Issue 04 | Autumn 2026

The early bird offer for our Half-Term Camp ends soon! Sign up before the 1st of October, by using the code OCT10 here, and get an additional 10% off the week!

BENEATH

THE WAVES

By surfing the waves and sailing the currents, we only ever scratch the ocean’s surface. To truly explore its mysteries, we must dive right down to its depths. And to do this, we must harness density. After visualising this property by measuring out a fixed mass of various common objects and seeing how much space they occupy, it's time to master it and create a Density Column. Once we have arranged a bunch of household liquids by their densities, we will float them atop one another and then find objects that will float at each of their interfaces.

ACROSS

THE GALAXY

We’re still on Mars, but would it be wise to step outside for some frigid, fresh air? The lack of O2 & the abundance of CO2 are concerning, but the real problem is there’s just not enough of it. Using cups and cards, candles and flasks, water balloons and fire, we will discover how bodies accustomed to the pressure of Earth’s atmosphere would react when it’s taken away. If, after all that, anyone had any doubts about how inhospitable the Martian atmosphere is, witnessing what happens to our marshmallow explorer in a vacuum chamber will surely convince them to stay indoors!

PERIODIC

PIONEERS

Categories help us make sense of the world, but the world doesn’t often like to fit into categories. Solids, liquids, and gases may seem like useful ways to describe materials until you meet materials that don’t fit neatly into either group. Elements can be just as rebellious - they should be either metals or non-metals. But then came the metalloids. They, like Boron, are a bit of both. That’s what makes it perfect for stringing along glue molecules into the long-chain polymers we call slime - another material that isn’t content with being a solid or a liquid.

Issue 03 | Autumn 2026

Classes are now in full swing, and we are already off to a flyer with lots of fun learning being had.

We have also opened up registration for our Half-Term Camp with a special offer for you early birds… Sign up here using the code OCT10 and get an additional 10% off the week!

BENEATH

THE WAVES

Rather than waves, it’s the ocean’s currents that move and mix its waters. These flows can traverse the entire planet, driven mainly by the uneven heating of our seas and oceans. Warm water rises to the top, and cold water sinks to take its place, setting up a convection current that transfers and circulates the heat. After using flying, flaming teabags and a fog machine to visualise these currents in air, we will explore how convection moves and mixes water in containers of all shapes and sizes. And with a squirt of food colour and a dash of mica powder, we will vividly reveal their hidden flows.

ACROSS

THE GALAXY

Of all the other planets we will explore, Mars is the only one where a lack of a helmet won’t result in instant death. It will be our first step in becoming an interplanetary species and, as such, will require more than a session to explore. This week, we will focus on Mars’ frigid temperatures and the frozen carbon dioxide that covers its poles. With the help of this dry ice, our chemists will turn the lab into a real-life potions class filled with eerie fog and heaps of bubbles.

PERIODIC

PIONEERS

Two classes in and still on element 2 of 118 - it’s time to get a move on! Elements with the same number of electrons in their outer “orbit” share properties and belong to the same Group. Take the Group I & II metals, for example. These metals look and behave like no metal we have seen. They are soft, dull and highly reactive; we will see sodium explode in water and magnesium burst into brilliant white flames. They also have a penchant for making bases - like our concocted milk of magnesia that will neutralise vinegar and make a chemical rainbow.

October Half-Term Camp 2026

Question, explore and experiment your way to a science-packed, wonder-filled Half-Term

Each day, your future scientists will explore a theme that could take them from the microscopic worlds of chemistry and biology, up through the invisible fields of forces and energy, and out to the astronomical realms of planets and stars. Through jaw-dropping demonstrations and mind-blowing experiments, they will get hands-on in a way that will leave them with a thorough, conceptual understanding and a lifelong love for Science.

Kids will be split into similarly-aged groups that will work their way through the day’s activities at a level best suited for their ability. Some will have their curiosity sparked, others will have it nurtured and fuelled, and everyone will have so much fun, they'll never want to leave!

All kids need to bring is a small, healthy, nut-free snack and plenty of curiosity!

Sign up for our Half-Term Camp using the Online Registration Portal below

Please note:

• All prices are exclusive of VAT.

• Only full week bookings are available for now. Day bookings will be made available closer to the date, subject to availability.

• A Sibling Discount of 10% is automatically applied to the total when signing up two or more children for the week.

All prices are exclusive of VAT.

Issue 02 | Autumn 2026

Thank you for the great response to our first newsletter of the term!

Going forward, we will be posting these at the start of each week. This will give you a sneak preview of what your kids will be learning in the days to come and provide you with time to prepare for an enthusiastic science chat with them on the drive home.

