Gilbert Public Schools

Get ready to get your glow during an electrifying journey into the world of light and luminescence! Dive into fascinating hands-on experiments and creative projects that explore neon, glow, and fluorescent materials. Craft gooey neon glow-in-the-dark slime, magical bubbling lava lamps, and marvel at the natural glow of scorpions, jellyfish, and lightning bugs. Build a neon racetrack city and drawing glowbots as you experiment with circuits, glow dough & sparkling light up lemonade. Spark creativity as you explore the world of science, engineering, and imagination and glow!

Join us for a fun and hands-on 5-week course where you'll learn how to make slime and discover the science behind it! Each week, participants will explore different slime recipes, learn the role of each ingredient, and see what happens when they’re mixed together. You'll also get to learn how to do slime tricks, cool moves and techniques to stretch, swirl, pop, and play with your slime like a pro! Perfect for kids, beginners, or anyone curious about slime, this workshop mixes creativity with cool science in a fun and safe environment. By the end, you’ll know how to make amazing slime and understand the “why” behind every stretch, squish, and swirl!

Family Camping Event! Location: Usery Mountain Regional Park Dates: October 10th & 11th Check-In: 4:00 PM; October 10th Check Out: 11:00AM; October 11th Join us for an unforgettable family adventure under the stars at beautiful Usery Mountain Regional Park! Our GPS Enrichment Family Camping Event is all about quality time in nature, hands-on learning, and good old-fashioned outdoor fun. Takes place rain or shine! Come prepared for inclement weather. Additionally, Usery Pass tends to have hard soil which can make driving tent stakes challenging. To help you prepare please read this Quick Tip Sheet. PLEASE NOTE: Tents are not provided! Event Highlights: Check-In & Camp Setup – Arrive at 4:00 PM to set up your campsite and get settled in. Please note TENTS ARE NOT PROVIDED, and campgrounds do permit for truck bed tents as we will be able to park on the actual campgrounds) Archery Lesson – Head over to the archery range for a fun and safe lesson led by experienced instructors. Archery equipment provided, campers can also bring their own equipment. Dinner at Camp – Return to the campground for a cookout with burgers, hot dogs, and everyone's favorite: s’mores by the campfire (Pending No Burn Notice; otherwise grill will be used)! Games & Activities – Enjoy family-friendly games like cornhole, jumbo Jenga, and more. Camp Under the Stars – Sleep under the desert sky and soak in the peaceful sounds of nature. Morning Breakfast & Hike – Start your morning with breakfast, then choose your own adventure with a hike to Wind Cave or an easy scenic trail. This is the perfect chance to unplug, bond as a family, and experience the beauty of the great outdoors together. Spots are limited, so register soon!