Summer Science Club with STEM goes Wild!

Looking for a science club that’s more than just slime and safety goggles? This summer, STEM Goes Wild bringing an electrifying mix of experiments, investigations, and creative engineering 

4 full days of challenges, experiments and FUN!     

29 July - 1 August

Suitable for scientists 9-12 years

£150 per child for 4 full days

 

24 - 31 May
A feast of Maytime merriment. Get creative in our fabulous workshops and enjoy exploring the galleries with the traditional treasure hunt.  Can you find all the mini statues of local heroes that are hidden around the building?
 

Open-ended Toddler Play

A stay & play session for the under 5s. These sessions invite your toddler to discover, learn and explore. 

Saturday 1 April
10am - 11am and 11.15am - 12.15pm

£2.50 per child, adults are free but must book a place. 
 

Animal Antics Family Yoga Play

A family yoga session in the gallery space. 

Monday 3 April
10am-10.45am – suitable for 2.5-6 years
11am-11.45am - suitable for 7-12 years

£3.00 per child, adults are free but must book a place. 
 

Relaxed Sessions

Monday 3 April 2.30pm-3.30pm

These sessions are primarily for neurodivergent children and adults, and any other visitors with sensory needs who prefer a more relaxed experience, plus their families, friends, and carers. Come along to explore the gallery and take part in a creative activity.
 

Day 1: Chemical Reactions and Slime Lab 

  • Mix your own batches of slime, then crank up the energy with Elephant Toothpaste eruptions
  • Investigate acids and bases, text everyday substances, and learn why chemical reactions matter (and EXPLODE!).
  • You'll measure, mix and record results jult like a real lab scientists - yes, goggles are involved.

Day 2: CSI Rugby 

  • Step into a forensic lab and solve a mystery
  • Extract DNA from strawberries
  • Lift fingerprints from a crime scene
  • Learn how real forensic scientists work, and build your case with evidence.

Day 3: DIY Electronic Games 

  • Build your own working buzzer game, wire maze, or reaction test board - and take it home.
  • Explore how circuits, switches, transistors and resistors work while making your own functional STEM toy.
  • You'll use real components: wires, battery packs, motors and creativity.

Day 4: Natural Disasters and Pocket Monsters

  • Build a working volcano model and simulate eruptions.
  • Use Pokémon-style field cards to explore disaster zones and plan survival strategies.
  • Lift fingerprints from a crime scene
  • Create lightning with a Van de Graaff generator, test wind strength, and learn what nature throws at us - and how to fight back.

This isn't just a science club - it's four days of full on discovery 

Take me to all the fun going on this summer 

Mindful pottery workshop

Wednesday 16 April
Suitable for ages 12+
10am - 11am
11.15am - 12.15pm
2pm-3pm
£5.00 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Join us for a workshop tailored for ages 12 and older, where you can craft your very own air-dry clay pot. Enjoy the soothing advantages of working with clay in a motivating atmosphere. Drawing inspiration from the Beyond the Canvas exhibition, you'll design your own distinctive pinch or coiled pot, ready to take home to dry and paint.

Junk Model Masterpieces

Tuesday 22 April
Suitable for ages 8+
10am - 11am
11.15am - 12.15pm
2pm - 3pm
£3.50 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Craft your own junk model masterpiece. Utilise an assortment of recycled materials to design a one-of-a-kind monochrome sculpture that draws inspiration from our exhibition, Beyond the Canvas.

Sensory dough sculptures

Wednesday 23 April
Suitable for ages 2 - 6 years
10am - 11am
11.15am - 12.15pm
2pm -  3pm
£2.50 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Participants will explore their senses while creating a dough sculpture to take home. Using colourful, scented dough, you can mould, shape, and add decorations during this engaging sensory experience.

Relaxed Hour

Monday 25 March

This session is primarily for neurodivergent children and adults and any other visitors with sensory needs.  Includes a craft activity.

FREE
10.30am - 11.30am 
 

Early Years Play Sessions

Shape and Texture

Tuesday 26 March
Suitable for under 6s
10am - 11am and 11.15am - 12.15pm
£2.50 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.


Colour and Light

Tuesday 2 April
Suitable for under 6s
10am - 11am and 11.15am - 12.15pm
£2.50 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Coming for May Half Term

For our May half-term hunt we're asking you to find the animals who have escaped from the art collection and hidden themselves around the building!   Our drop-in hunts are free.   Also on offer to keep the kids busy we have a programme of bookable fun activities.   May half-term booking to go live in coming days.

.Rene the Guide Dog  
Wednesday 5 April, 11am 
FREE entry, spaces bookable and drop in

Join Louise and Rene, her assistance dog, in a short introduction to the Guide Dogs charity.


Louise will demonstrate how Rene assists her in her daily life and will talk about The mission of the Guide Dogs society which is to ensure that no one living with sight loss is left out of life!

Dog-tastic fun for you and your furry friend


Saturday 15 April, 10am-1pm 

Creative activities for the whole family and an extra special dog show.

Percival Guildhouse Gardens.