So here's what we have in store for your future scientists this week...

BENEATH

THE WAVES

The constant breaking of waves upon our shores takes its toll. After sculpting their own coastlines out of sand and stones, and decorating them with model houses and trees, our marine explorers will unleash the power of waves upon it and witness this erosion for themselves. The tragic sight of their hard work being washed away will surely inspire them to get innovative as they build Lego sea defences to keep the sea at bay in our wave erosion tanks.

ACROSS

THE GALAXY

Before we venture out into the galaxy, let’s take a moment to appreciate what makes Earth so special and unique. With an orbit that keeps it firmly in that famed “Goldilocks Zone”, it was once the only place we were sure to find liquid water. Through experiments, our astrophysicists will discover that water is the stuff of life because it dissolves life-enabling chemicals, such as sugars and salt. They will then employ oxygen - another of Earth’s vital gifts to life - to perform a chemical traffic light that changes colour at their will.

PERIODIC

PIONEERS

Since hydrogen is the most prevalent element in our Universe, much of chemistry is a battle for its attention! We get hands-on with this battle and use the pH scale to recognise its victors and losers - Acids and Bases. At the extremes of pH, they can be deadly, but in moderation, they are worth having around. With some kitchen science, we will use red cabbage to brew an indicator solution that colourfully sorts household chemicals by their pH. Using colour as our guide, can the children find the right mix to bring our acids and bases back to neutral?

Issue 01 | Autumn 2026

Welcome to the first newsletter of the term!

Each week, you will find a short write-up on each Module’s lessons so that you can have some great science chats with your future scientists.

We hope you find it fun, informative, and helpful!

(Please note that this is what was covered last week. Going forward, you will receive these at the start of the week, rather than the end)

BENEATH

THE WAVES

Our journey beneath the waves began by taking a closer look at the waves themselves. Although wind blows waves across entire oceans, the water itself moves very little. To see how, we used a giant Slinky and a marshmallow wave machine to explore wave mechanics in greater detail. Then, using water and oil, we bottled up some rolling waves to serve as a constant reminder of their hypnotic beauty.

ACROSS

THE GALAXY

Gravity brings form and order to the universe. It brings gas and dust together to create stars and planets and then sets them in motion in orbits. We begin our journey across the galaxy by getting to grips with the mechanics of these orbits using magnets, marbles and a giant trampoline. Using these, we will create scaled-down working solar systems and use this to visualise the complexity of a universe in constant motion.

PERIODIC

PIONEERS

It may look daunting to the untrained eye, but at its essence, the periodic table is a list of all the possible atoms that can exist - the elements of our universe. After using the fizziest of chemical reactions to build up our chemical vocabularies with words like atoms and molecules, protons and electrons, we explored the most basic of these elements - hydrogen and helium - and witnessed how the addition of just a single proton is the difference between a squeaky voice and a fiery explosion.

Issue 13 | Spring 2026

That’s it for the term. Thank you so much for giving us the chance to teach your future scientists. We truly appreciate it and can’t wait to do it again!

We hope you all have a great summer. :)

If you’re interested in joining our Summer Camp, you can find out more here.

EVERYDAY

MYSTERIES

We ended this week with a question that has fooled people for centuries: why does metal feel colder than wood, even when they are the same temperature? As we uncovered the difference between heat and temperature, we discovered that it’s not how hot or cold something is that matters, but how easily it transfers heat. Through melting butter, racing ice cubes, and fiery demonstrations, our young scientists explored conduction, convection, and radiation before discovering why water is so good at absorbing heat. They’ll never look at a hot cup of tea, a metal spoon, or a summer car ride in quite the same way again!

A FANTASTIC

VOYAGE WITHIN

Last week, we discovered that the brain can be tricked by the things we hear and think. This week, we turned our attention to vision and explored how the brain constructs the images we see. Through a collection of visual illusions, impossible objects, and perception-bending demonstrations, our explorers discovered that eyes do not simply act as cameras recording reality. Instead, the brain fills in gaps, makes assumptions, and sometimes reaches the wrong conclusions altogether. Using spinning zoetropes and other visual tricks, we uncovered how the brain creates the illusion of motion and transforms a series of still images into a moving scene! As reality bent before our eyes, we discovered that seeing is not always believing.

