Single Sessions
These fun, hands-on single-session STEM challenges are designed to spark creativity, problem-solving, and engineering skills. Each session is a standalone experience, so students may register for one or multiple challenges.
Cost: $30 per student per session.
To begin the registration process, please complete the Student Information Form. Once submitted, you will receive an email with your student’s registration status and next steps.
Please note that registration is not considered complete until all required family forms have been submitted and the registration and material fees have been paid.
Refund Policy
EMA Direct-Pay Funds: Payments made using EMA direct-pay funds are non-refundable once processed. However, credit may be issued for future classes.
Sky High STEM – The Tallest Tower Challenge
October 2 9:30-11:00
Students will design and build the tallest free-standing tower possible while learning about balance, stability, and structural engineering.
Ready, Set, STEM! – Balloon Car Race Lab
December 4 9:30-11:00
Students will build and race balloon-powered cars while exploring motion, force, and energy in this fast-paced engineering challenge.
Crash Test Lab – Egg Drop Engineering
January 29 9:30-11:00
Can you protect the egg? Students will design protective structures to keep an egg from breaking while learning about impact, force, and shock absorption.
Build It Better STEM – Bridge Builder Challenge
March 5 9:30-11:00
Students will construct bridges using limited materials and test how much weight their design can hold while learning about strength, tension, and compression.
Rube Goldberg Challenge – Chain Reaction Lab
May 7 9:30-11:00
Students will work in teams to create a multi-step chain reaction machine while exploring energy transfer, motion, and creative engineering design.
These fun, hands-on single-session chemistry labs are designed to spark curiosity and excitement about science. Each lab is a standalone experience, so students may register for one or multiple sessions.
Cost: $50 per student per lab.
To begin the registration process, please complete the Student Information Form. Once submitted, you will receive an email with your student’s registration status and next steps.
Please note that registration is not considered complete until all required family forms have been submitted and the registration and material fees have been paid.
Refund Policy
EMA Direct-Pay Funds: Payments made using EMA direct-pay funds are non-refundable once processed. However, credit may be issued for future classes.
Back to School Blast Lab – Elephant Toothpaste: August 21 9:30-11:00
Kick off the year with an exciting hands-on chemistry lab! In this single-session experiment, students will create a giant foam explosion while learning about chemical reactions, catalysts, reaction speed, and exothermic reactions. Using the classic Elephant Toothpaste experiment, students will observe how a catalyst causes hydrogen peroxide to rapidly break down into water and oxygen gas, producing hot, expanding foam. This fun and memorable lab is a great introduction to real scientific investigation and safe lab procedures.
Make It Bounce Lab – Polymers & Materials: September 18 9:30-11:00
In this hands-on STEM lab, students will experiment with polymers and material science as they create their own bouncing substance. Through mixing and testing different ingredients, students will learn about chemical bonds, polymers, elasticity, and how materials change their properties. The session combines chemistry and engineering as students design, test, and improve their creations to see just how high they can make them bounce!
Exploding Pumpkin Lab: October 30 9:30-11:00
Get ready for messy, hands-on science fun! In this single-session lab, students will carve their own pumpkins and then use them for exciting experiments, including a pumpkin volcano, dry ice fog effects, and exploding pumpkin reactions. Along the way, students will learn about chemical reactions, gas pressure, and temperature changes while safely creating bubbling, smoking, and popping pumpkins. This high-energy lab is perfect for students who love science, creativity, and a little bit of chaos!
Acids & Bases Battle Lab – The pH Challenge: November 20 9:30-11:00
In this hands-on chemistry session, students become lab investigators as they explore the science of acids, bases, and pH reactions. Using indicators and safe testing materials, students will test unknown liquids, observe color changes, and perform neutralization reactions to determine which substances are acidic or basic. This interactive lab introduces key chemistry concepts while encouraging problem-solving, observation skills, and real scientific experimentation.
Exploring Dry Ice Lab: January 15 9:30-11:00
In this exciting hands-on lab, students will explore the science of dry ice and the states of matter through fun and safe experiments. Activities include creating thick fog, bubbling dry ice reactions, expanding balloons, and sound and vibration experiments while learning about sublimation, gas pressure, and temperature changes. This high-interest session gives students a chance to observe dramatic science reactions while building a deeper understanding of how matter changes form.
Fire & Heat Lab – Carbon Snake Reaction: February 19 9:30-11:00
In this exciting chemistry lab, students will explore heat, energy, and combustion reactions through the dramatic Carbon Snake experiment. Students will observe how a chemical reaction releases energy, producing heat and expanding carbon structures while learning about thermochemistry, energy transfer, and combustion. This single-session lab introduces big chemistry concepts through a safe, high-interest demonstration that shows how powerful chemical reactions can be.
Mad Scientist Reactions Lab: March 19 9:30-11:00
Put on your goggles and become a mad scientist for the day! In this fast-paced, hands-on lab, students will explore different types of chemical reactions through exciting experiments that involve mixing, bubbling, fizzing, and gas-forming reactions. Students will observe synthesis, decomposition, acid–base, and gas-producing reactions while learning how scientists classify and predict chemical changes. This high-energy session is perfect for curious students who love dramatic experiments and real lab science.
Master Chemist Challenge Lab – The Ultimate Reaction Lab: April 16 9:30-11:00
In this final challenge lab, students will put their chemistry skills to the test as they rotate through lab stations, reaction challenges, and mystery chemical investigations. Using what they have learned about atomic theory, chemical reactions, and lab safety, students will work like real scientists to identify substances, predict reactions, and solve hands-on problems. This fast-paced session is designed to review key concepts while giving students the chance to think critically, experiment, and complete the ultimate Master Chemist Challenge.
These engaging, hands-on single-session dissection labs give students the opportunity to explore anatomy through guided, real scientific investigation. Each lab is a standalone experience, so students may register for one or multiple sessions.
Cost: $75 per student per lab.
To begin the registration process, please complete the Student Information Form. Once submitted, you will receive an email with your student’s registration status and next steps.
Please note that registration is not considered complete until all required family forms have been submitted and the registration and material fees have been paid.
Refund Policy
EMA Direct-Pay Funds: Payments made using EMA direct-pay funds are non-refundable once processed. However, credit may be issued for future classes.
Lab Descriptions:
Ocean Invertebrate Lab
Starfish & Sea Urchin — September 11 9:30-11:00
Students will explore the anatomy of marine invertebrates through hands-on dissection while learning about body structure, symmetry, and how these animals survive in ocean environments.
Cold-Blooded Creatures Lab
Snake & Frog — November 6 9:30-11:00
This lab focuses on reptile and amphibian anatomy. Students will examine internal and external structures while learning how cold-blooded animals function and adapt to their environments.
Amazing Organs Lab
Heart & Eye — February 12 9:30-11:00
Students will investigate two of the body’s most fascinating organs. This lab explores the structure and function of the heart and eye while connecting anatomy to how the human body works.
Ocean Predator Lab
Shark & Stingray — April 2 9:30-11:00
In this advanced marine biology lab, students will dissect shark and stingray specimens while learning about predators, cartilage skeletons, and adaptations that help these animals survive in the ocean.