{"id":3815,"date":"2021-10-29T11:04:42","date_gmt":"2021-10-29T15:04:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/cusoc\/?p=3815"},"modified":"2026-08-12T09:11:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T13:11:16","slug":"science-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/cusoc\/science-days\/","title":{"rendered":"Homeschool Science Days"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Homeschool Fall 2026 registration is open. Labs are full at this time but if you see a class you are interested in, please add your name to the waitlist by creating an accounting and clicking the Waitlist option by the lab name. This will help us plan for future offerings. Make sure to add an email address so we can contact you if a spot opens.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Exciting times at the Science Outreach Center!! Due to popular demand, we have added additional homeschool days each month (except August). More families will have the opportunity to register. We’ve added some new options and our golden oldies are also included. Additionally, we added Chemistry: Colorful Quest on October 7th for older students, 13-16 years of age.<\/p>\n

Please Note:<\/strong> Due to ongoing registrations, class availability and waitlist numbers may fluctuate throughout the day. Our system is updated daily to reflect the most current information, but exact openings may not always be immediately visible. We appreciate your understanding.<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”3879″ img_size=”300×400″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”3880″ img_size=”300×400″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”3881″ img_size=”300×400″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]All labs take place on Clemson University’s campus in the Science Outreach Center. For only $25 per student per class, your child will engage in the following hands-on STEM exploration. Each day there are two options. The instruction for each lab is at the same time. Therefore, you are able to sign up for one lab each day.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Wednesday, August 26, 2026<\/span><\/h3>\n

Good Vibrations: All About Sound (Full-Waitlist Available)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Investigate sound waves and vibration. Discover how ears detect and interpret sound.<\/p>\n

(8-12 years old)<\/p>\n

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Wednesday, August 26, 2026<\/span><\/h3>\n

SUPER Plants! (Full-Waitlist Available)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Students will discover the superpowers plants possess. Study concepts of cells and leaves, photosynthesis.<\/p>\n

(8-12 years old)<\/p>\n

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Friday, September 11, 2026<\/span><\/h3>\n

Chromatography (Full-Waitlist Available)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Discover the hidden colors that make candy bright. Separate pigments and create art with chromatography.<\/p>\n

(8-12 years old)<\/p>\n

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Friday, September 11, 2026<\/span><\/h3>\n

Light and Color (Full-Waitlist Available)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Learn about the electromagnetic spectrum and how we see color. Build a spectroscope and kaleidoscope to explore light, color, and diffraction.<\/p>\n

(8-12 years old)<\/p>\n

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Tuesday, September 29, 2026<\/span><\/h3>\n

Mission Unsinkable<\/b>:<\/b> Buoyancy & Boats (Full-Waitlist Available)<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n

Explore buoyancy by building a Cartesian diver. Complete a foil-boat challenge.<\/p>\n

(8-12 years old)<\/p>\n

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Tuesday, September 29, 2026<\/span><\/h3>\n

Sunprint Scientists: <\/b>Experimenting with Light (Full-Waitlist Available)<\/b><\/p>\n

Explore how sunlight triggers chemical reactions to create beautiful sun prints.<\/p>\n

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Wednesday, October 7, 2026<\/span><\/h3>\n

Gummy Bear Parachutes (Full-Waitlist Available)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Test ideas and improve your design. Save gummy bears by building parachutes that land safely.<\/p>\n

(8-12 years old)<\/p>\n

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Wednesday, October 7, 2026<\/span><\/h3>\n

****Chemistry: Colorful Quest for 13-16 years old**** (Full-Waitlist Available)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Compare mixtures and solutions, chemical and physical properties, and separation methods. Perform chromatography and gel electrophoresis.<\/p>\n

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Tuesday, October 20, 2026<\/span><\/h3>\n

Autumn Science Lab (Full-Waitlist Available)<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n

Build a pumpkin catapult, experience chemical reactions, and explore hands-on activities while celebrating fall.<\/p>\n

