Residents of Plymouth and nearby locals have something novel to mark on their calendars. On November 8, the City of Plymouth is hosting a debut event named STEMtacular Saturday, targeting those with a keen interest in the realms of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Set at the Plymouth Community Center, the event will run from 10 a.m. to noon and aligns with the celebrations for National STEM/STEAM Day.
The event is billed as a family-friendly occasion, and attendees can expect a range of hands-on activities that run the gamut from balloon-powered hovercraft to mini robots, including demonstrations such as 3D printing. According to the event's announcement, other attractions include gummy bear experiments and sound science to engage both young minds and the young at heart. The organizers are pitching the experience as one that allows guests to dive into activities at their own pace, under the guidance of instructors from the STEM Lab of Minnesota.
STEMtacular Saturday is not just about the spectacle; it offers an educational thread for children and their accompanying adults to pull on, engaging in experiments and engineering challenges under the tutelage of the STEM Lab of Minnesota. For those aiming to participate, the event stipulates an age requirement of 4 years and older with adult supervision. The cost of attending is outlined as $45 for Plymouth residents, with a higher fee of $54 for non-residents. "Cost is $20 for each additional attendee," Plymouth's Recreation Supervisor, Paul Pearson, explained in the announcement.
For those interested in additional information or looking to secure their spots for this STEM-infused gathering, reaching out to Paul Pearson via email at [email protected] is the recommended course of action. With its first iteration, the community of Plymouth is eager to foster a deep-seated appreciation for STEM education through an engaging, workshop-like environment, science thrills included, of course.
