2010 Programs/Events:
- January 6, 2010, 2-4 PM Woodland Park Home School
We do once a month programs with this group of20-30 home-school students in Woodland Park. For this session we plan to build CD-ROM balloon hovercrafts and learn about air pressure, force and friction. Call for location.
- January 7, 5:30-7:30 PM Family Science Night at Queen Palmer Elementary School
A parent/student science carnival for the whole school where we plan to set up a couple tables of hands-on activities.
- January 11, 3-4 PM Cool Science at Manitou Springs Public Library
This is a usually a simple directed activity for 6-15 elementary school kids, and while we don't usually need much help, it's a good opportunity to get your feet wet in a comfortable, low-key setting.
- January 19, 3:45-4:45 PM Cool Science Club at Galileo School of Math & Science
We lead a different hands-on activity each week after school, and while we don't usually need much help, it's another good opportunity to get your feet wet in a comfortable, low-key setting. This week we'll build CD-ROM balloon hovercrafts.
- January 19, 7-8 PM Cub Scout Pack 537 Demo
We plan to do a science demonstration show with a power and energy theme for about 50 cub scouts and parents during their regular pack meeting on the north side near Chapel Hills Mall (call for exact location). We don't need much help for these, but they offer a good opportunity to hone your show skills.
- January 21, 8AM-3PM Day of Science at Ellicott Elementary School
This is our biggie, and we could still use more help. We're planning 4 demos: Tim Henry will show his giant Tesla Coils; a cool liquid nitrogen demo; Colorado Springs Utilities Electricity Safety; and the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo will bring a few live animals. We'll also have a mini-workshop for the younger kids to make slime and silly putty, then play with super-absorbent polymers. Finally we'll have 2 rooms with about 30 different hands-on activities. We will setup the hands-on stations Wednesday afternoon about 3 PM, followed by volunteer training. Plan to arrive about 7 AM Thursday to finish preparations, school starts at 8:00 AM and ends at 3:45 PM.
- January 22, 1-3 PM PIPES CSTEME Workshop at UCCS
This will be a workshop on rocket chemistry for ~25 middle school students. We should have a few UCCS students to help out, so we probably won't need any more volunteers, but would still welcome anyone who wants to help out or learn a new workshop. Let us know if you're interested and we will provide parking and building details.
- January 23, 12-5 PM Manitou Springs Energy & Climate Action Fair
We'll sponsor a table of hands-on activities with a renewable energy theme at this annual event.
- January 25, 3-4 PM Cool Science at Manitou Springs Public Library
This is a usually a simple directed activity for anywhere from 6-60 (no kidding) elementary school kids, and while we don't usually need much help, it's a good opportunity to get your feet wet in a comfortable, low-key setting.
- January 26, 3:45-4:45 PM Cool Science Club at Galileo School of Math & Science
We lead a different hands-on activity each week after school, and while we don't usually need much help, it's another good opportunity to get your feet wet in a comfortable, low-key setting.
- January 27, 4-6 PM Festival of Science at the Space Foundation Discovery Institute
This is a new annual event targeted to middle school students with a space science theme. There will be several organizations sponsoring booths, including the Dinosaur Center, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, CS Astronomical Society and others. We will sponsor a table or two of hands-on activites to fit the theme.
- January 29, 8AM-3PM Day of Science at Steele Elementary School
This is our biggie, and we could still use more help. We're planning 4 demos: a static electricity Van de Graaff show; a gumdrop towers engineering design challenge; Colorado Springs Utilities Electricity Safety; and a final show for the whole school on air pressure. Finally we'll have 2 rooms with about 30 different hands-on activities. We will setup the hands-on stations Wednesday afternoon about 3 PM, followed by volunteer training at 7 PM. Plan to arrive about 7 AM Thursday to finish preparations, school starts at 8:15 AM and ends at 2:45 PM.
- February 2, 3:45-4:45 PM Cool Science Club at Galileo School of Math & Science
We lead a different hands-on activity each week after school, and while we don't usually need much help, it's another good opportunity to get your feet wet in a comfortable, low-key setting.
- February 3, 2-4 PM Woodland Park Home School
For this session we plan to build CD-ROM balloon hovercrafts and learn about some physics of friction and air pressure. Call for location.
February 5 [rescheduled, TBD] 3rd Grade Class Demo at TCA East
We plan to do a science demonstration on light and sound for the 3rd graders at The Classical Academy East Campus. We don't need much help for this, but it's another good opportunity to hone your show skills.
- February 5, 1-3 PM & February 6, 8 AM-3 PM PIPES CSTEME Workshop at UCCS
This will be a workshop on rocket chemistry for ~25 middle school students. We should have a few UCCS students to help out, so we probably won't need any more volunteers, but would still welcome anyone who wants to help out or learn a new workshop. Let us know if you're interested and we will provide parking and building details.
