Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Back to the Moon: The Artemis Program
Saturday, September 23, 2023
7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Ages 5-adult
Kleist Center for the Art & Drama
95 E Bagley Road
Berea, OH
Jeffrey Woytach, engineer at NASA Glenn Research Center, will present a lecture on NASA’s Artemis program to return humans to the moon. Named for the Greek god of the Moon and sister of Apollo, the Artemis system consists of an Orion spacecraft that will carry astronauts from Earth to lunar orbit and back, launched on the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. The SLS is the most powerful rocket ever built.
Artemis 1, launched on November 16, 2022, was a successful uncrewed Moon-orbiting mission. It returned on December 11, 2022. Artemis II is the second scheduled mission. It will be the first crewed mission of NASA's Orion spacecraft. It is currently planned to be in November 2024. The crewed Orion spacecraft will perform a lunar flyby and return to Earth.
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Journey to the Land of Sweets
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Ages 3-5 with an adult | $30
Knowlton Center
370 Front Street
Berea, OH
Embark on an exciting expedition through the Molasses Swamp and the Gumdrop Mountains, all the way to the enchanting Candy Castle! This camp draws its inspiration from the much-loved game and encourages campers to craft their own unique characters, tales, and realms to discover. Amidst the fun, they'll also get creative making candy mosaics and crafting "gingerbread" houses from graham crackers.
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Robotics
Thursday, September 28, 2023
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Ages 11-18
Knowlton Center
370 Front Street
Berea, OH
In this camp, students will learn how to program a robotic vehicle using an Arduino. They will learn how to control the robot's speed and direction. They will also learn how to control various motors on the robot as well as use sensors so that the robot can detect obstacles and try to avoid them! Students will learn basic programming concepts along the way. Attendees will work in pairs in this camp and parents are encouraged to also reserve a ticket with their student.
Pet Hero Adventures
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Ages 3-5 with an adult | $30
Knowlton Center
370 Front Street
Berea, OH
Embrace your pet passion and imaginative spirit. Dive into stories, engineering, and play to design unique pet heroes, habitats, and gadgets. Merge beloved pets with superhero flair.
Your Friendly Neighborhood Galaxy
Friday, October 20, 2023
7:00 p.m.
Ages 5-adult
Kleist Center for the Art & Drama
95 E Bagley Road
Berea, OH
The Burrell Observatory is proud to host an open house program as part of the Reinhold and Margaret Kader Memorial Lecture Series. This lecture is also presented in conjunction with the Ritter Library “Exploring Space” exhibit.
Dr. Amy Sardone, National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow at The Ohio State University, will present a lecture on the galaxies closest to our home galaxy, the Milky Way. The Milky Way is not alone in the Universe. Our Galaxy and its neighbor, the Andromeda Galaxy, are locked together by gravity. Caught along with them are a host of 30-50 smaller galaxies. Together, they make up the Local Group.
After the lecture, the Burrell Observatory will be open for viewing, weather permitting.
CS+ Tech Camp: Creating a Halloween Game in Python
Thursday, October 26, 2023
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Ages 11-18
Knowlton Center
370 Front Street
Berea, OH
In this camp, students will learn how to use the Python programming language to create a Halloween themed-game! Students will learn how to incorporate core programming concepts into building a game and what details are needed to make a game work. At the end of the session, students will have a basic game that they can save to a flash drive and work on at home.
Halloween Math Bash
Friday, October 27, 2023
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Ages 6-13 | $30
Knowlton Center
370 Front Street
Berea, OH
Join us for a Halloween Math Bash with math games, pizza, candy AND a math escape room. Costumes are optional but encouraged.
Dynamic Lego Brick Building Adventure
Saturday, November 4, 2023
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Ages 6-12 | $75
Knowlton Center
370 Front Street
Berea, OH
Is your child a budding enthusiast for brick building and creative design? This special event invites them to immerse themselves in a world of imagination and innovation. Join us for an exciting day brimming with hands-on activities, interactive coding, imaginative construction, and animated storytelling.
Pizza included!
What To Do With a Box
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Ages 3-5 with an adult | $30
Knowlton Center
370 Front Street
Berea, OH
Unleash your creativity as we engineer cardboard boxes into an array of wonders: from boats and cities to castles and even spaceships! Our imagination knows no bounds, and together, we'll bring these creations to life. Join us in this imaginative camp to explore the boundless realm of possibilities awaiting your inventive spirit!
Intro to 3D Modeling
Thursday, November 16, 2023
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Ages 11-18
Knowlton Center
370 Front Street
Berea, OH
In this camp, students will learn how to create 3D models using software that is available for free. Students will learn about 3D printing services, such as ones through their local libraries, where they will then be able to submit their work to have it printed at the library. Attendees should bring a USB flash drive to save their models.
Origami: Engineering a World of Paper Wonders (ages 8-10)
Saturday, November 11, 2023
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Ages 8-10 | $45
Knowlton Center
370 Front Street
Berea, OH
What does the Itsukushima Shrine, flower petals, and the legs of a frog have in common? Origami of course! In this two-hour class, students will learn about famous architecture, engineering, and animal biomechanics in connection with this 2,000-year-old paper art form.
Models we will fold in this class include:
Organ base house
Samurai Hat
Fortune Teller
Jumping Frog
Magazine Box
(must have 5+ participants to run this program)
CrossFit Your Mind: Family Problem-Solving Night!
Thursday, November 16, 2023
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Ages 7-adult | $25
Knowlton Center
370 Front Street
Berea, OH
This popular event returns this fall! During the 90-minute problem-solving workshop, Dr. Edwin Meyer, an Associate Professor of Physics at Baldwin Wallace, and Meridith Witt, Assistant Professor of Physics at Baldwin Wallace, will lead participants through new and challenging workouts for the brain as they work on problems designed to improve mental focus and fitness. The evening will help everyone become more creative, clever, and confident.
The environment is lively, with plenty of moment and ability to connect with others during the event. All materials will be provided, and problems will be worked on in teams by all the people sitting at one table. You are welcome to come as an individual and join a table or bring family and friends for a fun night of mental exercise.
Whether you are 8 or 88, this event is created to maximize your enjoyment – no stress and no experience is needed!
Origami: Engineering a World of Paper Wonders (ages 11-13)
Saturday, November 18, 2023
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Ages 11-13 | $45
Knowlton Center
370 Front Street
Berea, OH
What does the Notre Dame Cathedral, a parachute, and the wings of a bird have in common? Origami of course! In this two-hour class, students will learn about famous architecture, engineering, and animal biomechanics in connection with this 2,000-year-old paper art form.
Models we will fold in this class include;
Waterbomb
Tetrahedron
Flapping Crane
Masu Box
Frobel Fold
Holiday Math Camp
Saturday, December 16, 2023
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Ages 6-11 | $70
Knowlton Center
370 Front Street
Berea, OH
Drop off your kids at the Knowlton Center to get holiday errands and shopping done and they'll have a blast with holiday math-themed crafts, games, puzzles and learning activities.