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SUMMARY:Organ-ized Discoveries: And the Science Within
DESCRIPTION:To ignite curiosity and build a deeper understanding of biology\, we welcome young minds to dive into the exciting world of STEM! \nThis hands-on\, interactive event is designed to introduce children to the wonders of the human body\, life sciences\, and real-world biology through fun activities and meaningful engagement. \n\nEvent Highlights\n📍 What: Organ-ized Discoveries – A fun-filled STEM exploration event focusing on biology and body systems👧🏾👦🏼 Who: Children ages 5–14 years📅 When: Saturday\, October 25\, 2025🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM📍 Where: ACCESS Center for Discovery and Learning          5139 S Ashland Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60609🍽️ Lunch will be provided🎟️ Free for all participants—just show up and enjoy! \n\nWhy Attend?\n\nAge-specific biology-themed STEM activities\nBuild observation skills and explore problem solving\nEngage with real scientists in the fields of biology and medicine\nLearn how our bodies work in fun\, exciting ways\nBe inspired to explore STEM careers and academic interests\n\n\nRSVP Information\n🗓️ Deadline: RSVP by October 15\, 2025📞 How: Call or Text us at (847) 989‑4872📧 Or visit upchicago.org \nLet’s uncover the science within — one discovery at a time!
URL:https://upchicago.org/event/organ-ized-discoveries-and-the-science-within/
LOCATION:ACCESS CENTER FOR DISCOVERY & LEARNING\, 5139 S Ashland Ave\,\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science Events
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SUMMARY:Kidstruction Zone: Building our World with Civil Engineering
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to build big ideas! \nThis exciting STEM event is designed to introduce children to the fundamentals of civil engineering through hands-on activities and collaborative challenges. Through fun experiments\, kids will explore how the built world works and how they can help build it too! \nEvent Highlights:\nWhat:Kidstruction Zone – An engaging\, educational science event with real-world civil engineering experiments and design activities. \nWho:Children ages 5–14 years \nWhen:Saturday\, January 31st\, 2026Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nWhere:ACCESS Center for Discovery and Learning5139 S Ashland Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60609 \nWhy Attend? \n\nExperience hands-on engineering activities and building challenges\nLearn about strength\, stability\, and how structures stand\nStrengthen teamwork\, confidence\, and creativity through problem-solving\nGet inspired by real-world civil engineering concepts in action!\n\nLunch will be provided! \n\nRSVP Information:\nWe’re currently at capacity for this event. To be considered for any remaining spots\, please call or text us at 📞 (847) 989-4872. \nDeadline to contact us: January 24\, 2026 \nLet’s build the future—one beam\, bridge\, and blueprint at a time! 🏗️👷🏾‍♀️👷🏻👷🏽‍♂️
URL:https://upchicago.org/event/kidstruction-zone-building-our-world-with-civil-engineering/
LOCATION:ACCESS CENTER FOR DISCOVERY & LEARNING\, 5139 S Ashland Ave\,\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engineering
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SUMMARY:Forensic Science - Code Breakers and Crime Solvers!
DESCRIPTION:Unlimited Potential Chicago invites you to our Code Breakers and Crime Solvers! \nTo inspire the next generation of problem-solvers and investigators through engaging forensic science experiences. \nThis exciting\, hands-on event introduces children to the world of forensic science\, where they will analyze evidence\, crack codes\, and solve mysteries just like real investigators. Through interactive activities\, participants will develop critical thinking skills while having fun exploring how science helps solve crimes. \n\nEvent Highlights:\nWhat: A hands-on forensic science experience where kids will analyze evidence\, decode clues\, and participate in crime scene simulationsWho: Children ages 5–14 yearsWhen: Saturday\, April 25\, 2026Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMWhere: ACCESS Center for Discovery and Learning5139 S Ashland Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60640 \nLunch will be provided! \n\nWhy Attend?\n\nLearn how to identify and analyze evidence\nUse tools and techniques to decipher codes\nParticipate in hands-on crime scene investigations\nBuild curiosity and interest in forensic science\nDevelop problem-solving and critical thinking skills\n\n\nRSVP Information:\nDeadline: RSVP by April 18th\, 2026How: Call or Text 📞 (847) 989-4872 \n\nJoin us for a fun and educational experience where young minds become detectives\, uncover clues\, and solve mysteries through science!
URL:https://upchicago.org/event/forensic-science-code-breakers-and-crime-solvers/
LOCATION:ACCESS CENTER FOR DISCOVERY & LEARNING\, 5139 S Ashland Ave\,\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Forensic Science
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SUMMARY:Zap into Electrical Engineering: Shockingly Fun Circuits
DESCRIPTION:Unlimited Potential Chicago invites you to our Electrical Engineering event! \nTo inspire the next generation of innovators through engaging\, hands-on STEM experiences. \nThis interactive event is designed to spark curiosity\, creativity\, and a passion for engineering as kids discover how electricity powers the world around us. \n\nEvent Highlights\nWhat:Zap into Electrical Engineering: Shockingly Fun Circuits – A fun and educational event introducing children to the exciting world of electrical engineering through hands-on activities and real-world demonstrations. \nWho:Children ages 5–14 years \nWhen:Saturday\, July 25\, 2026 \nTime:10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nWhere:ACCESS Center for Discovery and Learning5139 S Ashland Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60609 \n🍽️ Lunch will be provided! \n\nWhy Attend?\n\nHands-on learning experiences with simple electrical components\nInteractive activities designed to spark curiosity and creativity\nFun demonstrations showcasing real-world engineering concepts\nCollaborative group activities that encourage teamwork and communication\nLearn how engineers use electricity and circuits to solve everyday problems\nExplore exciting STEM career possibilities and develop problem-solving skills\n\n\nRSVP Information\n📅 Register by: July 12\, 2026 \n🔗 Register Online: Registration is Closed\n \n📞 Questions? Call or Text us at (847) 989-4872
URL:https://upchicago.org/event/zap-into-electrical-engineering-shockingly-fun-circuits/
LOCATION:ACCESS CENTER FOR DISCOVERY & LEARNING\, 5139 S Ashland Ave\,\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
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