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Rocket Power

February 8, 2025

Abingdon

Science Club

Ages 5-9, Families

3, 2, 1 – it’s time for Blast Off! Mini Elon Musk’s experiment with rocket power at Abingdon’s fun-fuelled Club. Try propelling objects using Isaac Newton’s famous Laws of Motion, and launching your own rocket mouse with only empty plastic bottles and air power! It’s Up, Up and Away as we make and improve balloon-powered rocket cars, and experiment with bicarbonate of soda, vinegar and lemon juice to find the fizziest fuel; what will be the best combination to launch our pop rockets? It IS rocket science!


9.45am – 11am or 11.30am-12.45pm
Suitable for ages 5-9
£10 per club ticket (includes Eventbrite booking fee)
includes one child + accompanying adult/s

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Event Details

Children must be accompanied by an adult during the club and all our activities are designed for adults and children to work together. Led by our expert club leaders, try out bespoke activities designed to provide science-inspired fun challenges. There is a different theme each week so we and you are always learning something new!

Contact

Visiting information: Science Oxford Centre visiting information and FAQs here.

Email [email protected] for all event booking and visiting queries. Please allow 24-48 hours for a response, possibly longer over a weekend.

If you have an urgent query or require immediate assistance, please speak to a member of the team on 01865 810000 Monday – Saturday during office hours.

Ticket booking: For information on our refund policy and event terms and conditions visit hereIf you cannot attend, you can request a refund or transfer your ticket to another day via Eventbrite.

Group Booking – contact us for group booking enquiries.

Venue

The Yang Science Centre – Abingdon School
Faringdon Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1BQ, OXON