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A Adults 2013 Programs Volume 25 Volume Volume 25 Volume What’s Inside? 1 2 4 Special Events 11 Programs2013 Welcome Mission Statement he Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is pleased to The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center seeks to inspire present another year of educational programming lifelong learning by furthering the public understanding and for all ages, including our summer camps, weekend enjoyment of science and technology. T ® programs, lectures, new exhibits, new IMAX films, new planetarium shows and much more! We continue to offer Directory special programs for groups, families and adults that Exhibits Director Exhibits Manager incorporate hands-on activities in an informal learning Paul Siboroski Erik Smith environment. This annual brochure serves as an Director of Education School Programs Manager introduction to the many programs and events we offer. Kris Mooney Jason Hammond We encourage you to use our website, www.rhfleet.org, for the most up-to-date information. Mailing Address Street Address P.O. Box 33303 1875 El Prado The Fleet Science Center is located on the east side San Diego, CA 92163 San Diego, CA 92101 of Balboa Park, adjacent to Park Blvd. at 1875 El Prado. Sometimes referred to as the “Smithsonian of the West,” Website Please contact us at: Balboa Park houses many of the region’s museums and www.rhfleet.org (619) 238-1233 ext. 806 cultural attractions. The Fleet Science Center remains one of the most popular non-profit cultural attractions Volunteers [email protected] in San Diego.

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Thank You We thank our community partners for supporting the Fleet’s dynamic STEAM education programs.

The Thomas C. Ackerman Foundation; Biogen Idec Foundation; The City of San Diego Water Department; County of San Diego Community Enhancement Program; The Cushman Family Foundation; Department of Defense; Reuben H. Fleet Foundation Fund ; Geoff Haines-Stiles Productions, Inc. (PTK); JC Almy Harding Charitable Trust; NASA; Nokia, Inc.; The Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation; Patrons of the Prado; Pfizer La Jolla Laboratories; Price Family Charitable Fund ; QUALCOMM, Inc.; The Rice Family Foundation; San Diego Gas & Electric; San Diego County Water Authority; ScholarShare; Scripps Howard Foundation; Sempra Energy; The Takahashi Family Fund ; Time Warner Cable San Diego; Union Bank; University of California, San Diego; Wells Fargo Foundation. Programs2013 Adult Programs | Family Activities | Summer Camps | Exhibits | Films | Special Events Page 1 A

Join Our Popular Monthly Lecture Series Adults

Programs for Adults Science and Technology to bring you a Senior Mondays public discussion forum that focuses on the Visit us on the quietest day of the month and most relevant—and often controversial— receive a fabulous discount! The first Monday topics in science and technology. These of every month, seniors 65 and older can free public programs are held on the first enjoy our eight exhibit galleries, one Giant Wednesday of select months and feature Dome Theater show and an “Afternoon expert panelists representing a variety of Scholars” lecture for only $7. See a current disciplinary approaches. Each lecture takes show or watch an IMAX classic from place in the William and Grayson Boehm our extensive library playing at 2 p.m. No Community Forum from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. coupons or additional discounts accepted. For more information, please go to: Afternoon Scholars: www.rhfleet.org/events/exploring-ethics Senior Monday Lecture Series On the first Monday of the month Volunteering: It’s in Your DNA! (excluding holidays), join local scientists, The Fleet offers numerous volunteer explorers, filmmakers, innovators and other positions in a creative, fun environment. experts to learn about a variety of topics From the gallery floor to the classrooms in a friendly and exciting environment. to behind-the-scenes administration, Scientists from the fields of criminology, everyone is an invaluable part of the Fleet neuroscience, immunology, astronomy family. Fleet volunteers come from all and more have presented at this popular different backgrounds but have a common program. Lectures begin at 12:30 p.m. curiosity, enthusiasm and dedication to Receptions and snacks provided by our guests. Volunteers receive training, ScholarShare College Savings Plan. earn free admission to the galleries and theater shows, receive discounts in the For more information, please go to: store and café, meet interesting people, www.rhfleet.org/events/senior-mondays achieve personal goals and have a lot of fun along the way. (Must be age 15 or older.) Exploring Ethics Lecture Series The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center has For more information, please go to: partnered with the Center for Ethics in www.rhfleet.org/volunteer Page 2 Reuben H. Fleet Science Center Programs2013

Nierman Challenger Family Science Saturdays Learning Center Team-Building Corporate Missions Getting team members on the same page is critical for success. The Fleet Science Center offers “out-of-this-world” programs that turn the challenge and thrill of human spaceflight into an inspiring, transformative experience for every member of your team. Our trained flight directors will launch your team members into space using the high- tech simulators in the Nierman Challenger Learning Center, then return them to Earth with improved teamwork skills.

For more information, call (619) 238-1233 ext. 806 to register or visit: www.rhfleet.org/learn/nierman-challenger- learning-center

Programs for Families

Planetarium Shows The Sky Tonight and drama involved in space travel. Work in Tour the stars, planets and constellations groups to solve real-life science, technology under a simulated night sky projected onto and math problems using our unique, the giant tilted Dome screen. This extremely hands-on space flight simulators. High-tech popular live planetarium show is perfect for equipment enhances the realistic feel of the backyard astronomers who want to find their Mission Control and Space Station, closely way around the universe. The Sky Tonight is mirroring the work of astronauts in orbit. scheduled the first Wednesday of each month You may monitor and test life support at 7 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. systems, work in the clean room, test and launch a scientific probe or use the isolation The San Diego Astronomy Association offers free outdoor station robots and glove-box workstations telescope viewing following The Sky Tonight (weather and to analyze extraterrestrial samples. Ages 10 operational requirements permitting). This is a separate, free and up. event; planetarium tickets are not required.

