Check with the front desk when you arrive for lab and program times.

AUGUST PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE

COLUMBIA Labs

EdVenture’s educational labs are located throughout the Columbia location. Check the front desk for lab times. Keep scrolling to learn more about each of our labs.

Tinker Tech Lab

Dash Bots- Basics of Robotics and Coding

Using iPad controllers pilot Dash robots through a challenging obstacle course testing hand-eye coordination.

A-Ha! Maker Space

Make a Parachute!

Experiment with different recycled materials then test your creation with the wind tube! Will it take flight? Come create, explore, and let your imagination soar!

Bio Lab

Spy Science- Calling All Junior Detectives!

Explore the secrets of chemical reactions, create invisible ink to study the uniqueness of fingerprints and solve the mystery.

Cooking Lab

Trail Mix & Tasty Tips- Balancing Food Groups!

Prepare for back-to-school season and the return of packed lunches learning to snack smart while making their own delicious trail mix.

Toddler Time

Story & a Craft- Countdown to Kindergarten

A special reading of this book followed by a fun activity helping little learners prepare for their first day of school. For ages 1-4 with a caregiver. Weekdays in the lobby at 10 AM

Storytime Station

Fridays 12:30-1 pm

Visit the Library Fridays, 12:30 – 1:00 PM for Storytime. Take a break from screen-time, disconnect from technology, and spark your imagination with a “tale as old as time”.

Tesla Theater

Ready to spark your curiosity? Join us for the immersive Musical Tesla Coil experience on the 3rd floor! This mesmerizing performance of manufactured lightning will fascinate children and adults alike. The Tesla experience also dives into the history of Nikola Tesla, the father of electricity, and his incredible invention of Alternating Current (AC). Click here to learn more!

MYRTLE BEACH PROGRAMS

What’s happening this month at EdVenture Myrtle Beach?

3, 2, 1 Blast Off!

Take Flight Back to School!

Kickoff the school year with Back-to-School fun and all things flight and aviation.

Turn Off Summer & Turn On School Mode!

Crafts
Sensory Bins
Academic Activities
Letter & Number Recognition
Practice Handwriting
Paper Airplanes
Puzzles
& MORE!

Week of July 14-20

Pirates & Mermaids

Set sail on a magical “Ed” Venture as we dive into a week of pirate and mermaid-themed fun.

Walk the Plank
Mermaid Masks
Pirate Telescopes
Pool Noodle Boats

Turn Off Summer & Turn On School Mode!

Crafts
Sensory Bins
Academic Activities
Letter & Number Recognition
Practice Handwriting
Paper Airplanes
Puzzles
& MORE!

Week of July 28-31

Coral Reef & Tropical Fish

Explore, build and create one of the most vibrant ecosystems this week!

Make a one of a one-of-a-kind Foil Art Ocean Scene masterpiece and build a Coral Reef! J

**Please note that programming times and availability may be subject to change without notice due to field trips, group visits, or museum events. Check the daily calendar for updated information.

Curious about our daily educational programs? Learn more about each one in the descriptions below.

Bio Lab

Daily at 11 a.m. & 1:45 p.m.

Got curiosity? Then the Bio Lab is just for you. Pull up a stool and open your mind as we make our way through the scientific method. We’ll make observations, hypothesize, and experiment to get to the bottom of questions that many of us have about the world around us.

Cooking Lab

Daily at 11:45 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.

Grab your aprons and meet us in the Cooking Lab! Here, we explore foods, their makeup, and how they nourish our bodies to help us grow. Not only will you fill your brains with knowledge, you’ll also fill your bellies with a homemade treat, created right here in the EdVenture Cooking Lab!

Tinker Tech Lab

Daily at 10:15 a.m. & 1 p.m.

Put on your thinking caps as we dive into engineering, construction, and destruction of the world around us. Best for ages 4+, the Tinker Tech lab focuses educational STEM programming.

Toddler Time

Daily at 9:30 a.m.

The perfect place for baby! This special program for children 3 and under allows caregivers to engage in special bonding time with their babies as we read, sing, craft, and explore the environments around us.

Storytime Station

Fridays at 12:30 p.m.

Fun for the whole family! Join us for storytelling, sing-alongs, and more as we build early literacy skills.

A-Ha! Maker space

Always Open During Business Hours!

Put your creative skills to the test and follow the self-led instructions to create your own art piece!

Tesla Theater

Check Monitors For Times

**Please note that programming times and availability may be subject to change without notice due to field trips, group visits, or museum events. Check the daily calendar for updated information.

Curious about our daily educational programs? Learn more about each one in the descriptions below.

Bio Lab

Daily at 11 a.m. & 1:45 p.m.

Cooking Lab

Daily at 11:45 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.

Tinker Tech Lab

Daily at 10:15 a.m. & 1 p.m.

Put on your thinking caps as we dive into engineering, construction, and destruction of the world around us. Best for ages 4+, the Tinker Tech lab focuses educational STEM programming.