Join us in-person at our museums for an afternoon (2.5 hours) course on leading your own Exploration and Discovery Club.
Exploration and Discovery clubs are playful: they spark imagination and will engage everyone of any age. These clubs provide inclusive enrichment opportunities which help people to use and develop new skills, build confidence and increase interest and enjoyment in STEM subjects in a real-world context.
Whether you are an experienced leader of an after-school or community club or just starting out, this course will share practical tools and inspiring ideas to run an Exploration and Discovery club.
Our courses are fully funded for UK-based participants thanks to our Academy partners. Refreshments and course materials will be provided. If you book a place on the course and can no longer attend, please email us as soon as possible to allow other educators to book.
Dates are available for this course across our museums in London, Manchester and Bradford. Select your location below to find upcoming courses and to book.
What is this course about?
This interactive hands-on course will share creative, research informed approaches to help you create engaging community or afterschool STEM inspired and themed clubs.
You will have the opportunity to try out activities and discuss ideas to inspire your groups to engage with and talk about STEM skills and careers.
All activities use easily obtainable materials, so that you can try them in your clubs straightaway.
What will I learn?
Outcomes for the course:
The value and benefit of skills-based clubs (and exploring STEM beyond the classroom)
Ideas and practicalities for running an ‘Exploration & Discovery’ club
Inspiration to put these ideas into action
What can I expect on the day?
Course content overview:
The value and benefit of Exploration and Discovery clubs
SUITABLE FOR: Teachers/school support staff/educators/community group leaders based in the UK. No science or STEM knowledge is necessary to successfully take part in this course.
COST: Free for UK participants thanks to funding from our Science Museum Group Academy partners.
SUITABLE FOR: Teachers/school support staff/educators/community group leaders based in the UK. No science or STEM knowledge is necessary to successfully take part in this course.
COST: Free for UK participants thanks to funding from our Science Museum Group Academy partners.
SUITABLE FOR: Teachers/school support staff/educators/community group leaders based in the UK. No science or STEM knowledge is necessary to successfully take part in this course.
COST: Free for UK participants thanks to funding from our Science Museum Group Academy partners.
TIME: 13.30 – 16.00
Request a group booking
This course is available for community groups, including Scouts and Guides, primary and secondary teachers based in the UK (minimum group size of 15 people).
