Montgomery County students entering second through sixth grade are invited to register and attend GlaxoSmithKline’s Science in the Summer. This free and fun experiment-oriented program is taught by certified teachers to groups of 15 students in two age groups: children entering second and third grades (Level I) and children entering fourth through sixth grades (Level II). GSK’s Science in the Summer is sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) in partnership with The Franklin Institute and local libraries.
GSK’s Science in the Summer program will introduce Montgomery County students to the wonders of Genetics with interesting investigations that teach about human chromosomes and genes. Students will build a cell, extract DNA from a strawberry, examine their fingerprints, and construct a DNA molecule.
Sessions for four-day classes are offered at the following times:
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In the morning: Level I: 10 - 10:45 a.m., Level II: 11:15 a.m. - noon
In the afternoon Level I: 2:00 - 2:45 p.m., Level II: 3:15 - 4:00 p.m.
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Special two-day weekday sessions and Saturday sessions are available at select branches:
Two-day weekday sessions are: Level I: 10 a.m. – noon and Level II: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Sessions on Saturday are Level I: 10:30 a.m. – noon and Level II: 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
GSK’s Science in the Summer opens young minds to the world of science and fosters a life-long appreciation of learning. Almost 116,000 students from the Greater Philadelphia region have participated in GSK’s Science in the Summer since its inception.
Registration Information
Parents must register in person at the library they wish their child to attend. The selection process varies by library. Students are selected to participate either through a lottery or on a first-come basis.
