Summer Camp 2025: June-Aug. 2025

Art and the Philosophy of Science - Logic! Critical thinking! Creativity!

  • Led by Natalie Horberg
  • Grades 3-4
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Art and the Philosophy of Science

Philosophy is the study of life’s burning questions that answer big questions science can’t solve. How do you know what is good and what is evil? Why do we need knowledge? What is a fact? How do we decide what real science is and what pseudoscience is? Through the lens of art, we will channel Plato to Hume and tap into 2,000 of wisdom to find your own answers to these and other questions.

We will use different art projects to meet Aristotle, Plato, Aurelius, Epictetus, Galileo, Bacon, Descartes, Newton, Hume, and Gettier. You will draw using 2D animation on iPad, graphite pencils, oil pastels, acrylic and watercolors, diorama, collage, and wax. Each art project and technique will help you develop your own ideas. Throughout the week, you will be encouraged to develop precise, rigorous arguments through logic, critical thinking, and rationality – all of which are incredibly valuable academic and life tools.

Parents are invited to an open house on Friday at 3:15 pm to view our young philosophers’ arts.
The class will take one field trip to Golden Gate Park to practice stoic thinking.

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Art and the Philosophy of Science
Natalie Horberg

Natalie Horberg

Led byNatalie Horberg

Growing up in a family of artists, Natalie skillfully intertwines art, film, and writing to bridge the surreal with the real, the solemn with the humorous, and the strange with the endearing. She has produced educational content for a high school philosophy class developed at Wesleyan University and has taught philosophy at Ed Equity and Wesleyan University. Natalie’s creative talents extend to producing and creating films and illustrations for esteemed organizations, including Smithsonian Folkways and the Calabasas Film Festival. Additionally, she has curated an art exhibit at the Woodstock Artists Association and Museum, showcasing her ability to bring diverse artistic expressions to life.

Natalie holds a B.A. in Philosophy and Film from Wesleyan University.

Fees and Policies

 

  • Material fee:
    • Surgery, Genetics and Metalsmith: $45

Discount

  • Multiple Session Discount – Also applicable to siblings
    • Sign up for 2 sessions: receive a total of $50 off
    • Sign up for 3 sessions: receive a total of $105 off
    • Sign up for 4 sessions or more: $180 off or more ($45 per additional sessions)

    Discount is calculated automatically by the system.

  • Refer a family who has never attended a Celsius camp before and receive either a credit of $75 off a future camp or a refund of $30 per referral that signs up and pays for a 2024 Summer Camp. Email us with your referrals once they are committed to sign up. No cross family referrals will be accepted.

Extended Care

  • Early morning extended care from 8am to 9am
  • Afternoon extended care from 4pm up to 5:30pm.
  • Advanced payments (prior to start of camp) for early care: $85 per week. Aftercare: $125 per week.
  • Ad Hoc during the week of camp are billed at $25 per hour.
  • Pick up after 5:30pm will be charged at a rate of $2.00 per minute (no grace)
  • Extended Care is billed in one-hour increments after a 10-minute grace period.

Cancellation Policy

-Any changes (other than cancellation) to previously confirmed sessions shall be assessed a $45 fee. Transferring sessions is subject to availability.

– $250 deposit is non-refundable if you need/choose to cancel greater than four weeks prior to the start of a camp, for whatever reason you may have. The balance paid will be refunded to you.

deposit.
– No refunds will be issued for cancellations made by you for any reason less than four weeks prior to the start of a camp session, however partial credits on your Celsius account are available as follows:

– More than 3 weeks’ notice prior to the start date of the session, a credit for 80% of the total price paid less the $250 non-refundable fee.

– Between 8 days and 21 days notice prior to the start of the session = 50% credit of the total price paid less the $250 non-refundable fee.

– Less than 8 days notice 20% credit less the $250 non-refundable fee for any cancellations.

Please Note: We are sorry, but there are no refunds or reductions in fees for days missed due to illness, absence, last-minute vacations/trips, change in family circumstances during camp sessions, suspension or dismissal

Minimize fees: You may change sessions to a different week for a change session fee of $45, plus any changes in the new camp price, subject to availability.

-Can’t make it all? Turn a lemon into lemonade by donating your unused session to enable a child from the Rafael House family homeless shelter to attend a camp.

We accept cash, check, e-check, and Zelle payments. For Zelle payments, please use our email address (Hello at CelsiusandBeyond dot com).
Reservations are not confirmed without payment received. Online registration and payment ensure immediate confirmation. Payments by check should be sent in within 3 days of making an online reservation or the spot will be released.

Schedule

8-9 am Early Care
8:45-9:10 Drop off
9:10-11:30 Activities
11:30-12 pm Lunch
12-1 pm Recess at blacktop or Rossi Park
1-3:45 Activities
3:45-4:15 pm Pick up
4-5:30 pm Aftercare