Weekend Enrichment Program

Students will explore exciting, hands-on chemistry through five high-interest activities designed to spark curiosity and build understanding. They will watch a liquid erupt into foam during Elephant Toothpaste, see thick fog and smokey bubbles with dry ice, observe flames change color during flame tests, and follow a liquid as it changes colors in the Chemical Chameleon reaction. Students will also learn about energy and gases through a safe baking soda/vinegar rocket activity. Each activity focuses on big chemistry ideas like chemical reactions, states of matter, and energy, using clear language and engaging visuals that make science fun and accessible for all learners.

In this class, student will build 3-dimensional art from their own imaginations. To bring the scupltures to life, students will have lots of materials to work with including 3d printing pens, wood, metal, cardboard, fabric, plaster, paint and more.

Did you know that there exists a shape that can be filled with paint but not painted? Did you know that an argument can be made that 1=0? Would you like to explore a 4-dimensional shape? In this course, students will explore more than a dozen wild and sometimes wacky mathematical paradoxes.

Mix things up with 2D Mixed Media. Students in this class will get to bring their imaginations to life with unusual materials like wall paper scraps, magazines, and sequins in addition to classic paints, pastels, and other drawing media. Perfect for young students looking to explore and expand their own artistic skills.

Get ready for fun and friendly competition as we learn the mathematical strategy behind playing games! Many mathematical topics will be explored such as probability, statistics, number theory, pattern analysis, geometry, and algebra. We will tackle the math behind games such as tic-tac-toe, Mastermind, Pachici (known in modern times as Parcheesi), Hearts, Risk, Settlers of Catan, Bridge and many more. Playing games will take on new meaning when fun and mathematical thought come together. Please join us for this active, thought-provoking class!

In this escape-room style class, students will follow the clues and solve math puzzles, both individually and as a group. This is sure to be the perfect class for young students looking for an adventure. Whether they complete the challenge or not, students are sure to escape the idea that math isn't a ton of fun.

Learn the FUNdamentals of coding in this educational Minecraft class. Students will learn and use the basics of block coding to complete activities ranging from designing their own arcade game to rescuing a theatrical production, all while experimenting with the game-based coding interface. It's the perfect class for students interested in Minecraft, coding, or trying something new.

In this class, students will jump into the hands-on science of dissection with a sheep heart, a sheep brain, a long bone, and even a goat head. As we explore these structures up close, you’ll practice four important skills: noticing details, asking good questions, making connections to how our own bodies work, and using tools the way real scientists do. This is your chance to see and understand how these organs and bones look and feel in real life. Get ready for some memorable medical science!

Learning to code can be as easy as building with blocks! In this class, students will explore block coding with programs like Scratch. Students can learn to create their own games and animations while sharpening their thinking skills and having a blast.

Have you ever wanted to create your own video game? Try out Bloxels! In this course you’ll be the designer and developer of your own video game where you craft the animations, backgrounds, and characters in a world of your design. You can even add superpowers to your characters! At the end of this course, you’ll publish your game for others in the Bloxel community to play.