MCSD Summer Learning Experience
Oxbow is ready for some summer fun with Muscogee County School District! Our summer programs are designed to engage students in interdisciplinary and hands-on activities. And did we mention fun? Because all our programs are perfect for summer time, where learning and summer collide!
2021 MCSD Summer Programs Brochure (PDF) (PDF)
What’s Included:
During your summer program, your students will experience:
- Hands-on experiences
- STEAM or Inquiry Labs
- Live animals on select programs
- Post-program materials
Please note, these programs are designed for Muscogee County School District Summer School. If you are not with MCSD and are interested in a program please visit visit our Summer Programs page or contact Dr. Lauren Johnson at johnson_lauren1@columbusstate.edu
Program Costs:
All programs cost:
- $150 per session
Payment is due the day of the program. Oxbow will provide a link to pay online.
Group Size:
Programs are made one class or 30 students. Multi-grade programs can be schedule as long as groups are within the group size..
Program Location:
Programs can be held inside or outside. The location preference is listed on the program description. In the event of bad weather, we can have the program inside with modifications.
Inquiry Lab: Trees as Habitats
Describe ways animals and plants survive. Identify relationships between organisms
PreK-K | Location: Inside or Outside
Inquiry Lab: Zookeeper Math
In this field trip, students will learn about the needs of animals and practice some math skills.
Grades: Prek-K | Location: Inside or outside
Inquiry Lab: How Big is Your Tree?
In this activity, students will use simple tools to measure a tree. Students will also learn about the inside of a tree.
Grades: K-2nd | Location: Inside or outside
Inquiry Lab: Busy Bees, Busy Blooms
In this lab, students will model the process of pollination between bees and flowers.
Grades: K-2nd | Location: Outside preferred
STEAM Lab: Recycling Factory
In the STEAM Lab, students will engineer a tool to sort recyclables.
Grades: K-2nd | Location: Inside
Inquiry Lab: Migration Headache
In this activity, students will participate in an activity to learn about migration and environmental changes.
Grades: 3rd-5th | Location: Outside preferred
Inquiry Lab: Bat Bio-Blitz
In this lab, students will model how bats feed and calculate their role in the ecosystem.
Grades: 3rd-5th | Location: Outside preferred
Inquiry Lab: The Incredible Water Cycle
Students will experience the various stages of the water cycle and will be able to write a story to describe their unique journey.
Grades: 3rd-5th | Location: Inside or outside
Inquiry Lab: Classification
In this activity, students will create a Venn diagram to explain the differences and similarities of reptiles and amphibians.
Grades: 3rd-5th | Location: Inside
STEAM Lab: Engineering Prosthetics
How do you help injured wildlife? Discover the different ways to help wildlife and design a prosthetic device.
Grades: 3rd-12th | Location: Inside
Inquiry Lab: 400 Acre Wood
In this lab, students will analyze and calculate the value of forest management techniques.
Grades: 6th-12th Location: Inside
STEAM Lab: Plants and Bioplastics
In this STEAM lab, students will engineer a bioplastic from a plant. Please note, this activity will require clean up after each session.
Grades: 6th-8th Location: Inside
Inquiry Lab: Climate Change
In this lab, students will learn about climate change and participate in model of long team impacts.
Grades: 9th-12th | Location: Inside
Radical Reptiles
In this activity, students will learn about reptiles and amphibians, both native and non-native.
Grades: All grades | Location: Inside
STEMsational Science
In this activity, students will observe several science demonstrations.
Grades: All grades | Location: Inside
Science is Phenomenal
In this activity, students will observe 1-2 science demonstrations and will participate in one hands-one science phenomenon activity:
- Diaper Investigation
- Egg Drop
- Static Electricity
Grades: All grades | Location: Inside