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3rd & 4th Grade Programs

NEW! Invention Convention!
In search of Inventors!! Help us figure out ways to create structures, contraptions and fun toys using simple materials you find around the classroom. Is it possible to build a bridge out of fragile items? Put your engineering skills to the test.

Course No.
Dates
Time
Status
Course # 1320
Mon. - Fri. June 22 - 26
12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Closed
Course # 2310
Mon. - Fri. June 29 - July 3
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Closed
Course # 3320
Mon. - Fri. July 6 - 10
12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Open
Course # 4310
Mon. - Fri. July 13 - 17
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Open
Course # 5320
Mon. - Fri. July 20 - 24
12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Open
Course # 6310
Mon. - Fri. July 27 - 31
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Open
Course # 7320
Mon. - Fri. Aug. 3 - 7
12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Closed
Course # 8310
Mon. - Fri. Aug. 10 - 14
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Open

Fee (for one child): $125 members / $145 non-members
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Fantastic Physics
Physics makes the world go around—literally. Learn its secrets using the Big Lab, where you will build and design roller coasters and sailboats and drop things from the 3-story Mega Tower. Energy and motion take center stage in this phantastically-phun week.

Course No.
Dates
Time
Status
Course # 1311
Mon. - Fri. June 22 - 26
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Closed
Course # 2321
Mon. - Fri. June 29 - July 3
12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Closed
Course # 3311
Mon. - Fri. July 6 - 10
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Open
Course # 4321
Mon. - Fri. July 13 - 17
12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Open
Course # 5311
Mon. - Fri. July 20 - 24
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Open
Course # 6321
Mon. - Fri. July 27 - 31
12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Open
Course # 7311
Mon. - Fri. Aug. 3 - 7
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Closed
Course # 8321
Mon. - Fri. Aug. 10 - 14
12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Open

Fee (for one child): $125 members / $145 non-members
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It's Current
Prepare to be “shocked” as you explore the science behind electricity! Most of us use electricity everyday. Discover how it works by creating your own circuits and electric devices. Delve into other types of energy as you explore the technological world and see what sources of energy we may be using 100 years from now.

Course No.
Dates
Time
Status
Course # 1322
Mon. - Fri. June 22 - 26
12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Closed
Course # 2312
Mon. - Fri. June 29 - July 3
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Closed
Course # 3322
Mon. - Fri. July 6 - 10
12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Closed
Course # 4312
Mon. - Fri. July 13 - 17
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Open
Course # 5322
Mon. - Fri. July 20 - 24
12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Open
Course # 6312
Mon. - Fri. July 27 - 31
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Open
Course # 7322
Mon. - Fri. Aug. 3 - 7
12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Open
Course # 8312
Mon. - Fri. Aug. 10 - 14
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Open

Fee (for one child): $125 members / $145 non-members
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NEW! Science Busters
How well can you de-bunk popular science myths? Find out if gum really takes 7 years to digest. Can the stuff that you drink be used for something else other than quenching your thirst? This class will focus on myths related to chemistry and using your science skills to discover the truth behind the myth.

Course No.
Dates
Time
Status
Course # 1323
Mon. - Fri. June 22 - 26
12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Closed
Course # 2313
Mon. - Fri. June 29 - July 3
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Closed
Course # 3323
Mon. - Fri. July 6 - 10
12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Open
Course # 4313
Mon. - Fri. July 13 - 17
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Open
Course # 5323
Mon. - Fri. July 20 - 24
12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Open
Course # 6313
Mon. - Fri. July 27 - 31
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Open
Course # 7323
Mon. - Fri. Aug. 3 - 7
12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Open
Course # 8313
Mon. - Fri. Aug. 10 - 14
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Open

Fee (for one child): $125 members / $145 non-members
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Mission to Deep Space
Get ready for an adventure! Learn to navigate through the celestial sphere and beyond. Join the space exploration team to plan robotic missions by conducting your own engine experiments and trajectory tests. Rocket launch the last day of class.

Course No.
Dates
Time
Status
Course # 1314
Mon. - Fri. June 22 - 26
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Closed
Course # 2324
Mon. - Fri. June 29 - July 3
12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Closed
Course # 3314
Mon. - Fri. July 6 - 10
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Open
Course # 4324
Mon. - Fri. July 13 - 17
12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Open
Course # 5314
Mon. - Fri. July 20 - 24
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Open
Course # 6324
Mon. - Fri. July 27 - 31
12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Open
Course # 7314
Mon. - Fri. Aug 3 - 7
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Closed
Course # 8324
Mon. - Fri. Aug 10 - 14
12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Open

Fee (for one child): $145 members / $165 non-members
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Creature Keepers
Ever wanted to have a pet but were told that you weren’t ready for one? Caring for animals can be a fun, rewarding, and a messy job! You’ll find out how incredible this career is as you shadow our Animal Care Specialists and gain hands-on experience working with animals.

Course No.
Dates
Time
Status
Course # 1315
Mon. - Fri. June 22 - 26
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Closed
Course # 2325
Mon. - Fri. June 29 - July 3
12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Closed
Course # 3315
Mon. - Fri. July 6 - 10
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Closed
Course # 4325
Mon. - Fri. July 13 - 17
12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Open
Course # 5315
Mon. - Fri. July 20 - 24
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Open
Course # 6325
Mon. - Fri. July 27 - 31
12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Open
Course # 7315
Mon. - Fri. Aug. 3 - 7
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Closed
Course # 8325
Mon. - Fri. Aug. 10 - 14
12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Open

Fee (for one child): $125 members / $145 non-members

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