G3 Camp registration now open

Ever wonder how a zombie’s brain works, how light can create art or how to make kid friendly snacks? These are just a few of the activities grandparents and their grandkids can experience by registering for the 2015 Grandparents, Grandkids, Grand Valley (G3) Camp.

Hosted by Grand Valley’s Regional Math and Science Center, G3 Camp offers a fun and engaging opportunity for children ages 8-12 and their grandparents to attend hands-on classes while experiencing college life by living on the Allendale Campus for three days.

“The camp provides a great opportunity for generations to connect in a fun and educational environment,” said Margo Dill, Regional Math and Science Center program director. “The goal is to offer educational activities that will strengthen the family bond, give children a college life experience and create many positive memories for family members.”

Activities for this year’s G3 Camp include, but are not limited to:

•    Creating a zen-inspired garden.
•    Exploring how light inspires art.
•    Learning how sounds are created and how we hear them.
•    Designing and building “Trash Bots” that will be tested on an obstacle course.
•    Testing solar powered devices to learn how the sun impacts daily life.
•    Stopping the villainous “Pete the Polluter” and his army of “Energy Suckers” from destroying the eco-friendly features of the Mary Idema Pew Library through a series of puzzles and clues.

During evening hours, campers can explore Grand Valley’s campus and take advantage of activities in the Fieldhouse or Kirkhof Center where kids and their grandparents can swim, use the climbing wall, play basketball, bike, play pool or watch movies.

Registration is now open through April 30 and scholarships are available. G3 Camp takes place June 23-25. For more information or to register, visit www.gvsu.edu/g3 or call the Regional Math and Science Center at (616) 331-2267.