2 morning and 2 afternoon sessions for 6th-8th grade students. Morning Sessions -- Students learn to use a GPS in the same manner as a compass. You will “mark” locations and navigate the GPS device to find treasures in the National Historic Site prairie and at the Hoover Museum. During this time you will learn about the conservation and preservation. Afternoon Session - Students are given first-hand experience in the process of designing, constructing, and re-constructing a solar car racer. You will race your solar car to the finish line.

Camp Type:  Day Year Established: 2011 Gender: Coed Age of Campers: 10 to 14 years old Cost/Week: $76.00-$200.00/wk Religious Affiliation: None Camp Owner(s): Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Association Camp Director(s): Delene McConnaha Nearest Large City: Iowa City Off Season Rental:

Camp Focus: Special Programs: Community Service Special Programs: Life Skills

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Additional Activities:
Prairie Walk

July 13 & 14 8:30-1:00 (Healthy lunch included) – Orienteering and GPS: Finding the way July 13 & 14 1:00 - 4:30 (Healthy snack included) – Solar Races: Racing with the Sun Students may attend both sessions.