For more information, please go to: April 20, 2013 12 p.m.–2 p.m. www.rhfleet.org/events/sky-tonight October 12, 2013 12 p.m.–2 p.m.

PRICES Nierman Challenger Learning Members $15 per person Center Public Missions Nonmembers $20 per person Take the ultimate trip by experiencing our realistic Mission Control and Space Station For more information, please go to: simulators! This two-hour program will www.rhfleet.org/learn/nierman-challenger- introduce you to the teamwork, technology learning-center/public-missions Programs2013 Adult Programs | Family Activities | Summer Camps | Exhibits | Films | Special Events Page 3 F

Family Science Saturdays Behind the Magic Families Come to the Tinkering Studio every Saturday You won’t believe your eyes as you uncover to participate in hands-on activities that the science behind some of your favorite magic allow for minds of all ages to be creative and tricks. Parents and children will work together innovative in a variety of topics. From catapults to use magnetism, chemistry, optics and more to rockets, families are welcome to join in our to create seemingly impossible science illusions. Saturday tinkering with new topics each month! Family Science Saturday activities are free with Fantastic Physics admission into the Science Center. Discover that physics really can be fun in this program designed to teach parents and Every Saturday 1 p.m.–3 p.m. in the children how science affects their everyday Tinkering Studio. lives. Using hands-on investigations, explore the properties of air pressure, gravity, electricity, magnetism, motion, sound and light. Family Science To Go Let us bring our science expertise to your Bioscience Bonanza event! Family Science To Go brings children What makes you unique? What traits do you and parents together for hands-on science have in common? Families will explore cells, experiences in a fun atmosphere. These heredity, vision, organ systems, biochemistry, engaging events are held at your location and DNA, biotechnology and more in this hands-on provide interactive science investigations for exploration of our living world. the entire family to enjoy. Choose from the following themes: Go Green! Find out how to make the planet a better Amazing Space place to live! Explore environmental science Explore hands-on activities based upon stars, through hands-on activities related to climate galaxies, constellations, the solar system, planets, change, alternative energy, conservation, ocean moons, asteroids, comets and space travel. ecosystems and much more. Sponsored by Union Bank. Explore Together Geometry With a Twist Experience geometry in a whole new way! Use your mind and body to explore real-world examples of geometrical concepts, including angles, tessellations, spatial reasoning, symmetry, scale and much more.

Maximum of 300 people per event. Length of each program is 1.5 hours.

PRICE $625 per event

For more information on Family Science To Go, please visit: www.rhfleet.org/learn/educators- resource-guide/family-science-nights Page 4 Reuben H. Fleet Science Center Programs2013

Programs for Kids PRICES Members $12 per person Nonmembers $14 per person Young Scientists Enjoy hands-on science with your young scientist For more information, please go to: ages 3–5 years old. Each four-week session provides www.rhfleet.org/saturday-science-club-girls developmentally appropriate, informal learning experiences that support and enhance exploration, create excitement and facilitate scientific discoveries. Birthday Party Workshops Young Scientists classes include exploration of the Make your child’s next birthday party memorable. science center galleries (before they open to the The Fleet’s Education Department offers a choice public) and hands-on science activities led by the of four hands-on science workshops for children Fleet’s science educators. Each activity includes ages 5 and older. Admission to our eight exhibit parent/child-directed questions. galleries and birthday cake are included. IMAX film screenings and other exciting options are also The program is designed for children ages 3–5 years available. Choose from the following workshops: old with an accompanying adult. One caregiver must attend with each child. Any siblings who attend must Space Cadets (ages 5 to 10) be separately registered and an additional caregiver Blast off in this space-themed workshop for junior must accompany them. Enrollment is limited and astronauts. Experiment with air pressure and launch pre-registration is required. Participants must your own rocket. It’s an out-of-this world experience! register for all four classes in each session. Classes meet on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays The Magic of Science (ages 5 to 10) from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Fool your friends with these optical illusions and other “magical” activities. Discover the science PRICES behind the trickery in this puzzling workshop. Members $75.00 per session Nonmembers $85.00 per session Sound Off! (ages 5 to 8) Get noisy in this workshop devoted to understanding the sounds around you. Find out how sound waves For more information, please go to: travel and make a “roaring” activity to take home. www.rhfleet.org/events/young-scientists Forces in Action (ages 8 to 10) Saturday Science Club for Girls Explore the forces of gravity and drag in this free- Attention girls in grades 5 through 8! Join us on falling workshop. Create a parachute and discover the second Saturday of each month to investigate what it takes to get a skydiver safely to the ground. exciting science topics. Each Saturday session will be filled with new challenges and hands-on activities. PRICES Throughout the year, we’ll explore an array of Please contact our Special Events Department for fields, including physics, optics, meteorology, DNA, more detailed information. engineering, environmental science, forensics and *Workshops are designed for a minimum of 15 children. much more! Additional fees apply for larger groups.

Saturday Science Club for Girls is held the second Saturday of the month from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. For more details, please call (619) 238-1233 ext. 806 Reservations are taken by telephone only. Please call: or visit: www.rhfleet.org/visit/birthday-parties (619) 238-1233 ext. 806. Programs2013 Adult Programs | Family Activities | Summer Camps | Exhibits | Films | Special Events Page 5 K

Webelos (3-hour workshop) Young Scientists Kids Scientist Activity Badge Use the Fleet Science Center’s exhibits and resources to test scientific laws and conduct experiments. Discover what keeps planes in the air and investigate rockets using the scientific method.

Please check online for information and updates to our scout programs.

