WEEK 7: Mon-Fri, Jul 28 - Aug 1, PM 12:00-3:00
OCCUPY MARS WEEK: Explore the science of living in space, on the Moon, or on Mars. We will examine meteorites from space, from the moon, and from Mars. We will try to grow potatoes in hydroponics and in Martian simulant soil. While watching clips from the movie The Martian, we will learn to calculate how long it takes to communicate between planets. We will also learn about the origins of the names of planets and their moons through Greek mythology. The week ends with public telescope nights to see the First Quarter Moon, Thu, Fri, Sat, 8:00-9:00 PM.
SCI-TECH SUMMER MAKERS 2025
New England Sci-Tech Summer Makers are young inventors, coders, builders, and super scientists who love any kind of science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEM or STEAM).
For children entering grades 4 through 9 in the fall.
THEME WEEKS are for enrichment; they supplement, not replace, the regular weekly activities.
Check us out before signing up! See our facilities, and meet our staff. Come to one of our regular Open Houses. Or call to schedule an appointment.
We want you and your child to be comfortable with our facility and program, and we prefer that you not sign up until after you have toured the facility and met us.
Visit the Summer Makers Website for complete information.