- February 8, 3-4 PM Cool Science at Manitou Springs Public Library
This is a usually a simple directed activity for 6-15 elementary school kids, and while we don't usually need much help, it's a good opportunity to get your feet wet in a comfortable, low-key setting.
- February 9, 3:45-4:45 PM Cool Science Club at Galileo School of Math & Science
We lead a different hands-on activity each week after school, and while we don't usually need much help, it's another good opportunity to get your feet wet in a comfortable, low-key setting.
- February 12, 4:30-5:30 PM Beyond the School Bell at Hunt Elementary School
This is an after school program for about 30 K-5th grade kids. We'll lead them in a fun hands-on science activity.
- February 16, 3:45-4:45 PM Cool Science Club at Galileo School of Math & Science
We lead a different hands-on activity each week after school, and while we don't usually need much help, it's another good opportunity to get your feet wet in a comfortable, low-key setting.
- February 16, 5:30-7 PM CS Board of Directors Meeting at Galileo School of Math & Science
This is our monthly Board meeting, and any volunteer is invited to attend. Please call or email Marc just to let us know you would like to come so we'll have enough food.
- February 22, 3-4 PM Cool Science at Manitou Springs Public Library
This is a usually a simple directed activity for 6-15 elementary school kids, and while we don't usually need much help, it's a good opportunity to get your feet wet in a comfortable, low-key setting.
- February 23, 3:45-4:45 PM Cool Science Club at Galileo School of Math & Science
We lead a different hands-on activity each week after school, and while we don't usually need much help, it's another good opportunity to get your feet wet in a comfortable, low-key setting.
- February 26, 8-12 AM Colorado Springs Charter Academy Science Fair
We will help judge the student's science fair projects covering a wide variety of topics, with the winners advancing to the regional science fair.
- February 26, 4:30-5:30 PM Beyond the School Bell at Hunt Elementary School
This is an after school program for about 30 K-5th grade kids. We'll lead them in a fun hands-on science activity.
- February 27, 10-11:30 AM Earth Science demo at Bear Creek Nature Center
We are planning some simple demos on earth science.
- March 1, 3-5PM Palmer High School Chemistry Club
This is something new for us. We will be mentoring high school students who would like to do some science outreach for elementary and middle schools on their own, and hopefully training more Cool Science volunteers in the process (4 of the volunteers at UCCS on November 7th were high school students). Today we'll show them our super-cooled water instant freeze demo.
- March 2, 3:45-4:45 PM Cool Science Club at Galileo School of Math & Science
We lead a different hands-on activity each week after school, and while we don't usually need much help, it's another good opportunity to get your feet wet in a comfortable, low-key setting.
- March 3, 2-4 PM Woodland Park Home School
For this session we plan to do some biology, probably dissecting sharks. Call for location.
- March 5, 4:30-5:30 PM Beyond the School Bell at Hunt Elementary School
This is an after school program for about 30 K-5th grade kids. We'll lead them in a fun hands-on science activity.
- March 6, ~8 AM- 3 PM Colorado Science Olympiad Tournament at UCCS
This is a science competition for middle and high school students. Cool Science will be helping with an electricity and magnetism session for middle school students, but volunteers are also needed to judge and help run several other events.
- March 7, 1:30-2:30 PM Colorado Springs Philharmonic Kids Concert: Charlie Chaplin's "The Kid"
We'll sponsor some activity tables on sound and waves in the lobby before the concert.
- March 8, 3-4 PM Cool Science at Manitou Springs Public Library
These programs are getting much bigger now (30-40 kids) that the YMCA sponsored after school program has started bringing their kids over. This week we'll probably do a static electricity show.
- March 12, 4-6 PM Peak Education Magic of Two Dinner at UCCS
This is a UCCS PIPES event where we will provide a chemistry magic show and 3 or 4 mini-workshops and science activity tables before their dinner.
- March 15, 3-4 PM Cool Science at Manitou Springs Public Library
These programs are getting much bigger now (30-40 kids) that the YMCA sponsored after school program has started bringing their kids over.
- March 16, 5:30-7 PM CS Board of Directors Meeting at Galileo School of Math & Science
This is our monthly Board meeting, and any volunteer is invited to attend. Please call or email Marc just to let us know you would like to come so we'll have enough food.
- March 18, 4:30-5:30 PM Beyond the School Bell at Hunt Elementary School
This is an after school program for about 30 K-5th grade kids. We'll build CD-ROM Balloon Hovercrafts.
- March 29, 3-4 PM Cool Science at Manitou Springs Public Library
These programs are getting much bigger now (30-40 kids) that the YMCA sponsored after school program has started bringing their kids over.
