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1 Photo by Sanders Fabares

2 where curious journeys begin Camp CuriOdyssey offers interactive experiences that spark excitement and ignite curiosity. Campers take their experiences of inquiry, investigation, and individual discovery and develop lifelong critical thinking skills. Our camp groups are small by design to ensure that campers enjoy personal, rich explorations of the world. Experienced camp leaders create an environment that empowers campers to question, examine, and imagine. Join Camp CuriOdyssey to tinker with tops, launch a two-litre rocket, encounter live animals, and climb up trees. Experience the fun of science and uncover the wonders of the natural world. Photo by Justin Miel

3 Photo by Sanders Fabares Camp Themes Each camp offers exciting activities specific to the age/ grade group and camp theme. Within a camp theme, activities may repeat during the summer. Campers are encouraged to attend different themes. Camp activities change from year to year! While we may repeat some favorite activities, a 1st grader who enjoyed Gadgets and Gizmos Camp last summer can enroll again as a 2nd grader and have another distinctive camp experience. Age/Grade Groups Our camps are designed to be developmentally appropriate for each age/grade group to ensure that children get the most out of their camp experience. For this reason, we do not combine camp groups or place campers in groups outside of their age/grade. If you feel your camper has extenuating circumstances and would like to request an exception, please contact the Director of Education, Carl Oosterman, at (650) Pre- and Post-Camp Pre-camp care is provided for half-day and full-day camps from 8:30-9:00am. Post-camp care is available for full-day camps from 4:00-5:00pm. Pre- and post-camp care are included at no additional charge. PRESCHOOL CAMPS (3- & 4-year-olds as of June 1, 2013) Growing Scientists This summer, Growing Scientists can enjoy three differently themed camp weeks. Each offers engaging activities specially developed for 3- & 4-year- olds. Campers are encouraged to sign up for all three! Within a camp theme, activities may repeat during the summer. Nature Detectives Look through lenses, peek inside a plant, or construct creations inspired by nature. Follow your nose through our garden, build a tasty sculpture, and search outdoors for clues to nature s design. This camp encourages small scientists to explore the world using all five senses. We ll investigate nature through safe and exciting explorations of sound, light, texture, taste, and smell. Join us to develop your investigative skills and discover the sparkly, gooey, and stinky sides of science! Why are some animals furry and others feathered? How fast does a snail move? What does an owl eat? Have an up close and personal encounter with some of the animals at the museum and learn about their amazing adaptations such as how they eat, where they sleep, and where to find them in nature. Go on an adventure to find tiny creatures living around Coyote Point Recreation Area. Find out all about animals in this wild and wooly, slippery and scaly camp! Wheels and Wings How high can you build a tower? How much water can fit on a penny? Can you stir up floating bubbles and puffy foam? Join us to explore the physics of things that fall, float, and flutter and the chemistry of solutions that are slippery, sticky, and slimy. We ll be building, rolling, and stirring all sorts of contraptions and gooey concoctions. Growing Scientists must be potty trained and able to use the bathroom independently. Half Day Camp 8:30am-12:00noon (Pre-camp from 8:30-9:00am) Fee: Member $260 ($210 for session 3) Non-Member $310 ($250 for session 3)

4 Photo by Sanders Fabares K 4 CAMPS ( Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grade in fall 2013) We offer four themed camps for children who like to tinker and build, examine and experiment, work with wildlife, and explore the outdoors. Each camp has different activities designed for the specific grade groups. New activities are added to challenge returning campers, while some popular activities may repeat within a theme. Earth Explorers Constantly changing, our earth is altered by water, wind, and the sun. Join us to explore the natural forces that shape our dynamic planet and make life on Earth possible. Aspiring geoscientists will shed light on shadows, hover a hot air balloon, and make a rainbow. This camp incorporates the science of sustainability. Kindergarteners: Decomposers, Balloon Races, Marsh Mucking 1st-2nd graders: Bubbling Rocks, Kites, Laser Light 3rd-4th graders: Plankton Netting, DIY Solar Oven, Field Trip to Working Ranch Gadgets and Gizmos Whizz! Bang! Splat! Design and construct a bridge, create and assemble a marble run, and build and experiment with rockets! Explore electricity, find out about flight, and build some cool contraptions. This camp is all about experimentation and