The Lawrence Hall of Science
The public science center of the University of California, Berkeley.
Open Wed-Sun 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Animal Discovery Zone 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
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We partner with school districts to support science learning. We offer district-wide elementary, middle, and high school programs, either virtually or in-person.
We collaborate with a range of partners to innovate in science education. Together, we go further.
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What makes a toy fun to play with? In this camp, young scientists will investigate what makes toys and simple machines do what they do. Together, we will explore a variety of toys to design, build, and test our own creations. Participants will use their creativity to transform recycled materials into a take-home toy with moving parts! Delve into electricity and the engineering design process, as well as mechanics of motion, levers, and linkages. Along the way, campers will use what they’ve discovered to add elements such as circuit boards to their toy. This program is perfect for first graders who love to use their imagination and invent new things!
Session 1: June 2–13, 2025
Session 3: June 30-July 11, 2025
Session 5: August 4–August 15, 2025
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