This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, January 20 – February 24, 2024. 

Chemistry impacts - and explains - both the world around us and the reactions within us. Discover the way chemistry provides important information to scientists in diverse areas such as nutrition, food science, neurochemistry, genetic engineering and energy. Through interactive experiments and activities, investigate what causes or prevents chemical reactions, and learn how important the miniscule atom is to global issues.

SUBJECT AREA: Science

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, January 20 – February 24, 2024. 

How does an amusement park ride make you feel lighter than air one moment and press you down into your seat the next, all while keeping you safely inside the ride? Strap yourself in for a fast-paced adventure in physics and investigate topics such as the law of inertia, centripetal acceleration, and centrifugal force as you design and build a variety of amusement park thrills.

SUBJECT AREA: Science

QUALIFYING AREA: Math OR Reading

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, January 20 – February 24, 2024. 

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, January 20 – February 24, 2024. 

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, January 20 – February 24, 2024. 

Magic or science? Or both? Students explore the science of magic, learning tricks and discovering the scientific principles behind these amazing effects. Performing scientific sleights of hand, students experiment with magnets, polymers, static electricity, optical illusions and more to reveal the surprise and awe of science.

SUBJECT AREA: Science

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, January 20 – February 24, 2024. 

Aspiring engineers investigate how components connect to make working electronics as they learn to power motors, make LEDs shine, move wheels, and activate buttons. Combining hands-on introductory electronics tools with everyday objects, students develop their own moving and blinking creations. Class projects develop the building blocks needed for future coding, robotics, and engineering courses.

SUBJECT AREA: Technology & Engineering