- April 1, 1:30 - 3 PM Cool Science Festival at UCCS 2010 Planning Committee Meeting
This is the kick-off meeting for any volunteer interested in helping us plan and organize next fall's big science festival at UCCS. The meeting will be at UCCS in the Science & Engineering Building (SENG A-327). We're planning a much bigger event this time, with even more participating organizations and corporate sponsorship. Our co-sponsors will be UCCS's CSTEME department and the Colorado Springs Science Center Project. Give one of us a call of you have any questions, or just show up.
- April 3, ~10 AM - 3 PM Girl Scout Workshop at the Air Force Academy
Professor Ron Furstenau runs these with lots of help from cadets, so he usually doesn't need any volunteers, but you're welcome to help if you'd like. This workshop for Juniors will feature "Bungie Barbee", Pinhole Camera's" and a chemistry magic show.
- April 7, 2-4 PM Woodland Park Home School
For this session we plan to build pin-hole cameras and learn about some optics and photography. Call for location.
- April 10, ~10 AM - 3 PM Girl Scout Workshop at the Air Force Academy
Professor Ron Furstenau runs these with lots of help from cadets, so he usually doesn't need any volunteers, but you're welcome to help if you'd like. This workshop for Cadets, Seniors, Ambassadors and Juliettes will feature something fun TBD and a chemistry magic show.
- April 10, 10 AM - 2 PM Cool Science Big Show at Colorado College
This is the annual event we co-sponsor with the CC Cool Science Club. It will be similar to the UCCS event last November, but on a smaller scale, with about 15 hands-on activity stations and a BIG show. More info here.
- April 12, 3-4 PM Cool Science at Manitou Springs Public Library
These programs are getting much bigger now (30-40 kids) that the YMCA sponsored after school program has started bringing their kids over.
- April 14, 5:30-7 PM CS Board of Directors Meeting at Galileo School of Math & Science
This is our monthly Board meeting, and any volunteer is invited to attend. Please call or email Marc just to let us know you would like to come so we'll have enough food.
- April 15, 4:30-5:30 PM Beyond the School Bell at Hunt Elementary School
This is an after school program for about 30 K-5th grade kids. We'll lead them some fun sound and waves activities.
- April 18, 3-6 PM Community in Action Fair at Manitou Springs City Hall
This is a sort-of trade show for non-profit organizations in Manitou Springs and Colorado Springs. It's a good opportunity to network with other groups and recruit new volunteers, but we'll also set up a couple tables of activities for the kids.
- April 21, ~8 AM - 3 PM Catamount Institute's Student Research Symposium at Colorado College
This is and opportunity for local middle and high school students to present their research projects in environmental science. We'll set up a couple hands-on science activity tables which fit the theme.
April 22, 8 AM - 12 PM Bring Your Child to Work Day at Lockheed Martin in Denver [Cancelled]
We like to do these events so that we can recruit scientists and engineers from local hi-tech companies. We'll provide a couple hands-on science activity tables, probably with a space/satellite/rocket theme.
- April 25, 1:30-2:30 PM C.S. Philharmonic Kids Concert: Lemony Snicket "The Composer is Dead"
We'll sponsor some activity tables on sound and waves in the lobby before the concert.
- April 26, 3-4 PM Cool Science at Manitou Springs Public Library
These programs are getting much bigger now (30-40 kids) that the YMCA sponsored after school program has started bringing their kids over.
- April 30, 4:30-5:30 PM Beyond the School Bell at Hunt Elementary School
This is an after school program for about 30 K-5th grade kids. We'll do some kitchen chemistry, making slime and silly putty from Elmer's Glue.
- May 2, 11 AM - 3 PM Manitou Springs Elementary School PAC in the Park (Soda Springs Park)
This is fundraiser for the elementary school. We'll provide a couple tables of hands-on science activities, along with the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and several other groups.
- May 5, 2-4 PM Woodland Park Home School
For this session we plan to build and launch rockets. Call for location.
- May 10, 8 AM - 12 PM Mini Day of Science at Odyssey Elementary School
[rescheduled from Apr 23] This is the first free full day school programs covered under our USAFA STEM grant. For this one we will do 3-4 liquid nitrogen demonstrations by grade level. These are designed so that Marc and Beverly can handle them alone if necessary, but one or two volunteers would be welcome, and it would be a good opportunity to learn our programs.
- May 10, 3-4 PM Cool Science at Manitou Springs Public Library
We'll have some fun with clouds and tornados.
- May 13, 8 AM - 1 PM Mini Day of Science at Springs Ranch Elementary School
This is the second free full day school program covered under our USAFA STEM grant. For this one we will again do 3-4 liquid nitrogen demonstrations by grade level. These are designed so that Marc and Beverly can handle them alone if necessary, but one or two volunteers would be welcome, and it would be a good opportunity to learn our programs.
