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Champions of Science

Local Region:

East Bay

Location:

Chabot Space & Science Center
10000 Skyline Blvd
Oakland, CA 94619
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Phone:

510-336-7300

Email:

galaxyexplorers@chabotspace.org

Contact Name:

(none)

Website:

Click here to visit official website

Subjects:
Biology   Chemistry   Physics   Engineering   Math
Type:
Guided Labs
Lecture / Seminar
This program is "hands on."
Grades:
6-8
Students must be enrolled in grades 6-8th
Fees / Stipend:
$0 stipend
Dates:
Program is year-round
Description:
Champions of Science is an after-school program that meets one day per week. Students work both inside and outside of the classrooms, investigating age appropriate topics such as earth sciences, climate education, Nano technology, space exploration, media production, and robotics. Our classroom serves as a fully functional science lab, giving students access to sophisticated technology and equipment they may not have access to at school.

Champions are inspired and mentored by our dynamic educational staff, as well as by our teen volunteers, the Galaxy Explorers. With classroom experience and mentorship from the Galaxy Explorers, Champions will gain the skills and confidence to work with the public doing science demonstrations on the museum floor during events throughout the school year. Champions also have an opportunity to participate in a week long science based summer camp.

(Text is taken or adapted from official program website)
Application:
Method:
Online/Website
Deadline:
Check official program website
Target Group:
Champions of Science exclusively serves underserved middle school students from the Oakland Unified School District.
Citizenship
Required:
Residency
Required:
Other Materials:
Parents, download the Parent Permission Form, print and complete form, then mail to: Champions of Science / Chabot Space & Science Center / 10000 Skyline Blvd. / Oakland, CA 94619
Last updated Feb 2, 2018, 1:04 PM. Please check the official website link for the most accurate and current information to applying!