For Families

Rising 4th & 5th Graders

Rising 4th and 5th graders will enjoy exploration of COSI’s exhibitions, hands on science in our themed workshop rooms, Extreme Screen films, and more!

Upcoming Camps for Rising 4th & 5th Graders

MythBusters

Dive deeper into COSI’s "MythBusters: The Explosive Exhibition" as we take a closer look at some of the myths busted on the show and check out the science behind popular legends.

  • Age Level: Rising 4th & 5th Graders
  • Program Date:
  • June 10–14, 2013 (9am–4pm)
  • July 15–19, 2013 (9am–4pm)

Engineering

Engineers are responsible for designing some of the most amazing things on our planet (and beyond). We’ll be designing and constructing our own rockets, robots, and electric circuits.

  • Age Level: Rising 4th & 5th Graders
  • Program Date:
  • June 17–21, 2013 (9am–4pm) Sold Out

Amusement Park Science

Explore the science of motion and the physics behind thrill rides, and then put your knowledge (and courage) to the test with a field trip to Kings Island.

  • Age Level: Rising 4th & 5th Graders
  • Program Date:
  • June 24–28, 2013 (9am–4pm)
  • August 5–9, 2013 (9am–4pm)

LEGO® Robotics

We’re going to be ramping up the robotic challenges as we spend the week designing, building, and programming robots using the LEGO® MINDSTORM system.

  • Age Level: Rising 4th & 5th Graders
  • Program Date:
  • July 8–12, 2013 (9am–4pm) Sold Out

Rockets & Rovers

We’ll spend the week exploring how NASA gathers information about our Solar System and beyond using rockets, rovers, and manned missions.

  • Age Level: Rising 4th & 5th Graders
  • Program Date:
  • July 22–26, 2013 (9am–4pm)

Video Games

Learn fundamental programming concepts and use the Scratch program to create your own video game to share with friends and family.

  • Age Level: Rising 4th & 5th Graders
  • Program Date:
  • July 29–August 2, 2013 (9am–4pm)