- May 13, 4:30-5:30 PM Beyond the School Bell at Hunt Elementary School
This is an after school program for about 30 K-5th grade kids. We'll learn all about gyroscopes and other things that spin.
- May 18, 5:30-7 PM CS Board of Directors Meeting at Galileo School of Math & Science
This is our monthly Board meeting, and any volunteer is invited to attend. Please call or email Marc just to let us know you would like to come so we'll have enough food.
- May 24, 3-4 PM Cool Science at Manitou Springs Public Library
We'll make liquid nitrogen ice cream.
- May 25, 8 AM - 3 PM Mini Day of Science at Mountainside Elementary School
This is our third free full day school program covered under our USAFA STEM grant. For this one we will do the "Air" show (air pressure, Bernoulli, etc.). Call for instructions to get onto Fort Carson
- May 26, 11 AM-1 PM Air Force Graduation Fly-over BBQ at RT Logic
This is their annual family event, which they like to hold on the USAFA graduation day since their facility is right across from the stadium. We like to do these events so that we can recruit scientists and engineers from local hi-tech companies. We'll make liquid nitrogen ice cream while the Thunderbirds perform overhead.
- May 26, 3-5 PM Woodland Park Home School at Woodland Park Public Library
This is the rescheduled date for the pin-hole camera lab. We'll also make liquid nitrogen ice cream.
- May 30, 12-4 PM Sunday afternoon at Manitou Springs Public Library
We are going to try a few dates this summer in downtown Manitou Springs along with the other street performers. For the first one we will set up in front of the library to see if we can get a decent crowd that far away from the main drag downtown and make more liquid nitrogen ice cream. If not, we'll try setting up downtown (Shoshone Spring area) next time.
- June 1, 6-7:30 PM Lawn Concert at Manitou Springs Public Library
They are having an ice cream social for the first concert in the summer series, so we will try to use up what's left of the ice cream mix to make more liquid nitrogen ice cream.
- June 7, 10 AM - noon Cool Science at Manitou Springs Public Library
This is the first session of our summer series at the library. The number of kids will probably drop to about 10, and we will probably switch the time to late morning. Today we'll present a spooky (non-Newtonian) fluid, cornstarch and water. We'll also use a speaker and amplifier to make cornstarch monsters.
- June 8,9, 7:30 AM - 3 PM STEM in Real Life Workshops at UCCS
We will do 3 sessions on Rocket Chemistry each day. We should have a few UCCS students to help out, so we probably won't need any more volunteers, but would still welcome anyone who wants to help out or learn a new workshop. Let us know if you're interested and we will provide parking and location details.
- June 18, 7-10 PM Stargazing Series Evening at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
We'll join the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society at the top of the Sky Ride once again this summer for this popular event. They'll set up their big telescopes outside and we'll provide a few related activities inside the yurt. We could use at least a couple of volunteers to help with this.
- June 21, 10 AM - noon Cool Science at Manitou Springs Public Library
We'll do our always popular "Instant Worms" today.
- June 23, 10 AM - noon T-shirts for Everybody at Pioneers Museum
More fun with the Concrete Couch crew. In addition to helping their teachers lead kids in decorating T-shirts using various techniques, we will show the kids how to make their own airbrush from ordinary soda straws, then use it to paint their shirts.
- June 24, Noon - 3:30 PM CS Utilities Family Day at Pinella Ranch
We'll set up a couple activity tables during their annual family picnic day.
- June 29, 3-5 PM T-shirts for Everybody at Deerfield Hills Community Center
This is the first session of our new collaboration with Concrete Couch. In addition to helping their teachers lead kids in decorating T-shirts using various techniques, we will show the kids how to make their own airbrush from ordinary soda straws, then use it to paint their shirts.
- July 6, 9-11 AM Whiz Bang Science Camp at Colorado College
We do a couple of shows to help kick off the Education Department's popular science day camp for grades 1-6. Marc, Ted Lindeman and Tim Henry will handle the shows, so we don't need anyone else, but you're welcome to join us if you want to learn to do the show.
- July 7, 4-7 PM T-shirts for Everybody at America the Beautiful Park
More fun with the Concrete Couch crew, this time at the Colorado Farm and Art Market. In addition to helping their teachers lead kids in decorating T-shirts using various techniques, we will also provide some cool hands-on science activities that fit with the theme (including some designed to help with the T-shirt making).
- July 8, 9 AM - Noon CSTEME Workshop at UCCS
We will do a different version of our Rocket Chemistry workshop for middle school students, using Alka-Seltzer and film canister rockets to experiment and try to find the optimal flight parameters. We should have a few UCCS students to help out, so we probably won't need any more volunteers, but would still welcome anyone who wants to help out or learn a new workshop. Let us know if you're interested and we will provide parking and location details.
