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Backyard Explorer: Honey Bees - At Home STEM Kit

Explore the fascinating world of honey bees! This kit targets a deeper understanding and appreciation for these remarkable insects and their impact on our ecosystem. National Geographic Kids book with beautiful, engaging, and authentic photos, natural honeycomb, authentic bee pollen, and more support learning and captivate childrens’ intrigue. Kit available to order through March 31. Kits will be available for pickup at Orono Community Education at Door E24 (705 N. Old Crystal Bay Rd.) beginning February 3. We will send an email reminder about pick-up dates and times.

Ages	4 yr. - 10 yr.

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CSI: Examine the Evidence

How do crime scene investigators help solve crimes? Join our team of investigators as we collect and examine latent prints, tool marks, and more! Test your investigative and scientific skills using your own CSI kit as you follow the evidence to crack the case of “whodunit.”

Mon, Feb 24 2025 - Mar 10 2025

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Case of the Missing Birthday Cake - At Home STEM Kit

Your best friend is having a birthday party. When it’s time for cake, everybody heads inside to the kitchen but the cake is nowhere to be found! Luckily, the thief left behind clues you can use to track them down and get the cake back. Solve the Case of the Missing Birthday Cake using forensic science to take fingerprints, analyze evidence and decode encrypted messages. Kit available to order through March 31. Kits will be available for pickup at Orono Community Education at Door E24 (705 N. Old Crystal Bay Rd.) beginning February 3. We will send an email reminder about pick-up dates and times.

Ages	7 yr. - 10 yr. ^{11 m}

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Crystal Adventure - At Home STEM Kit

Two adventurous friends are planning a journey together to go spelunking in Sequoia National Park in California. They know this cave has magnificent crystal formations and a polished marble stream. However, they need your help to prepare for their trip by answering the following questions: 1. What are crystals? 2. How do crystals form? 3. What are crystals made of? Kit available to order through March 31. Kits will be available for pickup at Orono Community Education at Door E24 (705 N. Old Crystal Bay Rd.) beginning February 3. We will send an email reminder about pick-up dates and times.

Ages	7 yr. - 10 yr. ^{11 m}

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Engineering for Kids Jr. STEM Club

Jr. STEM Club brings fun, hands-on lessons every week to introduce engineering concepts at a young age. Students focus on developing 21st century skills such as problem solving, critical thinking and teamwork. These life skills give students the confidence to approach challenges in their lives and realize that they can succeed in almost anything. Session 1: Aerospace Engineering: Rockets, Mechanical Engineering: Mini Golf Maze, Acoustic Engineering: Let's Drum, Industrial Engineering: Fossils Session 2: Civil Engineering: Water Tower, Aerospace Engineering: Glider, Electrical Engineering: Light Up Bug, Industrial Engineering: Levers - Bug Catcher Session 3: Marine Engineering: Does Your Boat Float?, Civil Engineering: Goldilocks' Bed, Chemical Engineering: Fluffy Slime, Mechanical Engineering: Ferris Wheel

Tue, Jan 28 2025 - Feb 18 2025

4:00 - 5:00 PM

Grades

K - 4th

Tue, Mar 4 2025 - Apr 8 2025

4:00 - 5:00 PM

Grades

K - 4th

Tue, Apr 22 2025 - May 13 2025

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Make It Move - At Home STEM Kit

Put Newton’s laws of motion into motion as you build things that move, zoom and fly! From gravity ziplines to balloon-powered cars, learn to build projects for speed, power and distance. Kit available to order through March 31. Kits will be available for pickup at Orono Community Education at Door E24 (705 N. Old Crystal Bay Rd.) beginning February 3. We will send an email reminder about pick-up dates and times.

Ages	7 yr. - 10 yr. ^{11 m}

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Science Experiment Bundle Book - At Home STEM Kit

Teacher created, science experiment book promotes easy, hands-on scientific exploration with simple materials, planned, photographed and ready to bring into your home! Simply gather the materials from your cupboard and start experimenting! Kit available to order through March 31. Kits will be available for pickup at Orono Community Education at Door E24 (705 N. Old Crystal Bay Rd.) beginning February 3. We will send an email reminder about pick-up dates and times.

