St. Benedict STEM Night: A Mad Science Experience!

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to explore the wonders of science with your friends and family. Mark your calendar and we'll see you there!
A Collaborative Family Adventure! This event is designed for students and parents to discover science together. To make the most of our experiments, this is a team effort where parent participation is required. Please note: This is a family-centered experience, not a drop-off program.

To ensure a safe and fun environment for everyone, please read carefully before registering:

1. St. Benedict Students Only: This event is open strictly to students who currently attend St. Benedict.
2. Active Parent Participation: This is a team effort! To ensure every student has a safe and successful experience with our challenges, we require a parent or guardian to stay and work alongside their child. We appreciate your help in making this a hands-on learning environment for everyone! This is a family event, not a drop-off.
3. One Ticket Per Child: You must register each child individually so we have an accurate count for materials.
4. Strict Capacity: Only students who have registered and are accompanied by a parent supervisor will be admitted. We are unable to accommodate walk-ins or unregistered siblings due to group size restrictions. (Due to the specific funding of PRO Grant and the capacity limits of Mad Science, this event is strictly capped at 200 students. We encourage you to register early, as tickets will be unavailable once this funded limit is reached.)
   ✅Funding & Attendance Policy (Please Read)

This event is fully funded through a PRO Grant. To ensure these funds are used effectively and no spots go to waste, we are using an Active Confirmation system:

• Confirmation Required: You will receive an email 10 days before the event. You MUST click "Yes" to confirm your attendance, or your tickets will be released to the waitlist.
• Cancellation: If you can no longer attend, please cancel via Eventbrite immediately to allow a family on the waitlist to take your spot.

Snacks & Schedule

• Intermission: There will be a 15-minute break mid-event to stretch and recharge.
• Student Refreshments: Each registered St. Benedict student will receive a nut-free snack and a juice box.
• Funding: Refreshments are provided by the School Council Funds to complement our PRO Grant-funded event.

What to Expect

This isn't just a show—it's a hands-on laboratory! The evening features a rotation of interactive stations and a spectacular main event:

• SHOW: Up, Up & Away! Witness the magic of air pressure! From parachutes to airships and vortex generators, children embark on an adventure where air becomes the hero! This interactive show highlights the principles of atmospheric pressure and their role in our daily lives. But be careful... a windstorm might just be part of the experience! A captivating show where science takes flight!
• STATION: Slime Time! Dive into the fascinating world of polymers by making your own ultra-sticky slime! Discover the exclusive Mad Science recipe and understand how these mysterious substances change texture under your fingers!
• STATION: Dry Ice Mysteries! A mysterious mist, magic potions, self-inflating balloons... Experience the incredible properties of dry ice and explore the changes in state of matter like real scientists!
• STATION: Lab Works! Handle pipettes, test tubes, and test flasks like a pro! This kiosk offers a fascinating glimpse into the lab techniques used by researchers and chemists around the world.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

St. Benedict School, 2525 River Mist Road, Ottawa, Canada

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