STEM Activities
STEM Explorers: Inspiring the Next Generation of Innovators
STEM Explorers is an exciting hands-on program designed to ignite curiosity and foster a love for science, technology, engineering, and math in young minds. Through interactive workshops, engaging experiments, and collaborative projects, kids dive into the wonders of the STEM fields in a fun and supportive environment.
Our program is tailored to encourage critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills, offering a unique opportunity for children to explore real-world applications of STEM concepts. Whether building rockets, programming robots, or exploring the night sky, STEM Explorers provides a foundation that inspires the innovators, engineers, and scientists of tomorrow.
Join us at the Planetarium and embark on a journey of discovery where learning meets adventure!
Moon Landing Camp
Saturday, March 21, 9 am-noon
What did it take to get to the Moon, and what will it take to go back? Answer this question with the OCC Planetarium! In honor of Artemis II, watch a movie about the first moon landing, learn some lunar geology, and even try your hand at landing on the Moon!
Please send them with a refillable water bottle and a snack!
Recommended age: 8-11
Participation fee: $5
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Intro to Chemistry
Saturday, April 18, 9 am-noon
Start your chemistry adventure here with the OCC Planetarium! Chemistry teaches us how our world works, and results in some of the most stunning phenomena. Conduct your own chemical experiments and explore the fascinating reactions that happen.
Please send them with a refillable water bottle and a snack!
Recommended age: 8-11
Participation fee: $5
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Specialized Robotics
Saturday, May 9, 9 am-noon
Robots are the single most important tool we have in space exploration, and we'll need a lot more of them as we explore the solar system further. In this camp, you'll build specialized robots to explore the cosmos (planetarium).
Please send them with a refillable water bottle and a snack!
Recommended age: 11-14
Participation fee: $5
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