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Scholarship Packet
2016
Please complete the included 2016 LOCKs: Preschool Scholarship Application and return to Samantha Flagg:
Lowell Observatoryc/o Samantha Flagg1400 W Mars Hill RdFlagstaff, AZ 86001
Partial funding provided by
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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.
1400 W Mars Hill Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 | www.lowell.edu
Dates and Programming
For information about registration or scholarships, contact Sam Flagg at [email protected] 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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2016 LOCKs: Preschool Scholarship Application
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1400 W Mars Hill Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 | www.lowell.edu