| Mon-Thu, Jun 15 - Jun 18 |
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All About Dinosaurs
Spend the week learning all about dinosaurs! Join us to find out what characteristics dinosaurs have, make your own fossil, discover what a paleontologist does, and create your own dino! -
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Backyard Explorer: Bug Hunt - At Home STEM Kit
Head outside and get the buzz on bugs! This kit is packed with educational prompts and activities to encourage junior naturalists to spot insects while on a walk in the woods, playing in a park, or searching right outside their front door. Interactive field guides help young seekers identify fliers, crawlers, and pollinators. Project ideas such as Weave a Web or Make a Bug Hotel, and cool bug facts, boost the insect intrigue. Includes a one-handed bug catcher with thumb operated trapping slider and 5x magnification, a perfect companion to catch the fastest specimens in a safe and humane way.Kit available to order through August 1.Kits will be available for pickup at Orono Community Education at Door E24 (705 N. Old Crystal Bay Rd.) beginning May 15. We will send an email reminder about pick-up dates and times. -
Backyard Explorer: Honey Bees - At Home STEM Kit
Explore the fascinating world of honey bees! This kit targets a deeper understanding and appreciation for these remarkable insects and their impact on our ecosystem. National Geographic Kids book with beautiful, engaging, and authentic photos, natural honeycomb, authentic bee pollen, and more support learning and captivate childrens’ intrigue.Kit available to order through August 1.Kits will be available for pickup at Orono Community Education at Door E24 (705 N. Old Crystal Bay Rd.) beginning May 15. We will send an email reminder about pick-up dates and times. -
Candyology
Combine science, creativity, and hands-on fun with a sugary twist. Design and build candy machines, craft vibrant candy fish aquariums, and engineer thrilling candy rollercoasters. It’s a delicious mix of learning, building, and tasting that turns candy into an unforgettable educational experience! -
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Chemistry Basics
Dive into the fascinating world of chemistry: mixing, measuring and creating your own scientific wonders. Learn why and how things work the way they do through fun experiments. Come ignite your passion for chemistry and science! -
WaitlistLars Plougmann (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Clever Concoctions: Science Gone Messy!
Get ready to mix, fizz, and explode with fun! Dive hands-first into the world of slime, goo, and chemical reactions. Create stretchy, bouncy, bubbly concoctions, tackle wacky engineering challenges, and experiment like a real scientist! -
Cosmic Creators Lab
Blast off into a space-filled adventure! Create marshmallow constellations, craft galaxies in a jar, and build your own solar system. It’s a fun, creative journey through the wonders of our universe! -
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Curious Critters
Calling all animal lovers! Bring your favorite stuffed animal and come learn! We will read fun stories and discover amazing secrets about fruit bats, sea turtles, and even a mystery creature with teeth in its throat. Get ready to roar, swim, and fly into the wild world of animals! -
Deep Seas to Tall Trees
Join us to explore four different habitats! We will learn all about forests, oceans, deserts, and rainforests - their climate, inhabitants, and special features! -
WaitlistEarly Morning Brew (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Extreme Earth: Storms, Quakes & Volcanoes
Explore the wildest weather on the planet! Students will investigate tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, and volcanoes through fun, hands-on experiments. We’ll make rain clouds, build structures to withstand "hurricanes," and create our own volcanic eruptions. Come prepared for messy fun and explosive learning! -
Fizzy Fairy Potions
Step into the world of fairy magic! Mix, stir, and create mesmerizing fizzing fairy potions. Spark imagination as you explore the science behind the fizz. Full of hands-on fun, this enchanting experience ignites curiosity, creativity, and a dash of fairy dust! -
Harry Potter's Science of Spells
Unlock the magic! Young wizards will brew dazzling potions, design a mini Quidditch game complete with a golden snitch, and create their own screaming mandrake. This class is packed with spellbinding science, creativity, and wizarding fun! -
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Icky Science 2.0
Become a marine chemist for the week! We are mixing real science with beach-day fun. You’ll create stretchy jellyfish polymers, engineer an escape from “sunken treasure” quicksand, and set off underwater volcanic eruptions. This is a hands-on, sensory-filled adventure that turns the ocean into your personal science lab. Get ready to fizz, pop, and explore! -
