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STEM Buddies

A summary
Natural Science Club – Explore, Experiment, and Protect Our Planet!
Give your young scientist the chance to dive into hands‑on nature investigations every week. Each session is packed with practical experiments, outdoor learning, and real‑world environmental science — all delivered by experienced, qualified teaching staff who make science exciting, accessible, and meaningful for every child.
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Weekly Activities
Week 1 – Build a Bee Hotel
Children learn why bees are vital to our ecosystems, how pollination works, and how we can support local wildlife. They’ll design and build their own bee hotel to take home.
Week 2 – Water Filtering & Clean Water Systems
A practical look at how water moves through natural and man‑made systems. Children experiment with filtering materials to clean dirty water and explore why clean water matters globally.
Week 3 – Ocean in a Jar: Mini Ecosystems
Children create a beautiful “ocean in a jar” to understand food chains, habitats, and how ecosystems stay in balance.
Week 4 – Photosynthesis Leaf Experiment
A hands‑on investigation into how plants breathe and make their own food. Children test leaves, observe changes, and discover the science behind photosynthesis.
Week 5 – Oil Spill Clean‑Up Challenge
A powerful, practical experiment exploring the damaging effects of oil spills on nature. Children test different clean‑up methods and learn about environmental protection.
Week 6 – Build a Bug Hotel
A creative, nature‑friendly project where children design and build a bug hotel while learning about habitats, biodiversity, and the importance of mini‑beasts.
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Perfect For
- Home‑educated children
- Flexi learners
- Nature‑curious kids
- Budding environmentalists
- Anyone who loves hands‑on science and outdoor learning
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Session Time
11:00 – 12:00
Tickets
ticket
£12ticket
£60ticket
£12ticket
£60SEND accessibility checklist
1:1 care
2:1 care
Qualified to administer medication
Epilepsy trained
Secure environment
Accessible toilet
Assist with personal care and toileting
Hoist and changing bench
Wheelchair accessible site
Autism awareness trained
Sensory or quiet spaces
Makaton trained
PECS trained
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About your mentor
STEM Buddies
STEM Buddies
Young people from the North of England, and in particular those from disadvantaged and SEND backgrounds that would benefit from access to additional opportunities in STEM to improve inclusive opportunities, social inclusion and routes into further education and/or employability.
Location
What's provided
Safety
Enhanced DBS
Basic DBS
Risk Assessment
Public Liability Insurance
Safeguarding Training
First Aid Training
First Aid Kit
Smoke Detector
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Cancellation policy
Refunds are not generally available, but may be considered with sufficient notice.
My experience consists of a leisure activity, on a specific date(s), and therefore the 14-day ‘cooling off period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 does not apply.