I got this info for a classmate. I think this camp could be a great opportunity for youth (preteens) to have fun, motivate them and stimulate their curiosity and interest in science. The camp is hosted by the Youth program en "El Centro de Habla Hispana". To get more information you can contact Carmen Lia at (416) 533-8545 Ext 122 or cmurall@spanishservices.org. I attached a flyer and the description.

ASC¿WHY? Activity Science Camp With Hispanic Youth


Motivation
• An understanding of the general principles of a wide spectrum of sciences is a basic right of every individual and is essential to making science accessible to everyone
Objectives
• A tangible improvement in the science literacy of Hispanic youth, particularly newcomers
• Motivate a positive relationship between youth and science
• Empower youth with the confidence to engage science professionally

Approach
• Create environments that stimulate and encourage the inquiring mind
• Encourage observation and critical thinking, in part through problem solving
• Expose the students to real world science, and academic/career options


Project Description

ASC¿WHY? is a unique science day camp program for underprivileged youth that is based on the idea that learning comes from both seeing and doing. The Camp consists of a series of daylong outings to science-related institutions where the participants are engaged by a tour of the facility and through related, interactive programming.
The institutions to be visited include the Toronto Zoo, the Ontario Science Center, the Royal Ontario Museum, and various science departments at the University of Toronto. Appropriate staff from each institution have been contacted and have committed their time to ensure an interactive and enlightening experience.
With the guidance of the supervisors, the participating students will engage in interactive activities related to the facility. Three examples are making a bug collection, exploring angular momentum through dance, and exploring chemical properties through mixing.
The camp offers places for 12 youth in the grade 7 and grade 8 Ontario Public school curriculums who will participate in weekly sessions throughout the months of July and August. Supervision of the youth and administration of the activities will be provided by two qualified adults with exceptional experience in science education and camp counseling. There will also be 2-3 accompanying adults/older youth who have experience with children.