Ages	3 yr. ^{6 m} - 10 yr.

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Shake-it Robot - At Home STEM Kit

Use everyday craft supplies and other simple materials to create robots, bugs, beasts, vehicles, and whatever you can imagine using the Shake It board. When you flip the Shake It switch on, see where and how your creation moves. Can you design and engineer something that moves very quickly, straight forward, backward, or in circles? Kit available to order through March 31. Kits will be available for pickup at Orono Community Education at Door E24 (705 N. Old Crystal Bay Rd.) beginning February 3. We will send an email reminder about pick-up dates and times.

Ages	7 yr. - 10 yr. ^{11 m}

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Solar Printing - At Home STEM Kit

Harness the power of the sun to develop your one-of-a-kind STEM art! Use hand-treated, sun-sensitive papers that undergo a chemical change when exposed to sunlight. Images appear within minutes and are permanent with a quick rinse of water. Safe and easy to use. A great summer science or art project for the entire family. Kit available to order through March 31. Kits will be available for pickup at Orono Community Education at Door E24 (705 N. Old Crystal Bay Rd.) beginning February 3. We will send an email reminder about pick-up dates and times.

Ages	3 yr. - 10 yr.

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Super STEM Sampler

Learn about physics as you create a spinning top game. Step into the fields of technology and engineering as you build and test an arm extension. Have fun with math and learn about codes and ciphers. Through hands-on activities and experiments, you will investigate these and other exciting STEM topics!

Mon, Apr 21 2025 - May 12 2025

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Woodworker Dragster Race Car - At Home STEM Kit

Use a hammer and nails to build a working dragster race car complete with fiery decals and a racetrack for launching! Get outside and race all summer long. Kit features hammer, hardware, paint, paintbrush, precut quality wood pieces with predrilled holes, full-color step-by-step instructions for ease of assembly. Makes one dragster and launching track. Kit available to order through March 31. Kits will be available for pickup at Orono Community Education at Door E24 (705 N. Old Crystal Bay Rd.) beginning February 3. We will send an email reminder about pick-up dates and times.

Ages	7 yr. - 10 yr.

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Woodworker Marble Drop - At Home STEM Kit

Who can get the highest score? Build a fun game to play all summer. The Marble Drop Kit features marble, hammer, hardware, paint, paintbrush, stickers, precut quality wood pieces with predrilled holes and full-color step-by-step instructions for ease of assembly. Makes one marble drop game. Kit available to order through March 31. Kits will be available for pickup at Orono Community Education at Door E24 (705 N. Old Crystal Bay Rd.) beginning February 3. We will send an email reminder about pick-up dates and times.

Ages	7 yr. - 10 yr.

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Woodworker Marshmallow Launcher- At Home STEM Kit

The Marshmallow Launcher is as fun to use as it is to build! Kit features hammer, hardware, paintbrush, paint, precut quality wood pieces with predrilled holes, full-color step-by-step instructions for ease of assembly. Once built, the fully functional launcher can be used all summer long. Makes one launcher. Kit available to order through March 31. Kits will be available for pickup at Orono Community Education at Door E24 (705 N. Old Crystal Bay Rd.) beginning February 3. We will send an email reminder about pick-up dates and times.

Ages	7 yr. - 10 yr.

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Woodworker Propeller Racer - At Home STEM Kit

Spin the propeller and watch it go! Build a racer that really moves with this interactive lesson in woodworking and physics. Construct and decorate the racer, then experiment to see what makes it go the farthest and fastest. The Propeller Racer features hammer, hardware, paint, paintbrush, stickers, precut quality wood pieces with predrilled holes, full-color step-by-step instructions for ease of assembly. Makes one propeller racer. Kit available to order through March 31. Kits will be available for pickup at Orono Community Education at Door E24 (705 N. Old Crystal Bay Rd.) beginning February 3. We will send an email reminder about pick-up dates and times.

Ages	8 yr. - 10 yr.

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