- July 11, 10 AM - 1 PM Stargazing Series Solar Days at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
We'll join the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society again at the top of the Sky Ride for this new daytime series. They'll set up their solar telescopes outside and we'll provide a few related activities, probably making or using cardboard box pinhole theaters (camera obscura). We could use at least a couple of volunteers to help with this.
- July12, 10 AM - noon Cool Science at Manitou Springs Public Library
Topic TBD, check back for more details.
- July 14, 2-5 PM T-shirts for Everybody at Imagination Space in the Citadel Mall
More fun with the Concrete Couch, and this time with the Imagination Celebration folks as well in their new space near Burlington Coat Factory (across from Celebration Place). Because there is so much space here with various activities, we may do more of our own thing in a different area this time.
- July 16, ~11 AM - 1 PM Whiz Bang Science Camp at Colorado College
We'll make liquid nitrogen ice cream for the picnic on the last day of the camp. This is the day we could really use a few volunteers to help.
- July 21, 4-6 PM T-shirts for Everybody at Business of Art Center in Manitou Springs
More fun with the Concrete Couch crew. In addition to helping their teachers lead kids in decorating T-shirts using various techniques, we will also provide some cool hands-on science activities that fit with the theme (including some designed to help with the T-shirt making).
- July 23, 7-10 PM Stargazing Series Evening at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
We'll join the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society at the top of the Sky Ride once again this summer for this popular event. They'll set up their big telescopes outside and we'll have several activities related to angular momentum, spin and gyroscopes inside the yurt. We could use at least a couple of volunteers to help with this.
- July 26, 10 AM - noon Cool Science at Manitou Springs Public Library
Topic TBD, check back for more details.
- July 28, 9 AM - ~3 PM El Paso County Fair
We'll make liquid nitrogen ice cream. If this works out well we may add another day this weekend.
- July 29, 10 AM - noon T-shirts for Everybody at Hillside Community Center
More fun with the Concrete Couch crew. In addition to helping their teachers lead kids in decorating T-shirts using various techniques, we will also provide some cool hands-on science activities that fit with the theme (including some designed to help with the T-shirt making).
- August 1, 9 AM - 1 PM Stargazing Series Solar Days at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
We'll join the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society again at the top of the Sky Ride for this new daytime series. They'll set up their solar telescopes outside and we'll provide a few related activities, probably making or using cardboard box pinhole theaters (camera obscura). We could use at least a couple of volunteers to help with this.
- August 5, 4-7 PM T-shirts for Everybody at Bancroft Park in Old Colorado City
More fun with the Concrete Couch crew. This one is during a Pikes Peak Blues Society concert in the park. In addition to helping their teachers lead kids in decorating T-shirts using various techniques, we will make and use our own airbrushes, and also have some gyroscopic fun activities.
August 6, 7-10 PM Stargazing Series Evening at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RAINED OUT
We'll join the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society at the top of the Sky Ride once again this summer for this popular event. They'll set up their big telescopes outside and we'll have several activities related to angular momentum, spin and gyroscopes inside the yurt. We could use at least a couple of volunteers to help with this.
- August 7, 10 AM - 2 PM Hooray for Colorado Day at the Pioneer Museum
We'll help celebrate our state with some fun science activities.
- August 9 and/or 10, 4-6 PM Musical Instrument Making Workshop at the BAC in Manitou
Concrete Couch make some cool musical instruments, including cigar box guitars, and we'll add a few of our own designs and activities to explain how various musical instruments and sound and waves work.
- August 11, 4-7 PM T-shirts for Everybody at America the Beautiful Park
More fun with the Concrete Couch crew, this time at the Colorado Farm and Art Market. In addition to helping their teachers lead kids in decorating T-shirts using various techniques, we will also provide some cool hands-on science activities that fit with the theme (including some designed to help with the T-shirt making).
- August 15, 10 AM - 4 PM Everybody Welcome Festival in America the Beautiful Park
We'll sponsor a booth with hands-on activities.
- August 20, 10 AM - noon T-shirts for Everybody at Fort Carson
More fun with the Concrete Couch crew, this time at the Grant Library (1637 Flint) on Fort Carson. Call 719-526-2350 for entrance to base requirements. In addition to helping their teachers lead kids in decorating T-shirts using various techniques, we will also provide some cool hands-on science activities that fit with the theme (including some designed to help with the T-shirt making).
- August 28, 4-7 PM T-shirts for Everybody at the Club of Arts
Last chance to have fun with the Concrete Couch crew, this time at the Club of Arts for a neighborhood block party. In addition to helping their teachers lead kids in decorating T-shirts using various techniques, we will also provide some cool hands-on science activities that fit with the theme (including some designed to help with the T-shirt making).
