Boys Club Fun!

Every other month, on the last Saturday of the month, boys aged 8-11 meet at Headquarters to have some fun. In April, we created a popsicle stick chain reaction, working together to create a long line of potential energy, then releasing it into a chain reaction of kenetic energy. It was spectacular to watch. Join us on June 27 for a LEGO city construction project! 

Don't worry ladies, there's a Girl's Club for you! On May 30 we'll be building catapults and having target practice! Check the events page to sign up.

--Andrea W., Headquarters

Dead Stuff: The Secret Ingredient in Our Food Chain

Today, for your enjoyment and enlightenment, I present the TED ed video "Dead Stuff: The Secret Ingredient in Our Food Chain" by John C. Moore. Animated with animals made from leaves, this will hold your little scientist's attention and teach her about the food chain and the circle of life.

--Andrea W., Headquarters

Thank you for the Etch a Sketch!

There are many beloved toys, but not many are quite as universally loved and enduring as the Etch a Sketch. Take a look at this lovely tribute to Andre Cassagnes, the inventor of the Etch a Sketch, who passed away in 2013. Then go and create your own Etch a Sketch art.

--Andrea W., Headquarters

P.S. To see some incredible Etch A Sketch art, check out "Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Disbelief and Shock! Startling Art."

Science!

Have you ever heard of a Rube Goldberg machine? Those are those zany overcomplicated inventions that accomplish a relatively simple task. Check out this video from a 7 year old kid below.  Does this inspire you?

St. Louis County Library has a large selection of Bill Nye videos and books on science. Check them out now!