June 21-26, 2009
Campers entering 6th & 7th grades
A week of science discovery from fossil hunting to launching rockets, building roller coasters and investigating a camp crime
No books. Just dig in!
June 21-26, 2009
Campers entering 8th & 9th grades
A week exploring science from life under a fallen log to forensics, electronics, nuclear power, and renewable energy sources
Meet other science enthusiasts your age!
July 12-17, 2009
Campers entering 10th - 12th grades
A week of intense investigation in your choice of 2 areas of research, exploring science career options and having fun with science while experiencing campus life
Science Camp Director
Pati Sievert, Science Camp Director for the seventh year and STEM Outreach Coordinator, holds a Master’s Degree in Physics Education and has many years of experience with young people in schools, camps, outreach programming and as a high school physics teacher. Contact Pati with any questions about programming or camp life.
Academic Camp Coordinator
Mark Pietrowski coordinates academic camps including the summer residential science camps for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences External Programming Office. Contact Mark for answers to questions about applications, fees, camperships, or shuttle transportation from/to O’Hare International Airport. mpietrowski@niu.edu or 815-753-1456.