DESCRIPTION: For curious kids determined to experiment with food! Inspired by MCNY hit exhibition, Food In New York: Bigger Than the Plate, we invite campers to think, experiment and design for a more equitable, socially diverse, and delicious future of food in New York City!
Campers will be food inventors, learn about the science involved in a variety of recipes, and invent their own amazing tasting (or not) foods. Every day they will create new snacks, treats, make cool gadgets for the kitchen, or simply do unexpected science experiments with things you may find in a not-so-ordinary kitchen. Think liquid nitrogen ice cream, frozen and foamy bubbles, testing Ph levels in our drinks, mastering the art of dough making, preparing food like astrounats, growing an in-door garden, edible and not-so-edible slimes (of course), DIY paper making with kicthen appliance, your own bubble making machine, rotating sushi table, and more... We will make our own menus and host an opening night to our cafes, ice cream shops, slime bar, pizza shop, or a super fancy restaurant with foamy bubbles on every dish served by super cool robots! This program is the perfect blend of science, kitchen experimentation, robotics, creativity, and socialization.
Recommended for ages 5-8
Early drop in at 8:30 is available ($20/day). Please email demand@thegiantroom.com to arrange.
LOCATION: In Person at the Museum of the City of New York (1220 Fifth Ave, New York, NY)
DATES: Week of July 31st to Aug 4th
TIMES: 9am to 11am (Morning Session), 1pm to 3pm (Afternoon Session), 9am to 3pm (Full Day); 9am to 5:00pm (Extended Day) *Early drop in option available
LEARN ABOUT
Chemistry - mixtures and solutions, states of matter, pH measurement
Food Science - how our bodies process taste, best combinations of ingredients for sweet/savory, and nutrition
Design - tools to help cook like solar ovens, ways to package food, serve to others
Social Science - Learn about culinary map of New York City, history of food in our city, and ideas to make access to food more equitable and environmental friendly
DAILY PLAN (Morning Session):
9am to 11:00am: first activity of the day
+ optional early drop in or late pick up (+$25/hour)
DAILY PLAN (Afternoon Session):
1:00 to 3:00pm: second activity of the day
+ optional early drop in or late pick up (+$25/hour)
DAILY PLAN (Full Day Option):
9am to 9:30am morning welcome and museum visit
9:30am to 11:30am: first STEM project of the day
11:30 to 12:00 pm: Lunch *Participants must come with lunch and snack*
12:00 to 1:00 pm: Participants work on their projects, brainstorm new ideas, and experiment with different STEM tools. We’ll also take daily trips to Central Park (right across the street from the museum), weather permitting.
1:00 to 3:00pm: second project of the day
+ optional early drop in or late pick up for more play, experimentation, design, and building time
PRICE: $300/week (Morning or Afternoon Session); $950/week (Full Day); $1150/week (Extended Day)
