{"id":9578,"date":"2015-07-24T10:31:15","date_gmt":"2015-07-24T09:31:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=9578"},"modified":"2015-07-24T10:31:15","modified_gmt":"2015-07-24T09:31:15","slug":"bright-sparks-summer-camps-at-w5-belfast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2015\/07\/bright-sparks-summer-camps-at-w5-belfast\/","title":{"rendered":"Bright Sparks Summer Camps at W5 Belfast"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><em>Looking for something to keep the kids occupied this summer? There are still spaces available for W5\u2019s Bright Sparks Summer Camps running <\/em><em>27<sup>th<\/sup> \u2013 31<sup>st<\/sup> July and 3<sup>rd<\/sup> \u2013 7<sup>th<\/sup> August 9am to 5pm each day for children 8-13yrs!<\/em><\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/bright-sparks.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-9579\" title=\"bright sparks\" src=\"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/bright-sparks.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"638\" \/><\/a>Do you know the next budding Brian Cox, Dara O\u2019Brien or Alice Roberts? Bright Sparks summer camp is a week-long adventure for inquisitive young minds aged 8-13 years old. As well as participating in exciting science activities such as crime labs, rocket races and building challenges, children will have a go presenting spectacular science experiments and create a video of their experience to share with family and friends.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What does it offer?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hands-on activities that are engaging and informative<\/li>\n<li>Fun and exciting topics representing a range of STEM disciplines<\/li>\n<li>Opportunities to explore W5 including our brand new exhibit Climbit<\/li>\n<li>Enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and experienced staff<\/li>\n<li>Drop-off and pick-up times designed to accommodate working parents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Workshops \u2013<\/strong> Children will participate in a number of themed workshops throughout their week at the Bright Sparks Summer Camp. Typically these fun, classroom- based workshops last between 60-90 minutes and feature a range of hands-on practical STEM activities specifically developed for this age group.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Floor visits \u2013 <\/strong>Supervised by Summer camp staff, children will have an opportunity to explore W5\u2019s dynamic exhibition areas with over 250 + interactive exhibits including their latest and biggest exhibit Climbit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Demonstration Shows \u2013<\/strong> throughout the week there will be an opportunity to see some of W5\u2019s many Sci-Five floor shows.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Project \u2013<\/strong> Over the course of the week, children will work with each other and the staff to create a short movie of their experience. As well as filming exhibits and workshops, they will have a go at learning some of the demonstrations and tricks used in our science magic show and film those too. They will then learn some basic editing techniques to create their very own W5 movie.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ten-pin bowling\/cinema \u2013<\/strong> Making the most of W5\u2019s convenient location, W5 can offer the children a fun afternoon of ten pin bowling or a trip to the cinema.<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nWhat will it cost?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe total cost for one week is \u00a3100.<br \/>\n<strong>How do I apply?<\/strong><br \/>\nFor further information visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.w5online.co.uk\/whats-on\/events\/item\/111\/bright-sparks-summer-camps\/\">http:\/\/www.w5online.co.uk\/whats-on\/events\/item\/111\/bright-sparks-summer-camps\/<\/a> or to book telephone 028 90 467700, 028 90 467793 or 028 90 467790.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for something to keep the kids occupied this summer? There are still spaces available for W5\u2019s Bright Sparks Summer Camps running 27th \u2013 31st July and 3rd \u2013 7th August 9am to 5pm each day for children 8-13yrs! Do you know the next budding Brian Cox, Dara O\u2019Brien or Alice Roberts? 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