the discovery of how things work and why sometimes they don t. If your child likes machines, gadgets, and gizmos, this is the camp for them. Kindergarteners: Aluminum Boats, Alka-Seltzer Rockets, Static Electricity 1st-2nd graders: Catapults, Egg-Drop Challenge, Wind Powered Vehicles 3rd-4th graders: Egg Crusher, Sailboats, Earthquake Engineering Junior Keepers Want to be a zoo keeper when you grow up? This camp gives youth the opportunity to understand what it takes to care for, clean up after, and enrich the lives of the animals that make CuriOdyssey their home. Campers will get to see up close some furry, feathered, and scaly creatures. They ll prepare animals tasty meals, look at animal biology, explore local habitats, and go behind the scenes to learn from our wildlife keepers the responsibilities of looking after our non-releasable animals. Grab your boots and gloves as we reveal how to work with wildlife! Kindergarteners: Tidepool Trek, Behind the Scenes Tour, Animal Encounters 1st-2nd graders: Amphibian Conservation, Animal Diets, Animal X-Rays 3rd-4th graders: Citizen Science, Animal Tracking, Animal Paw Paintings Outdoor Adventures Get unplugged and get outside! Campers put away their electronic devices and rely on their senses to explore as they stroll up streams, trek through trees, and explore habitats with tools, a buddy, and a map. Our natural play will include lessons in outdoor safety, recording observations, and local ecology. Campers leave CuriOdyssey to explore the beach, redwoods, or an urban park. This camp is an amazing way to connect kids to nature! This camp takes campers offsite to experience many of their activities. Car seats will be necessary on the days campers take field trips. Kindergartners travel offsite on Fridays, and 1st-4th graders are offsite Tuesday through Friday. Kindergarteners: Tree Climbing, Secret Beach, Friday Field Trip to Laurelwood Park 1st-2nd graders: Slingshots, Jumping Skills and Safety, Topo Maps 3rd-4th graders: Rope Ladder, Fishing, Fire Building K - Half Day Camp 8:30am-1:00pm (Pre-Camp 8:30-9:00am) Fee: Member $295 ($235 for session 3) Non-Member $345 ($275 for session 3) 1st-2nd or 3rd-4th - Fee: Member $465 ($370 for session 3) Non-Member $515 ($410 for session 3)

5 5 8 SPECIALTY CAMPS ( 5th, 6th, or 7th grade in fall 2013) Digital Photography: Grades 5-7 Young photographers will experience and learn about nature through the lens of a digital camera. Study the science of light and color, experience and document the outdoors in a unique way, and explore different photographic styles. Each day we will visit a different location to find the perfect picture. An exhibition of the campers images will be presented at the end of the session. Campers need to provide their own digital camera. Fee: Member $525 Non-Member $575 Rube Goldberg Tinkering Camp: Grades 5-7 Rube Goldberg Tinkering Camp is all about building a machine that uses whimsical steps to accomplish a simple task. In this fun and challenging camp, campers will work together in small teams to learn about simple machines, physical principles and engineering. Campers will also learn the proper and safe way to use hand and power tools. If your entering 5th - 7th grader loves to build, tinker, and make machines, this creative camp is just for them. Fee: Member $490 Non-Member $540 Yosemite Expedition Camp Grades: Grades 5-7 There is a reason Yosemite is one of the most visited parks in the world. Breath taking vistas, majestic waterfalls, and the spectacular granite monuments of Half Dome and El Capitan are all part of what makes Yosemite iconic. Campers will explore the physical and natural wonders of Yosemite. The week will include a photographic tour of the valley, a hike up a waterfall, and a visit to the world renowned Awahnee Lodge. Pack your sleeping bag, sun screen, and don t forget your camera for this memorable Yosemite expedition! Camp Dates: July 29 August 2, 2013 Depart: CuriOdyssey 8:00am, Monday, July 29th Return: CuriOdyssey 4:30pm, Friday, August 2nd Fee: Member $775 Non-Member $850 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ( 7th, 8th, or 9th grade in fall 2013) This specially designed program for youth entering 7th-9th grade in the fall of 2013 combines leadership development, science education, and environmental stewardship into one exceptional experience! Selected participants, working within our summer camp program, will develop and demonstrate their leadership abilities, responsibility, independent decision-making, public speaking skills, and scientific knowledge. Successful participants have continued their growth within our Leaders-in- Training program, gained valuable experience that has helped them in their school and personal development, and gone on to be successful environmental stewards and educators here at the museum and in the community. Participants must apply and be accepted in order to participate. Those accepted MUST attend the program for a