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As part of the Research Summer Academy, students will go on a field trip to the California Science Center. – Courtesy photo / Fabio Achilli (CC BY 2.0)
School is out for the summer but learning doesn’t have to be put on hold. Through a partnership between the City of Monrovia and Oak Crest Institute of Science, teens in grades eight–10 have the opportunity to participate in the first-ever Junior Researcher Science Academy. Created as part of the City’s new focus on educational programming for youth and hosted by Oak Crest, this academy introduces participants to a variety of scientific fields through hands-on experiments with real research scientists. In this two-week academy, students will be exposed to biology, chemistry, physics, and computer science, participate in group activities, mind-stimulating challenges, and most important of all, fun.
Through the academy, students will get to visit a number of exciting places. At the Monrovia Fire Department’s Fire Station 102, students can participate in the Fire Fighter Challenge; learning about the fire science behind fighting fires and keeping the community safe. And, for those who are interested in entertainment, a tour of the newly renovated Studio Movie Grill will allow students to take a peek at how a movie theater operates, and then enjoy a movie with freshly-popped popcorn. Of course, a science program would be incomplete without taking a field trip to the California Science Center, where participants will get to explore fun exhibits, including the Endeavour and the King Tut exhibit. Other activities include a trip to Huntington Gardens, a hike in Monrovia Canyon Park, an introduction to 3D printing at the Monrovia Public Library, and much more.
For those interested, sign up soon because each session is limited to just 12 participants. The cost to participate is $40 per session. However, please note that family and income-based discounts are available, and priority will be given to Monrovia families and first-time researchers. To register or if you have any questions, visit the Monrovia Community Center online at cityofmonrovia.org or call (626) 256-8246.
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