GSK Science in the SummerTM - In collaboration with The Franklin Institute

DATES & TIMES:

Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 10 am -12 pm

Thursday, July 17, 2025, 10 am -12 pm

Each student is registering to attend both days of the program

GSK Science in the Summer™ is a free, informal science summer program for children entering grades 2-6.

Please register each child in your family individually.  All libraries will offer at least 4 of the 5 career activities as part of the program, using the same curriculum. Each library will hold their own registration. Patrons will know right away if they have been accepted into the program.  All students completing at least 4 activities, will receive a complimentary ticket to the Franklin Institute.

Summer 2025 - Be a Health Scientist!

These are the themes you’ll find running through all five Be a Health Scientist! activities. Health Science is all about finding ways to keep people healthy and helping them get better when they are sick.

● What are some ways people can stay healthy?

● How can we learn more about the spread of germs and diseases?

● What are some ways to help people get better when they are sick?

The human body is complex. There are many parts that work together to protect us from sickness and work to keep us healthy.

When those parts are unable to do their job, health scientist can help in a variety of ways:

● Finding the cause of the problem through tests and identifying ways to fix it.

● Using specially designed equipment to help our body work.

● Making sure our body has what it needs to stay healthy.

CAREERS: ● Athletic Trainer ● Cardiologist ● Dietitian ● Epidemiologist ● Orthopedic Doctor