- September 3, 7-10 PM Stargazing Series Evening at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Rescheduled from August 6 rainout. The Colorado Springs Astronomical Society will set up their big telescopes at the top of the SkyRide and we'll have several activities related to angular momentum, spin and gyroscopes inside the yurt. We could use at least a couple of volunteers to help with this.
- September 7, 3:45-4:45 PM Cool Science at Manitou Springs Public Library
Our first program for the new school year. We'll make liquid nitrogen ice cream.
- September 7, 3:45-4:45 PM Cool Science Club at Galileo School of Math & Science
We lead a different hands-on activity each week after school, and while we don't usually need much help, it's another good opportunity to get your feet wet in a comfortable, low-key setting. Today we'll do some food science.
- September 11, 9 AM - 6 PM What-If Festival at the Pikes Peak Center
We'll sponsor an "experience" for this new festival celebrating innovation and creativity. One idea we're considering is a friendly competition between local science teachers (and Cool Science volunteers) similar to the San Francisco Exploratorium's Iron Science Teacher. Let us know what you think of something like this, and more details will be posted soon.
- September 18, 9 AM - 4 PM Colorado Springs Cool Science Festival at UCCS
Even bigger and better than the Carnival we did last year, we've now turned this into a full-blown science festival, it will be HUGE, and we'll need LOTS of help (>125 volunteers!) to pull it off! We'll have live science demonstration shows throughout the day and another Hands-on Science Carnival with over 50 activity stations, along with speakers, presentations, exhibits, workshops and UCCS lab tours.
You can help run an activity station, or better yet, help us train other volunteers to staff these stations by becoming a SUPER-Volunteer. All you need is a few hours once or twice during the week of the festival for us to turn you into an expert on a few of the activity stations, then on Saturday morning you will pass that knowledge on to the rest of our volunteers and supervise those activities for the rest of the day. If you're up for the challenge we really need 6-8 people to step up for this, and I promise we'll find a way to reward you! Please call or email Marc (719-964-1042, marc@coolscience.org) soon.
- September 21, 3:45-4:45 PM Cool Science at Manitou Springs Public Library
We'll use colored chalk and special glasses to create 3-D sidewalk art.
- September 21, 3:45-4:45 PM Cool Science Club at Galileo School of Math & Science
Today we'll Elmer's Glue and borax slime.
- September 22, 4:30-5:30 PM Beyond the School Bell at Hunt Elementary School
This is an after school program for 30-40 K-5th grade kids. We provide a different curriculum-based science activity each week. This week we'll learn about scientific methods- taking data and classifying things.
- September 24, 8 AM-3 PM Day of Science at the Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning
This is the one time each year when we don't really need our own volunteers for a DoS. This is our annual collaboration with Prof. Stephanie DiCenzo's Senior Physics Seminar at Colorado College, where her physics students prepare interactive demonstrations and then present them to elementary or middle school students. We provide guidance, equipment and fill out the schedule if needed, but the CC students do most of the work, and find out just how well they really understand their subject!
- September 28, 3:45-4:45 PM Cool Science Club at Galileo School of Math & Science
Today it's materials science- we'll experiment with shape memory materials.
- September 29, 4:30-5:30 PM Beyond the School Bell at Hunt Elementary School
This is an after school program for 30-40 K-5th grade kids. We provide a different curriculum-based science activity each week. This week we'll learn about food chains.
- October 1, 8 AM-3 PM No Child Left Inside Day at Lincoln Elementary School
This is an annual event arranged by Catamount Institute, where several local organizations team to provide a day of activities for the school. We'll demonstrate gyroscopic forces and show the kids how their bicycle keeps them from falling over. One or two volunteers would be great.
- October 4, 8 AM-3 PM Mini Day of Science at Rocky Mountain Classical Academy
This is another free full day school program covered under our USAFA STEM grant. For this one we will probably do something with forces and motion. These are designed so that Marc and Carolyn can handle them alone if necessary, but one or two volunteers would be welcome, and it would be a good opportunity to learn our programs.
- October 5, 3:45-4:45 PM Cool Science at Manitou Springs Public Library
We'll launch film canister rockets with Alka-Seltzer.
- October 5, 3:45-4:45 PM Cool Science Club at Galileo School of Math & Science
Topic TBD.
- October 6, 4:30-5:30 PM Beyond the School Bell at Hunt Elementary School
This is an after school program for 30-40 K-5th grade kids. We provide a different curriculum-based science activity each week. This week we'll learn about chemical changes.
- October 9, 9 AM - 3 PM Family Exploration Day at the Western Museum of Mining & Industry
We'll do a couple shows and a table of hands-on activities based on things that spin.
- October 12, 3:45-4:45 PM Cool Science Club at Galileo School of Math & Science
We'll investigate various recipes to make the biggest soap bubbles possible.
