These labs give visitors the opportunity to explore hands-on, inquiry-based activities that allow for the exploration of many different STEM activities.

Get hands-on with different STEM topics. These engaging activities will allow parents and kids to explore STEM topics together, learning as a team. Enjoy activities and design challenges with Ozobots™ , Spheros™, 3Doodler™ 3D printing pens, tangrams, K’NEX® and much more!

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What are the labs used for?

STEM Design Studios are the hub of our educational programming. Girl Scout workshops, Girls in STEAM, Summer Camps, and Guided STEM lessons are offered here. In addition to scheduled programming, guests can experience hands-on, inquiry- based challenges. Guests can test, design, and experiment. These activities may include K’Nex design challenges, iPad activities, LEGO, 3D printing, and introductory coding and robotics. 

STEM Design Studio Lab B with activities on the table

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More Science Exhibits & Events

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Oct 4, 2025 – May 2, 2026

Junior Labsters

In Junior Labsters, young learners and their grown-ups team up to tackle exciting STEAM challenges and unleash their creativity through hands-on art and science activities. Together, they’ll explore the wonders of the world around us — building, experimenting, and imagining side by side.

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Oct 12, 2025 – May 17, 2026

Scout Sundays at Whitaker

Whitaker Center offers exciting, hands-on Scout Workshops designed to help participants earn badges while exploring science, technology, engineering, and more. From robotics and coding to engineering challenges and design thinking, each workshop is tailored to meet badge requirements in a fun and interactive way. Scouts can register with their troop or as individuals, and every participant will leave with their earned badge(s) to proudly add to their vest or sash.

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