A minimum of 10 scouts is required for each program, with a maximum of 24 participants. One adult chaperone is required for eight scouts. The badge is not supplied as part of these workshops. Badge programs are offered on weekends and are subject to availability. Each workshop begins at noon. Badge workshops cannot be booked less than one month in advance. Please have two possible dates in mind when you call.

PRICES Badge Programs Brownies/Girl Scouts $12 per scout Webelos $14 per scout

Brownies (2-hour workshop) Reservations are taken online or by telephone. Home Scientist Badge For more information, please call (619) 238-1233 Find ways that you can use science every day! Learn ext. 806 or visit: to be a kitchen scientist, explore static electricity, www.rhfleet.org/learn/scout-badge-workshops dive into density, create bubbling reactions and experiment with science! Challenger Scout Missions Journey: “It’s Your World” Now scouts can experience the thrill of being an Badge Requirements Met: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 astronaut! Inside the Challenger Learning Center, groups become crew members on an exciting Junior Girl Scouts (2-hour workshop) simulated space mission using a realistic mock-up Detective Badge of a Mission Control Center and Space Station. Jump right in to the science of detecting! Practice the Program options are available for Brownies, Juniors, power of observation, communicate in code, have fun Cadettes and Webelos. Please note, the badge is with fingerprints, look at evidence and solve a mystery. not supplied as part of this mission. A minimum Journey: “It’s Your Planet” of 16 participants is required to effectively run a Badge Requirements Met: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 mission. The maximum number of participants is 32. (2-hour program) Cadette Girl Scouts (2-hour workshop) Special Agent Badge PRICE Uncover the mysteries of forensic science! $20 per scout Investigate fingerprints, reveal reality, explore the science of chromatography, key into body language For more information, please call (619) 238-1233 and be a forensic artist. ext. 806 or visit: www.rhfleet.org/learn/nierman- Journey: “It’s Your Planet” challenger-learning-center Badge Requirements Met: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Page 6 Reuben H. Fleet Science Center Programs2013

Spring Camps April 4: Fly to Space! Experience what it’s like to live and work like an Discover the wonders of space during the Fleet’s Spring astronaut! Travel to the International Space Station in Break Camps! Explore the mysteries of our solar our Nierman Challenger Learning Center, create your system in our new Great Balls of Fire exhibition, learn own astronaut gear and design tools to make life in about space travel by building rockets and blast off on a space a little less complicated. simulated mission to the International Space Station in our Nierman Challenger Learning Center. Sign up for a April 5: Rocket Science single day or enroll for the entire week. 3.2.1. Blast off! Launch into this hands-on day of rocketry while uncovering the propulsion principles that send real Spectacular Space! rockets into space. Design, build and launch all types of April 1–5, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. rockets and other spacecraft. Grade 1–2 and 3–4 PRICES April 1: The Terrestrial Planets Member $43 per day Nonmember $48 per day Investigate our closest neighbors in the solar system. Why is Venus so hot? Can we really build a space station For more information, please call (619) 238-1233 ext. 806 on Mars? Find out the answers to these questions and or visit: www.rhfleet.org/events/spring-camp many more.

April 2: The Gas Giants Summer Camps Identify intriguing characteristics of the outer planets in our solar system. Discover what Saturn’s rings are made The Fleet runs weekly, half-day summer camps in 2013 of, explore the moons of Jupiter and investigate the from June 24 to August 23. The majority of our camps weather on Neptune. are geared for kids in Grades 1–2 and Grades 3–4, but we also offer camps for Pre-K and Grades 5–8 April 3: Comets, Meteors and Asteroids on selected weeks. The camps are designed to be fun, Have you ever wondered what comets are made of? educational and hands-on and to incorporate the Fleet’s Investigate comets, meteors and asteroids through exhibit galleries. Camps are described below and are hands-on experiments and a visit to our Great Balls of listed by grade level. Fire exhibition.

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To further enhance the summer camp experience Grades 1-2 Kids and as a convenience to you, many Balboa Park institutions—including the Fleet—coordinate Chemistry in the Kitchen their half-day summer camps so kids can spend a June 24–28, 1 p.m.–4 p.m. full day in the park. Staff members at participating August 5–9, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. institutions escort children from one camp to See regular household items in a new and exciting another during a supervised lunch hour. This way! Working with many materials found in an means that a child can be dropped off at a morning average home, we will interactively demonstrate camp at the Fleet and picked up from an afternoon many of the amazing science possibilities of our camp at a different venue. Parking is limited everyday lives. during summer months so please plan accordingly. Sponsored by ScholarShare. Energy Explorers July 1–5, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. PRICES Light up your day and get noisy! Delve into the Members $110 per weekly camp* world of light, sound, motion and more. Learn about Nonmembers $125 per weekly camp* the many forms of energy while harnessing wind power, investigating solar panels, designing musical * Ask about our sibling and multi-camp discounts! instruments and creating chemical reactions. (No class on July 4.) For more information, please call (619) 238-1233 ext. 806 or visit: Secondhand Science www.rhfleet.org/events/summer-camps July 1–5, 1 p.m.–4 p.m. What can you do with all of those leftover bottles Or, scan this QR code with your and containers? … Science experiments of course! smartphone or tablet: Explore awesome activities you can do to reduce, reuse and recycle. Scientifically challenging and environmentally friendly, too! Ask about Union Bank scholarships for this camp. (No class on July 4.) Pre-Kindergarten Superhero Science Kid City: Spaced Out! July 8–12, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. June 24–28, 9 a.m.–11 a.m. Faster than a speeding comet, more powerful than Blast off on an exploration of our solar system a locomotive, it’s Superhero Science! Join us for and beyond. Discover what it is like to be an a behind-the-mask look into the powers of your astronaut while investigating planets, moons and favorite superheroes, and the science behind them. stars. Don’t worry—we’ll be sure to get you back For added fun, come dressed as your favorite in time for lunch. superhero character.

