About this Event
The Science of Sound Holiday Camp for kids - 'Summer Splash!'
Location: Harris Primary Academy, Purley Way
Address: 47 Propeller Crescent, Croydon, England, CR0 4FE
🌊 Dive into a summer of sonic discovery with the Science of Sound Summer Splash Holiday Camp! Designed for children aged 5–12, our camp combines fun, education, and creativity through a series of engaging sound science activities. Each week, we explore a new theme, ensuring that every child can discover the magic of sound through hands-on experiments and crafts. Whether you opt for our 4-hour or 8-hour day options, we promise a summer filled with learning, laughter, and the joy of discovery. Please note that 8-hour days will have an additional activity.
🕒 Available Options:
- Day Length: Choose from our flexible 4-hour or 8-hour day camps.
- Extended Hours: Need more time? We also offer additional hours to accommodate your schedule.
- 🥗 Nutritious Meals: We provide optional healthy and nutritious food to keep our campers energised throughout the day.
📅 Weekly Activity Breakdown:
🔊 Week A: The Sounds of Communication
- Day 1: 📞 My Telephone: Craft a simple telephone and explore how sound travels.
- Day 2: 🗣 My Voice: Discover the science behind voice modulation and how we produce sound.
- Day 3: 📢 Ear Speakers: Create your own speakers and learn about sound transmission.
- Day 4: 🎤 My Microphone: Experiment with building a basic microphone and understand sound capture.
🎵 Week B: The Mechanics of Music
- Day 1: 🎶 1 Note Harmonica: Make a single-note harmonica and learn about musical pitch.
- Day 2: 📯 Funnel Horn: Construct a horn using funnels and tubes, exploring sound amplification.
- Day 3: 💫 Twirly Tones: Create instruments that produce sound from spinning motions.
- Day 4: 🐦 Bird Call: Mimic bird calls and understand how different sounds are used in nature.
🔬 Week C: The Science of Sound
- Day 1: 🚗 Balloon Karts: Build a balloon-powered kart and see how vibrations move objects.
- Day 2: 🚨 Whoop Whoop: Investigate the science behind different siren sounds.
- Day 3: 🎧 What Do You Hear? A listening exercise to understand sound perception and auditory illusions.
- Day 4: 🌀 Stop Groaning: Create groan tubes and delve into the world of sound effects.
🌈 Week D: Exploring Sound and Colour
- Day 1: 🎨 Colour Sharing: Explore the relationship between colour and sound with visual experiments.
- Day 2: 🍬 Leaking Candy: Learn about sound waves by observing vibrating candies.
- Day 3: 🛸 Hovercraft: Construct a hovercraft to understand air pressure and sound movement.
- Day 4: 💧 Bubble Festival: Experiment with bubbles to see how sound can create visual patterns.
📚 Week E: Stories and Rhythms
- Day 1: ✍️ Poetry: Blend the art of sound with poetry to create rhythm and flow.
- Day 2: 📖 The Art of Storytelling: Discover how sound enhances storytelling through voice modulation and sound effects.
- Day 3: 🎵 Musical Water Glasses: Create music using water glasses and learn about frequency and tone.
- Day 4: 🌊 Tune & Splash: A fun finale testing resonance and vibration against water.
📝 Registration and Additional Information:
Secure your child's place in our Summer Splash Holiday Camp today! Register now to give them a summer filled with innovative learning and unforgettable experiences. Please contact us for more details on scheduling, pricing, and any other inquiries.
We look forward to welcoming your child to the Science of Sound community, where we make learning about sound a splash!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Harris Primary Academy Purley Way, 47 Propeller Crescent, Croydon, United Kingdom
GBP 8.00 to GBP 60.00