- October 13, 4:30-5:30 PM Beyond the School Bell at Hunt Elementary School
This is an after school program for 30-40 K-5th grade kids. We provide a different curriculum-based science activity each week. This week we'll learn about motion of the Earth and how it causes day and night, seasons and tides.
- October 19, 3:45-4:45 PM Cool Science at Manitou Springs Public Library
We'll make some spooky fog with dry ice and find lots of cool things to do with it.
- October 19, 3:45-4:45 PM Cool Science Club at Galileo School of Math & Science
We'll investigate the chemistry behind various invisible inks.
- October 20, 4:30-5:30 PM Beyond the School Bell at Hunt Elementary School
This is an after school program for 30-40 K-5th grade kids. We provide a different curriculum-based science activity each week. This week we'll learn about some important scientific discoveries.
- October 22, 4:30-9 PM Boo at the Zoo
We'll be in the yurt at the top of the SkyRide again with several spooky Halloween-themed activities for the trick-or-treaters. Luckily we won't get most of the 3,000 or so kids and parents that will crowd the main zoo below, but we can still expect nearly 1,000 each night, so we can use your help. The kids arrive by 5:30, but come at 4:30 if you can for a social hour where we'll feed you and train you on our activities. It's also your best bet to get a parking spot, and you can take the SkyRide to the top.
- October 23, 9 AM-2 PM Girl Scouts Workshop at the USAFA
This is a girl scout workshop for Daisies and Brownies led by Prof. Ron Furstenau. Ron always has plenty of cadet help for these, but if you're interested you can join the fun.
- October 23, 4:30-9 PM Boo at the Zoo
Saturday night at the zoo, see above. Come at 4:30 for food!
- October 26, 3:45-4:45 PM Cool Science Club at Galileo School of Math & Science
Topic TBD.
- October 27, 4:30-5:30 PM Beyond the School Bell at Hunt Elementary School
This is an after school program for 30-40 K-5th grade kids. We provide a different curriculum-based science activity each week. This week we'll learn about food science.
- October 29, 9-10 AM Chemistry Demo at the Classical Academy East
We'll demonstrate some chemical reactions for a 5th grade class.
- October 29, 3:30-9 PM Boo at the Zoo (and Volunteer Appreciation party!)
We'll be in the yurt at the top of the SkyRide for a second weekend with several spooky Halloween-themed activities for the trick-or-treaters (see October 22nd for more info). Come anytime between 3:30 and 5 for a Volunteer Appreciation party- lots of food and drinks, and a chance to meet lots of other Cool Science supporters before the kids show up at 5:30.
- October 30, 4:30-9 PM Boo at the Zoo
Our final night at the zoo this year (see October 22nd for more info). Come at 4:30 for food!
- November 2, 3:45-4:45 PM Cool Science at Manitou Springs Public Library
We'll pull the iron out of some breakfast cereals.
- November 2, 3:45-4:45 PM Cool Science Club at Galileo School of Math & Science
Topic TBD.
- November 3, 4:30-5:30 PM Beyond the School Bell at Hunt Elementary School
This is an after school program for 30-40 K-5th grade kids. We provide a different curriculum-based science activity each week. This week we'll learn about evolution and natural selection.
- November 4, 4-6 PM GiVE! 2010 Kick-off Celebration at Stargazers Theater
We've been selected as one of the 44 nonprofit organizations for this year's Colorado Springs Independent's GiVE! campaign. We can invite up to 10 people to attend this event, so call or email Marc if you're interested.
- November 5, 8 AM-2 PM Mini Day of Science at Rocky Mountain Classical Academy
This is another free full day school program covered under our USAFA STEM grant. For this one we will do several chemistry magic shows. These are designed so that Marc and Carolyn can handle them alone if necessary, but one or two volunteers would be welcome, and it would be a good opportunity to learn our programs.
- November 8, 8 AM-4 PM Mini Day of Science at Peyton Elementary
This is another free full day school program covered under our USAFA STEM grant. For this one we will do gyroscopic motion with lots of cool spinning toys. These are designed so that Marc and Carolyn can handle them alone if necessary, but one or two volunteers would be welcome, and it would be a good opportunity to learn our programs.
- November 9, 3:45-4:45 PM Cool Science Club at Galileo School of Math & Science
Topic TBD.
- November 10, 4:30-5:30 PM Beyond the School Bell at Hunt Elementary School
This is an after school program for 30-40 K-5th grade kids. We provide a different curriculum-based science activity each week. This week we'll learn about the needs and adaptations of plants and animals.
- November 12, 9-11 AM Chemistry Demo at the Classical Academy Central
ANother chemistry magic show.
- November 16, 3:45-4:45 PM Cool Science at Manitou Springs Public Library
Topic TBD.
- November 16, 3:45-4:45 PM Cool Science Club at Galileo School of Math & Science
Topic TBD.
