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PBS Reno Camp Curiosity is extending the learning fun this summer with new contest challenges to engage young learners and their families! Find out more about the different contests and find inspiration right here to join in the fun and enter to win great prizes from PBS Reno Kids Club and our community partners.
 

CAMP CURIOSITY| FOR FAMILIES |AT HOME LEARNING| CONTESTS

EXPLORING WATER Contest

Entries accepted from June 28 to July 9, 2021:

Water activities are the best part of summer, and learning about water conservation helps us take care of our world! For the EXPLORING WATER Contest, show us your water adventures — whether that’s learning about marine life, playing fun water games, or teaching friends about water safety! 

The winner of this contest will win a week of Waterman's Landing day-camp at Lake Tahoe to learn to swim, paddleboard, kayak, and more!

Contest entries can be submitted as videos, photos, stories or illustrations. Kids and their families are encouraged to be creative with how to capture and show how they got moving for the contest!


The Prize:

The winner of this contest will win a Watergrom Summer Camp package from Waterman's Landing! The winner learn to paddle, along with swimming, kayaking and more! Get more details at www.laketahoewaterman.org.


Submit your entry of videos, drawings or photos for the EXPLORING WATER Camp Curiosity Contest by 5:00 PM on Friday, July 9th to campcuriosity@pbsreno.org!

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EXPLORING WATER Contest Prize is sponsored by Waterman's Landing
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Ideas For EXPLORING WATER

It's Okay To Learn From Mistakes

PBS KIDS | Molly of Denali

“Chill out” and observe how temperature affects water as you create an ice sculpture.

Tie Dye With Food Coloring

PBS KIDS for PARENTS

This easy tie dye activity is a great opportunity to talk about the concepts of absorption and color mixing.

Make A Water Xylophone

PBS KIDS | The Cat In The Hat

Investigate ways to create different pitch, tones and sounds by creating a glass bottle water xylophone.

DIY Water Bottle Boats

PBS KIDS for PARENTS

Make mini boats to float or race with recycled water bottles with this fun science activity.

Create A Pond Viewer

PBS KIDS | Nature Cat

Bring this homemade pond viewer on your next pond, stream, or lake exploration!

Water Conservation Plan

PBS KIDS for PARENTS

In this activity, learn water-saving tips, then create a plan to conserve water by making small changes.

Submit your entry of videos, drawings or photos for the GOOD NEIGHBOR Camp Curiosity Contest by 5:00 PM on Friday, June 25th to campcuriosity@pbsreno.org!

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