Homeschool Science Experience Enrichment Days (SEED)
What does it take to make a seed grow? The seed needs water, nutrients and light to grow. Let MOSI help your child grow with our new Homeschool SEED days!
SEED Days are monthly enrichment classes for your homeschooler that complement your homeschool curriculum through hands-on explorations of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics).
• Classes are from 1 – 3 pm; once per month
• Classes are for students only. We ask that parents make other arrangements during class time.
• Pre-registration and payment are required at least one week in advance
• Program fee: $24 per program or $176 for all 8 sessions*
• MOSI Member: $18 per program or $128 for all 8 sessions*
*Discount only available if you register for the entire series at once.
September 12th OR 14th: The Amazing Adventures of the STEAM Team! (STEAM)
Join the team as you explore how Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math can overcome the forces of evil. Use science to overthrow the vicious Chairman CAT and his attempts to turn the country into CAT-Nation. Find out how technology can stop the infamous Code – Breaker from taking over all forms of technology. It is up to you S.T.E.A.M. Soldier to stop these villains and more from conquering the planet for bad. Are you ready?
Last Day to Register: Thursday, September 7th
October 10th OR 12th: Strange Stuff (Chemistry)
Do you know how to use dry ice to make a comet? Or Damp Rid to test the strength of Ziplock bags and break down snow? These are just two examples of how chemistry is used to help us in our lives. Learn more about chemistry as you study the strange things that it has done to enhance our lives over the centuries. I assure you that this class will be Fantastic!
Last Day to Register: Thursday, October 5th
November 14th OR 16th: Martian Pioneers (Space)
Suit up and strap in for the journey of a lifetime. Conduct experiments that explain why Mars is red. Create your own water filter and solar oven to feed your colony. Build robots to carry out simple missions on the planet’s surface.
Last Day to Register: Thursday, November 9th
December 12th OR 14th: Excellent Engineering (Engineering)
Is engineering your thing? Do you like to tinker? Do you have dreams of constructing great buildings? Then this is the class for you! Create great structures that you design. Complete fun challenges while working with a team. This class will explain the “E” in S.T.E.A.M.
Last Day to Register: Thursday, December 7th
January 9th OR 11th: Forensic Investigators (Forensics)
Get ready science sleuths for there is a crime to solve. Grab your tools, love puzzles, and figure out who committed the crime. Type blood evidence from suspects. Examine fingerprints from a crime scene. Use DNA technology to establish which suspect was at the crime scene. You will need more than your thinking cap to figure out this caper.
Last Day to Register: Thursday, January 4th
February 13th OR 15th: The Art in Science (STEAM)
Art is in everything we see and do and especially in science. Create beautiful patterns using both science and math. Use kitchen and household materials to produce different types of sculptures. Investigate and use polymers to create cool objects. You don’t have to be DaVinci to have fun in this class.
Last Day to Register: Thursday, February 8th
March 5th OR March 7th: The Sound of Science (Physics - Sound)
Learn about sound and vibration. Discover how sound travels as a wave. Understand resonance and the Doppler Effect. Make Oobleck dance by using sound waves. You will have a rocking good time while learning about sound.
Last Day to Register: Thursday, February 29th
April 9th OR 11th: Science Quiz Show (STEAM)
Get ready for a strange and fun game show all about science. You will have to use your brain to compete in unusual categories related to S.T.E.A.M. You will have to make roller coasters and explain how certain bones work. It will require your brain and more to answer these questions. I hope that you are ready for it!
Last Day to Register: Thursday, April 4th
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Questions? Emailsciencecamp@mosi.org
Program Cancellation and Refund Policy
All registrations subject to availability. MOSI reserves the right to combine or cancel classes that have not met the minimum enrollment. Campers or participants will be placed in an alternative class when possible. If MOSI cancels a class, payment will be fully refunded. For special circumstances, a 75% credit or refund will be granted for written requests made 14 or more days before the first day of the camp or program session. A 50% credit or refund will be granted for written requests made 13 or fewer days prior to the first day of the camp or program session. No refunds will be granted on or after the first day of the camp or program session.
All requests must be in writing and sent to:
sciencecamp@mosi.org or MOSI Science Camp, 4801 E. Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33617.
