost for Full-Day Camps: COSI Members, $330; nonmembers, $380

Registration Now Open!

Reuse this catalog… share it with a friend!

PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS:Please pack a lunch for

full-day campers.

10% offwhen you book 3 or more summer camps

FOR COSI MEMBERS

Call 614.228.2674 for details!

Build it! Build it!Fridays, June 1 and 15 (meetsbothdays)

Saturdays, June 2 and 16 (meetsbothdays)

Build,construct,andstackasweusematerials

tocreatetowers,houses,andmore.Basedon

thebook Building a HousebyByronBarton.

DinosaursFridays, July 13 and 27 (meetsbothdays)

Saturdays, July 14 and 28 (meetsbothdays)

Discoverwhythesefascinatingcreaturescapture

theattentionofoursmallestpaleontologists.

Basedonthebook That’s Not My Dinosaurby

FionaWatts.

Old MacDonaldFridays, August 10 and 24 (meetsbothdays)

Saturdays, August 11 and 25 (meetsbothdays)

Basedontheclassicsong,thisworkshop

exploresanimalsandthesoundstheymake.

Enjoyplentyof“eee-i,eee–i,ohs”asyoupaint

abarn,matchadultanimalswiththeirbabies,

anddressupasyourfavoriteanimal!Basedon

Big Red Barn byMargaretWiseBrown.

Bug BonanzaBuddingentomologistswillenjoythis

opportunitytoexaminebugsclosely,drinklike

abutterfly,andmaketheirownchrysalis.

Wednesday, May 23(10am–NoonOR2pm–4pm)

Under ConstructionBecomeanarchitectandbuildyourown

structureaswetestdifferentmaterialsfor

strengthandstability.

Wednesday, June 6(10am–NoonOR2pm–4pm)

Saturday, June 23(10am–NoonOR2pm–4pm)

Dino Madness!Dinosaurs,fossils,anddigging!We’lllearn

howtobepaleontologistsasweexplorethese

fascinatingcreaturesfromancienttimes.

Saturday, July 21(10am–NoonOR2pm–4pm)

Wednesday, July 25(10am–NoonOR2pm–4pm)

Farm FunExploreagriculture,dirt,learnaboutanimals,

andplantyourownseedstotakehome.

Wednesday, August 15(10am–NoonOR2pm–4pm)

Saturday, August 18(10am–NoonOR2pm–4pm)

COSI Programs / 76 \ COSI Programs 614.228.2674 cosi.org

Dig & DriveThursdays, June 7 or 21 (10am–10:45am)

Sundays, June 3 or 17(3:30pm–4:15pm)

Gettoworkmovingmaterials,buildingroads,

anddiggingdirtinthisearth-movingadventure!

BasedonTip Tip, Dig DigbyEmmaGarcia

Ocean AnimalsMondays, July 9 or 23 (10am–10:45am)

Sundays, July 8 or 22(3:30pm–4:15pm)

Jumpintothisunderwateradventurefullof

whales,fish,andotheramazingseacreatures.

Basedon Ocean!byJoannaBarkan.

Infant Workshops: Science Exploration for ages 6–17 monthsDesigned for infants and their favorite adult to explore their environment through hands-on sensory activities that help develop social, cognitive, and motor skills and allow for creative expression. COSI’s Infant Workshops meet once for 45 minutes inside little kidspace® on COSI’s Level 2.

WORKSHOPS

Toddler Workshops: Science Exploration for ages 18–36 monthsInvestigate the world around you and your toddler through hands-on activities, take-home materials, and lots of time creating and exploring together. Choose our early morning workshop (9:30 am – 10:15 am) or mid-morning workshop (10:45 am – 11:30 am) for either pair of dates. Toddler Workshops meet twice for 45 minutes each time. Members: book three workshops for $75 and save $2 per workshop!

Preschool Workshops: Science Exploration for Ages 3–5 yearsThese workshops are specially designed for children not yet in kindergarten and their favorite adult to explore the world around them. Preschool Workshops include a snack, hands-on activities, and take-home materials. Each workshop meets once for two hours. Choose our morning workshop (10am – Noon) or afternoon workshop (2pm – 4pm) on either date below.

