Folding Fun and Creativity Precision and patience come to life as kids fold and shape paper into their own zoo of animals, combining artistic skill with hands-on learning. This activity is part of 4M STEAM Camps, a free 5-day 4M STEAM workshop for kids aged 5 to 9. This hands-on, one-hour-a-day workshop will spark curiosity […]
Powering Up with Science Campers will build and activate their own robots using a simple chemical reaction, discovering how science can generate motion in a fun way. This activity is part of 4M STEAM Camps, a free 5-day 4M STEAM workshop for kids aged 5 to 9. This hands-on, one-hour-a-day workshop will spark curiosity and […]
Can You Beat the Buzz? Campers will test their focus and coordination by navigating the buzz wire without setting off the alarmán electrifying challenge that sharpens concentration! This activity is part of 4M STEAM Camps, a free 5-day 4M STEAM workshop for kids aged 5 to 9. This hands-on, one-hour-a-day workshop will spark curiosity and […]
Homeschooler Monday: Squishy Circuits Who knew electricity could be so…squishy? In this hands-on workshop, kids will use playdough to build their very own working circuits! With glowing LEDs, buzzers, and fun shapes, they’ll learn how electricity flows while creating light-up sculptures, squishy creatures, and silly inventions. Get ready to squish, shape, and shine, because science […]
Early Explorers: Build and Break Calling all tiny builders! Get ready to explore the exciting world of construction! In this hands-on program, toddlers will build, create, and play with a variety of materials while discovering how things fit together—and sometimes, how they tumble apart. Through playful activities and fun games, little explorers will boost their […]
Extreme Sports Explore the science behind extreme sports in a high-energy, hands-on exhibition perfect for Homeschooler Monday. Through challenges, interactives, and immersive scenes, students investigate physics, physiology, and psychology; see how technology and engineering shape gear; and hear real stories from passionate athletes. The exhibition dispels myths by showing that these sports—while involving risk, speed, […]
Early Explorers: Pumpkin Science Get ready for a spook-tacular hour of hands-on fun! Little scientists will explore the magic of pumpkins through a Halloween-themed story, bubbly pumpkin experiments, and some gooey slime play. With silly mini games sprinkled in, this program is full of discovery, giggles, and just the right amount of ooey-gooey mess. Perfect […]
Halloween Science Get ready for Halloween Science at The Exploration Place! Join us on Halloween at 3:30pm for some spooky, hands-on science fun! From bubbling potions to eerie experiments, our […]
Early Explorers: Robot Adventures Calling all little inventors! In this one-hour program, preschoolers will dive into the world of robots and discover how machines move, follow instructions, and even “think”. Kids will get hands-on with Code-a-Pillars, play a fun robot game, and step into a robot’s shoes through mini games that encourage problem-solving, sequencing, and […]
Anthropology in Our Backyards - Walking the Land Back: Reclamation, Settler Spectacles, and Indigenous Healing Dr. Tara Joly, Assistant Professor, First Nations Studies, Adjunct Professor, Anthropology What does it mean to “return the land” after oil sands extraction? This talk compares Indigenous Healing Walks with corporate tours on reclaimed land. These two journeys reveal a […]