Issue 3 | Autumn 2025

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

We have also introduced a new offer!

Receive a free class off your next package when you refer a friend and they sign up for the term. While we are at it, your friend will get a free class too!

SCIENCE BEHIND THE WAND

Nothing is ever too far out of reach for a good wizard. Clear your mind, focus only on the object, cast the spell - “Accio *insert object name*”, and watch it fly into your waiting hand. And while science may not be able to summon your flying broom from the other side of Hogwarts, magnets can exert magical attractive forces from a distance, as seen by our DIY magnetic toys. Sure, the other object needs to either be a magnet or have some amount of magnetic material in it, but that’s where static comes to the rescue. It has no such limitation. Balloons, cans, water, bubbles, they will all be summoned to our electric wills!

MYTH BUSTERS

While there are many good reasons to avoid unhealthy treats, can certain combinations cause our stomachs to explode? Pop Rocks and Coke? Or perhaps, Mentos and Coke? Now, we can’t risk our gastric (and overall) health by testing these the easy way, so it’s time to break out the labware. A whole lot of fizz later, we will be down at the microscopic level, looking at the sweet surfaces of candy with all its nucleation sites - places responsible for the formation of everything from soda bubbles to clouds in the sky. Using these sites to our advantage, it will then be time to paint our ceiling with fountains of fizz!

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” belong to the same Group and have properties so similar that we can examine them as a whole. For example, the Group I & II metals behave like no metal we have ever encountered  before. They are soft, dull, and highly reactive. So reactive, in fact, that the pure sodium we will drop into water will explode, and the magnesium we will burn will burst into brilliant white flames. And using their ability to form bases, we will concoct some milk of magnesia and use it to neutralise vinegar and make a chemical rainbow.

Issue 2 | Autumn 2025

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...

SCIENCE BEHIND THE WAND

If the fires of last week weren't enough to ignite excitement for the term ahead, then this week's spell - Confringo - will surely get us going with a bang! Building on last week's knowledge of the fire triangle, we will take great fuels, like rubbing alcohol and lycopodium, an energetic powder made from the spores of a moss, and thoroughly mix them with oxygen to create explosive fuel-air mixtures. Flames will rise, fires will whoosh out of flasks, and dragon breath will be unleashed. However, by trapping all these hot gases and building enough pressure, we will create mini-explosions that will send ping pong balls flying through the air.

MYTH BUSTERS

As we make our way back from the Sun, we will slow down this week to answer a few myths about Space. More specifically, myths about Space's supposed hostility to life. What actually happens to human bodies in the vacuum of Space? Would they explode? Could they shout for help? Before we answer these pressing questions, we will investigate the nature of sound and how it travels through solids, liquids and gases, as well as experiment with the air pressure within us and around us to gravity-defying results. Then, it's time to fire up the vacuum chamber to recreate a tiny bit of Space within the lab and sort fact from fiction.

PERIODIC PIONEERS

Hydrogen, being the simplest of the elements, makes up 90% of all the atoms in the Universe. It is so prevalent that much of chemistry is a dance where hydrogen atoms switch partners. We get hands-on with one such dance this week as we use the pH scale to admire hydrogen's moves and identify acids and bases. At the extremes of pH, these chemicals can be deadly, but moderate ones are found all around us. By squeezing the juice out of some red cabbage, we will extract an indicator that will use colour to sort household chemicals by their pH. Then, using colour as their guide again, can we find the right mix to neutralise these acids and bases?

Issue 1 | Autumn 2025

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.

You will also find news about important upcoming events to keep you in the loop on what’s going on at the Lab.

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

SCIENCE BEHIND THE WAND

With the long journey from Platform 9 3/4 complete and the Sorting Hat placing us in the house we knew we always belonged, it’s time for our first spell - Incendio - perfect for warming up the chill around Hogwarts. Now, starting fires is something we humans are very good at. The right fuel, our oxygen-rich atmosphere, a kick of heat, and... incendio! Fire! But rather than going primitive and rubbing sticks or banging rocks, last week, we got electric. Using piezoelectric crystals that turned our blows, smacks, and even our voices into electricity, we generated the sparks of heat we needed to ignite nitrocellulose - a super flammable type of paper - and shoot it out of our wands in a fireball!

MYTH BUSTERS

With so many possible misconceptions to choose from, knowing where to begin would have been tough. But a Dubai summer that shows no signs of letting up made the decision easy - Sun myths, it is! Is it yellow? Is it better to wear lighter colours to stay cool? Can you really cook an egg on the pavement or the hood of a car? Last week’s lesson was an exploration of all things solar as we shone light through milk to explain the many colours of the Sun and sky, tried to pop different coloured balloons using magnifying glasses and high-powered lasers, and built solar ovens that were more effective (and safer!) at cooking eggs than hot, sun-baked cars!

