Ever wonder where the saying “opposites attract” comes from? Join us in this exploration of the principles of magnetism, and then make your very own floating magnet to take home for more experiments.

Catapults have been around since 3 B.C., but they are still as much fun as ever! We’ll use them to storm a castle or two as we learn about these age-old machines. Children will take home their own mini-catapult kit. (Requires 100 sq ft space).

Explore the world of optical illusions in this series of activities designed to make you wonder if you really can believe your eyes. Learn how your eyes and brain work together to process images and take home a pair of rainbow diffraction glasses!

Pop, jump and flip on over to this station to learn how energy is never wasted...just changed. With the help of some hopping, springing and falling toys, watch as energy goes back and forth from kinetic (moving) energy to potential (stored) energy.

Pop! This fun station features all kinds of bubbles and bubble making equipment. The children get to blow a variety of bubbles and learn why adding different ingredients causes the characteristics of the bubbles to change. (Must be done outdoors, best for ages 3-5).

Figure out the science of forensics in a hands-on look at crime scenes. Solve the age old question of who stole the cookie from the cookie jar by using fingerprints, bite plates and more. Take home your very own fingerprint chart. This one is so much fun, it’s criminal!

Uncover the source of sound! Tap into sound waves and fill your ears with vibrations. Create sound effects and change the pitch of your voice. Use your Sonic Horn to make some good vibrations!