April 2011: Port Discover’s “Spring Break Kinetic Kids Camp”

Contact: LuAnne Pendergraft, 252-335-3844, lspendergraft@mail.ecsu.edu | Jessica Faulkingham, 252-338-6117, jessica@portdiscover.org
Check Out Some Awesome Science at Port Discover’s “Spring Break Kinetic Kids Camp,” on Wednesday, April 27th
Elizabeth City, NC — Port Discover offers a full day of heart healthy fun & fitness-building during the “Spring Break Kinetic Kids Camp,” on Wednesday, April 27 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Kids will get to dissect and examine a pig’s heart, construct a heart valve from household objects, and exercise to Zumba! Spring Break Kinetic Kids Camp’s health programs are a part of Port Discover's Kinetic Kids program made possible thanks to University Health Systems Foundation and the Albemarle Hospital Foundation.

Our Spring Break Camp is a special science camp just for students ages 8 – 11. Cost for the camp is $25.00 per camper ($22.50 for members) and reservations are required. Registration includes a healthy lunch. Space is limited, so register early. Contact Port Discover at 252-338-6117 or portdiscover@portdiscover.org for more information. Spring Break Camp registration forms are available at Port Discover or on the website at www.portdiscover.org.

Port Discover is located at 611 East Main Street in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The science center’s hours are Tuesday through Friday from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, and Saturday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Programs can be arranged at other times for special groups. For more information, call 252-338-6117 or www.portdiscover.org.

Port Discover is a community-based, non-profit organization, established to enhance the public’s understanding and enjoyment of science through engaging programs, activities, and exhibits. Elizabeth City State University along with the Elizabeth City Area Chamber of Commerce initiated the project that has attracted broad community support, including Elizabeth City Morning Rotary, College of the Albemarle, Albemarle Hospital, Museum of the Albemarle, Elizabeth City Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools. Port Discover is also a member of the NC Grassroots Science Museum Collaborative.
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