We’re preparing for the third year of Great Science Academy!

Dive into a year of science – for grades 6, 7 and 8!

For Grade 6
For Grade 7
For Grade 8
Program Contact Information
Information and Dates for Current Students

For Grade 6
Beginning Saturday, October 12, 2013-2014

Our immersive science program is geared towards exceptional students in 6th grade. Designed as a hands-on, fun and challenging learning experience, Great Science Academy brings students together once a month on Saturdays to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Sessions last from 9 am to 4 pm, October through August.

• Explore Great Lakes-themed topics – learn how to plan a city around a lake, find out what kinds of creatures live in Lake Erie, investigate environmental challenges and more.
• Meet the experts – work with local scientists, city officials and professionals whose jobs revolve around Lake Erie
• Discover the places where science happens every day – take field trips to centers such as Old Woman Creek Estuary, and investigate Cleveland’s connection to the lake by sailing down the Cuyahoga River, visiting the Coast Guard and Cleveland Water Treatment Plant and participating in local beach research and preservation.
• Tap into your inner scientist – work with friends to design and launch rockets, perform experiments like NASA scientists and more.
• Bonus camps and program continuation – registration includes 1 week of scheduled Great Science Academy Summer Camp, 1 end-of-year scheduled sleepover and automatic renewal into year two of the program – Space and Aeronautics.

Registration 2013-2014
Space is limited – only 30 slots available!
Tuition: $450

Early Bird Discount! Register before Monday, July 1, 2013 and receive 10% off tuition! Click here to register online.

Scholarship Opportunities
Need-based scholarships are available. Click here to download the application. Please call 216-696-2359 for details.

2013-2014 Program Dates

• October 12, 2013
• November 9, 2013
• December 21 — 22, 2013
• January 11, 2014
• February 8, 2014
• March 8, 2014
• April 12, 2014
• May 17, 2014
• June 16 — 20, 2014
• July TBD, 2014
• August 9, 2014

For Grade 7
Beginning Saturday, October 12, 2013

This fall, new students will join participating scholars from last year’s program to continue their fun and challenging learning experience. Great Science Academy will continue to bring scholars together once a month on Saturdays to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics, but with a new topic – space and aeronautics. Sessions last from 9 am to 4 pm, October through August.

• Explore topics on space and aeronauticss – learn about the physics behind flight and plan what a colony on Mars might need.
• Meet the experts – meet astronauts, pilots and engineers whose jobs revolve around space and aeronautics.
• Discover the places where science happens every day – travel to the NASA Glenn Research Center, research and development labs and other locations.
• Tap into your inner scientist – work with friends to build a Mars base, design and launch rockets and much more.
• Bonus camps and program continuation – registration includes 1 week of scheduled Great Science Academy Summer Camp, 1 end-of-year scheduled sleepover and automatic renewal into year three of the program – Biomedical Technology.

Registration 2013-2014
Space is limited – only 30 slots available!
Tuition: $450

Early Bird Discount! Register before Monday, July 2, 2013 and receive 10% off tuition! Click here to register online.

Scholarship Opportunities
Need-based scholarships are available. Click here to download the application. Please call 216-696-2359 for details.

2013-2014 Program Dates

• October 12, 2013
• November 23, 2013
• December 28 — 29, 2013
• January 25, 2014
• February 22, 2014
• March 22, 2014
• April 26, 2014
• May 24, 2014
• June 23 — 27, 2014
• July TBD, 2014
• August 9, 2014

For Grade 8
Beginning Saturday, October 19, 2013

This fall, new students will join participating scholars from last year’s program to continue their fun and challenging learning experience. Great Science Academy will continue to bring scholars together once a month on Saturdays to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics, but with a new topic – space and aeronautics. Sessions last from 9 am to 4 pm, October through August.

Explore topics on BMT – study subjects ranging from the defense mechanism of cells to prosthetic arms controlled by your mind!
Meet the experts – meet doctors and health professionals who do everything from patient care to research and design.
Discover the places where science happens every day – travel to the Cleveland Clinic, the brand-new Global Center for HealthInnovation and more.
Tap into your inner scientist – conduct your own health studies and experiments, and use Great Lakes Science Center’s Fabrication Lab to design and create projects.
Bonus camps and program continuation – registration includes 1 week of scheduled Great Science Academy Summer Camp, 1 end-of-year scheduled sleepover and automatic renewal into year four of the program – Advanced Energy.

Registration 2013-2014
Space is limited – only 30 slots available!
Tuition: $450

Early Bird Discount! Register before Monday, July 1, 2013 and receive 10% off tuition! Click here to register online.

Scholarship Opportunities
Need-based scholarships are available. Click here to download the application. Please call 216-696-2359 for details.

2013-2014 Program Dates

• October 19, 2013
• November 9, 2013
• December 21 — 22, 2013
• January 11, 2014
• February 8, 2014
• March 8, 2014
• April 12, 2014
• May 17, 2014
• June 16 — 20, 2014
• July TBD, 2014
• August 9, 2014

Program Contact Information
Brady Risner
Great Science Academy Coordinator
216-696-2359
risnerb@glsc.org

For Current Students!

Click here to access your class website! This is where you’ll be able to learn and communication about upcoming sessions, view pictures and videos from previous sections and support continuing projects.

2012-2013 Program Dates for 6th Grade:

• October 27, 2012
• November 17, 2012
• December 29, 2012
• December 30, 2012
• January 26, 2013
• February 23, 2013
• March 23, 2013
• April 27, 2013
• May 18, 2013
• June 24-28, 2013 (camp)
• July 27, 2013
• August 24-25, 2013 (overnight)

2012-2013 Program Dates for 7th Grade:

• October 13, 2012
• November 10, 2012
• December 22, 2012
• December 23, 2012
• January 12, 2013
• February 9, 2013
• March 9, 2013
• April 20, 2013
• May 11, 2013
• June 10-14, 2013 (camp)
• July 13, 2013
• August 10-11, 2013 (overnight)

2012-2013 Support provided by:

The Thomas H. White Foundation
United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland
Voss Industries
Frank Hadley Ginn & Cornelia Root Ginn Charitable Trust