week-long training held June (which includes a CAMPOUT at a ranch in Pescadero) and commit to a minimum of 80 hours of practical experience between June 24th and August 23rd. To apply for the Leadership Development Program the PARTICIPANT must complete and submit an application packet by 5:00pm, April 5, Applications can be downloaded from our website and may be faxed or mailed to the Director of Education at CuriOdyssey. All applications will be reviewed, and appropriate candidates will be asked to interview. Those who are the best fit for the program will be selected to participate. For questions, please contact Carl Oosterman by at COosterman@CuriOdyssey.org or by phone at (650) Full Day Program 9:00am-4:00pm June plus a minimum commitment of 80 hours between June 24th August 23rd. Fee: $250 (Fee will be due upon acceptance into program.) Hike and Bike: Grades 5-7 Learn about the physics of energy and motion and the environment as we hike and bike through Bay Area habitats. We will use our bikes to venture on dirt trails into nature preserves and get off our bikes to stroll through redwood forests, amble up a creek, and hike up to stunning vista points. Instruction on bike safety, bike repair, and trail etiquette will be included. Campers need to provide their own multispeed mountain bike and helmet. This camp is physically challenging and campers should be comfortable hiking and biking several miles each day. Fee: Member $525 Non-Member $575 Zoo U: Grades 5-7 Do you love animals? Do you dream of being an animal keeper? Learn what it takes to care for the animals at CuriOdyssey. You ll meet our professional wildlife staff, go behind the scenes of our wildlife habitats, and have an up close and personal encounter with CuriOdyssey s animals. Help prepare diets, make enrichment activities for our animals, and learn more about the science of animals, zoology. This year s camp will include a field trip to the Marine Mammal Center to learn about wildlife rehabilitation and release. This camp is ideal for youth who love animals and want to learn more about them. Fee: Member $490 Non-Member $540 Photo by Justin Miel

6 Camp Schedule Grades are for the child s grade in fall Three and four year olds must be that age by June 1, year olds Kinder 1st-2nd 3rd-4th 5th-7th 7th-8th Session 1 June Session 2 June Session 3 July 1-5* Session 4 July 8-12 Session 5 July Session 6 July Session 7 July 29-Aug 2 Session 8 Aug. 5-9 Session 9 Aug Session 10 Aug Nature Detectives Wheels & Wings Nature Detectives Wheels & Wings Nature Detectives Wheels & Wings Earth Explorers Gadgets & Gizmos Outdoor Adventures Junior Keepers Leadership Development Program Junior Keepers Earth Explorers Gadgets & Gizmos Outdoor Adventures Outdoor Adventures Junior Keepers Earth Explorers Gadgets & Gizmos Gadgets & Gizmos Outdoor Adventures Junior Keepers Earth Explorers Earth Explorers Gadgets & Gizmos Outdoor Adventures Junior Keepers Digital Photography Junior Keepers Earth Explorers Outdoor Adventures Rube Goldberg Outdoor Adventures Junior Keepers Earth Explorers Gadgets & Gizmos Yosemite Expedition Gadgets & Gizmos Outdoor Adventures Earth Explorers Zoo U. Earth Explorers Gadgets & Gizmos Outdoor Adventures Junior Keepers Hike & Bike Junior Keepers Earth Explorers Gadgets & Gizmos Outdoor Adventures * No Camp Wednesday, July 4th Registration Information Registering for Camp February 1, 12:01am: Registration begins for Premium Members and above ($125+) February 1, 11:59pm: Registration for Premium Members and above ends. February 4, 12:01am: General Registration begins. Camps fill up quickly and early registration is recommended. To register during the Premium Member registration period (February 1st), you must be a current Premium Member as of January 27th, Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. You can register for camp online (the quickest method), by fax, or by mail. Online registrations receive priority. You must fill out the Registration, Medical Information & Release Form, and submit full payment in order to complete your registration. Campers with Special Needs Our educational philosophy and program design have proven successful with campers that have special needs, such as ADD, mild autism, and varied learning disabilities. This success comes from early planning and communication with the camper s parent/guardian and camp staff. Helping us understand the needs of your camper assists us in creating an experience that is optimal for your child and all campers. If a camper requires an aide, this must be set up in advance. Call (650) or us at COosterman@CuriOdyssey.org. CuriOdyssey is unable to provide personal aides, but welcomes collaborating with an aide provided by the camper s family. Waiting Lists Full camps will have a waiting list with a limited number of spaces. If a space becomes available, we will contact those on the waiting list in order of their placement. You will be contacted ONLY if a space becomes available