Natural Hazards: The Science Behind Real-World Risks
Description
Nature is incredible… and sometimes a little dangerous! In this investigative science workshop, campers become junior medical detectives, exploring how real biological, chemical, and environmental factors can impact the human body. Inspired by historical case files, students will learn the fundamentals of medical science - how poisons work, how the body responds to biological threats, and how experts use evidence to determine what happened in unusual situations. They’ll analyze historical accounts, newspaper reports, and scientific data, practicing the skills of researchers, field biologists, and even health journalists.

Hands-on labs, guided experiments, and small-scale forensic challenges will help students apply their learning as they test substances, analyze “mystery symptom” scenarios, and explore the real science behind natural risks. Equal parts medicine, science, and detective work - this camp builds critical thinking, scientific literacy, and curiosity about the world around us… all while keeping the focus on learning, safety, and wonder.

Instructor: Elizabeth Kelley, Middle School Science Teacher, Parish Episcopal School
Location:
Parish Episcopal School - Midway Campus
Dates:
6/22/2026 - 6/26/2026 11:00 PM
Time:
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Ages:
Grades 7th - 8th
Cost:
$350.00
Additional:
Academics
Availability:
Registration will begin on 2/4/2026.