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Up, Up and Away

Come experiment with aerodynamics and learn how to build the perfect paper airplane!

May 18 – May 22

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Circuit Stumper

Learn skills to troubleshoot and repair a broken circuit.

May 25 – May 29

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Mouse Presenting Trap
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To Catch a Mouse

Creators, come learn how to turn a simple mechanical idea into a complex capturing device.

May 31 – June 5

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Musical Chairs, Literally

Learn how to turn everyday objects into musical instruments!

June 7 – June 12

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1,2,3 Animate Me
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1,2,3 Animate Me

Learn how to quickly and easily turn your drawings into amazing animations.

June 14 – June 19

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Test The Best Wind Catcher

Come test, engineer and build the optimal wind catcher!

June 21 – June 26

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Fireproof Bottle Rockets

Launch a water-powered rocket and watch it soar into the sky!

June 28 – July 3

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