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Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist

Wed, July 16, 2025 1:30 P.M. Add to your calendar
Kingsessing Library

Science in the Summer is a free, informal science program for children entering grades 2 - 6. Supported by GSK and offered in collaboration with The Franklin Institute, the goal of the program is to increase children's interest and confidence in doing science and pursuing STEM careers through hands-on activities and experiments.  This summer's theme is: Be a Health Scientist! No registration is needed. Each session lasts approximately 45 minutes.

July 9: Be a Cardiologist
July 16: Be a Dietician
July 23: Be an Athletic Trainer
July 30: Be an Epidemiologist
August 6: Be an Orthopedic Doctor

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  • School Age
Event Type
  • Workshops and Enrichment
  • Other Great Programs
Event Series
  • Science in the Summer
Event Tags
  • Children
  • Science
  • Summer Reading
  • STEM

Kingsessing Library
1201 South 51st Street (5lst St. between Kingsessing and Chester Avenues)
Philadelphia, PA 19143-4353
215-685-2690

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Upcoming Science in the Summer Events

Tuesday, July 1, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist | Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
3:00 P.M.
Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist-Cardiologist | Lawncrest Library
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist! | Widener Library
3:00 P.M.
Science in the Summer: Be a Health Scientist | Tacony Library
Saturday, July 5, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Science in the Summer: Be an Athletic Trainer | Lovett Memorial Library
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