Event List

This course will cover an overview of the topics in zoology, including cell biology, taxonomy, major vertebrate groups, physiology, genetics, evolution, and ecology. Activities rel...

Ages 4-6; 30 min. Ticket required. Preschoolers go to class on their own.  They will learn to follow rules and routines, understand feelings, and talk about stori...

Ages 6-10; 45 min. Ticket Required. Join the fun as we create, discover, and explore the world around us! We will do activities together to earn your Summer Reading completion p...

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Dive into the Arduino philosophy of learning through tinkering, problem solving, and rapid prototyping. After brief introductions to simple programming and basic electronics, pursu...

Using a variety of software and techniques, design your own keepsakes that you can print using the Glowforge™ laser cutter and engraver in the East Columbia Makerspace!  Re...

Registration required. Grades 6-12.  Taught by a HiTech instructor. This class is being held M - Th & F (closed 7/4), register once for all sessions.  

If it's not a boat, plane, or car, then what is it? It's a hovercraft! Learn about how these vehicles defy gravity as you collaborate with other students to build a life-size, func...

How does data travel through the Internet? What's the relationship between bandwidth and speed? How do wired and wireless network connections work? Explore these topics as you diss...

Get hands-on experience in the ancient art of paper folding! Students will see how origami can be used to create structures like solar panels, bridges, and packing materials. Take ...

Come and learn how to program a robotic arm! You won't just program the arm to move and carry out simple tasks, but you will also program generative AI, enabling the robotic arm to...

Let the Games begin! Take on engineering challenges of old with Rube Goldberg Challenges. In every class, we'll take on a new challenge while reinforcing core engineering principle...

Learn how the creation of art is influenced by science and do experiments in chemistry, fluid dynamics, and color theory to make amazing works of art! Students will create acrylic-...

Have you ever wanted to become a mad scientist? Explore fun and exciting chemistry experiments using basic household chemicals. Engineer an assortment of mind-blowing matter to tak...

Ages 4-6; 30 min. Ticket required. Preschoolers go to class on their own.  They will learn to follow rules and routines, understand feelings, and talk about stori...

Ages 11-18  | Walk-in class, space is limited. Register if you would like a reminder about this class.  In 60 minutes, what can you create?  Bring just your imagi...

Ages 7-10.  45 min.  Registration required.  Work together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities. Please register for each class se...

All ages with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required. A class before bedtime. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through ...

We focus on spies, espionage, and world intrigue, alternating both classic and contemporary fiction and nonfiction, from the twentieth century and beyond. Join us for discussion...

Join us every month to explore new artistic themes or media in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Creative Clay: Enjoy a relaxing evening of sculpting and learn simple techniques...

Ages 11-18 & Adults; Drop-in, 90 min. Beginners welcome! Work on your stitching, knitting or crocheting projects while chatting and sharing ideas. Find inspiration as y...

Algebra 1-B What makes a function a function? Great question, and we’ll surely be answering it in this course. Come join us to review two-variable statistics, as well as linear ...

Scientists use lots of different telescopes to peer into the vastness of space. What have they found? From powerful supernovas and quasars to massive black holes and huge nebulas, ...

Engineer a drone show for the HiTech Carnival!  Program a squadron of drones using block coding to perform a coordinated flight presentation at the Carnival!  With colore...