Programs for After School

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Our Programs and Instructors

Add Hands-ON, Content Rich & FUN Science Programs to your Extended Day!

Why Pow!Science? All our Instructors have or are working on degrees in Science & Education. Unlike our competitors who are just trained to follow a script, we've got the built in know-how to go further & deeper into the subject matter with your curious kids.

Sit & Watch? No way! While demonstration is part of what we do, we are hands-down the most hands-ON Science Enrichment Provider around. Kids learn by doing. That is why we let them "do-the-doing" in each and every workshop we offer.

Call 401-788-1024 or email [email protected] for more information or to schedule a program!

 


A geyser blowing up.

Science Club

All Grades (However, students must be within 1 grade level of each other. For Example, Grades 1 & 2 in a group is great, but not Grades 1 & 3)

Our most popular After-School Program! Each week a trained Pow!Science! Instructor shows up with all of the materials needed to perform 3 to 4 Hands ON Experiments! Topics include Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Electricity, Earth Science, Life Science & More!

Maximum Group Size: 25
Program Duration: 4-6 Weeks
Instructor Fee: $175/week
Materials Fee: Included

 


A chemistry icon.

Chemistry 1

Ages 5-9

Young Chemists will love this Hands-ON Chem Lab Workshop. We'll focus on the science of atoms, molecules & polymers while developing basic laboratory skills. Messes may happen (but we clean them up)! Participants use and keep the fantastic 'Diving into Slime' Chemistry Kit from Rhode Island's own Young Scientists Club.

Maximum Group Size: 25
Program Duration: 4-6 Weeks
Instructor Fee: $175/week

Materials Fee: $12.00/participant

 


A volcano blowing up.

Blasting Off with Volcanoes!

Ages 5-9

Your Pow!Science! Instructor take Young Scientists on a wild ride while blasting off with erupting volcanoes. Young Scientists learn about the layers of the Earth, study tectonic plate movement, explore different volcanic shapes and eruptions, make real pumice float, create and test the ultimate "lava" mixture, paint and explode a volcano, and much, much more! This explosive kit includes a colorful poster with volcanic facts, pictures, and stickers. Seatbelts, everyone! Get ready to Blast off with Exploding Volcanoes!

Maximum Group Size: 25
Program Duration: 4-6 Weeks
Instructor Fee: $175/week

Materials Fee: $12.00/participant

 


A catapult.

Physics: Use the Force!

Great for Ages 7-12

Discover force & motion and learn about mechanical physics & engineering by building simple machines such as levers, gears, pulleys and load lifters! Crash cars to learn about Momentum! Launch a hand-built Catapult across the room! Learn how Physicists crunch the numbers to figure out speed & more!

Maximum Group Size: 25
Program Duration: 4-6 Weeks
Instructor Fee: $175/week

Materials Fee: $18.00/participant

 


The Lego Logo.

Lego Mechanix

Great for Ages 8+

Students Build Motorized Vehicles, Simple Machines and Contraptions from genuine LEGO parts and then put them to the test with carefully designed experiments in basic Physics and Classical Mechanics. Each custom designed experiment has qualitative and quantitative analysis, so your math-ready kids will be able to sink their teeth into the numbers while your student who aren't as excited about mathematics will describe their observations using stress-free science terminology. Build, Test, Play & Learn with Lego Mechanix!

Maximum Group Size: 20
Program Duration: 4-6 Weeks
Instructor Fee: $175/week
Materials Fee: Included

Sorry, but students do not get to keep the LEGOS.

 


A robot that doodles.

Robotics & Engineering

Great for Ages 8+

Participants build & keep a functioning Robot piece by piece, from the inside out. Kits selected to not require soldering or knowledge of electronics. Each robot can be assembled using a screwdriver and pliers, provided by Pow!Science! Batteries are also included. In addition to building, we also spend time learning about the history and future of robotics & performing other mind-challenging hands-on engineering tasks!

Maximum Group Size: 25
Program Duration: 4-6 Weeks
Instructor Fee: $175/week

Materials Fee: $12.00/participant

 


Additional Info

  • You must cancel a minimum of 3 weeks before the start of the after school program otherwise you will be responsible for the invoice.
  • The instructor will arrive 15-20 minutes before the program begins to set up the experiments so they must have access to the room at that time.
  • Programs work best in a (class)room with tables and chairs for all the students.
  • We do not have a minimum number of students, the maximum is 25.
  • Students can be of two consecutive grades (for example: grades 1 & 2 or grades 3 & 4) but no more than that.
  • The instructor will need access to a sink and water for most programs.
  • You must provide a volunteer or school employee at the conclusion of the program. The Pow! Science! instructor will not be responsible for the release of children to their parents or guardians.
  • Pow! Science! instructors are not trained or certified to handle any behavioral or special needs situations.

Contact us any time to discuss your program.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 401-788-1024

See you soon!

Important - Program Confirmations!

If you have not received an email confirmation (with invoice) from our program director within 72 hours of your Program/Event please call 401-788-1024 or contact [email protected]

*If you are coming to Pow!Science! for your program, workshop or field trip please bring your invoice with you. Thank-you.

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