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Science Club – Weird Materials

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Experiment, discover and have fun at our monthly Science Club for ages 5-9.

Get ready for weird science as we experiment with magical materials at this month’s Club. Use smart substances to create scientific wonders: predict what happens when you add water to mystery powders, and make fake snow, pop rocks and slime! Test your strength against unrippable paper, see colours change before your very eyes, and discover what amazing material stays dry underwater, and how? Make a cool UV bracelet to take home to warn you when the sun is strong!

Suitable for ages 5-9 (accompanied by an adult)

What is included in your ticket:

90 minute club session for one child and accompanying adult

Access to:

– Access to the woodland, Water Lab and outdoor areas from 10am–5pm (last entry 4.30pm)

– Parking (limited availability)

– Café 10am – 4pm

What is NOT included:

– Access to the Exploration Zone

Event Details

All Saturday Club sessions must be accompanied by an adult. These family workshops are designed for you and your child to learn from each other and work together while trying out new things. Led by our expert club leaders with bespoke activities designed to provide science-inspired fun challenges. There is a different theme each week so we and you are always learning something new!

Emira’s Kitchen café is open 10am – 4pm. Families are welcome to bring picnics and snacks to eat at our lunch tables.

Additional Support

If you are attending a club and require a carer ticket, please get in touch to discuss how best we can support yourself or your child to access the activities. Please contact us for more information at events@scienceoxford.com.

Sessions:

10am – 11.30am

12.30pm – 2pm

3pm – 4.30pm

Suitable for ages 5-9 (accompanied by an adult)

£14 per club ticket (includes Eventbrite booking fee. Admits one child and accompanying adult.

£5 additional adult/s ticket admittance to Science Club and outside areas / café. All attendees need a ticket, for under 3’s we recommend the Family day instead.

For information on our refund policy and event terms and conditions visit here. If you cannot attend, you can request a refund or transfer your ticket to another day yourself via Eventbrite

Science Oxford Centre visiting information and FAQs please visit here.

Contact events@scienceoxford.com or call 01865 810000

Details

Date:
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Time:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Website:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/science-club-weird-materials-tickets-988628573677

Venue

Science Oxford Centre
Quarry Road, Headington
Oxford, Oxfordshire OX3 8SB United Kingdom
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Organiser

Science Oxford
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