Kid City: Construction Crew Wizards Workshop August 19–23, 9 a.m.–11 a.m. July 15–19, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Grab your hard hat and join us for a camp devoted Use science to simulate the magic of your favorite to the science of construction. Experiment with a sorcerers from books and movies. We’ll mix up variety of building materials and techniques while chemical concoctions and perform super science exploring balance, gravity and geometry. spells that are sure to amaze your friends and family. You won’t believe your eyes! Kid City camps are designed to complement the learning environment of our Kid City exhibition. These camps are appropriate for children ages 4–5 and an accompanying adult. Page 8 Reuben H. Fleet Science Center Programs2013

Super Solar System July 29–August 2, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Can you skate on the rings of Saturn? Was there ever life on Mars? Unlock the secrets of our solar system in this cosmic class. Learn why the seasons change on Earth and why the sun is so important to our everyday lives. Wrap up the week with a Micronauts mission aboard the International Space Station in our Nierman Challenger Learning Center.

Young Tinkerers August 12–16, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Have you ever wondered how a toaster toasts or what electronics look like on the inside? Get ready to disassemble and tinker with household objects in this hands-on class. Tools provided—just bring your imagination!

Weird & Wacky Science August 12–16, 1 p.m.–4 p.m. Mad scientists wanted! Many everyday phenomena that we take for granted can be explained by science. Hypothesize, experiment and discover the answers to Superhero Science mysteries through scientific inquiry.

Body Basics Toy Lab July 15–19, 1 p.m.–4 p.m. August 19–23, 1 p.m.–4 p.m. How strong are bones? What causes hiccups? Discover Tired of the same old games? Discover the science the answers to these questions and many more behind your favorite toys and build gadgets based on while exploring the human body inside and out. Use exhibits in the Fleet galleries. Create play dough, design microscopes, models and more to discover what makes toys that make noise, harness wind power and make your body tick! other amazing creations to take home.

Gross and Gooey Science July 22–26, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Ewww! What’s that? Explore the science of everything Grades 3-4 slimy, gooey and gross. Find out why owls regurgitate their lunch and why mucus is so useful. Make your own Green Engineering gooey concoctions to take home. July 1–5, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. What does it mean to be green? Find out how to help Art-ology make our planet a better place to live in this eco-friendly July 22–26, 1 p.m.–4 p.m. class. Learn about sustainable energy, recycling and water Creativity and scientific thinking go hand-in-hand with conservation. Become a “greengineer” by designing and this imaginative class. Explore the properties of materials, racing a solar-powered vehicle. (No class on July 4.) use energy from the sun to create a masterpiece and Ask about Union Bank scholarships for this camp. discover what happens when you mix artistic ingredients. Programs2013 Adult Programs | Family Activities | Summer Camps | Exhibits | Films | Special Events Page 9 K

Shocking Forces Magic for Muggles Kids July 1–5, 1 p.m.–4 p.m. August 5–9, 1 p.m.–4 p.m. In this electrifying class, you will create homemade The “School of Wizardry” is in session! Unleash circuits, harness the power of the sun and combine your imagination and creativity while investigating magnetism and electricity to make a working the science behind potions, astronomy, magical motor. You’ll be shocked by how much you learn! creatures and more. Wands, cauldrons and (No class on July 4.) enchanted ingredients are included.

Young Engineers Space Camp July 8–12, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. August 12–16, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Design, construct and test your engineering Blast off with this exciting exploration of the skills masterpieces. Use the planks in our “Block needed for a successful space mission. Top off the Busters!” exhibition to design the tallest tower or week with a simulated mission in the Nierman build the longest bridge. Build castles, boats and Challenger Learning Center. buildings out of unexpected materials. Save the Planet Medieval Inventions August 12–16, 1 p.m.–4 p.m. July 8–12, 1 p.m.–4 p.m. Did you know there are many things that kids can Attention all noble Ladies, Lords and Knights: do to save planet Earth? Save water, care for plants, Head to the roundtable as we master the science keep garbage out of landfills and explore our natural of medieval engineering. Join us on our quest environment in this hands-on camp. as we explore Middle Age inventions and discoveries, from archery to armor and trebuchets Cool Chemistry to telescopes! August 19–23, 1 p.m.–4 p.m. This camp has cool chemical tricks for any student’s eCamp repertoire! Marveling at dry ice, examining acids and July 15–19, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. bases and characterizing chemical reactions make Calling all technology enthusiasts! Design and test this class a fun, messy favorite! robots, create your own inventions and test a variety of games and electronics.

Spy Camp Grades 5-6 July 22–26, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Calling all secret agents! Create mysterious Chemistry With a Bang! messages to conceal your identity and discover and July 22–26, 1 p.m.–4 p.m. create tools that make James Bond so sneaky. Come Explore the basics of chemistry through loud, join us on this Mission Impossible! colorful and shocking activities. Create chemical compounds, analyze acids and bases, make things Ahoy! Arggg! Pirate Camp! glow and whip up a few “explosive” reactions. July 29–August 2, 1 p.m.–4 p.m. Ahoy matey! It takes more than plundering and Astronaut Camp pillaging to be a pirate. Discover how to design a August 5–9, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. catapult, create a compass, build a boat and other Have you ever dreamed of becoming an astronaut? critical pirate skills. Eye patches welcome! Now you can come closer to making your dream a reality. Learn what space flight is like, create and launch your own rockets, experience the teamwork required for a successful flight and put your new knowledge to the test in two different simulated space missions to the Moon AND Mars! Page 10 Reuben H. Fleet Science Center Programs2013

