Instructor: Wicked Cool Staff
Bio: Since 2007, Wicked Cool for Kids has offered amazing kids’ programs that blend STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) education goals with the kind of fun that kids need. We champion a great mix of focused lessons and structured play that maintains academic integrity within a creative environment. Our programs integrate STEAM components that create a rich and intentional learning environment with fun challenges and hands-on activities that reinforce grade expectations and beyond.
Spring Session 1: March 10 - April 18
Swifty Science
Attention Swifties! Turn some of your favorite Swifty songs into a science expedition! We'll Shake it Off to study earthquakes, and make Sparks Fly while lighting up circuits. Steer clear of Bad Blood with a model of the human heart and circulatory system. Experiment with the power of the sun with Daylight, and keep your Eyes Open to examine predators and prey.
Grades: K-2
Dates: Mondays 3/10-4/7 (5 sessions)
Time: 3:20-4:20pm
Cost: $180 R / $195 NR
Location: Shaker Lane School
Zookeeper's Club
Do you want to build a zoo? Design a habitat for 5 different types of animals to suit their needs. How would you build a petting zoo for farm animals? What would arctic animals need to stay comfortable and healthy? Incorporate your knowledge of each animal group to build the ultimate zoo to take home. We will study adaptations, the food chain and each aminal's natural environment to provide a wicked cool home.
Grades: K-2
Dates: Tuesdays 3/11-4/8 (5 sessions)
Time: 3:20-4:20pm
Cost: $180 R / $195 NR
Location: Shaker Lane School
Spring Session 2: April 28 - May 30
Steam Squad
Engineer and design awesome projects while learning science and math concepts. Get messy with colors, chemicals and creations to create cool rainbow slime, density tubes and shimmering salt crystals. Dissect and construct a flower and make a cool nature box to take home.
Grades: K-2
Dates: Thursdays 5/1-5/29 (5 sessions)
Time: 3:20-4:20pm
Cost: $180 R / $195 NR
Location: Shaker Lane School
Summer Session 1: July 7 - July 11
Hogwarts STEAM Express
Full day wizards will make a Kiwi Crate Solar Lantern to safely explore the forbidden forest and learn about the power of the sun! Afternoon free choice STEAM activities will enchant any wizarding fan. Make spellbinding glow in the dark jewellery and a monster book (of monsters). Create your own magical creatures and a custom wicked cool wand.
Grades: K-4
Dates: Mon, July 7 - Fri, July 11
Time: 9am - 3pm
Cost: $370 R / $380 NR
Location: LMS
Summer Session 2: July 14- July 18
Wicked Cool Vet School
NEW! Full day kids will get their own Veterinarian Starter Kit Kiwi Crate to explore animal x-rays to find animal bone fractures, and dig deeper into animal anatomy. Next, kids can engage in free-choice STEAM activities related to all things from the wide world of animals - including animal arts and crafts as well as engineering activities.
Grades: K-4
Dates: Mon, July 14 - Fri, July 18
Time: 9am - 3pm
Cost: $370 R / $380 NR
Location: LMS