PERIODIC PIONEERS

The Periodic Table may look daunting,  but it has to be! This dense collection of squares and symbols is a list of all the elements - the different types of atoms - that can and do exist in our universe. Or simply put, it is the complete list of ingredients our universe has to work with to cook up all the material things in it. And very little separates one element from another. Take the simplest elements - hydrogen and helium; a single proton is the difference between a squeaky voice and a fiery explosion. Armed with this knowledge, we began by exploring familiar chemical reactions as not just chemicals being mixed, but as atoms of elements teaming up to form molecules that then swap and switch teammates to create new chemicals. A whole lot of fizz later, our journey has begun!

Annual Academic Pass 2025-26

The Annual Academic Pass ensures your child has an enriching educational experience throughout the year while offering you substantial savings in return.

Each term, your child will have full access to one of our engaging, hands-on Modules. On top of a significantly discounted price, the package also includes a few additional perks your child will love.

For the 2025-26 academic year, the Annual Academic Pass includes:

• Up to thirty-four sessions across three terms. (See below for a breakdown)

• One free week of camp. (Can be used any time during the year)

• One free welcome pack (new students) or one free science kit (returning students).

You can enjoy all this for AED 4760, saving you a total of AED 2410 over the year.

For homeschoolers able to attend our weekday morning sessions, this package further reduces to AED 4165.

All prices are exclusive of VAT.

Get in touch to sign up and give your child a full year of science and wonder.

Academic Year Breakdown

Autumn 2025

Dates

1st September to 9th December

Holidays

Half-term Break (October 11th to the 17th)

National Day (December 2nd & 3rd*)

Number of Sessions

13

Modules on Offer

SCIENCE BEHIND THE WAND

Focus the power of science through the wand to leave the muggle world behind.

MYTH BUSTERS

Join the mission to debunk commonly held beliefs and sort out fact from fiction.

PERIODIC PIONEERS

Travel across the Periodic Table and experiment with the elements that truly matter.

Winter 2026

Dates

5th January 2026 to 20th March 2026

Holidays

Half-term Break (February 7th to the 13th)

Number of Sessions

10**

Modules on Offer

COOKING UP SCIENCE

Transform the lab into a kitchen and experiment up some mouth-watering treats.

PLANET EARTH, ANIMATED

Discover how our turbulent young Earth matured into an oasis of life..

RAMPANT REACTIONS

Witness how the smallest particles cause the biggest reactions.

sPRING 2026

Dates

13th April 2026 to 3rd July 2026

Holidays

Eid Al Adha (May 25th to the 29th*)

Number of Sessions

11

Modules on Offer

EVERYDAY MYSTERIES

Answer everyone’s most burning questions and see the world in all of its exquisite detail.

A FANTASTIC VOYAGE

Explore the mysteries of the most astounding machine known to us; the human body.

CHEMISTRY IN PLAIN SIGHT

Discover the chemistry hiding under our noses makes our lives safer, cleaner and brighter.

*Provisional dates

**Number of classes may change depending on day booked

Summer Camp 2025

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

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 now using the Online Registration Portal below

Please note:

• All prices are exclusive of VAT.

• If viewing on a mobile, click the dropdown icon in the top right corner to select your week.

• Choose “Full Enrollment” if booking for the week and “Casual Enrollment” if booking single days.

• 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.

Spring Camp 2025

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 now using the Online Registration Portal below

Please note:

• All prices are exclusive of VAT

• Choose “Full Enrollment” if booking for the week and “Casual Enrollment” if booking single days.

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

• Book before the 17th of March with the code SCEB10 and get an additional 10% off the week

All prices are exclusive of VAT.

February Half-Term Camp 2025

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 now using the Online Registration Portal below

Please note:

• All prices are exclusive of VAT

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

• Book before the 3rd of February with the code EBFC10 and get an additional 10% off the week

All prices are exclusive of VAT.

Winter Camp 2024

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

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 now using the Online Registration Portal below

Please note:

• Week 2 is only 4 days as we are closed on Christmas Day.

• Single days can be booked by selecting ‘Casual Enrolment’ when adding the day. The price for this AED 270 for the morning camp and AED 225 for the afternoon camp. (Price is per child per day)

• 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.

All prices are exclusive of VAT.