STEMpact Science Quests™

Discover the powerful forces of electricity and magnetism in this four-week program designed for students ages 8–13! Over three weeks of hands-on, in-person exploration, students will investigate electrical charges, circuits, conductors, insulators, and magnetic fields through engaging experiments and critical thinking challenges. In the final week, students will complete a fun DIY electricity or magnetism project at home to apply what they’ve learned and showcase their creativity.

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Explore the fascinating science behind weather in this four-week program designed for students ages 8–13! Over three weeks of hands-on, in-person exploration, students will investigate the atmosphere, air pressure, temperature, wind, clouds, precipitation, weather patterns, and severe storms through engaging experiments and critical thinking challenges. In the final week, students will complete a fun DIY weather investigation at home to apply what they’ve learned and practice thinking like a meteorologist.

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Discover how plants grow, make food, and survive in this four-session program designed for students ages 8–14! Over three weeks of hands-on, in-person exploration, students will investigate plant structures and functions, photosynthesis, plant energy, and the fascinating adaptations that help plants thrive. In the final session, students will complete a guided DIY Mini Greenhouse project to apply what they’ve learned by creating a growing environment of their own.

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Explore the tiny building blocks of life in this four-session program designed for students ages 8–14! Over three weeks of hands-on, in-person exploration, students will investigate what cells are, examine important cell structures and their functions, and discover how cells work together to keep living things alive. In the final session, students will complete a guided DIY 3D Cell Model project to apply what they’ve learned and bring the microscopic world of cells to life.

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Explore the incredible connections between living things and their environments in this four-session program designed for students ages 8–14! Over three weeks of hands-on, in-person exploration, students will investigate habitats, food chains, food webs, adaptations, biodiversity, and the relationships that keep ecosystems healthy and balanced. In the final session, students will complete a guided DIY Self-Sustaining Terrarium project to apply what they’ve learned by creating a miniature ecosystem of their own.

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Discover how sound and light travel through waves in this four-session program designed for students ages 8–14! Over three weeks of hands-on, in-person exploration, students will investigate sound and vibrations, light and color, reflection, refraction, mirrors, lenses, and optics through engaging experiments and engineering challenges. In the final session, students will build their own spectroscope to apply what they’ve learned about light, color, and the electromagnetic spectrum.

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Explore the incredible world beneath the waves in this four-session program designed for students ages 8–14! Over three weeks of hands-on, in-person exploration, students will investigate ocean zones and habitats, marine life and adaptations, and the forces that create ocean currents through engaging experiments and engineering challenges. In the final session, students will create a guided DIY Ocean Wave Bottle to apply what they’ve learned about ocean movement and marine systems.

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Dive into the exciting world of chemistry in this four-week program designed for students ages 8–13! Over three weeks of hands-on, in-person exploration, students will investigate atoms, molecules, chemical reactions, and polymers through engaging experiments and critical thinking challenges. In the final week, students will complete a fun DIY polymer project at home to apply what they’ve learned and showcase their creativity.

Explore the science of weather in this dynamic four-week program for students ages 8–13! During three weeks of in-person learning, students will investigate the water cycle, explore the layers of the atmosphere and weather fronts, and learn how to read maps and understand wind patterns through hands-on experiments and interactive activities. In the final week, students will apply their knowledge by creating and presenting their own DIY weather forecast at home.

Cancelled due to weather concerns. Will reschedule at a later date this spring. 

Blast off into space with this engaging four-week program for students ages 8–13! Over three weeks of in-person exploration, students will discover the patterns of moon phases, understand what causes the seasons, and investigate the science behind solar and lunar eclipses through hands-on activities and critical thinking. In the final week, students will create multiple DIY scale models of the solar system to visualize just how big—and far apart—our planets really are.

Embark on an Earth Quest in this exciting four-week program for students ages 8–13! During three weeks of in-person adventures, students will explore plate tectonics, uncover the causes of earthquakes, and investigate how volcanoes form through hands-on experiments and interactive learning. In the final week, students will create a fun and tasty DIY edible Earth model to demonstrate their understanding of Earth’s layers and inner structure.

Join us for a Genetics Quest—a four-week journey into the code of life for students ages 8–13! In three weeks of hands-on, in-person discovery, students will explore DNA and chromosomes, learn how traits are inherited, and use Punnett squares to predict genetic outcomes. In the final week, students will unleash their creativity by designing a DIY Genetic Superhero with traits based on real genetic principles.

Get ready to move with this action-packed four-week Motion Quest for students ages 8–13! Through three weeks of hands-on, in-person exploration, students will investigate Newton’s three laws of motion using fun experiments, challenges, and real-world applications. In the final week, students will put their knowledge to the test by designing a DIY Rube Goldberg machine that showcases all three laws in action.