06/10/2026
STEAM Saturday at the Cowboy Carousel Discovery Center
Saturday, June 13th, 2026 - Summer Science Splash
Drop in anytime between 10 AM and 2 PM for a hands‑on, come‑and‑go workshop featuring water‑powered science, art, engineering, and messy fun for ages 1–10. Families move at their own pace through rotating stations — perfect for curious minds and creative hands!
STEAM Stations
1. Baby & Toddler Water Sensory Bay (Ages 1–3) Sensory exploration with water bins, sponges, scoops, cups, and floating toys. Concepts: Absorption, volume, cause & effect
2. Water Wall Engineering (Ages 3–10) Design your own gravity‑powered water path using funnels, tubing, and recycled bottles. Concepts: Gravity, flow rate, engineering design
3. Splash Art Lab (Ages 1–10) Create watercolor art with droppers, spray bottles, and melting ice paints. Concepts: Color mixing, diffusion, states of matter
4. Build‑A‑Boat Challenge (Ages 4–10) Construct boats that float, carry weight, and move with wind power. Concepts: Buoyancy, stability, propulsion
5. Rainbow Bubble Science (Ages 3–10) Mix your own bubble solution and make giant, colorful bubbles! Concepts: Surface tension, elasticity
6. Water Rockets & Splash Launch Zone (Ages 5–10) Blast off with film canister rockets and water‑powered stomp rockets. Concepts: Chemical reaction, thrust, trajectory
7. Ice Excavation Lab (Ages 2–10) Excavate frozen treasures using warm water and salt. Concepts: Temperature, states of matter
8. Mud Kitchen (All Ages) Dig, mix, and create in our outdoor mud kitchen — sensory play meets imagination! Concepts: Texture, creativity, natural materials
Bring your curiosity, sunscreen, and a towel — it’s going to be a splash!!