(8-12 years old)<\/p>\n

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Tuesday, October 20, 2026<\/span><\/h3>\n

Rainwater and Tower Design (Full-Waitlist Available)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Design, build, and test rainwater collection devices. Learn about forces and build a tower to withstand simulated hurricane winds.<\/p>\n

(8-12 years old)<\/p>\n

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Wednesday, November 4, 2026<\/span><\/h3>\n

Air Pressure and Flight (Full-Waitlist Available)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Explore air pressure with bottles and balloons. Discover Bernoulli’s principle and apply air-pressure concepts to flight.<\/p>\n

(8-12 years old)<\/p>\n

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Wednesday, November 4, 2026<\/span><\/h3>\n

Bird Beak Adaptations (Full-Waitlist Available)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Examine bird-beak specimens and connect structure to function. Design and build bird-beak prosthetics with Clemson\u2019s Natural History Museum.<\/p>\n

(8-12 years old)<\/p>\n

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Tuesday, November 17, 2026<\/span><\/h3>\n

Wacky Food: Senses (Full-Waitlist Available)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Investigate how sight, smell, touch and other senses influence the way food tastes.<\/p>\n

(8-12 years old)<\/p>\n

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Tuesday, November 17, 2026<\/span><\/h3>\n

Lego Day! (Full-Waitlist Available)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Create a creature, then use LEGO engineering concepts to design and build a robot.<\/p>\n

(8-12 years old)<\/p>\n

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Wednesday, December 2, 2026<\/span><\/h3>\n

DNA: Traits and Fingerprinting (Full-Waitlist Available)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Discover what makes you YOU. Perform gel electrophoresis to compare suspects’ DNA with crime-scene DNA.<\/p>\n

(8-12 years old)<\/p>\n

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Wednesday, December 2, 2026<\/span><\/h3>\n

Vet for a Day! (Full-Waitlist Available)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Learn how to conduct a basic physical exam and a practice basic suture on a feline\/canine.<\/p>\n

(8-12 years old)<\/p>\n

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Tuesday, December 15, 2026<\/span><\/h3>\n

Jingle Bell Science (Full-Waitlist Available)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Explore scientific concepts with a holiday twist! Conduct a chemistry art experiment, examine electricity basics, and other holiday surprises!<\/p>\n

(8-12 years old)<\/p>\n

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Tuesday, December 15, 2026<\/span><\/h3>\n

Compressed Air Rockets (Full-Waitlist Available)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Explore the four forces of flight and Newton’s laws. Design, build, and launch compressed-air rockets, then improve your design through the engineering process.<\/p>\n

(8-12 years old)<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_btn title=”Register HERE” style=”flat” shape=”square” color=”black” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fapps.ideal-logic.com%2Fcuparticipant%3Fkey%3DS2QM-6QBSB_WPG5-2H2G_76126297|target:_blank”][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]WHERE: <\/strong>Basement of Jordan Hall (G26-G30), Clemson University
\nCOST: <\/strong>$25
\nWHEN:<\/strong> See above for dates
\n*TIME: <\/strong>All labs run from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
\nQUESTIONS: culsoc@clemson.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0864-656-9939<\/p>\n

Fees are subject to change.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Parents’ Role<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our Laboratories can hold up to 32 participants each; however, we will not have 32 participants in each lab. We limit our homeschool groups to 20 per class. Once you arrive, we will direct you to one of our two laboratories. There will be space for some<\/em> parents to sit in on the lesson. However, due to space limitations, not all parents will be allowed into the lab. Parents are asked to stay nearby, either in the lab, the waiting area directly adjacent to the labs, or close by on campus in case of an emergency.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cancellation Policy:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>Withdrawals prior to a week before the date of the registered session will be assessed a 25% processing fee; these withdrawals must be received in writing (an email is sufficient). Alternatively, withdrawals prior to a week before the date of the registered session may be credited for the same academic year. Withdrawals made within the same week of the registered session will not receive a refund.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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