Junior Science Club

Junior Science Clubs let kids experience challenging hands-on activities and interact with local scientists. Our aim is to spark their curiosity and inspire their love of science!  Our sessions are filled with fascinating experiments and explorations that cover a variety of fields, including biology, chemistry, engineering, environmental science, physics, robotics, and much more. The activities are specifically designed for kids aged 6–10, so your little ones can have a blast while learning something new.  

Available Programs

• Build It!
  Grades 1–4 | 9–10:30 a.m. OR 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | February 21, 2026
  Get ready to tinker, build, and create! Dive into the world of engineering through innovative challenges like building bridges, designing simple machines, and solving real-world engineering puzzles.
   
• STEM Through Time
  Grades 1–4 | 9–10:30 a.m. OR 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | March 21, 2026
  Explore how science and engineering have shaped our world in this hands-on STEM workshop. Participants build simple Roman aqueduct models, test early architectural designs, and experiment with basic coding and robotics to see how technology has evolved.
   
• Fantastic Forces of Nature
  Grades 1–4 | 9–10:30 a.m. OR 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | April 18, 2026
  Discover the power of nature and investigate natural forces like magnetism, electricity, and weather phenomena through hands-on experiments and exciting live demonstrations. Note: Moved from January
   
• Will It Work?
  Grades 1–4 | 9–10:30 a.m. OR 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | May 16, 2026
  Put your ideas to the test in this experimental workshop! Students investigate quirky scientific questions! Can a sidewalk fry an egg? How strong is a plastic bag? Through hands-on testing and the engineering design process, participants make predictions and run experiments.
   
• Fairground Physics
  Grades 1–4 | 9–10:30 a.m. OR 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | June 20, 2026
  Discover the physics behind your favorite fair attractions! In this interactive workshop, participants explore motion, force, energy, gravity, friction, and momentum through hands-on experiments and design challenges.

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We’ll Be Back in the Fall!

Junior Science Club will return in Fall 2026. We will offer one session each month from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., so you can choose the date that works best for your family’s schedule.

Interested in staying up to date? Sign up through the link to receive the latest announcements and registration details! 

For more information, contact the Education Reservations Team or call (619) 238-1233 x806.

If you wish to make a booking for more than four participants, please contact our Youth Programs Manager. To ensure the accessibility of our programming, we are unable to accommodate large groups in a single event.

Looking for something for different ages?

For kids ages 3-5, we offer Young Scientists for you and your little scientist. To learn about our upcoming topics and dates, please see our Young Scientists page.