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Looking for exciting 1-3 day science programs beyond our regular camps and classes? Little Beakers offers workshops and other special lab sessions where kids explore an array of topics through hands-on activities including rockets, glowing volcanoes, reactions, fossils, polymers, forensic science, edible molecules, physics, and more. Our 2-3 hour workshops and Parent Night Out events provide intensive science exploration perfect for holidays or date nights.<\/p>\n

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Workshop & Special Event Options<\/h2>\n

Little Beakers provides one-day science programs tailored to different schedules and occasions. Each program features hands-on experimentation in real laboratory settings with curriculum developed by Dr. Cinttya Morgan, a materials chemistry and polymer engineering expert.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”_initial” custom_margin=”30px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|false|false” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”gcid-primary-color” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22border_color_all%22%93}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/littlebeakers.com\/sandy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/Group-event.png” alt=”Group event” title_text=”Group event” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”e9f68a1a-4067-4601-88ac-6f86693aa315″ text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.4em” header_4_font_size=”23px” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-heading-color%22:%91%22header_text_color%22,%22header_2_text_color%22,%22header_3_text_color%22,%22header_4_text_color%22,%22header_5_text_color%22,%22header_6_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-body-color%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n

2-3 Hour Workshops<\/h4>\n

Jam-packed single or multi-day sessions with up to 6 hands-on experiments per session covering themed science topics, perfect for weekend enrichment or special occasions.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”#locations” button_text=”Learn More” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”_initial” custom_margin=”20px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|false|false” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”gcid-primary-color” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-473222da-e345-43ca-8e52-69bc7d8a4364%22:%91%22background_color%22%93,%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22border_color_all%22%93}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/littlebeakers.com\/sandy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/girlsBlacklight.jpg” alt=”girlsBlacklight” title_text=”girlsBlacklight” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”e9f68a1a-4067-4601-88ac-6f86693aa315″ text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.4em” header_4_font_size=”23px” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-heading-color%22:%91%22header_text_color%22,%22header_2_text_color%22,%22header_3_text_color%22,%22header_4_text_color%22,%22header_5_text_color%22,%22header_6_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-body-color%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n

Parent Night Out<\/h4>\n

Drop the kids off for 2.5 hours of experiments with pizza and juice included, giving parents a night off while kids enjoy 5-7 science projects.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”#locations” button_text=”Learn More” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”_initial” custom_margin=”20px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|false|false” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”gcid-primary-color” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-473222da-e345-43ca-8e52-69bc7d8a4364%22:%91%22background_color%22%93,%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22border_color_all%22%93}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/littlebeakers.com\/sandy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/Special-event.png” alt=”Special event” title_text=”Special event” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”e9f68a1a-4067-4601-88ac-6f86693aa315″ text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.4em” header_4_font_size=”23px” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-heading-color%22:%91%22header_text_color%22,%22header_2_text_color%22,%22header_3_text_color%22,%22header_4_text_color%22,%22header_5_text_color%22,%22header_6_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-body-color%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n

Special Event Programming<\/h4>\n

Seasonal workshops and themed events throughout the year featuring unique experiments aligned with holidays, current events, or scientific discoveries.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”#locations” button_text=”Learn More” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”_initial” custom_margin=”20px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”_initial” custom_margin=”30px||60px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”e9f68a1a-4067-4601-88ac-6f86693aa315″ header_2_text_align=”center” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”1200px” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-body-color%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-heading-color%22:%91%22header_text_color%22,%22header_2_text_color%22,%22header_3_text_color%22,%22header_4_text_color%22,%22header_5_text_color%22,%22header_6_text_color%22%93}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]All programs include lab coats and safety glasses for the duration of the session, all experiment materials, and most projects are take-home. Individual locations may not offer all themes and may differ in session duration\u2014select your preferred location for available dates and themes.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”_initial” width=”100%” width_tablet=”100%” max_width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/littlebeakers.com\/sandy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/Vector.png” alt=”Vector” title_text=”Vector” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”60px||0px||false|false” locked=”off” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”_initial” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”e9f68a1a-4067-4601-88ac-6f86693aa315″ header_2_text_align=”center” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-body-color%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-heading-color%22:%91%22header_text_color%22,%22header_2_text_color%22,%22header_3_text_color%22,%22header_4_text_color%22,%22header_5_text_color%22,%22header_6_text_color%22%93}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n

Workshop Themes<\/h2>\n

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Workshop Features<\/h2>\n

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Workshop Details:<\/h4>\n