Young Earth Scientists Workshop (July 20-24)
Leapstart Bubb Location, 10650 Bubb Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014, Cupertino, CA 95014
About
Leapstart's Young Earth Scientists Workshop is a hands-on S.T.E.A.M camp for curious explorers ages 4.5–11, designed with age-appropriate activities and guided participation. This camp invites children to investigate how our planet works—from weather and water to soil, energy, and natural forces—through experiments, models, and creative challenges.
Explore How Our Planet WorksCampers step into the role of young scientists as they observe, test, build, and experiment. Each day focuses on real-world Earth systems, helping children understand how scientists study and protect our environment.
What Campers Will ExploreTornado in a BottleCreate a spinning vortex and learn how air pressure and motion create tornadoes.Cookie Mining ChallengeMine "resources" using tools while learning about geology, land use, and responsible extraction.Edible Soil LayersBuild and taste soil horizons while learning what makes healthy ground.Oil Spill Cleanup LabTest different materials and methods to clean up an oil spill and protect wildlife.Cloud in a JarMake a cloud and explore condensation, air pressure, and weather formation.DIY Water Filtration SystemDesign a working filter and learn how clean water solutions are created.Sedimentary Rock Sand ArtCreate layered rock formations and understand how rocks form over time.Water Wheel & Wind Power ModelsBuild simple models to explore energy, motion, and renewable power.The Water Cycle in ActionBring evaporation, condensation, and precipitation to life through interactive models.
Learning Through DiscoveryActivities are collaborative, tactile, and engaging—encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Campers learn not just what happens on Earth, but why it matters.
Why This Camp Stands OutStrong S.T.E.A.M alignmentReal-world environmental relevanceHighly hands-on (less lecture, more doing)Clear progression from weather → water → earth → energyYoung Earth Scientists Workshop helps children see the planet as a living system—and themselves as capable explorers who can understand and care for it.
Explore How Our Planet WorksCampers step into the role of young scientists as they observe, test, build, and experiment. Each day focuses on real-world Earth systems, helping children understand how scientists study and protect our environment.
What Campers Will ExploreTornado in a BottleCreate a spinning vortex and learn how air pressure and motion create tornadoes.Cookie Mining ChallengeMine "resources" using tools while learning about geology, land use, and responsible extraction.Edible Soil LayersBuild and taste soil horizons while learning what makes healthy ground.Oil Spill Cleanup LabTest different materials and methods to clean up an oil spill and protect wildlife.Cloud in a JarMake a cloud and explore condensation, air pressure, and weather formation.DIY Water Filtration SystemDesign a working filter and learn how clean water solutions are created.Sedimentary Rock Sand ArtCreate layered rock formations and understand how rocks form over time.Water Wheel & Wind Power ModelsBuild simple models to explore energy, motion, and renewable power.The Water Cycle in ActionBring evaporation, condensation, and precipitation to life through interactive models.
Learning Through DiscoveryActivities are collaborative, tactile, and engaging—encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Campers learn not just what happens on Earth, but why it matters.
Why This Camp Stands OutStrong S.T.E.A.M alignmentReal-world environmental relevanceHighly hands-on (less lecture, more doing)Clear progression from weather → water → earth → energyYoung Earth Scientists Workshop helps children see the planet as a living system—and themselves as capable explorers who can understand and care for it.