Children will get a chance to train like astronauts during
upcoming day camps being offered by Delta Gymnastics and
Digivations. The unique camps, for children six to 14,
incorporate science, technology, engineering and math principles
with gymnastics training. Camps will run Aug. 7 to 10 and Aug.
20 to 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. In the morning, using
LEGO, rockets, roller coasters and other science kits, students
take imaginary missions to space to explore for new life forms
and resources on Mars and elsewhere in honour of the Mars
Science Laboratory and the anticipated landing of the Mars Rover
Curiosity. Students integrate gymnastics exercises while
learning about kinesthetics and aerodynamic forces such as
thrust, lift, drag and weight. In the afternoon, coaches at
Delta Gymnastics reinforce the knowledge while youngsters work
on different apparatus. This all culminates in the construction
and launches of different forms of rockets followed by a focus
on the thrust and propulsion required to achieve