Sidekick Scientists

Showings

Lab A Sat, Jan 25 1:00 PM
In a Grasshopper’s World January 25th 2025 What would it be like to be as small as a grasshopper? How does a grasshopper live in the world around them? Let’s find out!
Lab A Sat, Feb 15 1:00 PM
Oh Deer! February 15th 2025 During this Valentine’s weekend you might think all you need is love, but White Tailed Deer actually need other other things to survive. Let’s explore habitats and the members of the deer family.
Lab A Sat, Mar 8 1:00 PM
Storybook STEAM March 8th 2025 This is the 27th year for Read Across America! Occurring the first week in March, it’s a celebration of literacy and storytelling. Let’s complete some STEAM challenges taken straight from the pages of our favorite books
Lab A Sat, Mar 29 1:00 PM
March 29th 2025 Treehouses might only be a fun hangout for humans, but for many animals, a tree is where they live their whole life! We’ll explore why trees make good animals homes and which animals live there.
Lab A Sat, Apr 19 1:00 PM
Aqua Charades April 19th 2025 Where does water come from? Who and what needs water? And where does water go after it goes down the drain? We’ll explore the importance of water and how it goes from source to tap and back again.
Lab A Sat, May 10 1:00 PM
The Deep Blue Sea May 10th 2025 The ocean is big and full of life! From the tiniest little plankton, to the biggest whale, the diversity of ocean life is fascinating. Let’s explore the deep blue sea together!
Lab A Sat, May 31 1:00 PM
Our Blue Planet May 31st 2025 There is nothing quite like Earth anywhere else in the universe. Why? Let’s explore our place in the solar system and what makes our planet unique.

Description

Sidekick Scientists: Adventures in STEAM is an early school aged program where kids and their grown ups will work together to complete STEAM challenges, games and art activities alongside other families.During this program we’ll be learning more about nature and the environment in the Central PA region. 


Dates and Times: Select Saturday Afternoons from 1-3 PM


Registration: Tickets are $8 per member or $12 per non-member – per child, per workshop! Visit the Box Office the day of the workshop to add on a ticket to UPMC Science Center. 


Please Note: UPMC Science Center exploration before your workshop is NOT included in the price of your workshop.  UPMC Science Center hours are 10:00am-5:00pm and tickets can be purchased at the Box Office the day of your workshop.