In this course, students will investigate the life cycle of a bee and learn about their anatomy. We will learn how honey is made, how bees communicate, and how they help pollinate plants and flowers. Perhaps, the bee-st question is why are bees disappearing in large numbers? Students will become junior scientists and meet a professional Beekeeper from the Lake Erie Nature & Science Center to how to make small changes in our yard to help bees. We will also get a sample of honey and create a needle felt beehive. This course will leave students exploring nature around them and identify pollinating plants. 

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DATES:

​ 6/7 to 6/11 (M-F) at 10:30- 11:30 am CT or 2:00-3:00 pm CT  (Registration Closes 5/7) 

Take a moment to quiet yourselves and listen to the nature around you. What do you hear? Birds that sing! In this thematic unit, students will learn about the various species of birds, their habitats, behaviors, and survival. We will create homemade bird feeders, learn about bird calling, make observations, learn how to draw a blue jay with watercolor, dissect owl pellets, and even go on a virtual field trip to the Ohio Bird Sanctuary! We will take a closer look into nature and be inspired to pause more often and admire the world around us! 

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DATES:

​ 6/14 to 6/18 (M-F) at 10:30-11:30 am CT or 2:00-3:00 pm CT  (Registration Closes 5/14)

Let’s go under the ocean and discover the life that is within. Students will explore marine life, ecosystems, ocean circulations, the geology of the sea floor, and  the conservation of the ocean life. Young scientists will conduct experiments to understand water purification and recycling. We will create a solar water purification system. In addition, we will take a virtual field trip to the Georgia Aquarium to view their exhibits and learn terms such as microorganism, decomposition, sustainability, and conservation. Students will finish the class as experts of the underwater wonders!

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DATES:

6/21 to 6/25  (M-F)  10:30 -11:30 am CT or  2:00-3:00 pm CT  (Registration Closes 5/21)

3,2,1... Blast Off into an out of this world exploration of our Solar System. Students will learn about the sun, moon, and the stars and how our Earth is connected to the universe. In this 5 series programming, students will solidify their understanding of the characteristics of each planet and discuss why it is important for astronauts to explore other planets, like Mars. 

 

We will learn about gravitational pull, constellations, the solar eclipse, orbit, and the phases of the moon through hands on projects and experiments. Growing Learners will also take students on a virtual field trip to the Lake Erie Nature & Science Center to see their planetarium. 

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DATES:

7/12 to 7/15 M-F at 10:00 am -11:00 am CT or 2:00-3:00 pm CT (Registration Closes 6/12)

(Note: revised schedule as of March 22nd) 

Ignite your child's imagination and wonder through the Jack and the Beanstalk thematic unit. Oh, yes... we can still accomplish STEAM based learning with this storybook folktale! We will grow a bean plant, document our observations, design & create a parachute egg challenge, learn about storytelling, and even make a shadow puppet theater. A special guest will be joining us to read and retell Jack & the Beanstalk. We will explore the elements and characteristics of a great storyteller. Then, we will use our imagination to retell this folktale.

 

DATES:

7/19  to 7/23 at 10:00-11:00 am CT or 2:00-3:00 pm CT (Registration Closes 6/19)

Note: Revised schedule as of March 22nd. 

Does your child love to play with LEGOS? Let's take their interest to a new level by using building blocks to complete STEM challenges. These skills will boost young engineers' thinking skills through hands project based approaches. Students will make a spinning windmill, catapult, bridge, cranes, and elevators. We will learn the physical science behind these creations and how they are used in real life to improve productivity. The building blocks and challenge cards are included in this course. They are easy to snap on and off, making it easy for students to design, revise, and retest their model. 

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DATES:  

7/26 to 7/30 (M-F) 10:00 - 11: 00 am CT or  2:00-3:00 pm CT (Registration Closes 6/26)

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We will conduct a series of water related experiments. Students will learn about the power of water and how humans transfer water into renewable energy. Why does it rain? How do clouds form? Students will explore the physics, ecological, and mathematical concepts of H20. We will build a water tornado, transfer water by a thread of a string, create a water clock, and measure the amount of time the water will take to fill the water clock. This course will leave your learner curious about the science of water while creating opportunities for them to learn about engineering. 

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DATES: 

8/2 to 8/6 M-F at 10:30 -11:30 am CT or 2:00-3:00 pm CT (Registration closes 6/2)

The human body is complex and fascinating. In this course, students will learn the human anatomy, DNA, fingerprints, and blood cells. We will follow a hamburger as it travels through the body. Students will explore the common body functions. We will conduct various experiments and projects to allow students to gain a deeper understanding of how we survive.

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DATES:  

8/9 to 8/11 (M-F) at 10:00 - 11:00 am CT or 2:00-3:00 pm CT  (Registration Closes 8/9)

We will investigate density by conducting a series of colorful experiments using icy saltwater. This course will allow students to learn about the scientific method. We will develop our own hypothesis and check to see if they match what we find. Finally, we will read about the sparkling science of snow, salt crystals, and symmetry.

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DATES:

​8/16 to 8/20 (M-F) at 10:00-11:00 am CT or 2:00 to 3:00 pm CT (Registration Closes 7/16)

Leonardo da Vinci’s Codex of flight of the Birds changed science forever. In the discovery of flight, we will study the areas of flying, aerospace engineering, and unmanned aircraft systems. Through this course, young engineers will practice problem solving and innovation skills. We will begin with the historical perspectives of flight and how earliest flight machines evolved into modern day aircraft to space rockets. We will create and launch rockets, observe the weight of air, build an anemometer and measure wind speed. Together, we will take a virtual field trip to the Wright Brothers National Memorial. 

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DATES:  

8/23 to 8/27 (M-F) at 10:00-11:00 am CT or 2:00-3:00 pm CT (Registration Closes 7/23)