2024 Sessions
Michelle Neumiller and Danielle Rowell of Gate City Bank present:
Escape Room: Money Master!
Join us as we explore different real-life scenarios; choosing a bank, balancing your accounts, applying for a loan, and saving for retirement. You will have three separate puzzles to complete in this session in order to escape and be declared a Money Master!
Andrea Anteau of Battelle Ecology presents:
Have Your DNA and Eat it Too!
Would you believe you can see DNA? We will explore the "recipe of life" and extract DNA from everyone's favorite fruit- Strawberries! You can even take it home with you.
Regina Olson of the Stutsman Soil Conservatio District presents:
Wiggly Wonders: Soil Superheroes!
Join us for an exciting adventure into the world of worms and soil! Get your hands dirty as we explore different soil textures and see how worms keep our earth healthy. Enjoy making a tasty 'dirt cup' treat, observe a live worm farm, and get amazed by the magic of worms. Plus, take home your very own 'magic worm' to continue the fun and learning!
Jennifer Kross of Ducks Unlimited Presents:
How Wetlands Work for Ducks and People
Join us for “How Wetlands Work for Ducks and People,” a hands-on session where you'll become a wetland wizard! We'll dive into the world of wetlands, exploring how these natural wonders keep our water clean and support diverse wildlife. You'll build your own wetland model, uncovering the secrets of how wetlands filter water and recharge our underground aquifers. We will identify duck wings and discuss the path to become a wetland/waterfowl scientist.
Teather Sundstrom of VCSU Presents:
We all Scream for Ice Cream!
Have you ever made ice cream? If so, you know that the ice cream mixture has to get really cold very quick. Ice cubes alone won't do the trick. Why not? Find out in this tasty-cold science project.
Become a Micro:bit Maker!
presented by Michael Simons (boys) and Nicole Haugen (girls)
Tap into your inner creativity by designing and making games that you can play with your friends! You’ll use a tiny computer called a micro:bit that let’s you make all kinds of fun projects – games, musical instruments, wearable accessories, and more. You’ll get to keep a micro:bit so that you can design and make projects on your own.
Take Micro:bits to the next Level!
presented by Michael Simons (boys) and Nicole Haugen (girls)
Have you used micro:bits before to design and make projects? If so, this session is for you! In this session, you will continue to grow your creativity, design, and coding skills so that you can make all kinds of fun micro:bit projects - games, musical instruments, wearable accessories, and more.
