Ever wonder what it would be like to be a firefighter? Running into burning buildings carrying and wearing hundreds of pounds of equipment, Riding in a firetruck, brush truck, ambulance, etc. Learn all about firefighting and fire safety from a nationally certified volunteer firefighter. Find out how to get involved and all about the awesome dangerous things firefighters get to see and do.

Explore the wonderful world of polymers. Why are straws so bendy? What happens when you light a water bottle on fire? How can you alter plastic polymers to have the properties that you want them to have? Come learn about how polymers work and why they are essential to our everyday lives.

Summer is a really important time to explore things you are interested in and get an idea of what you want to study in college. Many students who are interested in science and engineering are looking for fun programs to participate in like Junction, but would like something more for during the day. Summer research at universities is a great way to get involved in a field of study and figure out if that field is right for you, in addition to opening up great scholarship and college opportunities. Learn about those opportunities and programs and ask questions about what you can do to get involved in research and travel the world.

Explore the wonderful world of polymers. Why are straws so bendy? What happens when you light a water bottle on fire? How can you alter plastic polymers to have the properties that you want them to have?

Ever wondered what makes things blow up? Understanding the science behind explosions is both exciting and important to our safety. Come learn about everything from supernovas to shockwaves to grain silo accidents and indulge your inner pyro! Note: Students with seasonal allergies should be careful when choosing this class as we will run demonstrations with a pollen-based product.

Ever wonder what it would be like to be a firefighter? Running into burning buildings carrying and wearing hundreds of pounds of equipment. Riding in a firetruck, brush truck, ambulance, etc. Learn all about firefighting from a nationally certified volunteer firefighter. Find out how to get involved and all about the awesome dangerous things firefighters get to see and do.

Ever wonder what it would be like to be a firefighter? Running into burning buildings carrying and wearing hundreds of pounds of equipment. Riding in a firetruck, brush truck, ambulance, etc. Learn all about firefighting from a nationally certified volunteer firefighter. Find out how to get involved and all about the awesome dangerous things firefighters get to see and do.