Wk 1, June 27&28 (Short Week): Candy Lab
Step inside the world of Willy Wonka as we explore the color, fun, and SCIENCE behind some of our favorite sweet treats! Join us as we explore the rainforests of Central America and the Yucatán in search of that very important resource - Bubble Gum! Then, watch how heat changes matter as we make our own sweet treats to take home! (No toothbrush needed, we won’t be snacking on candy all day.....just a taste or two).
Wk 2, July 1-3 (Short Week): The Science of Magic
COME ONE, COME ALL..In this special 3 day program, scientists will learn how to fool family and friends as we investigate the chemistry, biology, and physics behind super cool magic tricks. Explore the wonders of inertia while we learn the secret behind the magic tablecloth trick. We’ll make a coin disappear and make it return, use static electricity to make things levitate, and step into the wonderful world of optical illusions! Come join us at The Tiny Scientist to learn about the magical world of science!
Wk 3, July 8-12: Toy Lab
Come play at the Tiny Scientist where fun is work and work is FUN! We'll explore the gravity-defying elasticity of a bouncy ball, learn about simple circuits as we make our own doodling robot, zoom through roller coaster physics while we craft our own marble run, and more! Learn about the amazing science behind some of your favorite toys and then head to the lab to make your own versions to take home!
Wk 4, July 15 - 19: Spa Zone
Learn about the largest organ of the human body and how to protect it, make it sparkly, and all the crazy things people have done to make it more colorful! Have a blast studying the skin you’re in as we blend natural and organic ingredients to make super cool customized spa products. We’ll master chemistry basics as we whip up batches of soap, lip balm, aromatherapy oils, bath fizzers, unicorn snot, and more. Design your own kit to take home and end the week with a fantastic color war you’ll never forget!
Wk 5, July 22-26: Wonders of the World!
Mysterious chambers, hieroglyphics, hanging gardens, and the riddle of the sphinx....ALL IN THE SAME WEEK! We’ll visit 8 magical marvels around the globe and explore the ingenuity, natural forces, and mysteries surrounding these incredible structures. Create your own hanging garden, explore erosion, make a Grand Canyon Ice pop.... and more!
Wk 6, July 29- Aug 2: Super Sleuths
Dbo zpv sfbe uijt nfttbhf? I didn’t think so! The most sophisticated criminal teams hide their communications in code. Scientists in this class become crime-fighting super sleuths by looking for clues, collecting evidence, and taking it into the lab to study! We’ll learn about fingerprints, collect fibers to analyze, and uncover clues hidden in secret messages. At the end of this action-packed week, we’ll use all of our super sleuth tools and skills to answer the age-old question, “whodunit?” when we stumble on a real crime scene! Come experience the satisfaction of a crime well solved.......... BANDITS BEWARE.
Wk 7, Aug 5-9: Gross, but Great!
Why are germs mysterious? Why are farts fascinating? Zombie brains, boogers that stretch, and soap that cleans away bacteria are just a few of the fantastic, funky experiments we'll make in this summer session. We'll explore the benefits of snot, make candy bugs you can eat, and learn about the science of stink! Come laugh your head off in this gross, but great summer session week.
Wk 8, Aug 12-16: Crystals, Caves & Dino Might!
Put on your hard hats because this journey is going to be a spelunking exploration into the wonderful worlds of geology, archaeology, and paleontology! Who knows what kinds of gems, geodes, and dinos we might find? We’ll don headlamps to participate in a mock cave dive, crack open rocks to find beautiful gems, make our own crystals, and more! Let's explore the center of the planet and get dirty The Tiny Scientist way!
Wk 9, Aug 19-23: Crazy Kitchen Chemistry
This week-long program brings science into the kitchen as we use things we see every day to make amazing discoveries. We’ll dissect a carrot and plant its top, identify acids and bases using magical color-changing liquid, make our very own butter, and finish the week with a fizzy seltzer party! This week is sure to be a treat - don’t miss it!
NEW OUTDOOR Program: Wk 9, Aug 19-23 : Nature Rangers
Calling all Nature Rangers! Prospect Park is our classroom in this special summer program where scientists become environmental experts. We’ll collect and identify leaves, hunt for animal tracks, and analyze data on city critters. We’ll even construct water filtration systems that clean up the murkiest muck. How important are insects? What do owls eat for breakfast? How do trees breathe? Let’s get out our magnifying glasses and take a closer look at the amazing world around us! 15th St & PPW / 9am-3pm / Indoor ext day until 6pm & Rain Plan at Tiny Scientist Loc.
Wk 10, Aug 26-30: Tiny Scientist Mini Med School
WHAT’S UP, DOC? Scrub in and grab your stethoscope! Each day, we’ll learn about the different systems that work together to keep your body working in tip-top shape! We will take a deep dive into the human body. Scientists will explore blood, brains, bones, and more during this week designed to inspire your scientist to discover the next medical miracle!
NEW OUTDOOR Program: Wk 10, Aug 26-30: Nature Rangers
Calling all Nature Rangers! Prospect Park is our classroom in this special summer program where scientists become environmental experts. We’ll collect and identify leaves, hunt for animal tracks, and analyze data on city critters. We’ll even construct water filtration systems that clean up the murkiest muck. How important are insects? What do owls eat for breakfast? How do trees breathe? Let’s get out our magnifying glasses and take a closer look at the amazing world around us! 15th St & PPW / 9am-3pm / Indoor ext day until 6pm & Rain Plan at Tiny Scientist Loc.
Wk 11, Sept 3rd & 4th (After Labor Day): The Mad Scientist's Lab
Have a blast in our Laboratory of Mad Science! Study the science behind polymers with phosphorescent slime and create your very own explosive chemical reaction! hair raising fun, and serious thrills. All participants in this session leave with a take-home kit to start the school year off like a scientist.