Early Childhood Workshops

Register:Pleasecall614.228.2674Cost:COSIMembers,$27pereach

adult&childpair.Nonmembers,$34

pereachadult&childpair.Members,

bookthreeworkshopsfor$75andsave

$2perworkshop!

Reuse this catalog… share it with a friend!

Friday, August 17, 2012:

Continuouslyfrom10am-3pm

August 18 & 19, 2012:

Continuouslyfrom12pm-4pm

Isyouryoungexploreraboutto

outgrowCOSI’slittlekidspace?

Celebrateyourchild’smemoriesof

littlekidspacewithourgraduation

ceremony!Graduatesgettoweara

capandgown,receiveadiploma,

poseforpictures,andtakehomea

goodybag.Noreservationsneeded.Free with COSI admission or Membership.

For children about to enter the first grade.

little kidspace®

Graduation!

Register:Pleasecall614.228.2674Cost:COSIMembers,$27pereachadult&childpair.Nonmembers,$34pereachadult&childpair.

Members: book three workshops for $75 and save $2 per workshop!

Scout Badge WorkshopsHelp your Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts fulfill their badge and pin

requirements at COSI! Our three-hour badge workshops are designed to help Scouts earn badges and pins. Choose from a variety of badge options for both girls and boys.

Visitcosi.orgtoseeavailabletopics,thencall614.228.2674toscheduleyourworkshoponadateofyourchoosing.

Cost: $18perperson,withoneadultadmittedfreeforeveryfive

children.Includesallnecessarymaterials,aCOSIfunpatch,

plusCOSIgeneraladmission.

Please note that badges and pins are not included.

Minimum group size: 15

Surgical Suite: Total Knee Replacement

See actual surgery in real time for ages 12 through AdultCamerastakeyouintotheoperatingroomatMountCarmelHospital

inColumbusforalive90-minutetotalkneereplacementprocedure.

Askquestionsandgetanswersfromthesurgicalteaminrealtime!

Register:Call614.228.2674forupcomingdatesandtimes(advance

reservationsrequired).

Cost: $13perpersonforMembers,nonmembersandgroups

(admissiontoCOSInotincluded).

In Depth: Autopsy

COSI’s award-winning anatomy program for ages 15 through AdultAforensicpathologistjoinsyouliveinthis90-minutevideoconferencing

program.Audiencemembersfollowanactualrecordedhumanautopsy

fromstarttofinishandsolvethecaseforthecauseofdeath.

Register:Call614.228.2674forupcomingdatesandtimes

(advancereservationsrequired).

Cost: $13perpersonforMembers,nonmembersandgroups

(admissiontoCOSInotincluded).

Presented by:

Presenting Sponsor:

Education Partner:

Supported by:

Interactive Videoconferences

Register:Call614.228.2674Cost:COSIMembers,$12pereachadultandchildpair.

Nonmembers,$17pereachadultandchildpair.

See page 10 FOR WORKSHOP

COUPON!

Reservations for 2012-2013 school year

START AUGUST 1, 2012

Fun on the FarmThursdays, August 16 or 23 (10am–10:45am)

Sundays, August 12 or 26(3:30pm–4:15pm)

Buildyourownfarmandpaintyourownfarm

animalinthisdown-on-the-farm

experience.Bandannasand

bootsareoptional!

BasedonBig Red Barn

byMargaret

WiseBrown.

COSI Programs / 98 \ COSI Programs 614.228.2674 cosi.org

Reuse this catalog… share it with a friend!

School’s Out Camps For students in K-5

WATERMemorial Day School HolidayMay 28 (9am–4pm)

DivedeeperintoCOSI’slimited-engagement

Waterexhibitionaswelearnaboutthe

importanceofthewateraroundus.

Busting MythsEarly Summer School HolidayJune 4-8 (9am–4pm)

Kickoffyoursummerbytacklingsomeofthe

mostcommonsmythsandurbanlegendswith

realscience.

