Volcano Tour (Ages 5-7) Register Online

8:30am - 12:00pm // $200 (includes materials) // SLO-RM 2606 // Steamworks for Kids

Enjoy an explosively fun exploration of geology, physics and chemistry as you become a Junior Volcanologist! Build your own working volcano to keep, see examples of huge volcanic eruptions, learn about, sort, and keep minerals and fossils and recreate the forces and chemistry at work in the fascinating world of volcanos.

Chemistry Creations (Ages 5-7) Register Online

12:30 - 4:00pm // $200 (includes materials) // SLO-RM 2606 // Steamworks for Kids

Become a chemist and a creator as you discover hands-on science fun! You will explore the worlds of Chemistry and Science while creating fun things to take home. Learn about matter, chemicals, and reactions; watch demonstrations and create your own experiments; and use the Scientific Method to make some science fun! Take home your chemistry creations daily and wrap up the workshop by making ice cream using science.

RE/CO Robot (Ages 7-9) Register Online

8:30am - 12:00pm //  $200 (includes materials) // SLO-RM 2607 // Minds in Motion

Build and take home your very own RE/CO Robot!  RE/CO robot is a mechanical off-roading adventure!  It comes equipped with an infrared sensor and artificial intelligence.  Its ability to be controlled wirelessly, and its tank-like tracks, make it perfect for rugged conditions!   With the wireless remote control added, RE/CO Robot can access new play modes like storytelling, singing, dancing, and even programming.  Students can enjoy guiding it over all sorts of terrain or allow the friendly robot to lead the way, using its infrared sensor to find a clear path in patrol mode.  For parents who look to get the most out of their children’s time, RE/CO Robot is a great all in one package!  It combines assembling with 106 pieces, STEAM learning with infrared sensors, programming with easy directional commands, and having fun with the freedom of a handy wireless remote control!

Future Engineers (Ages 7-9) Register Online

12:30pm – 4:00pm // $200 (includes materials) // SLO-RM 2607 // Minds in Motion

If you like to create and build things, this program is for you!  Take home your very own engineering kit!  You will build up to 8 working models including a material lift, stationary bike, crane bridge, construction crane, and a windmill!  With the aid of your instructor and the easy-to-follow manual, you will learn different scientific principles involving pulleys and mechanics.  You will also learn about basic circuits as you construct a Maze Challenge, Flying Disc, Turbo Air, and Alarm System with our STEM Lab kit!  As future engineers, the STEM lab will teach you how to comprehend a schematic diagram and interpret the flow of electricity.  Design your own diagrams and watch your confidence soar as you transform wires, springs, and plastic parts into fully functioning circuits.  Come obtain the necessary skills and experience to take on the technological challenges of the future!