​​Summer Science 2022 @ the Lab

Summer Science meets Mondays through Thursdays, 9:30am to 12pm. A whole week of hands-on science for age 4 to 8!

Summers are all about gardening and backyard chickens at the Kiddie Science Lab!

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 expand our scientific vocabulary while participating in related projects and activities.  

Summer Science at the Lab is a small-group, in-person drop-off program. Masks are required.

**All Summer Science sessions are full and registration is closed.**
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Join us for one week or more of hands-on science fun! 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. We take a 15-minute break for snack either outdoors or distanced inside the Lab. Please provide a nut-free snack and water.

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This program meets Mondays through Thursdays from 9:30am to 12pm. The program fee of $230 per week includes all materials (sibling discount available). Summer Science at the Lab is made possible thanks to ongoing support from the Roehr Family Foundation.
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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
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 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?
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 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.
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 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.

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​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.

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​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.

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 no open toe shoes/sandals, and come prepared to get a little messy.
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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​