Summer Tracktivities @ The Yard
Every Thursday - July & August 9:30AM - 11:00AM
Suffolk Downs is partnering with Outside the Box Learning Company with Linda Sessa to offer free programming for kids again this summer! Join us at The Yard @ Beachmont Square from 9:30am – 11:00am every Thursday in July and August for hands-on science experiments, games, challenges, and more!
These events are free to attend but registration is highly recommended as staffing and supplies are limited. With preregistration Linda Sessa and her team can ensure there is plenty of supplies for all children looking to participate. All events will be held rain or shine.
Schedule: July 10: Cornstarch Concoctions
July 17: Slime Lab: 3 Formulas, 1 Messy Adventure
July 24: Big Bubble Bonanza
July 31: Kinetic Sand Science Lab
August 7: Cornstarch Concoctions
August 14: Slime Lab: 3 Formulas, 1 Messy Adventure
August 21: Big Bubble Bonanza
August 28: Kinetic Sand Science Lab
Cornstarch Concoctions Step into the world of cloud dough and cornstarch magic! In this hands-on class, kids will experiment with the weird and wonderful properties of cornstarch—a non-Newtonian substance that acts like a solid and a liquid! We’ll mix up our own cloud dough, explore how textures change, and discover the science behind these amazing reactions. It’s messy, magical, and full of sensory fun—perfect for curious kids who love to play and explore!
Slime Lab: 3 Formulas, 1 Messy Adventure Get ready for a slime-tastic adventure! In this hands-on class, kids will mix, stretch, and squish slime in three awesome ways. We’ll try cool recipes that make slime stretchy, fluffy, gooey, and even glow-in-the-dark! Along the way, kids will discover fun science facts without even realizing it because they’ll be having a blast. Everyone gets to take their slimy creations home. Get ready to get messy, creative, and have tons of fun!
Big Bubble Bonanza Dive into a world of giant bubbles! Kids will make their own bubble solution from scratch and discover how to create huge, colorful bubbles that float and pop in the air. We’ll try different wands and ingredients to make bubbles bigger and stronger than ever. It’s a super fun, hands-on event full of bubbly science and lots of laughs. Get ready for giant bubbles and big smiles!
Kinetic Sand Science Lab Step into the Kinetic Sand Lab, where kids become scientists experimenting with cool, squishy sand! Kids will mix and create their own kinetic sand, exploring how different ingredients change its cool, squishy texture. Through experimenting, they’ll discover the science behind why kinetic sand moves and feels so unique. It’s a messy, creative lab full of discovery, perfect for curious hands and big imaginations!
