Location: 1019 Viscount, London Ontario
Join the London Children’s Museum at Westmount Family Center for an afternoon of free, hands-on STEAM! Each Monday from 4 pm - 5 pm, explore engaging science materials as a family. Get hands-on with hydraulics, explore your senses with slime, and study squishy circuits! Programs are designed for children aged 5 - 10 and their caregivers. Space is limited and registration is required.
STEAM Community Outreaches are made possible by 3M Canada and the Westminster College Foundation
July 18, 2022 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Circuits
Experiment with Makey Makeys, energy sticks, and squishy circuits. Explore the fundamentals of circuit-building and the roles circuits play in our everyday lives. Learn about the components of a circuit and explore unique circuit building materials.
July 25, 2022 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Science of Art
Combine science and art to create one-of-a-kind pieces. Unleash your creativity with mini pendulum painting, gravity painting, and more.
Continue learning with a take-home activity kit. Experiment with colours and colour theory by creating a walking rainbow!
August 8, 2022 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Exploring Seeds
Dissect plants and seeds to find out what they need to grow! Observe stems and leaves under a Zoomy microscope, discover how seeds change over time, and propagate your own plants at home.
Continue learning with a take-home activity kit. Identify local plant species and discover symmetry in nature using hands-on materials.
August 15, 2022 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Coding Bots
Explore coding basics by experimenting with Ozobots. Draw sequences and commands for your Ozobot to follow. Program your robot and teach it to spin, zigzag, and more!