Flight CampAugust 13-17 (9am–4pm)

FromtheWrightBrotherstoOhioheroJohn

Glenn,learnaboutthewondersofflightthat

havetakenpeoplefromKittyHawktothe

Moon.We’llspendaweekdoinghands-on

experimentsthatdealwithfighting

oureternalfoe,gravity!

When school’s out, COSI is in! Our School’s Out Camps provide the perfect opportunity for campers to stay scientific outside of school. All camps include snacks and supplies. Parents and caregivers, please pack a lunch for your campers. Wrap-around care is available for an additional fee.

New! Animal Encounters(Perfectforguestsages4andup)Saturday, July 14(1pm–1:45pm)

Sunday, July 15(2pm–2:45pm)

Saturday, July 21(1pm–1:45pm)

Thursday, July 26(1pm–1:45pm)

Sunday, July 29(2pm–2:45pm)

Thursday, August 2(1pm–1:45pm)

Saturday, August 4(1pm–1:45pm)

Sunday, August 12(2pm–2:45pm)

Saturday, August 25(1pm–1:45pm)

Sunday, August 26(2pm–2:45pm)

JoinCOSI’sAnimalTeamforanup-close,hands-onlook

atCOSI’sanimalcollection.

FlightSaturday, June 2(2pm–3:15pm)

Creativityandimagination,alongwithscience,havegottenushumans

offtheground.Joinourperformersforthishilariousjourneythrough

thehistoryofflight,COSIstyle.Thenstayforhands-onexperimentsand

liquid-nitrogenicecream!

Science of FireworksSaturday, June 16(2pm–3:15pm)

Saturday, June 30(2pm–3:15pm)

Wednesday, July 4(2pm–3:15pm)

Saturday, July 7(2pm–3:15pm)

Explorethesciencebehindtheoohs,aahs,andwowsoffireworks,with

lotsofexplosionsalongtheway.Thentryyourownexperimentsandhelp

make—andeat!—someliquidnitrogenicecream.

WeatherSaturday, August 11(11:30am–12:45pmOR1:30pm–2:45pm)

Saturday, September 1(11:30am–12:45pmOR1:30pm–2:45pm)

Sunday, September 2(2pm–3:15pm)

Monday, September 3(11:30am–12:45pmOR1:30pm–2:45pm)

Seethepowerofhurricane-forcewindsandcrawlthrougharealcloud

duringCOSI’sWeatherLIVEstageshow,thenjoinusforamazing

hands-onexperimentsanddeliciousliquidnitrogenicecream.

Register: Reserveinadvancebycalling614.228.2674,orinquireaboutremainingspotsattheCOSIBoxOfficeuponarrival.

Cost: COSIMembers,$5;nonmembers,$5plusCOSIadmission.

Family Science Workshops: For families with children ages 6–12

LifecyclesThursday, August 30(10am–NoonOR1pm–3pm)

DiscovertheuniquelifecyclesofsomeOhioanimals.

Learnhowtotagabutterflyandmore.

Intermediate LEGO® RoboticsThursday, October 4 (10am–NoonOR1pm–3pm)

LearnbasicprogrammingskillsusingtheLEGO®Mindstorm

Roboticsprogram.

LEGO® WeDo RoboticsThursday, November 1 (10am–NoonOR1pm–3pm)

ConstructandlearnbasicprogrammingforLEGO®WeDoRobots.

Animal Dissection−Cow Eye & Sheep BrainThursday, November 1 (10am–NoonOR1pm–3pm)

Exploreanimalanatomyandcompare/contrasttohumananatomyaswe

dissectacoweyeandsheepbraininthisengaginglabexperience.*Thisworkshopisforages12andolderONLY.Parentsdonotneedtoaccompanystudents.Cost:$17perperson

Advanced LEGO® RoboticsFriday, December 6 (10am–NoonOR1pm–3pm)

SolveroboticchallengesusingtheskillsgainedintheIntermediate

Roboticsclass(above).

*ParticipantsmusthavetakentheIntermediateRoboticsclassorhaveexperiencewith

LEGO®Mindstorms.

Electricity - Snap CircuitsThursday, January 3, 2013(10am–NoonOR1pm–3pm)

Exploreelectricityanddiscovercircuits,resistors,andcapacitors

usingSnapCircuits.

