Looking for some STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) or STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) events to do with in February? STEM/STEAM are based on the idea of educating students in four/five specific disciplines — science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics — in an interdisciplinary and applied approach. These local Lancaster County STEM/STEAM events will encourage your kids in their skills and knowledge in fun, hands-on activities!
Snapology of Lancaster Presents: Homeschool STEM Club
WHAT: Students will actively experiment with the principles of mechanical movement of simple machines through the use of axles, gears, and motors to create robots while facilitating a deeper understanding of mechanics.
WHEN: Monday’s from 1 – 2 or 2 – 3, Thursdays from 10 – 11 or 11 – 12 WHERE: Snapology of Lancaster
Quarryville Library Presents:
WHAT: The Quarryville Library is offering a new monthly series of STEM activities! STEM, short for Science Technology, Engineering, and Math. STEM-based programming is all about getting kids and families excited about math and the sciences. These monthly programs are hands-on, using kits provided by Agilent Technologies, that attendees get to keep at the end! Best for children ages 8 – 12 years of age. WHEN: March 23rd from 10am – 11:30am WHERE: Quarryville Library, 357 Bucks Road, Quarryville
WHAT: The Library is hosting the STEM Mobile, presented by the Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania! They are presenting a program about Robotics. From their website: “Our STEM Mobile is getting ready to hit the road and bring bright ideas to Girl Scouts and community partners across our 30 county footprint. The mobile STEM lab is packed with hands-on, innovative STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) exploration from robotics to virtual reality!” For kids ages 6 – 12. WHEN: March 16, from 2pm – 3:30pm WHERE: Quarryville Library, 357 Bucks Road, Quarryville
Manheim Community Library Presents:
WHAT: Young cryptographers will learn about simple codes and ciphers. They will practice solving some classic ciphers and codes and then encode and encipher their own secret messages. AGES 10+ Free. Registration required. Deadline to register is noon on March 14th.
WHEN: Saturday, March 16 from 12pm – 2pm WHERE: Manheim Library, 15 East High St., Manheim
Stories & Studies: McBroom’s Zoo and Fabulous Adaptations
WHAT: Join us as we explore animal adaptations with Ann Strauss, Naturalist for Lancaster County Parks and Recreation. After reading Dr. Seuss’s “If I Ran the Zoo”, we’ll learn about animal adaptations. Then you’ll have the chance to create your own animal with special adaptations out of clay. Ages 5+ WHEN: Monday, March 4th at 4pm
WHERE: Manheim Library, 15 East High St., Manheim
Art of Recycle Presents: Craft Castle Challenge
WHAT: Participate in the craft challenge of the day at Art of Recycle.
WHEN: March 9 from 10am – 5pm
WHERE: Art of Recycle, 27 Cloister Ave, Ephrata
Milanof-Schock Library Presents: STEM Club: Germs!
WHAT: At this month’s STEM Club, participants will learn about Germs!
WHEN: March 14 & 28 from 6pm – 8pm
WHERE: Milanof – Schock Library
Lancaster Library Presents:
WHAT: To expand the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) skills and knowledge of area students, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is bringing the STEM in Gear program to the Lancaster Public Library. STEM Night is appropriate for students ages 9-13 and their adult caregiver.
WHEN: March 25 from 6pm – 7:30pm
WHERE: Lancaster City Branch Library, 125 North Duke Street, Lancaster
The Science of Seuss – Mr. Brown Can Moo, Can You?
WHAT: Animals make all sorts of sounds for many different reasons. To accompany the reading of this Seuss classic we will introduce some animal sounds and why they are made. We will also play a rousing game of Animal Sounds Jeopardy. Ages 5-9 WHEN: Monday, March 25 at 4pm
WHERE: Lancaster City Library, 125 N. Duke Street
Ephrata Public Library Presents:
WHAT: Explore the science of space through projects, activities, and games. Our STEM club will investigate star patterns, planets and moons, life as an astronaut and more. Ages 8-12.
WHEN: March 5 at 4:30pm
WHERE: Ephrata Public Library
Science of Seuss – McElligot’s Pool
WHAT: Join us while we welcome Lancaster Parks and Recreation Naturalist Mary Ann Schlegel. This program will introduce salt water, freshwater, still and flowing and the numerous water conditions all around us and different creatures to fill those waters. To accompany the reading of this Seuss classic we will introduce some of the insects, mollusks, amphibians, fish and reptiles that call our waters home. We can also play an American Shad migration game. Ages 3-9. WHEN: March 18 at 3pm WHERE: Ephrata Public Library
Lancaster County Park Department
WHAT: Lancaster County Parks Department offers many science STEM and STEAM events every week. Check out their list of very low cost and family friendly classes for the spring quarter here.
WHERE: Lancaster County Central Park, 1 Nature’s Way, Lancaster PA
