Give Your Kids a Week of Adventure This Summer!

At The Health Adventure's Discover Science Camp, children don't just learn about science, they experience it! Spaces in this summer's camps are already filling up fast, so reserve your child's space today.

Young Adventurers Inside the Body (Rising 1st and 2nd graders)
June 19-23 and June 26-30
Campers will follow a white blood cell on a seek-and-destroy mission against bacteria and solve a mystery with bones. They'll move their muscles, fire up their brains, and get totally "into themselves!"

Young Adventurers Make a Splash! (Rising 1st and 2nd graders)
June 19-23 and June 26-30
The wonders of water will be explored, frozen, boiled and more! Campers will investigate sale and fresh water and what lurks beneath.

Fizz Bubble Pop Boom (Rising 3rd - 6th graders)
July 10-14 and July 17-21
Soap bubbles, air bubbles, bubbles galore! Kids will make concoctions, shake stuff up, make noise with air, and enjoy the chemistry of everyday life. What a gas!

Pick Your Brain! (Rising 3rd - 6th graders)
July 10-14 and July 17-21
It's a chance for campers to use their noodles, get their gray matter in gear, and notify their noggins. They'll decode messages, test their reaction time, and tackle tongue twisters. From optical illusions to radical riddles, this camp will tickle your child's amazing brain.

GIRLS Quest: Girls Investigating Real Life Science (Rising 6th - 8th grade girls)
July 31-August 4
This special camp offers girls a chance to explore the different fields of science and learn what it's like to be a scientist in the real world. Campers will take apart appliances to see how they work, visit Mission Hospital to discover the world of microbiology, build a robot, test water in a local stream, and unearth the science used for recycling. Throughout the week, lab experiments at The Health Adventure and UNCA will be combined with field trips to visit female scientists at work in our community.

To register, or for more information, call 254-6373, ext. 329.

Join Us for Some Pi!

Pi Day at The Health Adventure
Saturday, March 11
12:30�- 2:00 p.m.

No, we're not celebrating the pie you eat, we're celebrating the wonderful, mathematical Pi! Join us for an action-packed afternoon as we�discover the fun of math in everyday life. Hands-on activities and demonstrations will be held to teach the lighter side of math. Kids will have the chance to play with kaleidoscopes and learn a few mathematical magic tricks, and they'll also be able to create take-home crafts like marshmallow polygons.

It'll be a day to show kids that math can be as easy as... well, pi(e)!

Happenings This Month at The Health Adventure

Homeschool Happenings
Wednesday, March 8
1:30�- 2:30 p.m.
Kindergarten - Grade 1: Cool Moves
The surprises of the laws of motion will be uncovered through hands-on experiments.
Grades 2 - 3: Celebrate Pi Day!
This special celebration of math will include demonstrations and fun activities.
Grades 4 - 5: Electricity
Students will learn about static and current electricity, make a "battery" and build a circuit.
Grades 6 - 8: Super Sound
The science of sound vibrations and frequencies will be explored through experiments and demonstrations.
Homeschool Happenings is $5.50 per child. To RSVP, call 254-6373, ext. 329.

Fabulous Fridays: The Eyes Have It
Friday, March 10
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Using colors, shadows, mirrors and illusions, little eyes will discover a rainbow of surprises while learning how the human eye works.
Fabulous Fridays are $5 per person for members/$7 per person for non-members. To RSVP, call 254-6373, ext. 329.

Rainforest ALIVE! Family Day: Scales, Slime�& Creepy Crawlies
Saturday, March 18
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
What sort of creepy creatures crawl into your imagination when you think of the rainforest? Jungle Joe from Roving Science will let you and your family get up close and personal with some amphibians, reptiles and invertebrates that make the rainforest their home.
This program is free to members or with museum admission. No RSVP is required, but space is extremely limited. Arriving at least 30 minutes in advance is suggested.

The Health Adventure's Clown Workshop for Adults
Tuesdays, March 21 through May 2
6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Come to The Health Adventure to discover your inner clown! In this six-week course, participants will learn about the FUN-damentals of clowning, including character development, makeup, costuming, movement, props, gags and general fun and silliness. Upon completing the course,�graduates will have an opportunity to participate in The Health Adventure's Clown Show.�
The cost of the workshop is $85 plus the cost of the manual and makeup. To register, or for more information, call 254-6373, ext. 326. �

Mark Your Calendars!

Humor is Healthy Campaign Kickoff
Saturday, April 1 (April Fool's Day, silly!)
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Silliness is serious business when it comes to health and wellness, and that's no joke! That's the primary message driving our new Humor is Healthy campaign, which kicks off on April Fool's Day at the museum.

The Health Adventure brings laughter to the community through outreach programs, Clown Troupe appearances, workshops and shows--all to raise awareness about the importance humor plays in health and wellness. As an official kick-off to the campaign, the Clown Troupe will be on hand to entertain families with face-painting, gags and gimmicks. From cheerful chuckles to gut-busting guffaws, it will be a morning of madcap merriment!
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Guests will also have the opportunity to learn more about our Humor is Healthy campaign and the museum's Red Nose Society, a newly formed�giving society�for those who value humor in daily life and support The Health Adventure's�dedication to humor and wellness.��

This event is free to members or with museum admission.