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Science Camps
(Summer)

Machine Maniacs Camp

Mad Science of Mt. Diablo Staff 

Whether you love building or destroying things, this camp includes lots of both! Design and build structures using simple tools and your imagination! The machine madness starts when you discover how simple and complex machines are used in our daily lives. Children will even build their own Robot!

  • There is a full day and morning only option for this camp
  • Please bring a snack and water
  • For the full day camp, please bring a bag lunch as well
Age DayDatesLocation
6-11M-Th6/30-7/3[RLCC Palo Verde](https://www.larpd.org/robert-livermore-community-center)
TimeRes/NR Course #
[REGISTER](http://apm.activecommunities.com/larpd/Activity_Search/27093)9a-12p$293/$3209708.201AM
[REGISTER](http://apm.activecommunities.com/larpd/Activity_Search/26985)9a-3p$468/$5119708.201F

Flight Academy

Mad Science of Mt. Diablo Staff  

Explore the basic principles of flight, ride a hovercraft, build airplanes, and construct balloon copters! Set your eyes on distant skies and learn about outer space. Take a tour of distant galaxies and discover the incredible place where we live: The Milky Way. This hands-on Mad Science program teaches you all about aerodynamics and the world above us! 

  • There is a full day and morning only option for this camp
  • Please bring a snack and water
  • For the full day camp, please bring a bag lunch as well
AgeDayDatesLocation
5-10M-F7/7-7/11RLCC -Cresta Blanca S
 DatesRes/NRCourse #
[REGISTER](http://apm.activecommunities.com/larpd/Activity_Search/27102)9a-12p$358/$3919707.201AM
[REGISTER](http://apm.activecommunities.com/larpd/Activity_Search/27103)9a-3p$578/$6319707.201F

Secret Agent Lab Camp

Mad Science of Mt. Diablo Staff  

From decoding messages to metal detectors and night vision, campers check out spy tech equipment and take home lots of gadgets. Step into the shoes of a detective as you uncover the science involved in evidence gathering and analysis! Become a super spy and learn clever ways of performing as we take a hands-on view of the science that spies and detectives use.  

  • There is a full day and morning only option for this camp
  • Please bring a snack and water
  • For the full day camp, please bring a bag lunch as well
 AgeDayDatesLocation
6-11M-F7/28-8/1[RLCC Palo Verde](https://www.larpd.org/robert-livermore-community-center)
DatesRes/NR Course #
[REGISTER](http://apm.activecommunities.com/larpd/Activity_Search/27094)9a-12p$358/$3919710.201AM
[REGISTER](http://apm.activecommunities.com/larpd/Activity_Search/26984)9a-3p$578/$6319710.201F

Junior Inventors

Mad Science of Mt. Diablo Staff  

Creative Contraption Warning! This camp is designed by you, the Inventor! Each day you will be given a series of challenges which must be overcome using basic materials, simple machines, tips from world famous inventors and the most important thing of all - your imagination!

  • There is a full day and morning only option for this camp
  • Please bring a snack and water
  • For the full day camp, please bring a bag lunch as well
AgeDayDatesLocation
6-11M-F8/4-8/8RLCC 
 DatesRes/NRCourse #
[REGISTER](http://apm.activecommunities.com/larpd/Activity_Search/27100)9a-12p$358/$3919709.201AM
[REGISTER](http://apm.activecommunities.com/larpd/Activity_Search/27101)9a-3p$578/$6319709.201F