The 2012 FIND Orphy Summer Camp ran from July 9, 2012 to July 13, 2012. The camp hosted 23 students ranging in age from kindergarten to 5th grade at the Orpheum for an exploration into neuroscience. Campers examined sheep brains and eyes, conducted planarian regeneration experiments, investigated how we perceive color, and learned about the functions of neurons.
Project NEURON graduate students, University scientists, educators, and Orpheum staff worked with campers as they developed an understanding of concepts in neuroscience. The camp ran half-days Monday through Thursday, and a full day on Friday with a field trip to University labs for the 3rd to 5th grade students. Approximately half of the student were recommended by local social workers and attended camp for free.
The following is an overview of the main activities done during the summer camp. For a more detailed description of the activities, please see the document below.
Monday
- Draw a Scientist
- Nervous System Kid
- M&M Sorting Game
- Paint Chip Game
Tuesday
- Planarian Observations
- Build a Bead Neuron
Wednesday
- Planarian Cutting and Observations
- Rope Neuron
- Brain Swim Caps
Thursday
- Planarian Observations
- Sheep Brain and Eye Dissections
- TBI Cupcakes
Friday (Kindergarten to 2nd Grade Campers)
- Draw a Scientist (Part 2)
- Optical Illusions
- Mirror Tracing Game
- Feast of the Senses
Friday (3rd - 5th Grade Campers)
- Lab Visit Dr. Rhanor Gillette, hosted by to Jeff Brown, NSP graduate student and Project NEURON fellow
- Lab Visit to Dr. Becky Fuller’s Lab, hosted by Becky Fuller
- Feast of the Senses
