Submarine Force Museum and USS Nautilus 1 Crystal Lake Road Groton, Connecticut 06340 For more information call (860) 694-4863 or visit ussnautilus.org

4-H’s STEMtastic!MONDAYS 10–11:30 AM

JULY 21 — The Science of Yoga: Learn about force, point of center, and equilibrium through fun yoga poses and games.

JULY 28 — Ride the Waves: Learn about different types of waves (water, sound, and more) and use your knowledge to create stories using a Green Screen and photography.

AUGUST 4 — Wind: Not Just For Flying Kites: Make your own wind vane and discover why wind is important when it comes to creating energy.

AUGUST 11 — Travel to the ‘60s!: Create your own Lava Lamp using basic chemistry and colorful materials!

AUGUST 18 — Flubber!: Make your own gooey experiment called Flubber.

AUGUST 25 — Balloons and Cars: Turn into an engineer and make your own balloon car that shows us how force can make a difference.

JULY 12-13: Kick off a spectacular summer at New London’s Sailfest! Stop by our booth to decorate a Dixie-cup hat you can wear to all the events at the Museum! We’ll be there from 10 AM to 9 PM on

Saturday, and from 10 AM to 6 PM on Sunday.

SUMMERat the Submarine Force Museum

FUN, FREE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS!

TIMI (Try It, Make It)FRIDAYS 9 AM–12 PM

JULY 18 — Making WavesTRY IT: Slinkies and wave bottles. MAKE IT: Paper slinkies and cup phones.

JULY 25 — Keep Your BalanceTRY IT: Gyroscopes and balances. MAKE IT: Your own top.

AUGUST 1 — Bubbles, Bubbles, Everywhere TRY IT: Seltzer rockets and baking-powder submarines. MAKE IT: A bubble wand.

AUGUST 8 — Dazzling Drawings TRY IT: Spirographs and reflection drawing. MAKE IT: A spiral painting.

AUGUST 15 — I’ve Seen the Light TRY IT: Sun prints and optical illusions. MAKE IT: A rainbow wand and UV bead bracelet.

AUGUST 22 — Got all Your Marbles?TRY IT: Water marbles and Wall Coasters. MAKE IT: A marble maze.