CAMAS HIGH SCIENCE OLYMPIAD 2022-2023

1 Table of Contents WHAT IS ESO?.......................................................................................................2 Volunteer Opportunities.....................................................................................2 Camp Day Schedule .............................................................................................3 Our Mission ............................................................................................................4 ABOUT SCIENCE OLYMPIAD...............................................................................5 Washington State Science Olympiad..............................................................5 Science Day Camp Dates....................................................................................6 WHO WE ARE: ........................................................................................................7 Contact Us..............................................................................................................7

2 WHAT IS ESO? Elementary Science Olympiad is a great way to get your child involved and interested in various fields and subject matters having to do with science! ESO is a STEM extracurricular available for all 4th and 5th graders at all the elementary schools in the Camas School District. Students will learn about fundamental biology, chemistry, physics, inquiry, and engineering concepts through competing as groups in 5 different events each year that span a broad range of STEM related topics. Volunteer Opportunities Camas Science Olympiad is looking for parent volunteers in many levels of involvements. If you are a parent of middle school or high school, this is a great way to get involved with your child’s activities and to contribute to our Camas community. If you are a community member with STEM field skillsets, this is a great opportunity to help create the next generation of Camas grown scientists. Positions include but not limited to: event supervisors, event coaches, travel chaperones, and more. Please contact head coach, Matthew Chase ([email protected]) or the student officer team ([email protected]).

3 Camp Day Schedule Door opens at 8:00am Pre-camp activities 9:00 am: Activity 1 9:45 am Activity 2 10:30 am: Break/snack 11:00 am: Activity 3 11:45 pm: Lunch 12:30 pm: Activity 4 1:15 pm: Activity 5 2:30pm: Parents pick up “Science and everyday life cannot and should not be separated.” – Rosalind Franklin

4 Our Mission Camas High Science Olympiad aims to get students interested in, and excited about science and engineering by providing STEM education for local K-12 youth through hosting a district wide elementary school tournament, nation-wide middle school/high school tournaments, and day camps for elementary school students annually. Our club is largely funded through student-run fundraisers such as our ESO Science Day Camps. Your generous contribution not only gives your child the opportunity to “explore the world of science,” but also helps our team. All proceeds will be used to cover the cost of running our Day Camps and CHS Science Olympiad club expenses including study/build materials, tournament travel expenses, and scholarships for students who would otherwise not be able to participate. We couldn’t do it without your support. Thank you!

5 ABOUT SCIENCE OLYMPIAD Founded in 1984, Science Olympiad is the premier team STEM competition in the nation, providing standards-based challenges to 5,500 teams at 400 tournaments in all 50 states. Its competitions consist of 23 events for both middle and high school divisions. While exploring disciplines such as chemistry, biology, earth science, physics, and engineering, students are able to develop valuable teamwork and study skills in a fun and challenging environment. For more information go to: Science Olympiad Washington State Science Olympiad Washington State Science Olympiad is part of the national Science Olympiad program. WSO strives to increase the quality of K-12 science education by providing learning opportunities and hosting regional and state tournaments. For more information: Washington State Science Olympiad

6 Science Day Camp Dates Day Camp 1: Friday October 14th 2022 No school day Day Camp 2: Friday November 11th 2022 No school day Day Camp 3: Friday January 27th 2023 No school day The focus on Day Camp 1 and 2 will be preparation for the Camas Elementary Science Olympiad Tournament (Nov. 19th). The activities include Bodacious Bones, Crime Busters, Feathered Friends, Dynamic Density, Paper Rockets, Glider Gold, and Windmill Wonders. In Camp 3 we will cover the events that were not included in this year’s tournament. To register, go to: Camas Community Education classes

7 WHO WE ARE: Established in 2006, Camas High School Science Olympiad team has been one of the top teams in Washington State and in the nation. ESO Science Day Camps are led by members of the prestigious Camas High School Science Olympiad Team. The students possess immense knowledge and experience across a variety of scientific fields and want to share their passion with the next generation of scientists. We understand the importance of early exposure and development when it comes to sciences, and hope to help your child’s curiosity expand. For more information, go to: Camas Science Olympiad Contact Us Head Coach: Matthew Chase [email protected] Camp supervisor: Tomone Kawamura [email protected] Science Olympiad officer team: [email protected] Camas High Science Olympiad 26900 SE 15th St, Camas, WA 98607