{"product_id":"measure-make-build-veterans-day-stem-camp-november-11-2026","title":"Measure, Make \u0026 Build: Veterans Day STEM Camp - November 11 2026","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasure, Make \u0026amp; Build: Veterans Day STEM Camp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWednesday, November 11, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow long? How heavy? How strong? Spend your day off school exploring the science of measurement through creative challenges, hands-on projects, and collaborative problem solving!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🗓️ Camp Options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorning Session:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9am–12pm • Recommended for ages 5–11 • \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$34\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll-Day Session:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9am–5pm • Recommended for ages 7–11 • \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$58\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Craft Lab at Because Science, 1759 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📏 Morning: Measure \u0026amp; Explore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ll start with playful games and drawing to get to know each other, then investigate how and why we measure things.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCampers will:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake their own calipers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a tool for measuring an object’s dimensions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGo on a measurement scavenger hunt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e using rulers, measuring tapes, and calipers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake on a paper-chain challenge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e How long a chain can you build from just one sheet of construction paper?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractice describing observations, comparing results, and working together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌉 Afternoon: Balance \u0026amp; Build\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll-day campers will continue with engineering challenges designed for older kids:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild a balance scale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and explore how to compare weights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign and construct a bridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that can support different loads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTest their creations\u003c\/strong\u003e, observe what happens, and use what they learn to improve their designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎒 Drop-Off, Lunch \u0026amp; Pickup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrop-off begins at 8:50am.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLunch is 12pm–1pm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Please bring your own lunch; filtered water will be available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorning campers may stay\u003cstrong\u003e no later than\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e1pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLunchtime is downtime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. We'll supply legos and other simple projects to engage kids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll-day pickup is at 5pm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt drop-off, we’ll collect emergency contact and allergy information for campers new to Because Science.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e👩🔬 Meet Your Instructor: Lara Azar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLara has been part of the Craft Lab at Because Science since July 2024, bringing over two years of experience helping our community explore science through hands-on activities. She believes science should feel accessible and inviting, and enjoys using questions, games, and creative projects to help learners build confidence and think critically.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer STEM education background includes working as a science educator at Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry, where she engaged visitors in activities covering science, technology, engineering, and medicine. Lara also holds a master’s degree in Communication and Media Studies from the London School of Economics and has worked in media literacy education and research, including at IREX. Her approach connects scientific curiosity with the skills to ask thoughtful questions, evaluate information, and explore ideas independently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎟️ Cancellation Policy \u0026amp; Terms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cancellation deadline is November 8, 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegistrations cancelled after November 8 are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enonrefundable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebut t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eransfers to other children or families are welcome, just let us know. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease get in touch if a situation arises, as we may be able to make alternative arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note that the age ranges provided are an estimate so that you can select the camp that is appropriate for your child's abilities. We don't recommend the afternoon session for kids under 6 because they struggle to stay focused the entire day and can become upset. We can only accept children that can use the restroom independently. If a child is disruptive, unable to regulate themselves, or experiencing duress, we will call you to request a pickup or to have an adult present to assist. Please let us know how we can make your child comfortable so they can enjoy the camp!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions? 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