The Girls Code Club (Cohort 2: JavaScript)
2024-10-10 16:00 - 17:30, 2024-10-24 16:00 - 17:30, 2024-11-07 16:00 - 17:30, 2024-11-21 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | The Lancaster Science Factory, 454 New Holland Ave, Lancaster, PA, 17602, United States
The Lancaster Science Factory welcomes new and returning coders to the ALL NEW Girls Code Club! Each cohort will learn a different coding language in twice-monthly sessions. Join us in the Fall, Spring, or BOTH!
This program is open to girls ages 8 – 13. No coding experience is required, but it is helpful for students to have some experience with a qwerty keyboard and mouse. The cost is just $105 per participant. This includes eight facilitated lessons, a Girls Code Club water bottle, and earned attendance incentives. Scholarships are available for families with financial needs.
Sign up before September 8th, 2024 to participate in the fall session. Click here to learn more!

Day Off Camp!
2024-10-14 09:00 - 16:00
Spend your day off from school at the Lancaster Science Factory! Kids in grades K – 6 will enjoy two different hands-on STEM sessions with plenty of time to explore the exhibit hall and a lunch break in between!
Each full-day camp is $80 per student.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR DAY OFF CAMPS!
Scholarships are available for families with a financial need. Click here to download the application.

Monday, October 14th (Indigenous People’s Day)

Solve It: Put your puzzle skills to the test as you complete a variety of puzzles, riddles, and logic challenges. Kids will create their own puzzles and games to test their family and friends at home!
Supervised lunch break and exploration in the exhibit hall.
Science is Art: Kids will tap into their creativity as they use science to create art! They’ll love salt watercolors, color mixing, and more!

Monday, December 2nd (Monday after Thanksgiving)

Edison Bots: Whether they’ve had experience with robots before or are new to the game, kids will love spending the morning with Edison Bots! Learn about barcode programs and engage in some sumo-style bot battles!
Supervised lunch break and exploration in the exhibit hall.
Mars Bound: There is still much to learn about our planetary neighbor! Kids will design and test a parachute landing system and build a rover to land on a Mars model!

Exploring the Five Senses
2024-10-16 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-23 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-30 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-06 16:00 - 17:00
Through hands-on activities and experiments, kids in grades K—5 will learn how our senses (and our brains) help us understand the world around us. Each class will focus on one of the five senses!
This is a series of 5, hour-long classes that meet at 4:00 pm on the following Wednesdays:

10/9
10/16
10/23
10/30
11/6

Click here to sign up for upcoming Hands-on STEM Classes!

A Taste of Science!
2024-10-17 18:00 - 21:00
It’s the Biggest Science Party of the Year!
Thursday, October 17th from 6-9 pm
Join us for an evening of entertainment, food, drinks, and science – all to benefit the non-profit Lancaster Science Factory! Help us ensure our hands-on STEM experiences are accessible to all students across Lancaster County.
Tickets are just $60! This is a 21+ event.
**CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!**

YOUR TICKET INCLUDES:

Live Science Trivia hosted by Drew’s Clues – participate in a team of up to 8 people!
Dinner catered by Hess’s Barbecue – vegetarian options available!
Raffles and a Silent Auction – local experiences, special gifts, food, booze, and more!
Science-themed cocktails, wine, hard seltzers, and n/a beverages!
The Science of Beer Competition by the Lancaster Brewers Club!
Lots of prizes and surprises, plus time to explore our hands-on exhibits throughout the Science Factory!

Weave a Web Workshop
2024-10-19 01:00 - 15:00
Participants will learn about spider web patterns and make a 3D spider web to take home. Workshops will be held at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Please sign up at the admission desk when you arrive!
Recommended for ages 6 and above.
$5 per participant.

Free with Admission: STEM Showdown Qualifier
2024-10-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-02 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-11-09 10:00 - 12:00
Join us at the Science Cafe from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to qualify for the STEM Showdown! Kids in grades K—5 who complete hands-on activities earn their way into this special competition in January!

Click here to learn more about the STEM Showdown.

The Girls Code Club (Cohort 1: Ruby)
2024-10-20 14:00 - 15:30, 2024-11-03 14:00 - 15:30, 2024-11-17 14:00 - 15:30

Exhibit Hall Closes at 4:00 pm
2024-10-23 16:00 - 17:00
The exhibit hall will be closing one hour early on October 23rd, 2024 for staff training. This will NOT impact already scheduled hands-on STEM classes!

The Circuit Lab
2024-10-24 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-07 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-14 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-21 16:00 - 17:00
Step into The Circuit Lab! Kids in grades 1—5 will explore how electricity is generated and how power is moved by creating circuits, conductors, batteries, and more fun hands-on activities!
This is a series of 5, hour-long classes that meet at 4:00 pm on the following Wednesdays:

10/10
10/24
11/7
11/14
11/21

Click here to sign up for upcoming Hands-on STEM Classes!

Lead Free Families Day
2024-10-26 10:00 - 14:00
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Admission will be free from 10am – 2pm, thanks to PNC Bank and Lead-Free Families! Learn about free programs to make your home lead-safe and get free lead testing for your child! There will even be special appearances by Sesame Street’s Elmo!

