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The Center for the Promotion of Science offers kids to take part at the DNA Children’s Science Camp in Viminacium. The idea behind the DNA Children’s Science Camp is that kids get the possibility to learn about sciences such as archeology, anthropology, paleontology, biology, physics, chemistry, meteorology, astrology and psychology in an interactive and interesting way.
The programm at the Camp lasts three days, from Thursday to Saturday. This summer, it has been organized in four different sessions: from July 18 to 20, from July 25 to 27, from August 1 to 3 and from August 8 to 10. The number of participants of each group is limited to 12 kids. The groups are small, so all the participants can get the needed individual attention from the professional educators and animators.
Although science camps provide children with relaxation and the pleasure of working with their peers in nature, the DNA rules are strictly defined, since the health and the safety of the children are the main priority for the organizers. At the camp, experts will be present at all times in case of any kind of emergency, so they can provide immediate medical assistance.
Viminacium is an ancient Roman city and military camp. It includes not only archeological sites from the Roman times but also paleontological sites with mammoths. Nearby, there are power plants, open mines and the Danube River, which will enable camp participants to see and feel the past and the future at the same time.
Viminacium offers modern accommodation facilitates so the kids will have quality accommodation and meals during the camp.
The Center for the Promotion of Science invites parents to choose this unique opportunity at a reasonably affordable price and to register their children for the DNA Camp. Registration will be ongoing until the required number of children is reached.
CHILDREN’S SCIENCE CAMP
The Center for the Promotion of Science organizes a Children’s DNA Science Camp in July and August, in Viminacium a Roman city and military base from the first century.
ABOUT VIMINACIUM
The former Roman city and military camp Viminacium represents an important part of the Serbian and world cultural and historical heritage. This archeological site is located near Kostolac, 12 kilometers from Pozarevac. Viminacium is known for its exceptional facilities such as the aqueduct that is almost 10 km long, the late antic basilica, agricultural farms of the veteran Roman soldiers, as well as for it’s remains of the craft shops and steam baths.
ABOUT CHILDREN’S SCIENCE CAMPS
Children’s science camps are places where children develop a scientific view of the world; encourage curiosity, creativity and team spirit through carefully designed and fun programs. In a knowledge-based society, kids science camps are an important link to the education of a scientifically literate youth.
ABOUT DNA
The Center for the Promotion of Science offers kids to take part of the DNA Children’s Science Camp at Viminacium. The idea behind the DNA Children’s Science Camp is that kids get the possibility to learn about sciences such as archeology, anthropology, paleontology, biology, physics, chemistry, meteorology, astrology and psychology in an interactive and interesting way.
If you want to give your child an opportunity during summer to socialize and have fun, and at the same time a quality educational program in a pleasant and healthy environment – DNA at Viminacium is the right place for them!
You can register your child at: http://prijave.cpn.rs/kamp/
GROUPS OF PARTICIPANTS
The groups are limited to 12 kids per session so you can be sure that your child will have the needed individual attention of educators and professional animators.
The camps last for three days, from Thursday to Saturday.
THE AGE GROUP OF THE PARTICIPANTS
The camp is designed for children aged 8 to 14 years.
CAMP DATES
| I session: | august 08. – 10. | ||
| II session: | august 22. – 24. | ||
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AT THE CAMP
The children’s science camp lasts three days and involves a range of activities. The participants will have the opportunity to participate in a number of workshops in various scientific fields.
– Guess Who I Am
– Notes From the Past
– We Walk on Six Feet
– Green Alchemists
– Prick Up Your Eyes, Open Your Ears
– EEEEE…. That’s the Energy!
– You Drink Water, Gulp, Gulp, Gulp, and Still Don’t Know What H2O is?
– How Did I Get Those Mussels?
– Toads, Flies and Mosquitoes – Weather Conditions
– My King, My Lord, What is the Time?
– Natural Shakes
– Through Space and History
– The Scale of the Universe
– The Wheel of the Star – Planisphere
– Habitable Worlds
– The Big Bear
HOW TO REGISTER
We believe that children will remember their experience at the science camp for a long time – it includes lots of fun activities, discoveries, personal involvement in activities that are managed by enthusiastic professional educators and socializing with peers with similar interests.
You can register your child by filling up the form at the following link: http://prijave.cpn.rs/kamp/
PARTCIPATION COST
The cost per child during the three day long camp at Viminacium includes: transport, meals, accommodation and all program activities that will be led by a team of professional educators and animators. All camp participants will also receive a gift package.
