Scholarship Packet

2016

Please complete the included 2016 LOCKs: Preschool Scholarship Application and return to Samantha Flagg:

sflagg@lowell.eduor

Lowell Observatoryc/o Samantha Flagg1400 W Mars Hill RdFlagstaff, AZ 86001

Partial funding provided by

Partial funding provided by

Persons in family/household

2345678

(200% of Federal Poverty Levels)

For families/households with more than 9 persons, add $8,320 for each additional person.

Household Income

$23,940$31,860$40,180$48,500$56,820$65,140$81,780

LOCKs Scholarship Eligibility 2016

Full-Scholarship Income Qualifications

Scholarships are available for those who demonstrate financial need (see income guidelines below). Need is based on the 2016 Federal Poverty Guidelines. Students from families that demonstrate such need are eligible for one (1) scholarship per month. Please note that scholarships are limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Dates and Programming

For information about registration or scholarships, contact Sam Flagg at sflagg@lowell.edu or (928) 233-3280

1400 W Mars Hill RdFlagstaff, AZ 86001

Topic

Force & Motion: Newton’s 3rd Law

Constellations: Shapes & Stories

Matter: Phases of Matter

Earth: Layers of the Earth

Thermodynamics: Temperature

Sun: Energy From the Sun

Electricity & Magnetism: Magnetism

Our Moon: The Moon’s Environment

Light & Optics: Light

The Planets in Our Solar System: Terrestrial Planets

Other Solar System Objects: Asteroids

Space Travel: Space Station

Highlights

Children will experiment through play with inclined planes, levers, and pulleys. They will also create a painting using force and motion.

Children will build and take home a mini-planetarium.

Children will investigate various states of matter through experiments and play.

Children will construct volcanoes and observe them erupt.

Children will create and learn to use a thermometer.

Children will construct and launch a hot air balloon and will also build and use (weather permitting) a pizza box solar oven.

Children will make a magnet-powered car that they will get to take home.

Children will explore simulated lunar features.

Children will create shadow puppets to discover properties of light.

Children will learn about the terrestrial planets through various experiments.

Children will discover properties of space rocks and compare them to rocks on Earth.

Children will learn about what it takes to live and work in space.

Date

Jan 16

Feb 20

Mar 19

Apr 16

May 21

Jun 18

Jul 16

Aug 20

Sep 17

Oct 15

Nov 19

Dec 17

Created for children ages 3 to 5, these activity-based, hands-on camps explore

science and include STEM elements. Camps are held on the third Saturday of the month.

OverviewThese 90-minute camps — led by Lowell educators — are offered at two times:

8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. and10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Parents are able to explore topics in physics and astronomy with their children. Activities include science investigations, games, story time, music, engineering, art, and more! Parent attendance is MANDATORY. Max. 12 children per camp. Space is limited, so please register today!

Cost and RegistrationPrices listed are per session. Registration is available online. You may register for one month at a time, or for multiple dates. Register for 11 months, and the 12th month is free! Scholarships are available based upon financial need. Contact Sam Flagg for more information.

Members: $15 per child, $10 for each additional sibling

Non-Members: $20 per child

Partial funding provided byRegistration form available at:https://lowell.edu/outreach/preschool-camp

2016

Camper’s Name: __________________________________________________________ Age____________

Parent(s) Name(s): _______________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address: __________________________________________________________________________

City, State ________________________________________________________ Zip Code _______________

Phone Number ____________________________________________________________________________

Email Address ____________________________________________________________________________

Employer’s Name _________________________________ Employer’s Phone #______________________

Occupation _______________________________________________________________________________

Total Annual Household Income _____________________________________________________________

Household Size ____________________________________________________________________________

Date(s) of camp(s) you want your child to attend: ________________________________________________

Which session of camp do you prefer to attend? ____8:30-10:00 a.m. ____10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

If the camp you requested is full, would your child be able to attend during the other available session? ____Yes ____ No

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By my signature below, I acknowledge that the information I have provided on this form is complete, accurate and current. I further acknowledge that scholarships are limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

_________________________________________________ ________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature Date

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