NYPA Press Release

N. Y. Power Authority Visitors Center Hosts STEM Activities for Kids

Tuesdays in August

MASSENA – The New York Power Authority will be featuring STEM activities for kids to exercise their hands and minds on Tuesdays in August.

The free activities will be available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on a drop-in basis. Participants are encouraged to preregister for the activity by calling (315) 764-6679.

Aug. 9 – Rocket Science – Participants will build model rockets while exploring the science of rocketry. The children will use creative problem-solving skills as they take on the role of NASA engineers and play a fun, educational game illustrating the four forces of flight.

Aug. 16 – Slime Time – Participants will ooze into a gooey hour of sliming around to create slime using a secret recipe before entering the Slime Olympics!

Stay tuned for upcoming programming announcements for Tuesday, August 23 and August 30.

The Hawkins Point Visitors Center is now operating on summer hours: Open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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