Mindbenders - Discovering PuzzlesThursday, February 7, 2013(10am–NoonOR1pm–3pm)

ExploreCOSI’slimited-engagementMindbendersexhibitionanduseyour

skillstosolvemorechallengingpuzzles.

Solving Mysteries in ADVENTUREThursday, March 7, 2013(10am–NoonOR1pm–3pm)

Exploresolvingcodesandpuzzlesanduseyourskillstounlockthe

mysteriesinCOSI’sAdventureexhibition.

NanotechnologyThursday, April 4, 2013(10am–NoonOR1pm–3pm)

Takealookatnanotechnologyanditspresenceandimportanceinour

dailylives.

Register: Pleasecall614.228.2674.Cost: COSIMembers:$27foroneparentandonechild,orreservethree

workshopstogetherfor$75(COSIMembersonly);additionalfamily

members,$13.50.Nonmembers:$34foroneparentandonechild;

additionalfamilymembers,$17.

COSIalsooffersprofessionalexperiencesforhomeschoolstudents.Youth

age12andupareinvitedtojointheCOSITeamasvolunteers.Earna

letterofrecommendation,developrelationshipswithscienceeducators

andbusinesspersonnel,andmuchmore.

Homeschool Workshops: Single-day workshops for ages 6–13 Parents, learn with your children using materials that you might not have at home (LEGO® Mindstorm Robots, COSI’s Adventure and Labs In Life exhibits and more) to better understand real and relevant science concepts. Workshops include pre- and post-visit lessons for use at home to further your child’s science inquiry. Participants socialize with other young scientists while exploring science careers, too! To make reservations, please call 614.228.2674; registration closes two weeks prior to program date. All COSI workshops align to Ohio Academic Content Standards.

Exclusively for High School Students!Just for TeensLate Night Teen Event: July 27, 8pm—11pm

EXCLUSIVELY for teens in grades 9-12! Meetnewfriends,playvideogamesand

cornhole,showoffyourkaraoketalents,

dance,exploreCOSI’samazingexhibitions,

andmore.Includespizza,chickentenders,

chips,fruit,beveragesand,ofcourse,liquid

nitrogenicecream.Admissionis$5per

personattheCOSIBoxOffice.Parkingis$4,

butdroppingoffisfree!Bringyourfriends!

HostedbyCOSI’sTeenAdvisoryCouncil.

Science career program for high school students.

Haveahighschoolstudentwho’spassionateaboutscience?Join

COSIAcademy,COSI’scareerexplorationprogramforstudents

ingrades9-12consideringscience,technology,engineering,

math,andhealthcareers.COSIAcademymeetsatCOSIonthe

firstSaturdayofeverymonth(excludingholidays)fromOctober

toMay.Scholarshipsareavailable.Annualtuitionincludesall

monthlymeetings.

Cost for 2012−2013 school year:COSIMembers$325

nonmembers$400.Forinformation,pleasecontactAmyParker,

DirectorofTeenProgramming,[email protected].

Presented by:

Registration

Now Openfor 2012-2013

school year!

Teen Science RoadtripJuly 16—20, 2012HittheroadandtravelwiththeCOSITeamon

thisin-depthexpeditiondesignedforhighschool

studentswithapassionforaquaticscience.We’ll

participateinanaquaticworkshopatTheWildsin

Cumberland,Ohio.Thenit’sontoNiagara,New

York,fortwofulldaysandnightstoexperience

thewonderofNiagaraFalls.We’lllearnabout

hydroelectricpowerandhowwaterhasshapedthe

geologyandhistoryoftheregionbeforereturning

toOhioforabehind-the-scenestourofScotts

Miracle-GroinMarysville.

Register:Call614.228.2674Cost: COSIMembers,$500;nonmembers,$550

Feeincludesthreenights’cabinaccommodations,

mealswhiletraveling,attractionadmission,and

transportation.

COSI Academy

Summer Edition

Register:Call614.228.2674Cost: Single-daycamps:COSIMembers,$55;nonmembers,

$65.Five-dayCamps:COSIMembers,$285;nonmembers,$335


Recommended