The W Science Camp at Mississippi University for Women
The W Science Camp 2026
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About this camp
The W Science Camp at Mississippi University for Women provides hands-on STEM training for children aged 9-14 in Columbus, MS. This day program focuses on practical scientific inquiry and mathematical concepts. Participants investigate microbiology by examining life in water and soil samples and engage in discussions about different number bases. The curriculum includes physics and engineering principles applied to space travel, demonstrated through activities like building jet-powered paper airplanes and conducting deceleration experiments. Participants also explore planetary science and geology by making fossil impressions and observing marine fossils, offering a comprehensive introduction to various scientific fields.
What kids love
- Investigating life in water and soil (microbiology)
- Discussion about number bases (mathematics)
- Physics and engineering of space travel (jet powered paper airplanes, deceleration experiments)
- Making fossil impressions and observing marine fossils (planetary science, geology)
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Past sessions
Join us for an exciting and educational adventure at Parkinson Hall on the Mississippi University for Women campus. This Science Camp for children aged 9-14 focuses on science and mathematics, covering several different fields of study.
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