CHEMISTRY IN

PLAIN SIGHT

Our journey came to an end in one of the most chemical-filled rooms in any home - the kitchen. From the sugar that stores chemical energy to the yeast packed with powerful enzymes, we discovered that everyday ingredients are capable of extraordinary reactions. Colour-changing chemistry revealed how glucose and oxygen work together to release energy, before yeast transformed ordinary hydrogen peroxide into a towering column of foam. As we wrapped up our adventure through light, colour, gases, acids, bases, and catalysts, we discovered that chemistry isn’t confined to laboratories; it’s happening all around us, every single day!

Issue 12 | Spring 2026

The last few super early-bird discount codes remain for the Autumn Term. Sign up here using the code TERM20 to get 20% off your booking!

Summer Camp registration is also open. Find out more here.

EVERYDAY

MYSTERIES

Have you ever wondered why a series of tiny pushes can send a swing soaring, or why a singer can shatter a glass with the right note? This week, we uncover the surprising science of resonance. A swing only goes higher when energy is added at exactly the right moment, and it turns out the same principle appears throughout the world around us. By exploring pendulums, standing waves, vibrating slinkies, and resonating tuning forks, our young scientists will discover how timing can make even small pushes produce dramatic effects. Along the way, we’ll investigate natural frequencies, create musical sounds from everyday objects, and see how resonance can make vibrations grow powerful enough to shake bridges, amplify music, and even send a swing soaring higher and higher.

A FANTASTIC

VOYAGE WITHIN

And so we arrive at the most complex organ in the human body: the brain. It contains billions of neurons, each communicating through a vast network of electrical and chemical signals. We begin our exploration of the nervous system by uncovering how these remarkable cells allow us to think, feel, move, and react. Our young scientists will put their own nervous systems to the test through reaction-time challenges and reflex investigations, discovering that not all responses require conscious thought. Along the way, we will explore how the brain processes sound, attention, and information from the world around us. Through auditory illusions, attention tests, and other cognitive challenges, we will discover that the brain does far more than simply receive information; it constantly interprets, edits, and sometimes even deceives us.

CHEMISTRY IN

PLAIN SIGHT

The world of polymers is about to get a little more delicious as we discover that some of the most fascinating materials are built from tiny repeating building blocks. These molecules join together to create long chains called polymers, and with the right recipe, these chains can stretch, bounce, and even be eaten! We will create our own edible slime as sodium alginate and calcium chloride link together to form long strands that can be pulled, twisted, and tasted. With a sprinkle of Skittles powder, our experiment becomes a sweet treat while revealing the hidden chemistry behind its texture. Then, we’ll transform a simple “slime” into a bouncy ball using the perfect mix of ingredients, uncovering how polymers are everywhere around us.

Issue 11 | Spring 2026

Registration for our Autumn Term is now open with a exciting offer for our super early birds!

Sign up here using the code TERM20 to get 20% off your booking. There are only 20 discount codes available so grab them before they’re gone.

Summer Camp registration is also open with a early bird discount of 10% until the 22nd of June. Find out more here.

EVERYDAY

MYSTERIES

Our lives are full of spinning things, from bicycle wheels to toy tops, but have you ever wondered why a bicycle can balance so effortlessly while moving, yet topples over the moment it stops? This week, we investigate the strange world of angular momentum and gyroscopic stability, where spinning objects seem to resist being pushed around. Through spinning tops, gyroscopes, hoops, and rotating wheels, our investigators will discover that a spinning object behaves very differently from one standing still. Along the way, we will uncover another curious effect of spin: the centrifugal force. After swirling coins and whirling balls, we will harness this fake “force” to defy gravity and stop spinning water-filled containers from spilling their contents.

A FANTASTIC

VOYAGE WITHIN

For all the incredible things the human body can do, none shapes our understanding of the world quite like vision. But seeing is far more complicated than simply opening our eyes. This week, we explore how light is captured, focused, and transformed into the images we see every day. Our young explorers will journey through the anatomy of the eye, discovering the structures and processes that enable us to see. Along the way, we will uncover two of light’s most important tricks- reflection and refraction! Using mirrors, lasers, water, and oil, we will bend and redirect light beams. With a homemade pinhole camera, we will reveal how the eye acts as a remarkable living camera, turning light from the outside world into the rich visual experience we call sight.

CHEMISTRY IN

PLAIN SIGHT

Plastics may be reviled today, but there was a time when they were hailed as a revolutionary chemical. And rightly so! Lightweight, inert and infinitely moldable - they changed our world for the better, even if the toll they are now exacting on our health and the planet may be too high to ignore. This week, we will make a tastier polymer by splitting milk and stringing along its protein monomers in a chemical chain with similar properties to plastics. Then, we will try to solve the plastic problem by recycling plastic pellets into unique creations to take home.