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Build a gingerbread structure that can withstand moving earth, elements, weight and examine what forces can make these structures strong.
Junior Science Club
Explore and experiment in a variety of STEM fields
Junior Science Clubs let kids experience challenging hands-on activities and interact with local scientists. Our aim is to spark their curiosity and inspire their love of science! Our sessions are filled with fascinating experiments and explorations that cover a variety of fields, including biology, chemistry, engineering, environmental science, physics, robotics and much more. The activities are specifically designed for kids aged 6–10, so your little ones can have a blast while learning something new.
We offer two sessions every month, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., so you can pick the one that works best for your family's schedule. By joining the Junior Science Club, you will become part of our community of science enthusiasts and discover a world of possibility.
For more information, contact the Education Reservations Team or call (619) 238-1233 x806.
If you wish to make a booking for more than four participants, please contact our Youth Programs Manager. To ensure the accessibility of our programming, we are unable to accommodate large groups in a single event.
PRICING
Members $15
General $18
All Sessions Open for Registration
Volcanic Wonders
Discuss the different layers of the earth and discover how tectonic plates create different types of volcanoes.
Saturday, January 18 | 9-10:30 a.m. or 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Valentine's Day Science
Express your love for science this Valentine's Day! Experience some hot and cold reactions and other Valentine's Day experiments.
Saturday, February 15 | 9-10:30 a.m. or 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
St. Patric's Day Science
Get ready for St. Patrick’s Day by experimenting with color-changing cabbage juice and harnessing the power of a potato. If you have the luck of the Irish on St. Patrick's Day, you might even find a rainbow!
Saturday, March 15 | 9-10:30 a.m. or 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Aerospace Challenge
Ready for some high-flying fun? Learn about the principles of flight by building gliders and rockets.
Saturday, April 19 | 9-10:30 a.m. or 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Leaning Tower of Pasta
Use your noodle to engineer a structure that will withstand the elements, weight and the forces that make these structures strong.
Saturday, May 17 | 9-10:30 a.m. or 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Looking for something for different ages?
For kids ages 3-5, we offer Young Scientists for you and your little scientist. To learn about our upcoming topics and dates, please see our Young Scientists page.
For kids ages 10-14, we offer Science Clubs. To learn about our upcoming topics and dates, please see our Science Clubs page.
