The Lawrence Hall of Science
The public science center of the University of California, Berkeley.
Open Wednesday-Sunday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Animal Discovery Zone 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
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Why knock over just one domino when you could set off a whole chain reaction of rolling balls, flying objects, and surprising collisions? In this camp, 3rd and 4th graders become inventors as they design their own moving machines. Campers will explore gravity, levers, pulleys, magnets, and more while building marble runs and wacky Rube Goldberg creations. Along the way, they’ll discover how things roll, fly, slide, and collide—and use their creativity to engineer machines that surprise and delight. Perfect for curious kids who love to build, test, and watch their inventions come to life!
Session 1: 06/01/2026 – 06/12/2026
Session 3: 06/29/2026 – 07/10/2026
Session 5: 07/27/2026 – 08/07/2026