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Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these "makers" to show hobbies, experiments, projects and more.

The second Friday of each month from 5:00–8:00 pm, explore SCI with your family. Admission is just $5 per person! No need to grab dinner first... our Food Chain Cafe is open until 7:30 pm.

Solidify math foundation skills, reduce fear about math, fun Interactive drills and math related activities to solidify foundation, improve post assessment scoring, create a firm math foundation which leads to higher chance in choosing a STEM career. June 8nd, 15th, 22th, and 29th- 4 hours/sessions

Courage League Sports offers adaptive recreational opportunities for kids living with a special need regardless of their ability level. We offer programming Monday-Thursday evenings at various community spaces in and around the Des Moines Metro. We need volunteers to be buddies to our kids!

STEM workshops are learned by doing where each session is design to complete a project and links to a STEM career. Troubleshooting is required during the workshops. 8 to 10 STEM workshops within a year(2 to 3 in the Spring, 4 in the Summer and 2 in the Fall)-4hrs/workshop July 27: Fieldtrip to ISU

Camp Dates: Middle School Camp | July 8th-11th Elementary School Camp | July 8th-11th High School Camp | July 12th-14th Advanced Middle School Camp | July 15th-18th Boys Volleyball Camp | July 15th-18th Elementary School Camp | July 15th-18th Hitter/Setter/Libero Clinic | July 19th

Together with your 3, 4, or 5 year old, listen to a story or two about a farm animal and participate in a special activity in the Visitor Center. Then, take a ride on our tractor-drawn cart out to the farm to see the animal of the day, and take a look around the barnyard!

Kids connect to history, science, and nature through fun and engaging outdoor experiences, hands-on activities, games, crafts and visits to Living History Farms’ historic sites. The fun and learning never stops at Living History Farms’ Summer Day Camp!

Fans of Marvel, Harry Potter, DC, anime, video games, Disney, Star Wars, Doctor Who and MORE are invited to play games, make crafts, eat snacks, and hang out with other fans as we celebrate all the fandoms! All of the pop culture and geeky things you love will be here! Register beginning July 2.

All levels of experience welcome! Bring a character or use one of our pre-made characters. Registration required. You will receive an email upon registration asking for your level of experience so we can assign you to an appropriate table.