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Age 5-6
Dinosaur Stomp!
June 8-12
Investigate creatures that roamed the Earth long ago. Dig for fossils, learn about dinosaurs, and make dinosaur tracks!
Space Explorers
June 15-19
Curious about space? We’ll launch rockets, explore planets, and create our own space-worthy astronaut gear!
Eco Explorers
June 22-26
Investigate nature and experiment with what’s living in our yards, rivers, and forests. We’ll go on nature walks and make art with materials we collect!
Chemistry Craze
July 6-10
From gooey slime to color-changing liquids, we’ll unleash the hidden potential of substances all around us!
Jr. Spy
July 13-17
Explore the world of spies, secret messages, and codes. Create undercover tools to help you look around corners and see behind you!
Can You Dig It?
July 20-24
Analyze fossils like a paleontologist, collect rocks like a geologist, and study creepy crawlies like an entomologist!
Master Builder
July 27-31
Explore building materials from LEGO®s to cardboard to toothpicks as you design like an engineer and architect.
Kitchen Chemistry
August 3-7
Like playing with your food? Explore solutions, reactions, and more while you create edible science experiments that are sure to wow your senses!
Art Adventure
August 10-14
Science and art have more in common than you think! Use scientific inquiry to make your own art supplies, experiment with new techniques, and make art out of science experiments!
Superhero Science
August 17-21
Come investigate the science behind your favorite superheroes’ powers! Experiment with invisibility, super-strength, and moving objects without touching them!
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Towers & Forts
Monday, June 29
Let your imagination soar as you challenge the forces of tension and compression to build truly epic towers! We’ll end the day on a high note with a life-size fort-building extravaganza!
Colorific Science
Tuesday, June 30
Discover the science of colors as you make your own rainbow, create a colorful masterpiece, and experiment with color mixing!
Sunsational Science
Wednesday, July 1
Learn the science behind the sun and UV rays through hands-on experimentation. Create sun prints, design an operational solar oven, and discover how sunscreen really works!
Inside Out
Thursday, July 2
Come take a look inside things like computers, golf balls, and more to discover how they’re made and what makes them work!
Throwing Things
Friday, July 3
Whether we’re throwing, flinging, or slinging objects through the air, investigate the science of projectiles as you’re challenged to improve your aim, speed, and maximum distance.
Ready, Set, Race!
Monday, August 24
Learn how to race with smarts by experimenting with friction, speed, and weight. Design your own model car and test it for speed. Join us for a friendly competition in the name of science!
LEGO® Builder
Tuesday, August 25
Unleash your creativity designing and building with LEGO®s! You’ll create totally unique constructions, prototype the fastest LEGO® cars, and build the strongest structure of the day!
Mission Impossible
Wednesday, August 26
Calling all spy agents-in-training! Create your disguise and go undercover as we solve mysteries at your Science Center. You’ll use spy gadgets, decipher a secret message, and analyze evidence. It’s up to you, Agent, to solve the case!
Geocaching
Thursday, August 27
Geocaches are small containers hidden all over the world and found via global positioning systems. Learn how to navigate your way to a nearby cache using satellite information, and create your own cache for others to find!
Crack the Code
Friday, August 28
From complex computer scripts to secret messages to your own DNA, codes are all around us! Come learn the fundamentals of programming and turn everyday objects into your own interactive playground!
Potato Chip Science
Monday, August 31
Join us as we discover the experimental fun behind empty chip bags, potatoes, and, of course, potato chips! We’ll make a battery out of a potato and test the pH levels of various kinds of chips!
Sticky Science
Tuesday, September 1
Come explore the sticky side of science through icky, squishy experiments! From stretchy polymers to sticky concoctions, we’ll unleash the hidden potential of substances all around us.
Extreme Energy
Wednesday, September 2
We’re taking science to the extreme in this day of energy-filled fun! Explore the power of kinetic energy, build an electric circuit, and discover how to harness the power of sustainable energy sources!
Do Try this at Home
Thursday, September 3
Come conduct experiments you can modify and recreate at home! We’ll try our hands at some kitchen chemistry, dive into density, and create static electricity! Science is all around us— especially at home!
Get Soaked Up!
Friday, September 4
Expect to get more than a little wet while challenging your understanding of one of our most important resources: water! Engage in hands-on experiences and learn about the water cycle, properties of liquids, and water-based art.
