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Tuesday, September 1, 2015
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Challenger Learning Center minicamps are winding down for the summer.
Wednesday is the final day for LEGOs at the center, while "Beyond the Milky Way" will be held Thursday and then wrap up Sept. 10 since there is even more information to cover. The camps will be held at 10 a.m. at the Challenger Learning Center, 160 Washburn St.
New or repeat participants are welcome to learn more about galaxies, black holes, quasars, dark matter and other exotic stuff outside our galaxy.
Call 434-3196 or preregister at CLCLockport.org. For this week, walk-ins pay the same as those pre-registered: $20.
The next series of classes will begin Sept. 30.
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Wednesday is the final day for LEGOs at the center, while "Beyond the Milky Way" will be held Thursday and then wrap up Sept. 10 since there is even more information to cover. The camps will be held at 10 a.m. at the Challenger Learning Center, 160 Washburn St.
Call 434-3196 or preregister at CLCLockport.org. For this week, walk-ins pay the same as those pre-registered: $20.
The next series of classes will begin Sept. 30.
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Wednesday, August 26, 2015
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The Challenger Learning Center Minicamp topic this Thursday is “Beyond the Milky Way.”
Attendees to the camp will learn how galaxies form, what they’re made of and how they die. It promises fun activities for ages 8 and up.
The camp runs from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. and costs $20 for those pre-registered, or $25 at the door, including a light lunch.
The CLC is at 160 Washburn Street in Lockport with on-street parking or in a lot across the street. To pre-register call 434-3196, e-mail clclockportone@yahoo.com or visit clclockport.org.
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Attendees to the camp will learn how galaxies form, what they’re made of and how they die. It promises fun activities for ages 8 and up.
The camp runs from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. and costs $20 for those pre-registered, or $25 at the door, including a light lunch.
The CLC is at 160 Washburn Street in Lockport with on-street parking or in a lot across the street. To pre-register call 434-3196, e-mail clclockportone@yahoo.com or visit clclockport.org.
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Tuesday, July 14, 2015
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The Challenger Learning Center has changed its mini-camp topic for Thursday to the Pluto fly-by.
The latest data from NASA will be featured along with a review of other probes sent out in the past decades.
Program hours are from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with free planetarium shows open to the public to follow at 2, 4 and 6 p.m.
While the planetarium shows are free, donations will be very much appreciated. Aside from cash, CLC welcomes donations of used LEGOs, laptops or 17" flat screen monitors for its summer and afterschool robotics programs. They're also seeking volunteers to help Wednesdays or Thursdays during their summer and after-school robotics programs.
For more information, call 434-3196 or visit clclockport.org.
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The latest data from NASA will be featured along with a review of other probes sent out in the past decades.
Program hours are from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with free planetarium shows open to the public to follow at 2, 4 and 6 p.m.
While the planetarium shows are free, donations will be very much appreciated. Aside from cash, CLC welcomes donations of used LEGOs, laptops or 17" flat screen monitors for its summer and afterschool robotics programs. They're also seeking volunteers to help Wednesdays or Thursdays during their summer and after-school robotics programs.
For more information, call 434-3196 or visit clclockport.org.
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Tuesday, July 7, 2015
ENP STAFF REPORTS
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The Challenger Learning Center will hold a series of summer mini-camps starting Wednesday at the center, 160 Washburn St.
LEGOs for Beginners offers directed play on a different theme each week for youngsters under 9-years old with little or no LEGO experience. Kids will work individually or in teams, as necessary, for each theme. Themes include basic LEGO block building, types of blocks, adding motion and adding motors. The camp will run from 10 a.m. to noon every other Wednesday: July 8, 22, Aug. 5, 19, and Sept. 2. Cost is $12.
The WeDo LEGOs is an introduction to robotics for youngsters ages 9 and up who have some experience with LEGOs. It is a directed introduction to robotic fundamentals and programming. Topics include "Amazing Mechanisms," "Amazing Animals," "Sensors," and "Adventure Stories." It will run from 10 a.m. to noon the opposite Wednesdays: July 15, 29, Aug. 12, 26. Cost is $15.
The Beginning Sign Language on Tuesdays will introduce youngsters to the language of signing. It will take place from 1-2 p.m. Tuesdays Aug. 4, 11 and 18. Please bring index cards and glue. Cost is $7.
Finally, Space mini-camps on Thursdays combine the best of both planetarium presentations and hands-on activities on a variety of topics featuring the solar system and our galaxy. Topics include "Color & Light," "Greek & Roman Mythology," "The Solar System," "Beyond the Solar System," "Other Stuff in the Solar System," "History of Space Exploration – The Moon," "Space Exploration – Mars & Beyond," "Beyond the Milky Way," and "History of the Universe." Space mini-camps will run from 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Thursdays July 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27 and Sept. 3. Cost is $25 per session or three for $50.
For those with more than one child the center offers specials on its Facebook page and website at www.clclockport.org for special offers.
For more information, call 434-3196 or email clclockportone@yahoo.com.
news@eastniagarapost.com
LEGOs for Beginners offers directed play on a different theme each week for youngsters under 9-years old with little or no LEGO experience. Kids will work individually or in teams, as necessary, for each theme. Themes include basic LEGO block building, types of blocks, adding motion and adding motors. The camp will run from 10 a.m. to noon every other Wednesday: July 8, 22, Aug. 5, 19, and Sept. 2. Cost is $12.
The WeDo LEGOs is an introduction to robotics for youngsters ages 9 and up who have some experience with LEGOs. It is a directed introduction to robotic fundamentals and programming. Topics include "Amazing Mechanisms," "Amazing Animals," "Sensors," and "Adventure Stories." It will run from 10 a.m. to noon the opposite Wednesdays: July 15, 29, Aug. 12, 26. Cost is $15.
The Beginning Sign Language on Tuesdays will introduce youngsters to the language of signing. It will take place from 1-2 p.m. Tuesdays Aug. 4, 11 and 18. Please bring index cards and glue. Cost is $7.
Finally, Space mini-camps on Thursdays combine the best of both planetarium presentations and hands-on activities on a variety of topics featuring the solar system and our galaxy. Topics include "Color & Light," "Greek & Roman Mythology," "The Solar System," "Beyond the Solar System," "Other Stuff in the Solar System," "History of Space Exploration – The Moon," "Space Exploration – Mars & Beyond," "Beyond the Milky Way," and "History of the Universe." Space mini-camps will run from 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Thursdays July 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27 and Sept. 3. Cost is $25 per session or three for $50.
For those with more than one child the center offers specials on its Facebook page and website at www.clclockport.org for special offers.
For more information, call 434-3196 or email clclockportone@yahoo.com.
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