NYPA Press Release

Dates:           Monday, August 1, 2022 and Monday, August 15, 2022

Times:           2:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Location:       NY Energy Zone, 35 Utica Zoo Way, Utica, NY 13501

Event: The New York State Canal Corporation, through its “On the Canals” excursions program, is offering free STEAM workshops for children 11 – 15 years old at the NY Energy Zone in Utica.

Led by STEAM author and educator Kathy Ceceri, participants will find out how solar energy works, and make their own Solar WobbleBot from ordinary household and recycled materials.

Participants are encouraged to arrive early and take a free tour of the John S. Dyson New York Energy Zone – it’s powerful fun for kids of all ages! Average tour time is 90 minutes.

To sign-up for a workshop, please register here. Space is limited to 12 individuals per session.

About the New York State Canal Corporation
New York’s Canal system includes four historic canals: the Erie, Champlain, Oswego, and Cayuga – Seneca. Spanning 524 miles, the waterway links the Hudson River with the Great Lakes, the Finger Lakes and Lake Champlain. The canals connect hundreds of unique and historic communities across upstate New York.