WWU Youth Programs to Host Kids Night Out @ Western Starting Oct. 16

Students in grades 1-5 can enjoy an evening of hands-on science activities at Kids Night Out @ Western (KNOW) Fridays Oct. 16, Jan. 22 and April 15.

Each session is scheduled from 7-10 p.m. and includes an exploration of a specific science topic followed by an optional hour of pool time.

Sessions range from “Could It Be Magic? (Reactions)” on Oct. 16 to “Can You See What I See? (Optical Illusions)” on Jan. 22 and “Movie Magic” (Film Effects) on April 15.

Students will be divided into two different learning groups: grades 1-3 and grades 4-5.

The cost is $20 for the academic session or $25 for the academic session and swim time. Students should bring a backpack, including a swimsuit and towel, a nutritious snack and, of course, a hunger to learn.

Registration is available online at wwu.edu/youth.

KNOW evening schedule:

6:45 p.m. – 7 p.m. // student check-in at the Science, Math, and Technology Education (SMATE) building

7 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. // lessons and activities

8:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. // snack

8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. // pool

9:30 p.m. – 9:45 p.m. // change into dry clothes

9:45 p.m. – 10 p.m. // student check-out at the Rec Center

Western Washington University has offered youth enrichment programs for more than 30 years through full-day camps, half-day courses and one-time sessions all taught by highly-qualified educators. In addition to personal growth, Western Youth Programs encourages youth of all ages to consider higher education as a possibility for their future.

For more information about Western Youth Programs, visit wwu.edu/youth or call (360) 650-3308 or youth@wwu.edu.