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HANDS-ON PHYSICS

One-Week Summer Program for Pre-High School Students

Physics is dynamic, exciting, and the perfect topic for a curious young mind! Join us this summer for a brand new program that will get students up and moving while working out their minds, as well. 

Let’s start with prisms. They’re awesome, right? But what is light refraction? Students may experiment with hand-made prisms to create the greatest displays of colorful light possible. 

Students may then explore the laws of motion using classic physics experiments. Have you heard of the egg drop experiment? How do you protect a raw egg from breaking when dropped from a great distance? Students may gather into teams to design and build their own contraptions. Whose egg will survive?! 

How about building strong surfaces out of flimsy materials? Try to build a bridge that can withstand piles of books with no other tools – paper only. What is the scientific difference between a strong surface and a weak one? 

Then comes circuitry, batteries, wires – it’s time to light up the room! Can you create a glowing object all on your own?

We’re excited to get hands-on this summer. Learning while moving is the way to go! 

July 13th – 17th, 2026

Greater Wellesley, MA

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Past Instructor: Caelan Dammer

With his BS in Astronomy and Astrophysics, Caelan is returning for another successful year of teaching Hands-On Physics! He currently teaches Physics and Engineering at Newton South High School.

Student Comments

‘It was useful and fun. I liked that we got to do a lot of projects’.

‘I liked all the activities and games because they really helped me understand stuff. Our teacher was also very patient with our questions.’

‘I liked the project and learning. The material was very learnable and was organized well. I liked the setup of the classroom.’

‘I liked the projects that we did and the freedom that we got.’

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Note: This page represents our best expectations for the program. Activities and instructors are subject to change. In such cases, similar activities and a comparably qualified instructor will be sought.

Our Programs are Featured on the National Association for Gifted Children Website

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