EcoTech Biotech Bootcamp August 5–9, 1 p.m.–4 p.m. July 15–19, 1 p.m.–4 p.m. The future is green! Use technology to explore the latest Use equipment from the world-famous Salk Institute trends in environmental science, from alternate energy in an investigation of bioscience. Throughout the week, to conservation and design techniques. you’ll have a chance to explore various biotechnology techniques, including DNA extractions, electrophoresis, Steampunk & SciFi (Grades 5-8) bacterial transformations and polymerase chain reactions. July 8–12, 1 p.m.–4 p.m. Steam into an alternate world and learn what the Women Scientists in Action (Grades 5-8) past and future can teach you about science and July 29–August 2, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. technology—fact or fiction. Each day we’ll explore a new science field. You’ll interact with local women scientists, participate in Women Scientists in Action (Grades 5-8) incredible hands-on experiments and investigate careers July 29–August 2, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. in science and engineering. Each day we’ll explore a new science field. You’ll interact with local women scientists, participate in Robotics Garage incredible hands-on experiments and investigate careers July 29–August 2, 1 p.m.–4 p.m. in science and engineering. Can you design a machine to do your homework? Well, maybe not, but in this challenging class you will work in teams using LEGO Mindstorms™ to construct and Grades 7-8 program competition-style robots to perform complex tasks. Test your robotics skills with exciting contests Steampunk & SciFi (Grades 5-8) throughout the week. July 8–12, 1 p.m.–4 p.m. Steam into an alternate world and learn what the Please note: an additional materials fee is required for this class. past and future can teach you about science and technology—fact or fiction. Winter Camps

Robotics Garage There’s no better way to spend a long Winter Break from school than at the Fleet’s Winter Camp. Join us in December 2013 for a week dedicated to hands-on science explorations for Grades 1–2 and 3–4. Sign up for a single day or enroll for the entire week.

PRICES Member $45 per day Nonmember $50 per day On sale December 1st.

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Exhibits, Films & Special Events Special Events Films Exhibits Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the World

Exhibits Our exhibit galleries feature hands-on, “do touch” exhibits that provide a unique self-guided learning experience for all ages. In addition to our permanent exhibits, we frequently showcase special traveling exhibits for limited periods of time. Fleet exhibits encourage visitors to observe, ask questions, explain each phenomenon and then relate it to the everyday world. Our exhibits are designed to lead visitors through this process using interactive elements and carefully prepared graphics and text. Highly trained Fleet exhibit facilitators are stationed throughout the galleries to interact with visitors and answer questions.

Explor-O-Rama: Get Your Hands On Science Now through June 1, 2014 Our Main Gallery exhibition combines some of our all-time favorites with never-before-seen interactive exhibits from San Francisco’s Exploratorium. This collection features opportunities to explore mechanics, motion, math, hearing, electricity and many other interconnected areas of science—sometimes all at the same time! Look for new challenges with the Bicycle GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked Wheel Gyro, Strobe Flower and Magnetic Wave the World Machine, and enjoy favorites such as the Whisper December 21, 2013–April 6, 2014 Dishes, Tornado and Pedal Generator. Bilingual. GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked the World has it all: Music. Technology. Science. Video. History. Pop culture. Games. Entertainment. This exhibition presents Great Balls of Fire: Comets, visitors with an engaging, entertaining, educational and Meteors, Asteroids hands-on experience with one of the most important Now through June 11, 2013 icons in history: the guitar. Things are “looking up” in our Rotunda Gallery. This limited-engagement exhibition makes its West Coast The guitar is the single most enduring icon in American debut here at the Fleet. The threat of a catastrophic history. This fully immersive exhibition explores all impact from an asteroid or comet is a staple of popular facets of the world’s most loved instrument, from its culture. If there was a dinosaur-killer in Earth’s past, will history as an instrument of popular culture over the humankind suffer the same fate? What are the chances past 400 years to the science of creating sound with and how do we assess the risks? For that matter, what wood and steel. Visitors will experience the science, are asteroids, comets and meteorites, and where do sound, history and cultural impact of the guitar in an they come from? Find out more in this 3,000 square- exhibition that contains more than 60 instruments— foot interactive exhibition. ranging from the rare and antique to the wildly popular and innovative—along with performance video, audio, hands-on interactives, models, touchscreens, stunning images and photographs. Page 12 Reuben H. Fleet Science Center Programs2013

Nano: Imagine and Discover a World You Can’t See Cellular Journey Ongoing This exhibition will expand your knowledge and appreciation of human cell biology, the importance of stem cells and the potential impact of stems cells on medical research in the fields of regenerative and personalized medicine. At “Journey Inside a Cell,” you can explore the unseen world of human cell biology, learn about what cells do and then look at real cells under a microscope. Don’t miss “You Are a Scientist,” where you can simulate stem cell research that goes on in the lab.

The “Cellular Journey” exhibition is made possible by a grant from the Life Technologies Foundation.

Block Busters! Ongoing At this construction-based exhibition, you can build free-form structures—from skyscrapers to bridges— with thousands of wooden KEVA planks … no glue or connectors necessary. They can be stacked in an infinite number of ways that might look as unstable as a house of cards but can be surprisingly stable no matter how large the structure—and it can be quite large! What will you build? KEVA planks turn artists into scientists and scientists into artists. The National Association for the Education Nano: Imagine and Discover a World You of Young Children emphasizes that block play helps Can’t See young children learn across many academic subjects, Ongoing from vocabulary building to experiments with Join us to explore a small world where big science happens gravity, balance and geometry. Be sure to visit this in this new, engaging exhibition all about nanoscale science, exhibition and take the Block Busters challenge! technology and engineering.

