Get ready for hands-on science these school holidays! If your child is curious about chemistry this half-day workshop, run by the University of Newcastle's SMART* Program, is just for them!

Throughout the morning, students will explore:

🧪 Everyday chemicals and chemical reactions

🧫 The difference between acids and bases

👩‍🔬 Measuring the pH of some common household items

😋 Make edible sherbet to take home

There will be plenty of time for open-ended exploration so your child can work at their own pace, with support from the SMART Program’s expert educators.

Ages: 8-12 years (limited to students enrolled in primary school years 3, 4, 5 & 6)

When: Thursday 9th October, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Cost: $49 per student (incl. GST)

Host: The University of Newcastle's SMART Program and Lake Mac Libraries

Payment: Online via Humanitix only.

Contact: Please contact the SMART Program with any questions on 0448 846 261 or smart@newcastle.edu.au

Enrolments:

Limited to 20 students, based on order of registration via Humanitix. A waitlist will be created when all tickets are sold.
Restricted to primary school or registered homeschool students currently enrolled in Years 3, 4, 5, or 6.
Families enrolling 2 or more students are invited to use the discount code FAMILY#5 at checkout to receive a $5 discount

Want more? check out our Forensic Science workshop running in the afternoon on the same day - details here

Double-dip! If you enrol your child/ren in both workshops (Curious Chemistry in the morning, and Forensic Science in the afternoon), we will provide supervision during the lunch break from 12:30-1:30pm. More details will be provided following registration.

SMART Squad is made possible thanks to funding from the Australian Government's Maker Projects: Community STEM Engagement Grants, providing opportunities for young people in the Lake Macquarie region to engage with STEM.