• Get into action with grade-appropriate, hands-on workshops choosing from one of the two following topics:
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The Adventures of Fort Discovery (Treasure Hunt)
Description: Take an adventure through the museum of Fort Discovery where there are twists and turns that lead you to the ultimate treasure. Come explore and find the latest technology, from GPS systems to night vision goggles that will lead you to clues to the ultimate treasure. Fort Discovery is choosing you to solve this amazing mystery. Good luck on your journey through science.
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"Slowly, But Surely"
Can your marble be the LAST to make it to the finish line? In this activity we will discuss Newton's three Laws of Motion and how forces such as gravity and friction affect moving objects. Explore how incline planes can affect motion as well. Use this knowledge of motion and teamwork to build a structure that your marble can move through slowly...but without stopping.
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See It to Believe It
Description: Have you ever imagined how our brain works with our eyes to help us see? Some may think that seeing is a simple process, but it may not be as simple as you think. Discover the parts of the eye and the brain that take in tons of information about the world around us. We will watch mesmerizing illusions and create 3-d goggles to view images that will excite, amaze, and have you thinking twice about the world around us. Get plenty of rest and get ready to exercise your eyes and brain.
• Observe the night skies in STARLAB®, our planetarium.
• Join us in the Power Station and choose from one of our demonstration programs:
"Arcs and Sparks" (Electricity)
"Amazing Sound" (Sound)
"Chill and Flow" (Air pressure and liquid nitrogen)
• Experience the excitement of one of our current theater presentations in the Paul S. Simon Discovery Theater.
• Treat yourself to awesome souvenirs from The Science Store.
• A Site Coordinator will be on hand to make sure your camp-in is a success!
• An all-inclusive package includes admission to Fort Discovery, overnight accommodations, dinner, evening snack, breakfast, workshop and a specially designed Camp-In T-shirt.
| Camp-In Reservation Rates | ||
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| Group size: 50-150 | Campers | Chaperones |
| Non-members: | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Members: | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Group size: Less than 50 | Campers | Chaperones |
| Flat rate of $1750.00 per group | ||
| Prices subject to change. Please verify your rate when making your reservation! |
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To begin your reservation process, please contact our Sales Manager for available openings.
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| Sales Manager Contact Information | |
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| Name: | Sales Office One 7th Street Augusta, GA 30901 |
| Phone: | (706) 821-0614 or (800) 325-5445 ext. 0614 |
| FAX: | (706) 821-0269 |
| Email: | sales@nscdiscovery.org |