Scrap Lab

Visit Scrap Lab as a family or self-guided small group on Tues., Thurs. 11-6, Sat. 11-4. 
Fee is $10 per participant and includes:

  • Stuff a 5" x 7" x 11" bag in the community store
  • 5 interactive stations to explore, experiment, play and learn (see below)
  • Tables and chairs to create and invent using materials from the stuffed bag

Options for an additional fee: 

  • Purchase any extra materials to augment your project
  • Cut die shapes from paper, fabric or stickies and use in your projects

Scrap Lab stations are also included in a field trip or birthday party.

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This is an old version of the room; view for size only--all new centers and table arrangement!

 

  • Unstable Table

    Why can't you balance this table? What makes it move? How do distance from center and weight make a difference?

  • City Building

    Use ticket "bricks" and other interesting items to build a city. What is your scale? Where do you want to live, work and play?

  • Junk Xylophone

    Play rhythms and tunes in a group or solo.  
    The top is a cart from our warehouse; the tubes are scrap PVC plumbing pipe.
    Watch the xylophone on YouTube.

  • Musical Ramp

    Shoot the marble up the large ramp. What sounds are made as the ball goes up? How about down?

  • Giant Marble Run

    Build a path with the flexible tubing. How many turns can the marble take? Can you make it go uphill? What is inertia?