Camp Course Content
Suitable for ages 5-14 years old.
Saturday 15th Feb 2025 – Day after Valentines Day!
11-3PM (with a 30min break for lunch)
Things to note:
-Parents to drop-off or to wait in reception area
-Please ensure your child has a water bottle and packed lunch
Heart Anatomy
We deep dive into the anatomy of the heart
Blood
Students explore what makes up blood, looking at the blood cells down a microscope and learning the difference between Red Blood Cells, White Blood Cells, Platelets and Plasma
Suturing
We explore the different types of stitches used by surgeons after surgery
Heart Dissection
Students dress-up as surgeons and perform a real life heart dissection (we use a pigs heart as it closely matches a human heart)
Careers
We explore careers linked to the themes covered in this course, what qualifications it takes, and the skills you need
Resources
Students will receive:
A5 Femtinos Heart Learning Journal
Career cards
Cost
£99 - per child
This includes:
4 Hour Interactive Camp
A5 Femtinos Heart Learning Journal
Career cards
We’re hosting the event in:
Highfield Hall Community Centre
127-129 Highfield Road
Hall Green
Birmingham B28 0HS
How to join
The event is open to all
1) Choose number of attendees and make payment
2) Complete the Booking Form
3) Attend on Saturday 15th Feb, remember to bring a packed lunch and water bottle
Please note: Places are not reserved until Payment has been received
Places will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.
About Us
Femtinos
Femtinos is a provider of creative, educational, fun and interactive STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics)
workshops and courses for children aged 5 to 14 years old in the Birmingham region and nationally. In our 11th year now, we have supported the learning of just under 12,000 children and participants, including home educated children. We have also developed two exciting new programmes called “Little Speakers Club” and “Code Club”
FAQS
What’s the cost?
£99 per child
What does the cost include?
The 4 hour interactive camp includes a 30min lunch break (please bring a packed lunch).
The students will receive:
-a A5 Femtinos Heart Learning Journal
-Career cards
Can I stay with my child?
This is a drop-off session.
Is it a real heart?
Yes, the heart is real! We use a pig’s heart as it is the closest in anatomical structure to a human’s heart.
Is my child too young/ too old?
The workshop is designed to be suitable for ages 5-14 years old. We don’t take any child younger than 4 due to the use of sharp objects
Will the kids actually have a go?
Yes! It’s a hands-on session and every child will have the opportunity to dissect a heart if they so wish.
What content do you cover?
Heart anatomy – We deep dive into the anatomy of the heart
Blood – Students explore what makes up blood, looking at the blood cells down a microscope and learning the difference between Red Blood Cells, White Blood Cells, Platelets and Plasma
Suturing – We explore the different types of stitches used by surgeons after surgery
Heart Dissection – Students dress-up as surgeons and perform a real life heart dissection
Careers – we explore careers linked to the themes covered in this course, what qualifications it takes, and the skills you need
Why Femtinos?
Because we know what we’re doing! We’re multi-award winning and have been running STEM workshops for over 15 years!
Terms & Conditions of Booking
Please note by completing the booking, you agree to the following T&A's:
1) It is important for children to follow instructions at all times.
2) Any child who we feel is putting themselves or others at risk because of their behaviour will be removed from the session. No refunds will be provided in such situations.
3) Please note, once booked tickets are non-refundable, even if your child misses a session.
4) We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule sessions. We reserve the right to not accept your booking for whatever reason. If we do so, we do not need to provide you with a reason for refund of your tickets.
5) Each session will be documented through photography and/or video which may be used for advertising future events on flyers, press releases, facebook, whatsapp groups, websites etc. There will be an option to select whether you give permission when buying a ticket but we will still require you to fill in a photograph permission form during the first session.
6) Late Collection - there will be a 15min grace period for collection of children at the end of the session. A £5 late collection charge will apply for every 15min above the initial grace period to cover staffing costs.
7) By purchasing tickets, you are agreeing to the above terms.
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