Summer Science 2022 @ the Lab
Summers are all about gardening and backyard chickens at the Kiddie Science Lab! Welcome to our microfarm!
Young scientists age 4 to 8 care for the Lab gardens, which includes fruits, vegetables, flowers, and herbs. We learn about urban chicken care through direct, hands-on experiences with our backyard hens. We learn scientific vocabulary while participating in related projects and activities. Young scientists harvest food through out the growing season as items ripen. Last year we harvested 69 pounds of kid-grown food!
Summer Science at the Lab is a small-group, in-person drop-off program. We meet two mornings per week for hands-on science fun! All materials are included in the $65 per week program fee.
Young scientists age 4 to 8 care for the Lab gardens, which includes fruits, vegetables, flowers, and herbs. We learn about urban chicken care through direct, hands-on experiences with our backyard hens. We learn scientific vocabulary while participating in related projects and activities. Young scientists harvest food through out the growing season as items ripen. Last year we harvested 69 pounds of kid-grown food!
Summer Science at the Lab is a small-group, in-person drop-off program. We meet two mornings per week for hands-on science fun! All materials are included in the $65 per week program fee.
Space is limited and masks are required by all participants.
During each session, young scientists spend social time exploring Lab materials, assist with feeding our turtle Spaghetti, provide direct care to our gardens, spend time with the backyard chickens, and explore science topics related to our exploration.
This program meets from 10am to 11:30am on either Mondays and Wednesdays OR Tuesdays and Thursdays.
During each session, young scientists spend social time exploring Lab materials, assist with feeding our turtle Spaghetti, provide direct care to our gardens, spend time with the backyard chickens, and explore science topics related to our exploration.
This program meets from 10am to 11:30am on either Mondays and Wednesdays OR Tuesdays and Thursdays.
** SUMMER SCIENCE REGISTRATION BEGINS FEBRUARY 10TH **
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Week 1: July 11th-14th
Garden Introduction & Dirt Observations Welcome to the Kiddie Science Lab Microfarm! During our first week, we are introduced to our garden and learn about what's growing this season. Young scientists explore the composition of dirt and learn what makes healthy garden soil Week 3: July 25th-28th
All About Leaves We go on a leaf scavenger hunt and learn more about leaf anatomy and function. We expand our exploration to include leaf art and more! When you look at a leaf, what do you see? Week 5: August 8th-11th
Compost and Composting Did you know that not all the Lab waste ends up in the garbage? A lot of it is fed to our worms! We learn about Red Wiggler worms and their job at the Lab. Young scientists learn about compost and make compost tea for our garden. |
Week 2: July 18th-21st
Urban Chicken Care & Diet If you were a chicken, what would you eat? We explore this question by meeting and learning more about the Lab backyard hens. Young scientists assist with basic chicken care duties and learn how to make the perfect snack for our hens. Week 4: August 1st-4th Exploring Invertebrates Invertebrates play an important role in our garden and it's not always good. We explore helpful and not-helpful invertebrates and learn basic anatomy through our Build-A-Bug project. Week 6: August 15th-18th Water, Water, Everywhere! Water is important for all living things! Young scientists learn about the water cycle and basic cloud types through fun (and sometimes messy) hands-on explorations. We learn where water comes from and where it ends up going. |
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Kiddie Science Lab Rules & Expectations: Masks are required at all times when on Kiddie Science Lab property. Thank you for helping us stay in business safely and for protecting one another. Missed workshops will automatically be issued a credit to be used toward a future Lab program. In the event that Kiddie Science cancels programming, a refund will be issued for the cancelled date. Program registration is nontransferable. Please do not bring snacks or personal items to the Lab during workshop times. All needed materials are provided via the program fee. In-person program participation is limited to registered students only. Advanced registration is required and we cannot accommodate any drop-ins. We go outside to spend time in the Lab gardens and with the chickens. Please dress your child accordingly. No open toe shoes/sandals, and come prepared to get a little messy. Doors open 5 minutes prior to workshop start and end times. Timely arrival is imperative as any late pick-up directly impacts our ability to conduct business safely and smoothly. Questions? Contact us at KiddieScience@gmail.com
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