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Keep your little scientist busy during winter break with these quick, fun camps!

Tuesday, December 27th

K’nex- A- Pult
(9:00am-12:00pm) ages 6-13 only
Whether we are launching those leftover holiday cookies or candies… or other splatting items… Let’s see if you can meet the engineering challenges at hand. Can you build a machine that will toss a cookie the longest distance? How about projecting a piece of candy through into a hanging stocking… And no launch will ever be the same unless you can take some holiday slime and give Rudolf a Red nose…

May the Force Be With You
(1:00pm-4:00pm) ages 6-13 only
Try to harness your inner force by becoming an electromagnet. Test your ability to attract and move metal objects. Dive fingers first into a magnetic field, to predict the motion of this invisible force field. Harness the lighting power of a plasma ball and Tesla coil just to experience their colorful explosion.

Wednesday, December 28th

Candy Science
(9:00am-12:00pm) ages 6-13 only
Use your taste buds, Can you tell an Acid from a Base? Use your nose, Can you tell one candy flavor from another without using your eyes. Become a candy scientist and determine what makes some candies sour and others bitter. While seeing the impact your eyes have on your smell.

Candy and Cookie Chemistry
(1:00pm-4:00pm) ages 6-13 only
Try your hand at the art of candy, whether it’s dipping pretzels and bananas into meltly delicious chocolate or candy molding. See if you have the cookie skills to make yummy cookies without an oven that will tantalize your taste buds.

Thursday, December 29th

The Power of Logic and the Lego Mind storms
(9:00am-12:00pm) ages 6-13 only
Try your mind on a maze of logic. Can you give directions to a robot to complete a task? First try the art of programming with our command cards and a partner… then move to the Lego Mind Storms EV3 and try some new challenges.

The Great Science Factory Mystery
(1:00pm-4:00pm) ages 6-13 only
Can you figure out who stole the cookies from Mr. Bob’s Cookie jar? Follow the trail of crumbs, clues and prints to determine the cookie monster here at the Lancaster Science Factory… You might even catch them with their hands on the cookies…

Friday, December 30th

Egg -travaganza
(9:00am-12:00pm) ages 6-13 only
Walk on a sidewalk of eggs! Take a brief nap of a soft bed of eggs! And create a parachute for an egg-passenger! Can you save your egg from becoming scrambled? Join in the egg exciting egg-ventures that are waiting for you.

Thinking in 3D
(1:00pm-4:00pm) ages 6-13 only
Try your hand at building in 3Dimension. Use 2D pictures to create objects in 3 dimensions. Use simple wooden planks to duplicate the balance, proportion, composition and geometry of anything from a park bench to sky scraper.

There are PDF versions of the registration & payment forms under ‘Discussions’ for this Facebook Page. You can also email Rachel at rcahill@tlsf.org for Microsoft Word versions of these forms, or you could stop by our Front Desk during our regular business hours (Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm or Sunday 12-5pm) to sign up. No reservations can be made without payment. Online registration is coming soon…

The cost for non-members is $30 per child per 3-hour camp.

Members recieve 10% off camp registrations.

Questions? Please contact our STEM Educator, Rachel Cahill, at rcahill@tlsf.org or 717-509-6363 x015

Sunday November 27th from 2-3:30pm: Wind Power
 
Participants will initially learn the basic principles of wind turbines. Participants will have the opportunity to analyze and understand how a blade’s number, length, shape and pitch angle will affect the power output. Then they will be challenged to build their own wind turbine in order to produce maximum power output.
Led by: Dr. Memhet Goksu, Millersville University
 
*Programs are for kids in grades 3 – 8.
 
*Workshop cost per child: FREE with your paid admission or membership.
 
*Regular Science Factory rates apply: Members are FREE, All Visitors are $8.50.
 
*To reserve a space in this workshop, please contact Rachel Cahill at Rcahill@tlsf.org or 717-509-6363 x105 or visit our website to complete an electronic registration.
Sunday November 27th from 2-3:30pm: Wobbler Engines
 
Learn how to assemble a special kind of engine in no time using a compressor and experimenting with different flywheels.
Led by: Phil Oles
 
*Programs are for kids in grades 3 – 8.
 
*Workshop cost per child: FREE with your paid admission or membership.
 
*Regular Science Factory rates apply: Members are FREE, All Visitors are $8.50.
 
*To reserve a space in this workshop, please contact Rachel Cahill at Rcahill@tlsf.org or 717-509-6363 x105 or visit our website to complete an electronic registration.

The Lancaster Science Factory will be offering FREE ADMISSION from 3 – 6 pm during the Extraordinary Give, along with with special “Science of Star Wars” at the Science Cafe. Try your hand at controlling your inner force while competing in Sensory Warfare and Glow in the Dark Sabers.

