The camp uniquely combines scientific exploration with practical sports applications, allowing students to learn STEM concepts through activities they are passionate about.
The Science of Sports (AM) camp offers middle schoolers a hands-on exploration of scientific principles as they relate to various sports and physical activities. Campers will engage in activities that demonstrate concepts such as the trigonometry of launch angles in a swing, reaction time in a penalty kick, and the mechanics of elasticity through ball handling. The program aims to actively involve students in the learning process, connecting academic concepts to real-world athletic experiences. Beyond scientific understanding, the camp also fosters personal growth by emphasizing teamwork, communication skills, and personal responsibility through the language of sports.
Activities may include building and testing different aircraft models to investigate the dynamics of flight, launching rockets to learn about combustion and trajectory, and utilizing drones to explore the science of flight. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and inspiring, helping students to understand and apply basic academic concepts through practical application. The camp encourages students to develop problem-solving abilities, critical thinking, and collaboration through group challenges and hands-on experiments.
A typical day involves engaging in hands-on experiments and activities that connect scientific principles to sports, with a focus on active involvement and collaborative learning.
This camp is ideal for middle school students who are curious about how science applies to sports and enjoy active, hands-on learning experiences.
Lincoln Elementary School for 1st-6th grade; Julian Middle School for 7th-8th grade, Oak Park, IL
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