Our super STEM pals Ignite! have got free spaces on their Community Curiosity Lab summer programme, which starts next week on Tuesday 9th August running through until Saturday 13th August at Bulwell Academy. It promises to be a brilliant week!
Many people think that science is difficult and not for them; but everyone is curious about something and the kinds of questions that young people ask can help families learn together. The Community Curiosity Labs take place in local social and community centres, and show how science can be fun, exciting and a part of our everyday lives.
Young people will work with scientists and mentors to work on investigations that they are interested in, go on trips to the university and learn how to communicate their investigations.
Sessions are aimed at children aged 10-12 and will run from 12:30 until 16:00 on all days except on Wednesday which will be a whole day with a trip to the University of Nottingham in the morning and a normal session in the afternoon.
To sign up please e-mail Hasmita Chavda on Hasmita@ignitefutures.org.uk or call 0115 873 6249 and places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
About Ignite! and the CCL
Working with Nottingham City Homes and scientists from the University of Nottingham, Ignite! successfully piloted the Community Curiosity Labs over the summer of 2015, in the Strelley neighbourhood. Young people and their families explored science questions, through a series of fun experiments. It had an immediate impact on the community and the events were positively received by all the young people who atended. The second iteration of the Labs builds on the learning and partnerships from the first. Funded by the Royal Society of Chemistry, the project will be supported by University of Nottingham, Nottingham City Homes, Bulwell Town Team and Bulwell Academy.
The summer break is now a week old and we hope you’re doing loads of great things to stay active whilst school’s out. Last term you might have been racking up the miles with Beat the Street and they’ve got another great opportunity for you to get going on across the city!
The Beat the Street team will be in 5 different parks in Nottingham over the summer holidays keeping an outdoor gym bike cycling continuously for as long as we can. And, they want you to come down, join in and help keep it going. The plan is to keep the bike cycling for as long as possible and set records in each area.
If you want to come and get involved and ride some miles for your local area, check the timetable below to see when you can come and join in!
Times and Dates
5th August from 10:00am at Heathfield Park, Basford
12th August from 10:00am Victoria Embankment, The Meadows
19th August from 10:00am Southglade Park, Top Valley/Bestwood
26nd August from 10:00am Wollaton Park
2nd September from 10:00am Forest Recreation Ground, Forest Fields/Hyson Green
Feeling adventurous? Well why not try getting out and about at Nottingham’s amazing Colwick Park Adventure Centre? And, for a limited time this summer, you can do this absolutely free thanks to ParkLives! Suitable for young people aged 7+, this is a great opportunity to have a go at these fantastic, fun and totally FREE family activities!
You can sample the high life and get into the swing of High Ropes! You’ll explore the exciting state of the art climbing and high ropes course and its variety of exhilarating obstacles including the ‘Leap of Faith’- for those who dare!. Or, make a splash with Canoe Rafting: build your raft and paddle across the lake to take part in fun and games. A change of clothes is recommended for this activity as you may get wet.
Booking is essential and places are limited so call 0115 947 6202 (ext 238) to secure your place now!
What and When
Date
Time
Activity
Tuesday 2nd August
2pm to 3.30pm
High Ropes
Thursday 18th August
3pm to 4.30pm
High Ropes
Wednesday 31st August
11am to 12.30pm
High Ropes
Wednesday 10th August
1.30pm to 3pm
Canoe Rafting
Wednesday 24th August
1.30pm to 3pm
Canoe Rafting
To find out more information about these sessions and find activities on other parks, click here.