WaitlistUSFWS Midwest Region (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Magic School Bus: Animal Habitats
Get on the bus with Ms. Frizzle and imagine being the size of the animals that live in different places around the world. What is it like to live in a stream or pond or even in a dark cave? What do we need to survive? We will also travel to an island that is being formed. Let’s imagine the first animals to arrive. -
WaitlistSilent Eagle Photography (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Magic School Bus: Living Things
Hop on the bus with Ms. Frizzle and discover the magical world of science. We will shrink to become plants and insects and even travel through the body as blood and food! Using a mix of literature, science, physical activities, art and cooking, we will explore the interconnections of our world. -
Magnets & Electricity
Get ready to spark your curiosity! Join us to build real electrical circuits to light up bulbs and explore the invisible power of magnets. Use teamwork to test what sticks, see how electricity moves, and discover exactly how everyday gadgets work.Mon-Thu, Jun 15 - Jun 18 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Orono Intermediate School Grades 2nd - 4thView more infoWaitlist -
Rainbows & Tie-Dye Science
Dive into the colorful world of science! Create tie-dye slime, design your own tie-dye socks, and explore the science of color through fun, hands-on experiments. It’s a bright, messy, and magical adventure! -
Waitlistorbis imaginibus (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Rainforest Rangers
Embark on a four-day vertical adventure from the dark forest floor to the sunny treetops! Each day, "climb" to a new layer of the rainforest to discover the unique animals that live there, from tiny ants to giant eagles. Students will engage in hands-on science experiments, creative art projects, and more to make learning feel like an expedition. -
Science Experiment Bundle Book - At Home STEM Kit
Teacher created, science experiment book promotes easy, hands-on scientific exploration with simple materials, planned, photographed and ready to bring into your home! Includes guided data sheets, helpful notes and expected outcomes for each experiment. Kit available to order through August 1.Kits will be available for pickup at Orono Community Education at Door E24 (705 N. Old Crystal Bay Rd.) beginning May 15. We will send an email reminder about pick-up dates and times. -
WaitlistPenny Mathews (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Secret Agent Academy
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to join us for a week of top-secret training! In this thrilling class, recruits will learn the art of espionage. Master the skills of disguise, learn to write with invisible ink, and build real spy periscopes to see around corners. Test your agility in our "laser maze" challenge and use forensic science to dust for fingerprints. -
Secret Agent Lab
Unleash your inner spy! Craft gadgets like a secret hand scanner, a decoder, and an amazing spy periscope. The adventure doesn't stop there - experiment with heat-sensitive slime! This class is packed with mystery, creativity, and hands-on fun for every budding secret agent. -
Waitlistgailhampshire (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Shark Week
Get ready for a "fin-tastic" adventure where students become certified shark experts! This high-energy camp turns the classroom into an underwater research station filled with hands-on activities and "jaw-dropping" discoveries. Dive into the world of different shark species, learn how they swim, hunt, and survive in the deep blue. The week is packed with artistic crafts, interactive experiments, and creative challenges. Join us for a week of big bites, big fun, and big learning—it’s time to make a splash! -
Solar Printing - At Home STEM Kit
Harness the power of the sun to develop your one-of-a-kind STEM art! Use hand-treated, sun-sensitive papers that undergo a chemical change when exposed to sunlight. Images appear within minutes and are permanent with a quick rinse of water. Safe and easy to use. A great summer science or art project for the entire family.Kit available to order through August 1.Kits will be available for pickup at Orono Community Education at Door E24 (705 N. Old Crystal Bay Rd.) beginning May 15. We will send an email reminder about pick-up dates and times. -
Time Traveler's Adventure
Gear up, time travelers! Ignite your creativity as you design your very own time machine and futuristic watch gadget. This class blends imagination, science, and adventure for an unforgettable trip through time!