for you, and you will have 48 hours to confirm and pay for that space. Refunds/Cancellations If you cancel your camp session by 11:59pm, March 7, 2013, you can get a refund less a $50.00 cancellation fee per session cancelled. If you cancel on or after 12:00am, March 8, 2013 and before the No Refund Date, you can get a refund less a $125 cancellation fee per session cancelled. NO REFUNDS will be issued for cancellations on or after the No Refund Date listed below: Session No Refund Date Session No Refund Date 1 May 17, June 21, May 24, June 28, May 31, July 5, June 7, July 12, June 14, July 19, 2013 All cancellation requests must be made in writing, and can be ed to scheduler@curiodyssey.org or faxed to (650) The time and date stamp of the or fax will serve as the official time of your cancellation request. A full refund will be given if CuriOdyssey cancels a camp. Session Closed In order to better prepare for camp sessions, we will close registration 14 days prior to the start of the session or when full. Changes/Transfers If you need to change your camp session and/or transfer to another, you can do so (provided space is available) on or before May 1, There is a $30/camper change fee assessed for each change. If CuriOdyssey requests the change, no fee will be charged. Memberships To receive the member rate for camp, you must have a current family-level membership or above when you register for camp. For membership rates, go to You do not need to be a member to participate in Camp CuriOdyssey. Camp CuriOdyssey Information Nights Come to one of our Camp CuriOdyssey Information Nights and get more details about camp, meet the camp staff, and experience some of the engaging camp activities! Information nights are for campers and parents/guardians. June 6, 2013; 5:30pm 7:00pm OR June 12, 2013; 5:30pm 7:00pm

7 Registration, Medical Information & Release Form (One form per participant) Participant Name Participant Age Date of Birth Grade (Fall 2013): Street Address City State Zip 1st Parent/Guardian Name 2nd Parent/Guardian Name Home Phone Work Phone Cell Phone Are you a current member? q Yes q No Camper T-Shirt Size: Youth: q XS q S q M q L Adult: q S q M q L q XL Camp Session Dates Age / Grade Group Fee Membership Fee (if applicable): Payment: q I am enclosing a check for $ payable to CuriOdyssey. Total Due: q Please charge my: q Visa q MC q AmEx Card #: Expiration Date / Signature: Send your: 1 Completed Registration, Medical Information & Release Form 2 Full Payment To: Camp CuriOdyssey, 1651 Coyote Point Dr., San Mateo, CA or Fax: (650) Note: If you register as a member and your membership has expired, we will renew your membership at our current membership rates. Medical Information Primary Physician Phone # Health Plan Medical Record # Dentist Phone # Please list any needs your child has with regards to behavior, language, learning, physical limitations, medical considerations, allergies, etc. (Please attach additional documentation as necessary.) Medical & Publicity Release As a parent or guardian, I hereby authorize qualified agents of CuriOdyssey and the County of San Mateo Parks and Recreation Department to administer first aid to the camper named above for minor injuries (cut, scrape, insect bite, or other injury requiring first aid). As a parent or guardian, I hereby authorize the treatment of the camper named above by a qualified and licensed medical doctor/staff in the event of a medical emergency. This authority is granted only after a reasonable effort has been made by the qualified and licensed medical doctor/staff to reach me. I agree to assume responsibility for expenses incurred in the handling of this emergency. I agree that I will hold CuriOdyssey and the County of San Mateo Parks and Recreation Division harmless from all bodily injury and property damage or loss due to any accident or occurrences arising out of my child s participation in CuriOdyssey s programs. CuriOdyssey may take photographs and/or videos during Camp CuriOdyssey. These photographs and/or videos may be used in program publicity, newsletters, social media, and exhibits for educational and promotional purposes only. Please check the appropriate box below. q I DO grant permission for CuriOdyssey to use photographs and/or videos containing my child s likeness in CuriOdyssey program publicity, newsletters, social media, and exhibits for educational and promotional purposes only. q I DO NOT grant permission for CuriOdyssey to use photographs and/or videos containing my child s likeness. If no box is checked then I do grant permission for images to be used by signing this form. Emergency Contacts & Pick-up Authorization If unable to reach me, I authorize CuriOdyssey to contact the following people in case of an emergency and/or to pick up my child. Name Home # Work # Cell # Name Home # Work # Cell # Name Home # Work # Cell # Signature of Parent/Guardian Date 1651 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo, CA