About the Program
Each 45-minute class begins with an age-appropriate discussion of a STEM concept and then a hands-on experiment or activity to demonstrate that concept. Lessons cover a wide variety of STEM topics, including simple machines, states of matter, polymers, math in nature, acid-base chemistry, electricity and a whole lot more! Classes are kept small with 8 or fewer students so that each child will have time to ask questions, collaborate with peers and pursue individual inquiry into that week's topic of investigation.
Locations
Park West Preschool
Classes are currently available at Park West Preschool for the 2026-2027 school year. Click here for more information and to register online.
Daniel Island Academy
Sessions are offered September through May for the 2026-2027 school year. Each session runs six weeks and classes are held every Friday. Registration is managed by DIA, so please reach out to your child's teacher if you would like to sign your child up for classes.
Daniel Island Recreation Center
Science and Art summer camps are available at Daniel Island Recreation Center in June 2026. Each session runs Monday through Friday, 9am to noon. Registration is available online here. Enter "Science" in the Keyword search field or 373320 in the Activity Number search field to find our programs.
Homeschool
If you are a homeschool parent or group and would like to discuss science lessons for your child or group, please provide more information here or contact us. Lessons can be tailored to meet your content and scheduling needs.
If you would like to see this program offered at your daycare or preschool, please contact us for information on how to get set up at your local childcare center.
About me
My name is Amanda Jones and I'm a local Charleston mom and scientist. I have 3 children (ages 7, 8, and 12) and I've taught chemistry labs at the College of Charleston since 2009. By sharing fun experiments and my own enthusiasm for science, I hope to inspire children to be curious, ask questions and get excited about STEM!
I believe that learning the scientific method gives children an incredible tool to navigate the world around them by teaching them to be observant, think creatively, persevere, and innovate. There is no failure, no wrong answer, only the next question!
Phone: (843) 790-7212
Address: 295 Seven Farms Dr. Suite C-311
Charleston, SC 29492