Science Matters Summer Academy
COSAM Office of Outreach
Does your child like exploring the outdoors? Are they always taking things apart or love solving problems? Do your kids excel at math or science? If you found yourself answering yes to any of these questions or you have a rising first through an eighth-grade child who shows high interest or aptitude in science, math, or technology-related subjects, you should definitely send your child to Science Matters at Auburn University! They'll have a blast, and you'll feel great about positively contributing to your child's education during summer break!Science Matters is a summer enrichment program for elementary students in rising grades 1-6 offering youngsters a supercharged science experience. The program allows participants to explore the world of science through real experiments, technology, and art projects, and hands-on, make-n-take activities. During this action-packed program, kids can design and build, dabble in the art of chemistry, become flight specialists, see amazing critters, and more!
Camps are 7:45am-3:45pm. Tuition is $250 per week/child.
Program Fees Include:
- All materials
- Experienced science instructors
- Science Matters tote bag
- Morning and afternoon snacks
- Special Science Matters T-shirt
- Exploratory Activities (exclusive on-campus science tours, local trips, and/or great demo shows)
2022 Camp Sessions:
What grade your child is entering for Fall of 2022 determines your child's course offerings.
| 7:35am - 7:55am | Drop-off students (Roosevelt Concourse Loop – except Monday) |
| 8:00am - 8:30am | Thematic Activity (cross-curricular reading, writing, art, technology) |
| 8:30am - 11:00am | STEM Instruction |
| 11:35am - 1:00pm | Lunch and outdoor play |
| 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Thematic Activity (cross-curricular reading, writing, art, technology) |
| 1:30pm - 3:30pm | STEM Instruction |
| 3:35pm - 4:00pm | Child Pick Up (Roosevelt Concourse Loop) |
Payment and Refund Policy:
Please direct all Science Matters event-related questions to Teddy Dubose, hintomt@auburn.edu