Family Science Nights
Get kids & parents excited about all things STEM!
We bring children and their families together for a fun night filled with STEM activities! The Science Explorers Family Science Night is a great way to bring your community together with educational fun. We’ve curated our best lessons to challenge and entertain you. Keep reading to learn more!
What Is a Family Science Night?
Family Science Nights are popular after-school events that allow students and their families to participate in science-focused activities. These events encourage hands-on learning and provide the chance for children to interact with various scientific concepts in a fun way to develop a passion for science.
Here’s How it Works
We provide an instructor and a 60-minute “edutraining” program, and each family receives a science kit with the materials needed to complete one of our award-winning hands-on STEM Literacy Science projects.
Laser Light Show
Create your own laser light show using the unseen power of wave energy.
Art With a Spin
Transform energy into a working spin art machine by building your own circuit.
Defying Gravity
Test your engineering skills and learn more about the power of gravity by constructing parachutes.
Tall Towers
Build the tallest structure possible while learning more about the different strengths of certain shapes.
It's a FUNDRAISER!
**15 family minimum
Benefits of a Family Science Night
Family Science Nights allow children and adults to continue learning beyond the classroom and offer several key benefits:
Create a Passion for Learning
Hosting a science night at school creates a playful and stimulating environment that encourages a deeper interest in aspects such as problem-solving, creative thinking and scientific inquiry. Giving children the chance to connect concepts from the classroom to real-world applications can also be a rewarding experience for them and their parents.
Encourage Teamwork and Collaboration
Many Family Science Night activities are hands-on to build skills like teamwork and collaboration. For example, many activities require children to work together toward a common goal, share ideas or communicate effectively to solve challenges. This collaborative approach helps children develop the necessary social skills for success in any field.
Strengthen Parent-Child Bonds
While parents are essential in a child’s educational journey, they may not always be able to navigate complex scientific concepts. Family Science Nights provide a more accessible way for parents to engage in scientific concepts with their children to strengthen bonds and support their children’s academic journey.
Encourage Experimentation
Family Science Nights allow children to go beyond traditional textbook learning and try concepts such as experimentation. The interactive nature of these science nights gives children the freedom to explore numerous possibilities, test their hypotheses and learn from their mistakes in a low-stakes environment. Whether you try science night ideas such as making tall structures or building circuits, children and their parents will develop a life-long love for experimentation and innovation.
Build Confidence
Completing family STEM night activities or collaborating with others can significantly boost a child’s self-esteem. Seeing their capabilities reflected in their achievements can motivate them to explore further and embrace new challenges. This confidence can also impact their academic performance and personal development.
Create a Foundation for Life-Long Learning
Even if a child only attends one Family Science Night, the memories they form will be enough to last a lifetime. Additionally, these memories can serve as the foundation for continued learning and growth in the classroom and real-world applications.
Our Philosophy: If it’s not fun, we’re not doing it!
At Science Explorers, we make science exciting for children through our hands-on experiments and interactive format. Choose us for all your science needs, from summer STEM camp to after-school events and clubs.
Partner With Science Explorers for Your Next Family Science Night!
Hosting a Family Science Night is a great way to foster a love of learning for children and their parents. We invite you to contact us today to learn more about our Family Science Night programs or to start planning your event!
Our Philosophy: If it’s not fun, we’re not doing it!
At Science Explorers, we make science exciting for children through our hands-on experiments and interactive format. Choose us for all your science needs, from summer STEM camp to after-school events and clubs.
Partner With Science Explorers for Your Next Family Science Night!
Hosting a Family Science Night is a great way to foster a love of learning for children and their parents. We invite you to contact us today to learn more about our Family Science Night programs or to start planning your event!
