Fall 2026 After School Programs
For years educators have stressed that students learn better "by doing" - especially in the sciences. Students of all ages learn more science-content and skills when they engage in investigation and discovery using everyday materials and the basic equipment of science. Our carefully designed inquiry-based lessons involve children with hands-on activities, capturing children's natural curiosity, stimulating their interest in science, and teaching them important science topics along with critical thinking skills. Our clubs also support the current initiative of STEM education.
As students head back to school this fall, we are excited to be running after school programs in select Howard County Public Schools through Rec & Parks. Each science enrichment session lasts for 6 classes Classes meet once a week for 1 hour.
Centennial Lane ES
Science: Wild Weather-- Mondays; 3:20-4:20; starts 9/28
Dayton Oaks ES
Science: Wild Weather-- Tuesdays; 3:50-4:50; starts 9/29
Fulton ES
Science: Wild Weather-- Mondays; 4:00-5:00; starts 9/28
Cooking: Fall Favorites-- Tuesdays; 4:00-5:25 starts 9/29
Cooking: Fall Favorites-- Thursdays; 4:00-5:25 starts 10/1
Hammond ES
Science: Wild Weather-- Thusdays; 4:00-5:00; starts 10/1
Ilchester ES
Cooking: Fall Favorites-- Tuesdays; 4:00-5:25; starts 9/29
Northfield ES
Cooking: Fall Favorites-- Wednesdays; 4:00-5:25; starts 9/16
Pointers Run ES
Cooking: Fall Favorites-- Mondays; 4:00-5:25; starts 9/28
SCIENCE-- Wild Weather
Weather is often downright wild! What better time to learn all about weather than when the weather starts to change?Start by learning about the water cycle and what causes precipitation and evaporation and the part they play in our weather. Next we’ll explore tornadoes and snow storms through hands-on experiments. We’ll also explore and create our own weather tools to measure and predict the weather!
COOKING-- Fall Favorite
Fall is in the air! There’s no better time to celebrate and enjoy the smells and tastes that come with fall and the turning of the leaves. We’ll learn a little about orchards and pumpkin patches as we make goodies with apples and pumpkins. Everyone loves a cool autumn night by the campfire. We’ll bring that fall favorite to life with a creative & tasty brownie! Thanksgiving will come a little early when we even try our hand at candied yams!
*Please make us aware of any food allergies or dietary restrictions when you register. We do our best to accommodate food allergies and dietary restrictions, but it cannot be guaranteed.