"Black Girls Do Science" workshop is April 13 at UI

The University of Iowa Chapter of National Society of Black Engineers invites 4th-8th grade minority girls to a one-day event, "Black Girls Do Science," on Saturday, April 13, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30-p.m. This program will introduce careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through workshops such as bridge building and liquid nitrogen ice cream. The theme of the program is "What Does A Scientist Look Like"

The program will be held in the Seamans Center for the Engineering Arts and Sciences on the UI campus (S. Capitol St., west of Old Capitol Town Center shopping mall.)

Campus Map showing Seamans Center

Online registration is available: https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_8e5ZcXy8X98hGEB

For more information, view this flyer or contact event organizer Bryne Berry, bryne-berry@uiowa.edu or 515-707-6239

Calling all inventors: Camp Invention coming to Lucas June 11-15

This summer, Camp Invention will come to Lucas from June 11-15, offering students entering grades 1-6 a chance for a fun week of learning and discovery. The Camp Invention program is designed to challenge children with a hands-on, discovery-based curriculum that enhances their knowledge in such key areas as science and mathematics. One week at camp develops creative thinking, promoting teamwork and problem-solving skills through exploration and lots of fun!



Participants will:

• Work in teams to design a magnet-powered city!
• Travel on a time machine to create futuristic inventions!
• Take apart broken appliances and use the parts to build a multi-step balloon-bursting machine!
• Stimulate your mind and your body while inventing fun new outdoor games!

The camp runs from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day of the week of June 11. To register: 800-968-4332 or www.campinvention.org

LOC Board finds minimal interest in summer program for 2012

After careful review of the recent Lucas On Campus summer program survey, the Board has determined that the numbers are too small to support a summer program at Lucas for 2012. However, because of the interest expressed by many of our families, we will continue to review the possibility of offering a summer program in 2013. The LOC Board thanks all who participated and offered feedback in this process

IC Parks and Recreation Dept. offers Winter Break Camps Dec. 21-30

The Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department is offering Winter Break Camps Dec 21- Dec 30. Activities will include sports, games, arts and crafts, special visitors and field trips.

For more information go to www.icgov.org/pr , the school district virtual backpack at http://www.edline.net/pages/ICCSD/Virtual_Backpack or call Joyce Carroll, Iowa City Recreation Division at 356-5100.

City High hosts girls basketball gamp Dec. 21-22

Iowa City High’s Girls Basketball Program will be hosting a two day Holiday Basketball Camp on December 21 and 22. The early session (Grades 3-6) will be from 8 to 10 a.m., and the second session (Grades 7-8) will be from 10 a.m. to noon.

The camp will take place in the main gymnasium at City High. Iowa City High Head Coach Bill McTaggart and his staff will offer instructions with the help of members of the varsity girls' basketball team. All participants are to bring comfortable clothing and tennis shoes. Each camper will receive a t-shirt and other prizes.

The camp instructors will teach basketball fundamentals along with multiple basketball drills and games. Please bring this registration form along with your payment on Dec. 21st. The fee is $25.00.

Group discount available for Tim Dwight Football Camp

Lucas Family Resource Center Director Yolanda Spears would like to hear from parents who are interested in registering for an upcoming football camp led by former Little Hawk, Hawkeye and NFL player Tim Dwight June 15, 16 and 17 at South East Junior High School.

The cost per camper (which includes a t-shirt, shorts and a bag) is $200, and the deadline for registering is May 31. But a group rate of $150 is available for groups of 10 or more students. Yolanda is hoping there is enough interest among Lucas families to get the price break. Please email her to let her know if you're interested at Spears.Yolanda@iccsd.k12.ia.us.

Meanwhile, more information about the camp is below:

Tim Dwight Camp Details

Children attending camp will experience football fundamentals taught by the best collegiate and high school coaches from the Midwest-along with hands on instruction throughout by former NFL player, Iowa Hawkeye and City High Alum Tim Dwight.

Cost: $200 per camper (includes t-shirt, shorts, bag)

*Registration required and no walk-ins allowed. Deadline to register is May 31, 2011. A late fee of $25 will be added on to registrations received after that time.

NEW THIS YEAR Campers will bring sack lunch Wednesday and Thursday. Camp BBQ on Friday!!

Discount Rates available:

• Group registrations are welcome: A minimum of ten campers is considered a group and all forms must be mailed together w/ accompanying payments. Cost reduced to $150 per camper! No on-line registration is available for groups.
• Sibling Discount: A third child in the same immediate family who registers for camp pays only $100 registration fee- ½ Price!

Date: June 15, 16 & 17th 2011

Time: 9:00am- 4:00 pm (approximate )

Location: South East Junior High School – Iowa City, Iowa