Dive into the nano world to discover real-world So WATT! An Illuminating Look applications and implications. Try “I Spy Nano,” a series of at Energy interactive challenges, and then search a complex image Ongoing for examples of real nano products and phenomena. In Explore some of the ways electricity is generated, and “Balance Our Nano Future,” find ways of building a stable then learn about the “bright idea” on the roof of the Fleet future that includes nanotechnology. “Build a Giant Carbon Science Center. This interactive exhibition demonstrates Nanotube” of its tiny original; explore progressively how solar panels generate electricity, compares renewable smaller magnetic materials—magnetite sand, iron powder vs. non-renewable energy resources and reveals several and ferrofluid in “Small, Smaller, Nano;” or compare simple yet effective ways to conserve energy at home! the relative effects of “Static Electricity and Gravity” on different size beads. Bilingual. “So WATT! An Illuminating Look at Energy” is made possible by grants from San Diego Gas & Electric and Shell Trading with additional support from the Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation. Programs2013 Adult Programs | Family Activities | Summer Camps | Exhibits | Films | Special Events Page 13 E

Kid City Block Busters! Special Events Films Exhibits Ongoing Kid City is an exciting world of fun designed especially for kids ages 5 and under! The excitement starts at the Ball Wall with its multiple chutes, tracks and moving objects. Nearby, kids can direct an air blower in different directions to make musical sounds or send a set of colorful pinwheels rotating round-and-round. The Little Learner’s Lab features a space for deeper exploration of objects of varying shape, size and texture. For young children still in the crawling stage, the infant area is a safe space for babies to move about and explore soft, sloped and bumpy surfaces. The Fire Truck is a fun place for kids to turn different knobs; the levers mimic those found on a real fire truck. The city-street layout throughout the exhibition teaches street safety in a fun and interactive way. Throughout the exhibition, tips and strategies are offered on parent-child interaction to encourage children’s learning. Bilingual.

This exhibition is made possible by generous gifts and grants from the Donald C. and Elizabeth M. Dickinson Foundation, the Nierman Family Fund at the San Diego Jewish Community Foundation, an Anonymous Donor, the Mandell Weiss Charitable Trust and a sponsorship from ScholarShare College Savings Plan.

Gallery of Illusions & Perceptions Aging for All Ages Ongoing Ongoing This exhibition challenges you to discover how your Created by the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center staff, mind and body work together—and sometimes Aging for All Ages is an interactive exhibition designed against each other—by observing the world around for … well, all ages! Families, adults and school groups you. Featuring optical illusions and unusual sensory can explore some of the challenges we may face as experiences, you’ll be left wondering if you can really we grow older, as well as some strategies to consider believe what you see … and feel! for a healthier future regardless of our age. You’ll also discover some of the latest breakthroughs science has made in the realm of aging research. Origins in Space: Spin-offs in Science & Technology Interactive components include a microscope station Ongoing featuring various “young” and “old” tissue samples. Created by the Fleet Science Center, this exhibition Other favorites include the Face Aging Machine, where looks at the scientific accomplishments and visitors can “turn ahead the clock” and view their technological spin-offs that have resulted from “future face” with the simulated aging effects of sun NASA missions. Explore how scientific discoveries exposure, smoking or obesity. have entered our everyday lives. This exhibition also features the latest images from the Hubble Space This exhibition is made possible by a grant and ongoing support from Telescope, uploaded daily from NASA and presented the MetLife Foundation Partnership for Lifelong Learning. Additional on a large plasma screen in our ViewSpace Theater. support provided by Aging & Independence Services, a division of the County of San Diego’s Health and Human Services Agency. Page 14 Reuben H. Fleet Science Center Programs2013

Tinkering Studio ® Ongoing IMAX Films and Planetarium Shows in Visitors of all ages can follow in the inventive footsteps the Eugene Heikoff and Marilyn Jacobs of Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell and Leonardo Heikoff Dome Theater da Vinci in this hands-on workshop area. In the Tinkering The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is home to Southern Studio, visitors can work together experimenting and California’s only Giant Dome Theater, which reopened in 2012 collaborating on creative activities designed to spark after extensive renovations as the Eugene Heikoff and Marilyn curiosity and foster exploration. Make Rube Goldberg- Jacobs Heikoff Giant Dome Theater. Our theater is extremely inspired chain reaction contraptions, design and construct unique in many ways. It is: simple mechanical toys from recycled materials, build The world’s first IMAX Dome Theater. marble “roller coasters” using tubes and ramps or The world’s first NanoSeamTM Dome screen in an create digital art using colorful LED lights, batteries and IMAX theater. accessories. These are just a few examples of the activities One of only five in the world that offers two you may encounter in the Tinkering Studio. unique experiences in one space: IMAX films and planetarium shows. Tinkering Studio was made possible by a major gift in honor of Grace and Jeffrey, and generous grants from the Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris The Heikoff Giant Dome Theater boasts a 76-foot tilted Dome Foundation and the Mandell Weiss Charitable Trust. screen and a 16,000-watt digital surround sound system, providing a stunning visual and audio experience.

Demonstration Cart What Is a Dome Theater? Trained facilitators perform interactive science Our Giant Dome Theater has a gigantic, curved screen that demonstrations in the exhibit galleries. Participate in wraps the entire theater. This hemispherical screen offers an demonstrations on a variety of topics, including electricity, immersive viewing experience, enhancing the feeling of motion magnetism, nanotechnology and chemistry. and giving you the sensation that you’re in the show.