On that day, every dollar donated will be stretched by at least $300,000! Your donation to the Science Factory through the Extraordinary Give will support hands-on STEM education in our community. Gifts help us to offer free admission to all 6th grade classes and youth-serving non-profits in Lancaster County, free Pre-K programs, free First Fridays, free weekend Make It Yourself Workshops, free Scout programs, and scholarships to Summer Science Camp and Girls Code Club. Your generous support improves our community, and the Extraordinary Give is the perfect time to donate!

Please consider supporting the Lancaster Science Factory during the 24-hour giving event on Friday, November 18.

The Science of Star Wars Returns!

The Lancaster Science Factory will be participating in the Extraordinary Give with two events that are out of this world! Events will feature kid-friendly Star Wars science activities and plenty of costumed characters.

Saturday, November 12th, 1 – 4 pm:
• See the Capital City Jedi Knights and Ghost Base perform a lightsaber battle.

Sunday, November 13th, 12 – 2 pm:
• Mingle with Darth Vader and dozens of Star Wars characters from Garrison Carida, local unit of the 501st Legion.

Friday, November 18th , 3 – 6 PM
The Lancaster Science Factory will be offering FREE ADMISSION from 3 – 6 pm for the Extraordinary Give. Join us in the Science Cafe for some hands-on activities related to the movies.

Please consider supporting the Lancaster Science Factory during the 24-hour giving event on Friday, November 18. Give online at:https://extragive.org/

Hope to see you there!

The Science of Star Wars Returns!

The Lancaster Science Factory will be participating in the Extraordinary Give with two events that are out of this world! Events will feature kid-friendly Star Wars science activities and plenty of costumed characters.

Saturday, November 12th, 1 – 4 pm:
• See the Capital City Jedi Knights and Ghost Base perform a lightsaber battle.

Sunday, November 13th, 12 – 2 pm:
• Mingle with Darth Vader and dozens of Star Wars characters from Garrison Carida, local unit of the 501st Legion.

Friday, November 18th , 3 – 6 PM
The Lancaster Science Factory will be offering FREE ADMISSION from 3 – 6 pm for the Extraordinary Give. Join us in the Science Cafe for some hands-on activities related to the movies.

Please consider supporting the Lancaster Science Factory during the 24-hour giving event on Friday, November 18. Give online at:https://extragive.org/

Hope to see you there!

Sunday November 13th (Special time: 3:00 – 4:30 pm)
FOX Weather

Join Fox Meteorologist Drew Anderson to uncover the how’s and why’s of weather. Experience weather first hand while doing hands on experiments that will give you a deeper understanding of the weather you see around us every day.
Led by: Meteorologist Drew Anderson

*Programs are for kids in grades 3 – 8.

*Workshop cost per child: FREE with your paid admission or membership.

*Regular Science Factory rates apply: Members are FREE, All Visitors are $8.50.

*To reserve a space in this workshop, please contact Rachel Cahill at Rcahill@tlsf.org or 717-509-6363 x105 or visit our website to complete an electronic registration.

Take learning to the next level with the new ‘Interactive Science Discovery’ series at The Lancaster Science Factory! This FREE family-friendly event will feature our partners from Franklin & Marshall College.

Since this event falls on HALLOWEEN, costumes are encouraged!

Join F&M professors and students to explore spooky magic tricks! You will learn some tricks and take home the materials you will need to perform them, and discover the psychology, math and physics behind these tricks.

Plus, see some amazing tricks by an F&M Student and Magician. He will not reveal his secrets, but you can watch, and then try to figure out how the heck did he do that?!?

The regular LSF exhibits will all be open for science play, and don’t worry, there will be treats with the tricks! All guests in attendance will enjoy FREE pizza generously provided from Pats Pizzeria!

RSVP on the event page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1849623198607866/

JUST ADDED: Nov 4th (9:30 – 11:00am)

Acids and Bases: The Candy Science of Sour

Students will have the opportunity to work with Acids and Bases but from the prospective of candy and foods. Students will learn how to determine an acid from a base using pH paper and acid/base tests. They will learn how to read the color scale associated with an acid or a base and be able to determine which items are strong acids/bases and those that are weak acids/bases. Students will also be able to tell if a food is an acid or base from their own facial expressions as they take that first taste.

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.

Take learning to the next level with the new ‘Interactive Science Discovery series at The Lancaster Science Factory! This family-friendly event will feature our partners from Franklin & Marshall College as they provide activities for ages Pre-K to adult based on current research being done locally. Participants will also be able to explore our museum’s exhibits during this time.

Worried about missing dinner? All guests in attendance will enjoy FREE pizza genously provided from Pats Pizzeria!

September 29th- 6-8pm – Topic: New Methods for Humanitarian Demining (ie: How can you tell whether a buried object is a dangerous mine, or a harmless rock or trash?)

Hope to see you there!