George Washington Carver
Science Fair & Summer Scholars
George Washington Carver Science Fair
Every March, 800-1,000 Philadelphia school children participate in the George Washington Carver Science Fair, sponsored jointly by The School District and The Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The largest of its kind in the country, the fair provides opportunities for students to gain enriched learning experiences through scientific inquiry and discovery. All students in grades 4-12 from Philadelphia public, parochial, and private schools are eligible to enter.
The Carver Fair has been held at the Academy since 1979, but due to growth in participation, the Academy currently houses the competition and award ceremony for grades 4-6, while Temple University hosts the events for 7th-12th grades. Students who participate in the Science Fair can apply for the Carver Summer Scholars Camp at the Academy, discussed below.
The dates for the George Washington Carver Science Fair have not yet been arranged, but the fair is held sometime in February or March. Registration occurs in January.
For more information, consult the George Washington Carver Science Fair website:
www.temple.edu/carversciencefair/
George Washington Carver Summer Scholars
The 2006 George Washington Carver Summer Scholars Program is four weeks of science activities and fun with a focus on water quality and watersheds. Participants will be:
- Studying water quality and other environmental issues
- Perfoming scientific experiments with the help of Academy scientists
- Exploring the Academy's laboratories and other loacal and regional laboratories
- Making trips to aquatic environments
Student who participate in the George Washington Carver Science Fair and/or attend Philadelphia public, private or parochial schools are eligible to apply. This four week session costs $45 per student for all activities. Scholarships are available, based on needs.
Summer Scholars is a four week program held from Monday, July 30 to August 25, with hours from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Currently, there is one session planned for students entering 6th and 7th grades, but this may be expanded to two sessions (5th & 6th grades and 7th & 8th grades).
For application materials or for more information, contact Sharon Angus-Smith at (215) 299-1057 or .
George Washington Summer Scholars is sponsored by Lincoln Financial Group.