What Is IMAX? Exploration Bar IMAX is the world’s largest film format, yielding incredible Visit our interactive demonstration and experiment area clarity and spectacular images. IMAX films are projected by upstairs to get your hands on science! Pull up a chair at the special projectors that weigh as much as a small car and enable Exploration Bar and work at your own pace while asking the incredible film images to be projected with brightness and questions and making discoveries. Trained facilitators offer clarity on the huge Dome screen. guidance, provide assistance and answer questions that lead to a greater understanding of science concepts and processes. What Are Planetarium Shows? The Heikoff Giant Dome Theater boasts a state-of-the-art The Exploration Bar is made possible by The San Diego Foundation’s digital GSXTM Projection System. This system allows audiences Weingart-Price Fund with additional support from The Pratt Memorial Fund. to journey to the outer reaches of space from the comfort of their theater seats. The Fleet offers digital shows that utilize this For more information, please call our Exhibit Interpreters at projection system as well as The Sky Tonight, which is a monthly (619) 238-1233 ext. 850 or visit: www.rhfleet.org/exhibitions live, astronomer-led planetarium show.

Captioning For more information on our latest exhibitions, please go to: The Fleet offers two options for hearing-impaired guests: closed- www.rhfleet.org/exhibitions captions and assistive listening devices. Our closed-captioning system is an enhancement of the Rear Window system. When you purchase your ticket, tell the guest services associate that you would like to use the closed-caption service. The service is complimentary, and it is accessible in the upper-right seating area of the theater. Programs2013 Adult Programs | Family Activities | Summer Camps | Exhibits | Films | Special Events Page 15 E xiis imSpecial Events Films Exhibits Assistive listening devices increase the intelligibility of theater presentations To the Arctic by enhancing the narration and dialogue and lowering music and sound effects. Ask for a complimentary headset at the ticket counter.

What’s Showing? The Fleet opens several IMAX films and planetarium shows each year, which screen daily. The Sky Tonight, a tour of the night sky led by an astronomer, is held on the first Wednesday of each month. For the latest show information and to purchase tickets online, visit www.rhfleet.org.

IMAX Films To the Arctic An extraordinary journey to the top of the world, To the Arctic is the ultimate tale of survival. The film takes audiences on a never-before-experienced journey into the lives of a mother polar bear and her two seven-month-old cubs as they navigate the changing Arctic wilderness they call home. Flight of the Butterflies Flight of the Butterflies In Flight of the Butterflies, you’ll join the monarchs’ perilous and extraordinary journey while following an intrepid scientist’s 40-year search to find the monarchs’ secret hideaway. Featuring breathtaking cinematography, an award-winning production team, a true scientific mystery and hundreds of millions of real butterflies, Flight of the Butterflies soars on the giant IMAX Dome screen.

Rocky Mountain Express—opening March 9, 2013 Take a steam train journey through the breathtaking vistas of the Canadian Rockies and discover the incredible story of what it took to build a nearly impossible transcontinental railway. Recruited to realize this venture—one of the greatest engineering feats of all time—were engineers and laborers from around the world. The film weaves together spectacular IMAX aerial cinematography of the most beautiful and rugged landscapes on the planet, archival photographs and dynamic maps to immerse audiences in this remarkable story from the age of steam.

IMAX en Español On the third Sunday of each month, the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center hosts IMAX en Español, an opportunity for San Diego’s Spanish-speaking community to enjoy IMAX films and digital shows in Spanish. The screening selection changes each month.

Films and planetarium shows can be projected with Spanish soundtracks for school shows and private bookings. Additionally, headsets are available upon request at the Fleet ticket counter to enable audiences to listen to public films and shows in Spanish while they are projected in English. The headsets are complimentary, and Spanish soundtracks are subject to availability.

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Planetarium Shows Cosmic Collisions The Sky Tonight Tour the stars, planets and constellations under a simulated night sky projected onto the Giant Dome screen. This extremely popular live planetarium show addresses new topics each month and is perfect for backyard astronomers who want to find their way around the universe.

Cosmic Collisions Cosmic Collisions is a spectacular immersive theater experience, narrated by award-winning actor, director and producer Robert Redford. This digital show features stunning images from space and breathtaking visualizations based on cutting-edge scientific data—revealing the unimaginable, explosive encounters that shaped our solar system, changed the course of life on Earth and continue to transform our galaxy and dynamic universe.

Tales of the Maya Skies Tales of the Maya Skies will immerse you in Maya science, art and mythology. Through full-dome digital technology, you’ll be transported to the jungles of Mexico to explore the rich history and culture of this ancient civilization. Narrated by Latin Grammy Award-winner Lila Downs. Tales of the Maya Skies

Special Events The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center offers an ideal atmosphere for your next meeting or special event. Featuring multiple unique hands-on galleries, the Fleet has more than 100 science exhibits and four spacious meeting rooms (for lectures, board meetings, presentations or luncheons) as well as the 300-seat Heikoff Giant Dome Theater. Our state-of-the-art digital projection system, 16,000-watt sound system and unique hemispherical Dome screen will take your event to the next level.

With a variety of ways to customize your event at our multilevel facility, our galleries provide the perfect ambiance for an elaborate sit-down dinner, cocktail reception, corporate event, wedding, bar/bat mitzvah, awards gala, birthday celebration, prom or school function. Located in San Diego’s historic Balboa Park (close to downtown and the San Diego Convention Center), the Fleet has a spectacular view of the park’s iconic Bea Evenson Fountain, which serves as the perfect backdrop for your special event.

Our talented team in the Special Events Department will assist you in the planning process to help make your event unforgettable. For more information, please call (619) 685-5761 or send an email to [email protected] and let the planning begin! Programs2013 Adult Programs | Family Activities | Summer Camps | Exhibits | Films | Special Events Page 17 Cosmic Collisions FleetMembership

Fleet Science Center membership is the most convenient way to enjoy all of the Fleet! Join today and receive discounted, preferential enrollment in our education programs, plus the great benefits below.

