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CLASS FULL ! Experiments: ELISA Who Done It? & Strawberry DNA, ages 8-12 yrs CKICK-5040-TR04D

Free

with Ashley Huels

Calendar Jun 17, 2026 at 1 pm

Ages: 8 - 12

Enjoy two experiments during this class. In this exciting activity, students will be investigating a simple who-done-it crime! Using learned knowledge about basic plant biotechnology and breeding, as well as protein expression, students will solve the ELISA mystery and catch the culinary culprit! In the next experiment, Here we learn the basic structure of plant cells and DNA helices. Students will be introduced to basic laboratory procedures and will perform a simple DNA extraction from a strawberry. In this class, students will get to experience hands-on activities in the laboratory environment! Space is limited, so register early!

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CLASS FULL ! Junior Electricians: Snap Circuits Lab, ages 7-12 yrs CKICK 5028-TR01E

$45

with Mark Litteken

Calendar Jun 17, 2026 at 6 pm

Ages: 7 - 12

Ever wonder how lights turn on or motors spin? In Junior Electricians, kids will learn the basics of circuits by building real, working projects with Snap Circuits®. Led by our electrical instructor, students will snap pieces together to create lights, alarms, fans, and more—learning how electricity flows and how things work. This hands‑on class is perfect for curious kids ages 7–12 who love to build, experiment, and invent!  Each student will take home their very own Snap Circuit Board!

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CLASS FULL!! Science Cooking Camp, ages 6-12 yrs CKICK-5061-CR01D

$50

with Carla Chesnek

Calendar Jun 23, 2026 at 9 am

Ages: 6 - 12

In this 2-day Science Cooking camp kids become scientists in the kitchen—and get to eat their experiments! This hands-on camp is packed with delicious discoveries as campers explore the science behind food in the most exciting way possible! Each activity blends science concepts with tasty results, making learning fun, interactive, and memorable! By the end of camp, kids won’t just understand the science—they’ll have tasted it too!

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Life Cycle of a Plant, ages 5-9 yrs CKICK 5453 TR01D

$13

with Addi Obermark

Calendar Jun 25, 2026 at 2 pm

Ages: 5 - 9

In this engaging class, children will explore the fascinating life cycle of a plant. They’ll create a booklet with diagrams, teaching explanations, and graphics to visually understand each stage of growth. Participants will also paint their own flower pot and plant a seed, bringing their learning to life in a creative, hands-on way!

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STEM Experiments: State of Matter & Germ Necklace, ages 5-7 yrs CKICK-5040-TR05D

Free

with Ashley Huels

Calendar Jun 29, 2026 at 1 pm

Ages: 5 - 7

In this extensive exploration activity, students will learn about several areas of chemistry. This class will be a demonstration for students to observe physical and chemical changes and the properties of each type of change. Using the scientific method, we will examine the principles of changing matter! Space is limited, so register early!

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Sun Prints: Exploring Cyanotypes, ages 7-13 yrs CKICK-5278-NS01D

$22

with Josie Woodrome

Calendar Jul 8, 2026 at 10 am

Ages: 7 - 13

Discover the magic of cyanotypes! Print flowers, leaves, other natural objects, and drawn images with sun-sensitive paper. Students will have the opportunity to gather objects, create compositions, and watch their print develop when exposed to UV light. Once dry, students have the option of creating a mixed media cyanotype, adding to their print with watercolor, paint pes, and other drawing materials. Students will leave the camp with their own unique prints.

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Sun Prints: Exploring Cyanotypes, ages 7-13 yrs CKICK-5278-CR02D

$22

with Josie Woodrome

Calendar Jul 9, 2026 at 10 am

Ages: 7 - 13

Discover the magic of cyanotypes! Print flowers, leaves, other natural objects, and drawn images with sun-sensitive paper. Students will have the opportunity to gather objects, create compositions, and watch their print develop when exposed to UV light. Once dry, students have the option of creating a mixed media cyanotype, adding to their print with watercolor, paint pes, and other drawing materials. Students will leave the camp with their own unique prints.

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Camping STEM Challenges, ages 6-12 yrs CKICK-5040-CR01D

$50

with Carla Chesnek

Calendar Jul 14, 2026 at 9 am

Ages: 6 - 12

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at our Summer STEM Camping Workshop! Young explorers will dive into hands-on challenges that combine creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving. Campers will construct their own tents, engineer a marshmallow zipline, take on the exciting paper stool challenge, design glowing paper cup luminaries to light up their campsite creations and more. Along the way, they’ll discover how science, technology, engineering, and math come together in fun and surprising ways!

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