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Starts
Jul 10th, 2024 @ 8:15 AM CDTStarts
Wednesday Jul 10th, 2024 @ 8:15 AM CDTEnds
Jul 12th, 2024 @ 3:15 PM CDTEnds
Friday Jul 12th, 2024 @ 3:15 PM CDTDoors Open: 8:15 AM
Doors Open: 8:15 AM CDT
Pottawattamie Arts, Culture, and Entertainment (PACE)
1001 South 6th Street, Council Bluffs
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Description
Embark on a 3-day adventure at PACE's Youth Summer Camp: Calculating Nature's Beauty! This dynamic camp seamlessly merges math, design, and the beauty of nature, offering hands-on exploration for young minds. From uncovering Fibonacci secrets to crafting nature-inspired projects, campers engage in exciting activities, fostering a love for learning. Concluding with a grand showcase, families witness the intersection of math, design, and nature. Calculating Nature's Beauty Camp condenses a comprehensive STEAM experience into three immersive days, cultivating a deeper appreciation for nature's beauty and its mathematical wonders. Join us for a transformative summer of inspiration and creativity!
- Introduction to Fibonacci sequences in flowers and pinecones.
- Discover the golden ratio in shells and sunflowers.
- Explore the math behind leaf venation patterns.
- Study how animals adapt to their environment and apply it to design challenges.
- Build structures inspired by natural engineering, such as beehives and spider webs.
- Integrate math into the design process for optimal efficiency.
- Express mathematical patterns through artistic creations.
- Collaborate on a group art project combining biology and geometry.
- Reflect on the interconnectedness of math, design, and nature.
- Culmination of art and culinary creations in a grand gallery showcase.
- Parents, family, and friends are invited to witness and celebrate the vibrant tapestry of indigenous cultures.
- Powerful reminder of cultural appreciation, creativity, and connections forged during the transformative summer camp experience.
Drop-off (8:15 AM - 8:30 AM)
Morning Class Period (8:30 AM - 11:15 AM)
Lunch / Recess (11:30 AM - 12:30 PM)
Afternoon Class Period (12:45 PM - 3:15 PM)
Pick-Up (3:15 PM - 3:30 PM)
Contact Information
PACE is strengthening, developing, and promoting arts, cultural, and historical institutions and organizations, and activities in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, and throughout Southwest Iowa.
Refund Policy
If your cancellation is at least 4 days or more in advance of the class/event, you will receive a full refund. If your cancellation is less than 4 days in advance, you will receive a credit to attend a future class/event. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.
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