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Up, Up, and Away! with Mad Science of DC

a CCPL Summer Learning Challenge Program!
2025-07-15 14:00:00 2025-07-15 15:00:00 America/New_York Up, Up, and Away! with Mad Science of DC P.D. Brown Memorial Branch -

Tuesday, July 15
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-15 14:00:00 2025-07-15 15:00:00 America/New_York Up, Up, and Away! with Mad Science of DC Come see objects take flight while learning about science! P.D. Brown Memorial Branch -

Come see objects take flight while learning about science!

Calling all science enthusiasts! Here's your chance to learn more about the way things fly! This program introduces participants to the principles of air and pressure. You can see an exothermic reaction and even watch a hovercraft in action! You won't want to miss it!

About the Presenter: Mad Science of Washington was opened in 1995 by a husband-wife team of two Montgomery County Public School teachers. The staff of Mad Science has deep roots in the DC area– from Baltimore to Quantico, and everything in between. Mad Science in Washington runs the region's largest science-based summer camp program, serving over 1500 kids each summer. In 2020, they were proud to be selected as Washington Parent Magazine's WINNER in the category of STEM Summer Camps & Programs. You can find out more on their website.

Please contact pdbrownref@ccplonline.org or call us at 301-645-2864 with any questions!

This year’s 2025 Summer Learning Challenge was made possible through the generous support provided by the Citizens for the Charles County Public Library, Inc.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Presenter | Learning Challenge |

TAGS: | Summer Learning Challenge |

Charles County Public Library events are accessible for all. If you have an accessibility request, please contact programs@ccplonline.org three business days prior to the event.

P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Phone: 301-645-2864
Hours
Mon, Jun 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 10 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 11 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 13 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 15 Closed
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