2005 Press Releases

30 Jun 2005

Science Summer Camps 2005 - a resounding success, 4-8 July



The first week in July heralds in another summer of science camps at UCC with activities organised for both primary and secondary level students.  Organised by the Faculty of Science, in collaboration with the Faculties of Engineering and Food Science & Technology the aim of the camps is to create an awareness of science at primary and junior cycle level. This year, in addition to the primary camp aimed at 9-11 year olds, an extra camp has been organised to cater for Junior cycle students in secondary schools (12 -15 year olds).

Demand for the camps has been exceptionally high again this year. According to organiser, Dr Anne Cronin "the popularity of the camps is reflected by the demand for places with both camps booked out without any advertising.  Parents, whose children were disappointed last year, have been telephoning since Christmas to join the waiting list" said Dr Cronin.

The programme consists of an exciting range of activities such as a robotics workshop, microbiological investigations, multimedia technology and computer animation.  Also included are testing fitness levels in the Human Performance lab, food technology, chemistry magic, fossil hunts, the world of animals, rocket making and adventures in physics. On Friday 8th July 2005, both groups will take part in a field ecology trip to Fota Widlife Park, finished off with a visit to Midleton Old Distillery.

The camps run from 4-8 July next at UCC. 

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