Summer 2026 Offerings
WOW! Explorers Summer Programs for 1st - 3rd graders
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Does your child love to build, tinker, and create? This maker-focused program invites young innovators to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through hands-on projects and playful problem-solving. Children will work with a variety of materials, tackle real-world challenges, and create projects they can take home.
March 16 - March 20 - 9am - 12pm
Cost: $220/child, $190/member child
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Has your child always loved seeing how things work behind the scenes at WOW! and other museums? This program is designed to engage young curators in all aspects of Museum life! Participants will get to explore behind the scenes of exhibit design and museum programs, and they’ll contribute to a special project that will be displayed in the Museum at the end of the program.
May 26 - May 29, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Cost: $220/child, $190/member child
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Abracadabra! This exciting program explores all the ways that science can seem downright magical! Participants will uncover some eye-catching results as they take part in hands-on science experiments, try their hand at a little razzle-dazzle, and create projects that bring the magic home.
August 3 - August 7 - 9am - 12pm
Cost: $220/child, $190/member child
Play-Well TEKnologies Camps
Dino Design Using LEGO® Materials
Date: 06/08/2026 - 06/012/2026
Ages: 5-9
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Total cost per enrollee: $200
Course Description: Travel back to the Jurassic era in this hands-on STEM adventure powered by LEGO®! Guided by our enthusiastic Play-Well instructors, young builders will return to the age of dinosaurs, using LEGO® to bring the time of the dinosaurs to life. Design and engineer secure habitats for gentle herbivores, embark on daring expeditions to track down elusive species, and uncover the secrets of powerful predator dinosaurs. Get ready for a dino-sized adventure packed with building, problem-solving, and imagination!
Registration: https://play-well-registration.com/registration/new/116843
Minecraft Engineering using LEGO® Materials
Date: 06/22/2026 - 06/26/2026
Ages: 5-7
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Total cost per enrollee: $200
Course Description: Venture into the world of Minecraft in our unique LEGO® experience. Get ready to build your base, craft your tools, use your Minecart to harvest raw resources, and battle to stop the Ender Dragon from ending the world. Come explore the endless possibilities of LEGO® with a trained Play-Well instructor.
Registration: https://play-well-registration.com/registration/new/116844
Wildlife Wonders using LEGO® Materials
Date: 07/13/2026 - 07/17/2026
Ages: 7-12Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Total cost per enrollee: $200
Course Description: Design and build your way through the animal kingdom, from sea to safari, using tens of thousands of LEGO® parts. With the guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor, you’ll recreate diverse habitats while crafting animals in their natural surroundings. Your animal adventure awaits!
Registration: https://play-well-registration.com/registration/new/116845
STEM Discovery using LEGO® Materials
Date: 07/27/2026 - 07/31/2026
Ages: 5-7Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Total cost per enrollee: $200
Course Description: Unleash your creativity with tens of thousands of LEGO® pieces at your fingertips! Build engineer-designed projects as you discover the world around us through our inquiry-based learning model. Projects are rotated seasonally to ensure that both new and returning students can explore the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO® building system.
Registration: https://play-well-registration.com/registration/new/116846
