Blog Archives
Oct 6th (9:30 – 11:00am or 1:00 – 2:30pm)
Polarity: The tie-dye effect.. A Rainbow of Color
Students will be introduced polarity of different colors and fabric. Students will investigate why certain colors will stain specific fabrics, while others rinse right out… Through their investigation they will determine what solutions will remove grass stains, mud stains and grape juice; all while learning the polarity of the materials they are working with. For this class each student will need to bring with them a white cotton T-shirt.
Cost is $15 per child, per session
**Lancaster Science Factory members receive a 10% discount on all Homeschool Classes!**
To sign up for a homeschool class, please visit our website for online registration or contact Rachel Cahill at Rcahill@tlsf.org or 717-509-6363 x105.
September 8th (9:30 – 11:00am OR 1:00 – 2:30pm)
The Atom: Why Does Something Glow?
Students will have the opportunity to learn about the atom and its subatomic particle. Student will explore the characteristics of Protons, Neutrons and Electrons. Students will be able to encounter the concept of ground and excited states as they work with fluorescent and glow in the dark items. Lastly students will see why flame can come in many different colors.
Cost is $15 per child, per session
**Lancaster Science Factory members receive a 10% discount on all Homeschool Classes!**
To sign up for a homeschool class, please visit our website for online registration or contact Rachel Cahill at Rcahill@tlsf.org or 717-509-6363 x105.
Join us for a battle of the brains Thursday, September 22nd at 8pm for Science Trivia Night at the Lancaster Science Factory!
The cost is $10 per person and all attendees must be age 21 and over. Admission includes 1 beer from Wacker Brewing Company, 1 slice of pizza from Four54 Grill and 5 brain busting rounds of science themed trivia. Guests will be able to purchase additional brews (Wacker Kolsch or Dunkel) at our Science Cafe cash bar.
Matt Johnson will be the Master of Science Ceremonies leading the Trivia Challenge. All of the Factory exhibits will be open and prizes will be awarded to the overall winners as well as the team with the most creative name!
We ask that each team pre-register on Eventbrite to help us estimate event attendance. Teams can be up to 8 players.
Questions? Please contact Audrey Lilley at Alilley@tlsf.org or 717-509-6363 x104.
Hope to see you there!
The Lancaster Science Factory is pleased to offer Robotics Workshops in our Science Cafe August 1, 3, 4, 5 & 6, 2016.
Learn about programming a Baxter Robot and explore Lego Mindstorms with guest instructor, Rich Nolt, from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology.
Sessions run at 10:30am, 11:30am, 1pm and 2pm.
All activities are free with your paid LSF admission or membership.
Feel free to call our Front Desk ( 717.509.6363 x 0 ) to check on that day’s workshop availability.
The Lancaster Science Factory is pleased to offer Robotics Workshops in our Science Cafe August 1, 3, 4, 5 & 6, 2016.
Learn about programming a Baxter Robot and explore Lego Mindstorms with guest instructor, Rich Nolt, from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology.
Sessions run at 10:30am, 11:30am, 1pm and 2pm.
All activities are free with your paid LSF admission or membership.
Feel free to call our Front Desk ( 717.509.6363 x 0 ) to check on that day’s workshop availability.
The Lancaster Science Factory is pleased to offer Robotics Workshops in our Science Cafe August 1, 3, 4, 5 & 6, 2016.
Learn about programming a Baxter Robot and explore Lego Mindstorms with guest instructor, Rich Nolt, from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology.
Sessions run at 10:30am, 11:30am, 1pm and 2pm.
All activities are free with your paid LSF admission or membership.
Feel free to call our Front Desk ( 717.509.6363 x 0 ) to check on that day’s workshop availability.
The Lancaster Science Factory is pleased to offer Robotics Workshops in our Science Cafe Monday-Friday June 23-July 29th!
Learn about programming a Baxter Robot and explore Lego Mindstorms with guest instructor, Rich Nolt, from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology.
Sessions run most Mondays-Fridays at 10:30am, 11:30am, 1pm and 2pm.
All activities are free with your paid LSF admission or membership.
Feel free to call our Front Desk ( 717.509.6363 x 0 ) to check on that day’s workshop availability.
The Lancaster Science Factory is pleased to offer Robotics Workshops in our Science Cafe Monday-Friday June 23-July 29th!
Learn about programming a Baxter Robot and explore Lego Mindstorms with guest instructor, Rich Nolt, from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology.
Sessions run most Mondays-Fridays at 10:30am, 11:30am, 1pm and 2pm.
All activities are free with your paid LSF admission or membership.
Feel free to call our Front Desk ( 717.509.6363 x 0 ) to check on that day’s workshop availability.
The Lancaster Science Factory is pleased to host an encore event of A Taste of Science. This year’s event is sure to be another wonderful and unique evening for adults to experience the science of food and drink! Come explore the Science Factory exhibits while tasting extraordinary food and drink – all with a twist on how science relates to us in everyday things such as eating and drinking. There will also be a silent auction during the evening’s festivities.
Dress code for the event is “casual chic”. Lab coats and other scientist-type clothing – optional!
New This Year…
We will be holding interactive games throughout the evening for chances to win specially designated prizes. Come play Periodic Table Bingo, Blackhole Corn Hole and Scientific Wheel of Fortune! Tickets to play are $5.00 each/5 tickets for $20, each winner receives additional 5 chances to enter their name in a drawing for specially designated prizes.
The Tasting Offerings:
There will be food and drink offerings at different areas throughout the building. Local restaurants will prepare tempting dishes all with a unique twist relating to science. Wine, beer and cocktails will also be offered to enhance the food selections. They too will have an aspect of science to share. Come prepared to be delighted and amazed! Confirmed food and drink sponsors are:
American Bar & Grill, The Horse Inn, Classic Cuisine Catering, The Federal Taphouse, The Bakers Table, Four54 Grill, Wacker Brewing Co and Pour on Prince
Silent Auction:
As part of the night’s festivities, we will be having a silent auction with many unique and varied items to delight you. Below is a very short sampling of some of the items that will be offered. Auction Items purchased must be paid in cash, by check, or by credit card at the end of the evening. You will receive a number for bidding and a detailed event program at the door.
What can you expect to find at the silent auction?
Theatre Tickets
Sports Memorabilia
Local Artists’ Prints
Restaurant Certificates
Golf Certificates
Jewelry
…and much, much more!!
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
Join us for a battle of the brains Thursday, June 30th at 8pm for Science Trivia Night at the Lancaster Science Factory!
The cost is $10 per person and all attendees must be age 21 and over. Admission includes 1 beer from Wacker Brewing Company, 1 slice of pizza from Four54 Grill and 5 brain busting rounds of science themed trivia. Guests will be able to purchase additional brews (Wacker Kolsch or Dunkel) at our Science Cafe cash bar.
Matt Johnson will be the Master of Science Ceremonies leading the Trivia Challenge including “Science of Love” and “Medical Anomalies.” All of the Factory exhibits will be open and prizes will be awarded to the overall winners as well as the team with the most creative name!
We ask that each team pre-register on Eventbrite to help us estimate event attendance. Teams can be up to 8 players.
Questions? Please contact Audrey Lilley at Alilley@tlsf.org or 717-509-6363 x104.
Hope to see you there!
