Junior Scientists: Summer Series

Jumpstart your day with discovery and adventure—right at home.

Whatever you do this summer and wherever you go, you can start your morning with science!

Based on our popular Junior Scientists program, these engaging summer workshops include four 90-minute sessions broadcast live from the Ontario Science Centre. Each workshop will examine different themes through live demonstrations, at-home experiments and cool crafts using simple household materials.

Separate programs are available for children ages 5 to 7 and 8 and 10. With only one registration required per family, pick the week(s) that works for your family. After all, there’s no age limit on science!

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Junior Scientists: Simple Machines  

From wheels and axles to wedges and screws, learn about the simple machines we use in everyday life. When and why was the wheel invented? What do we use wedges for today? How do you make a perfect pulley system? Find out at this fun workshop where you can test different materials and try out your building skills. Get ready to think like an engineer this summer!

Week 6: Ages 8-10 
August 23 to August 26
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Price: $105 including HST, $95 for members. (Planetary, Stellar, Galactic or Cosmic levels only)

REGISTRATION CLOSED

As with all virtual Science Centre programming, adult supervision is required for Junior Scientists sessions. Participants will be able to ask questions and engage with Science Centre staff using the chat function of Zoom, though cameras will be off for privacy reasons.

Event capacity is limited, and registration will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. To ensure each session begins on time, please log on 5 to 10 minutes before the start time.