Chemistry Demos with the Millersville University chapter of the American Chemical Society
2024-10-27 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-17 13:00 - 15:00
Stop into the Science Cafe for interactive demos with volunteers from the Millersville University chapter of the American Chemical Society! Activities at the Science Cafe are presented free with admission.

First Friday @ The Lancaster Science Factory!
2024-11-01 17:00 - 19:00
Every First Friday the Lancaster Science Factory offers free admission from 5 – 7pm. Explore over 70 interactive exhibits for kids in grades K – 8 and their families! This program is possible through the generous support of PPL.

CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT

Chemistry Magic Shows with Eurofins Lancaster Labs (First Friday Event)!
2024-11-01 17:00 - 19:00
Come one come all to the Chemistry Magic Show presented by real scientists from Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories!
This dazzling show incorporates a variety of experiments to ignite your mind from homemade rocket fuel to disappearing cups, to color-changing bottles and so much more! All ages are encouraged to participate in these hands-on experiments and watch the fascinating chemical reactions.
This event will be held during our monthly free First Friday celebration. Capacity is limited to 300 free visitors. All children must be accompanied by an adult for entry.

Cub Scout Engineer Adventure Workshop
2024-11-09 10:30 - 12:30
In this workshop, Webelo Cub Scouts will complete all of the requirements of the elective Engineer Adventure. This workshop is offered at a special price thanks to the generous support of the Arnold Family.
Pins are not included. Cub Scouts receive free admission to the Lancaster Science Factory. Leaders are also free (please be prepared to show proof of your leader status). Additional non-scout guests receive the group rate. Workshops that do not meet a minimum threshold of 5 scouts may be canceled and refunded by The Lancaster Science Factory.
Registration for this workshop is now closed.

Girl Scouts Robotics Workshop
2024-11-09 13:00 - 16:00
Girl Scouts Robotics Workshop
In this workshop, a mixed group of Brownies through Cadettes can complete the requirements for ALL THREE Robotics badges (Designing Robots, Programming Robots, Showcasing Robots). The workshop could be as long as 3 hours.
Badges are not included. Girl Scouts receive free admission to the Lancaster Science Factory. Your scouts are welcome to stay and play after/before their workshops. Leaders are also free (please be prepared to show proof of your leader status). Additional non-scout guests receive the group rate. Workshops that do not meet a minimum threshold of 5 scouts may be canceled and refunded by The Lancaster Science Factory.
Click here to register for this program.

2024-11-09 19:00 - 2024-11-10 08:00
Clock In For the Night Shift
Experience the Lancaster Science Factory in a whole new way when you stay overnight! Explore over 75 hands-on exhibits, enjoy a pre-lights-out snack, unroll your sleeping bag in the exhibit hall, and have a light breakfast before you leave in the morning. This special program is only offered a few times a year, so sign up now for an upcoming Night Shift!
Tickets
Tickets for the Night Shift are just $55 and include activity guides, snacks, and breakfast. This program is limited to children ages 5 – 12, and one adult (18+) is required for every three children. No adults will be admitted without children. Consider joining us for the Night Shift with your scout group or sports team or even to celebrate a special birthday!
Program Schedule
Night Shift Programs will be held on the following dates. Click each date to purchase tickets!

Saturday, November 9th, 2024
Saturday, December 14th, 2024
Saturday, January 25th, 2025
Saturday, February 22nd, 2025

Itinerary

7:00 pm – Registered guests check in and stow their belongings.
7:00 – 10:00pm – Free exploration in the exhibit hall. Complete optional scavenger hunts or scout badge activity guides!
8:00 – 9:00pm – Drop into the Maker Space for an evening snack.
10:00 pm – Guests will select their sleeping spots and exhibits will begin to close.
by 10:30 pm – Lights out.
7:00 am – 8:00 am – Light breakfast is available in the Maker Space.
by 8:15 am – Exhibit hall closes

Frequently Asked Questions and Night Shift Policies

What type of sleeping gear can I bring?

You may bring sleeping bags, sleeping mats, and twin air mattresses. Battery or foot-operated pumps are recommended, because we cannot guarantee sleeping space near an available power outlet.
Cots and tents are not permitted.

What else should I bring?

We recommend comfortable clothes with layers as the temperature may adjust throughout the night. Shoes are required when moving around the exhibit hall, so please bring slip on shoes for late-night restroom visits.
If you're planning on using a phone, iPad, or other device after lights out, please bring along headphones.

What kind of food will you serve?

The evening snack will consist of a piece of fruit, a bagged snack like chips or pretzels, plus juice or water.
Breakfast will feature a selection of pastries, cereals, fruit, and juice.

What if someone in my group has allergies?

If someone in your group has allergies please indicate this when you register. We will contact you about alternative options.
We cannot guarantee that our provided food is allergen-free.

Why can't I bring a child under the age of 5 or older than 12?

The Night Shift Program is designed for families with children ages 5 - 12.
Activities go well past most younger children's bedtimes. Younger guests may have a hard time staying awake and there is no place for them to quiety go to sleep before designated lights out time.
We welcome all ages during general admission, but the Night Shift program is specifically planned for Elementary-aged students and their parents.

What is your cancellation policy?

Cancellations (by the registrant) received less than two weeks before the Night Shift Program will be subject to a refund of 1/2 of the total registration cost. Cancellations received at least two weeks in advance shall receive a full refund. Any programs canceled by the Lancaster Science Factory for any reason will be refunded fully.
