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Chemical Magic: Magical Microscopes

Hands-on science is the best way to learn, and this 3-day camp for kids ages 6-10 puts kids right in the laboratory.

Kids will learn to:

  • Make batteries from fruits or potatoes.
  • Make a fantastic crystal tree.
  • Work with invisible ink.
  • Work with our powerful magnets.
  • Look at our prepared slides using our microscopes.
  • Learn about the different types of rocks and minerals from our interesting rock and mineral collection.
  • Be a chemical detective. Make glob from glue. 
  • Use paper chromatography to separate colors.
  • Make dirty pennies turn clean and clean pennies turn green.

Everything will be explained so kids can go home having learned some interesting science.

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