The sost for one DNA session amounts RSD 15.000,00.
The payment will be transferred via Center’s account. The detailed instructions will be given to the parents after the registration is completed and they receive an invitation to participate.
CAMP RULES
Camp activities will be tailored to the age groups of the participants. Activities will include: interactive workshops for a number of scientific fields, performing scientific experiments, sports games, board games, evening watching of the sky, visiting the places of interest at Viminacium and its surroundings.
ALERGIES
We kindly ask you to let us know if your child has allergies so we can take the necessary measures to prevent them during his/her time at the camp.
ANIMATORS
Your child will be taken care by a team of animators at all times. They are full of positive energy and have extensive experience of working with children. The team, lead by a psychologist, will make sure that the children will use their free time at the camp in a fun and useful way getting to know each other, building friendships and developing their own creativity and self-confidence.
EDUCATORS
The educators who work in the camp are certified science teachers with at least five to ten years work experience with children.
LABELLING PERSONAL THINGS
Please mark all the personal items that your child will bring to the camp. This will allow us to find them quickly in case they end up at the Lost and Found department.
ABSENCE
If your child is unable to attend the camp, please notify the Center for the Promotion of Science as soon as possible at: 011 24 00 260.
MEDICINE
If your child needs to take certain medicine during the duration of the camp, we kindly ask you to pre-notify us. As well, we kindly ask you to pack only the medicine your child will need during the camp with a prior notice to the camp leader. The medicine in question has to be in a properly closed container labeled with the name of your child and the exact time when the medicine has to be taken.
PERSONAL BELONGINGS
CPS will take all reasonable measures to protect the property of the participants. However, we do recommend the children to leave at home all their valuables (specially electronic devices, mobile phones, expensive jewelry).
We kindly ask you to understand that CPS can’t be held responsible for the loss, the damage or the theft of valuable belongings.
BAD WEATHER
In case of bad weather, all activities at Viminacium will be organized indoors.
CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR
It is of extreme importance that the children are dressed comfortably. Camp participants should wear t-shirts, shorts or jeans, cotton socks, training shoes or shoes with the toes closed. All participants should bring a sweater or jacket in case of rain or cold weather.
CANCELLATION
If there is no sufficient number of participants, CPS has the right to cancel the group. In this case, the parents will be contacted by a staff member from the Center and will be informed regarding other options.
DEPARTURE
The camp will take part on the already agreed dates in July and August. The mini van will depart at 8 a.m. in front of JAT terminal at the Slavija Square. We kindly ask you to be there 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
If the parents want to drive their child to the camp directly, they are obliged to leave the child at the camp at 10 a.m. on the camp opening day. Upon arrival, they should look for the person in charge for accommodation at the camp.
RETURN
The return is scheduled for 5 p.m, on the third day of the camp session. Arrival in Belgrade in front of JAT terminal at Slavija Square is planned for about 6.30 p.m.
If the parents want to pick up their child at the camp, they are obliged to arrive in Viminacium at 4 p.m. and look for the person in charge for travelling details.
BEHAVIOUR/EXPECTATIONS
Good behavior is a key component for a successful experience at a science camp. In an effort to ensure safety in the camp, it is important that all participants behave according to the camp rules. It is expected that the educators and other professional staff members will be treated with respect at all times. Inadequate, violent behavior will not be tolerated. Examples of inappropriate behavior include (but are not limited to): swearing, calling others names, reckless endangerment of camp property, breach of agreement on the program, the appropriation of another’s property.
CPS reserves the right to dismiss any participant whose behaviour is considered to be inadequate and which disrupts the work and affects the overall work of the camp. In this case parents are obliged to come to the camp and pick up their child.
DEADLINES
CPS will make all the effort to accept your child to the camp. However, bear in mind that the number of participants by camp is limited to 12 kids. Therefore, it is important for you to register your child on time.
CONSENT FOR THE PHOTOGRAPHS OF YOUR CHILDREN
During the duration of the camp, your child will be photographed and filmed while taking part at workshops or while visiting the various sites. The photos will not, in any way, be abused, sold or borrowed but will be used only for the purpose of promoting the implementation of CPS’ work.
If you do not wish your child to be photographed, please highlight that on the registration form.
SUN PROTECTION AND DRINKING WATER
Considering that the area around Viminacium is open, with very little trees and therefore with no natural shade, it is the obligation of the participants to prepare hats/caps, sunscreen and insect bites creams.
While working outside, special attention will be given to the fact that every participant gets enough drinking water.