- November 17, 8 AM-3 PM Chemistry Magic Shows at Jenkins Middle School
We'll do 4 chemistry magic shows.
- November 17, 4:30-5:30 PM Beyond the School Bell at Hunt Elementary School
This is an after school program for 30-40 K-5th grade kids. We provide a different curriculum-based science activity each week. This week we'll learn about pinhole cameras.
- November 20, 10 AM-4 PM Gathering STEAM: A Community Arts & Science Day at Imagination Space at The Citadel
This is a collaborative event with 3 other GiVE! 2010 nonprofits- Imagination Celebration, the Interfaith Hospitality Network and Breccio Housing. We'll do a couple demo shows and 6-8 activity tables staffed by kids and families from IHN and Greccio, and open to not only those groups, but anyone who walks in from the mall. We could still use a few adult volunteers to help supervise the kids.
- November 23, 3:45-4:45 PM Cool Science Club at Galileo School of Math & Science
Probability: coin flipping.
- November 29, 8 AM-1 PM Mini Day of Science at Pikes Peak School of Expeditionary Learning
This is another free full day school program covered under our USAFA STEM grant. Chemistry magic. These are designed so that Marc and Carolyn can handle them alone if necessary, but one or two volunteers would be welcome, and it would be a good opportunity to learn our programs.
- November 30, 3:45-4:45 PM Cool Science at Manitou Springs Public Library
Electric charges and balloon buddies.
- November 30, 3:45-4:45 PM Cool Science Club at Galileo School of Math & Science
Match rockets.
- December 1, 4:30-5:30 PM Beyond the School Bell at Hunt Elementary School
This week we'll build bridges and towers with spaghetti and gumdrops.
- December 4, 9 AM-2 PM Girl Scouts Workshop at the USAFA
This is a girl scout workshop for Daisies and Brownies led by Prof. Ron Furstenau. Ron always has plenty of cadet help for these, but if you're interested you can join the fun.
- December 6, 8 AM-3 PM Mini Day of Science at Evans International Elementary
This is another free full day school program covered under our USAFA STEM grant. Electric charges. These are designed so that Marc and Carolyn can handle them alone if necessary, but one or two volunteers would be welcome, and it would be a good opportunity to learn our programs. We'll also do a chemistry magic demo for parents at 6:30 PM.
- December 7, 3:45-4:45 PM Cool Science Club at Galileo School of Math & Science
We'll build simple catapults to hurl marshmallows.
- December 8, 4:30-5:30 PM Beyond the School Bell at Hunt Elementary School
Some problems that science has solved: hydroponics and household cleaning solutions.
- December 11, 8 - 9:30 AM D-2 Parent Volunteer Leadership Fair at Zollman Center (Harrison HS)
We'll present a booth for parents who may be interested in volunteering.
- December 13, 8 AM-3 PM Mini Day of Science at Rudy Elementary School
This is another free full day school program covered under our USAFA STEM grant. Lasers, light & color. These are designed so that Marc and Carolyn can handle them alone if necessary, but one or two volunteers would be welcome, and it would be a good opportunity to learn our programs.
- December 14, 3:45-4:45 PM Cool Science Club at Galileo School of Math & Science
We'll experiment with the catapults we built last week.
- December 15, 4:30-5:30 PM Beyond the School Bell at Hunt Elementary School
Model building without a complete model: balloon hovercrafts.
- December 17, 8 AM-3 PM Mini Day of Science at West Elementary School
This is another free full day school program covered under our USAFA STEM grant. Topic TBD. These are designed so that Marc and Carolyn can handle them alone if necessary, but one or two volunteers would be welcome, and it would be a good opportunity to learn our programs.
- December 21, 3:45-4:45 PM Cool Science at Manitou Springs Public Library
Diffraction of light: the kids will make their own "X-Ray Specs".
- December 28, 11 AM-5 PM Kids Free Day at the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center
We'll do a couple shows, with some hands-on activity tables between the shows.
- December 29, 2-4 PM Mini-Catapult Workshop at the BAC
The first of two free workshops for kids to build their own mini-catapults. They can use their catapults to fling marshmallows during the Fruitcake Toss in Manitou Springs on January 8th.
- January 5, 2011 4-6 PM Mini-Catapult Workshop at the Manitou Springs Public Library
The second of two free workshops for kids to build their own mini-catapults. They can use their catapults to fling marshmallows during the Fruitcake Toss in Manitou Springs on January 8th.
- January 8, 2011 10 AM - 2 PM Great Fruitcake Toss at the Manitou Springs HS Track
While the big guys fling the fruitcakes, we'll sponsor a marshmallow toss division for kids, using their own homemade mini-catapults. After that we'll head to the BAC and make our own catapult paintings by flinging paint onto canvases with them.
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