STEAM Science Camp for Ages 6-11: Hands-On Experiments

This 2-week STEAM science camp includes eight hands-on sessions that introduce core science ideas using simple, household materials. Each class features a live experiment with step-by-step guidance, time for learners to make predictions, observe results, and share findings. Activities include an erupting baking soda volcano, walking water to show capillary action, a layered density tower, an oil-and-water lava lamp, balloon rockets to demonstrate thrust and Newton’s Third Law, soap-powered boats to explore surface tension and motion, a rubber egg experiment to study chemical changes, and a red cabbage indicator to test acids and bases. Learners may choose to actively participate or observe; both paths emphasize scientific thinking: asking questions, forming hypotheses, careful observation, and discussing outcomes. The camp focuses on foundational concepts — chemical reactions, density, forces, and changes in matter — while keeping experiments safe and engaging. Sessions are designed to build curiosity, sharpen observation and prediction skills, and boost confidence in exploring science.