(A) Family/Household $89, OR (B) Grandparent $89

Good for two adults and up to six children under 18 in the same household, OR two adults and up to six grandchildren under 18. Includes:

Tales of the Maya Skies • Free, unlimited admission for one year to all exhibit galleries. • Eight (8) free Theater vouchers* valid for free IMAX/planetarium show tickets. ($125+ value) • Members-only film privileges (free reservations, express ticket pick-up). • Discounts on IMAX film and planetarium show tickets, educational programs and at the North Star Science Store and Galileo’s Café. • Subscription to our online newsletter, e-Update. • Free or discounted admission to 250 museums worldwide that participate in the Passport Program of the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC). (Residency restrictions may apply. Contact the science center you plan to visit at least 48 hours in advance.)

Adventurer $150 Voyager $300

All Family/Household benefits (including 8 free All Adventurer benefits, plus: Theater vouchers), plus: • Pre-seating privileges in the Heikoff Giant Dome • Two (2) Discovery Society Cards,* each valid for Theater for you and your party (up to four people). unlimited (non-transferable) Heikoff Giant Dome • Six (6) additional theater show vouchers (total: 14). Theater show admission for the person named on the card only. • Admission to The Sky Tonight planetarium shows for the entire family.

*Some restrictions may apply. Vouchers and Discovery Society Cards not valid for Special Events or Education Programs. Additional membership levels are available. For more information visit: www.rhfleet.org/support/membership

Three Convenient Ways to Join! 1. Complete the enclosed registration form and mail it to the Fleet Science Center. 2. Sign up with a cashier at the ticket counter on your next visit. 3. Call (619) 238-1233 ext. 713. Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID San Diego, CA Permit No. 1020

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2013 Registration Please register each child separately Fleet Memberships refer to page 17 Participant’s Name Family/Household $84 Adventurer $150 Male Female Grade level, Fall 2013 Grandparent $84 Voyager $300 Relation Parent/Guardian Name to child Summer Camps refer to pages 6-10 Address Check all that apply Members = $110 per child, per camp, Nonmembers = $125 per child, per camp City State Zip **Ask about our sibling and multi-camp discounts!

Telephone (home) (cell) For camps, please register each child separately. E-mail PRIVACY POLICY: Your e-mail address and telephone number will never be released to any outside organization. Patrons who provide their e-mail address will receive e-Update, our monthly e-newsletter with information on all Fleet programs. Pre-Kindergarten Ahoy! Arggg! Pirate Camp! (July 29–Aug. 2) Member? Y N New Member Member ID Kid City: Spaced Out! (June 24–28) Magic for Muggles (August 5–9) Kid City: Construction Crew (August 19–23) Space Camp (August 12–16) Do you or your child have any special needs? Save the Planet (August 12–16) Grades 1-2 Cool Chemistry (August 19–23) A limited number of Summer Camp Scholarships are available. Please call (619) Chemistry in the Kitchen (June 24–28) 238-1233 ext. 806 for more details. Would you like to donate to our Summer Camp Energy Explorers (July 1–5) Grades 5-6 Scholarship Fund? Secondhand Science (July 1–5) Chemistry With a Bang! (July 22–26) Superhero Science (July 8–12) (August 5–9) $10 $25 Other Astronaut Camp Wizards Workshop (July 15–19) EcoTech (August 5–9) Body Basics (July 15–19) Please make checks payable to: Grades 5-8 Payment Information R. H. Fleet Science Center Gross and Gooey Science (July 22–26) Art-ology (July 22–26) Steampunk & SciFi (July 8–12) Visa Card number Super Solar System (July 29–August 2) Women Scientists in Action (July 29–Aug. 2) Chemistry in the Kitchen (August 5–9) Master Card Exp. date Grades 7-8 Young Tinkerers (August 12–16) Discover Name as it appears on card Biotech Bootcamp* (July 15–19) Weird & Wacky Science (August 12–16) *Members $125, Nonmembers $135 AmEx Signature Toy Lab (August 19–23) Robotics Garage* (July 29–August 2) mail to: R. H. Fleet Science Center P.O. Box 33303 San Diego, CA 92163 Grades 3-4 *Members $175, Nonmembers $185 fax to: (619) 685-5770 Green Engineering (July 1–5) Nierman Challenger Public Missions By submitting this registration, I consent to and authorize, without further compensation, the use and reproduction of any and all Shocking Forces (July 1–5) photographs taken of me or anyone associated with me. Negatives and positives remain the property of the Reuben H. Fleet Science refer to page 2 Young Engineers (July 8–12) Center. Program grade levels indicate the current grade level of the child. We will not enroll campers that do not meet the grade criteria April 20, 2013 October 12, 2013 for each camp. Participants are enrolled on a first-come, first-served basis with members receiving priority if registrations are received on Medieval Inventions (July 8–12) the same day. Changes to reservations within 14 days of the program date will incur a $15 fee. Cancellations of reservations within 14 Members = $15 per person days of the program date will incur a $25 fee. There will be no refunds for cancellations made within one business day before the start eCamp (July 15–19) Nonmembers = $20 per person of the camp. Programs not meeting a minimum enrollment will be cancelled. In this event, the registrants will be notified the week prior to the program date and a refund will be issued at that time. Parents, guardians or others who are picking up and dropping off students Spy Camp (July 22–26) Number of people: attending our classes will not be able to access the Fleet’s paid admission areas without purchasing admission. We also reserve the right to dismiss students without refund from the program for reasons of behavior or lateness.