Institute for Educational Advancement

Academy Enrichment Classes

Hands-on, advanced enrichment classes for students ages 6-14 who want to go deeper and explore their curiosity.

IEA Learning Center at 540 S Marengo Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91101, USA

Ongoing

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TUSD

Be an Invention Convention Judge!

We are currently seeking online and in-person judges for the California Invention Convention taking place on 3/29/25 at El Camino College.

Multiple locations, including yours!

Ongoing

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NASA

Exoplanet Watch

A citizen science project that lets anyone and everyone (yes, you!) learn about planets that orbit stars beyond our solar system and get involved in observing them!

Anywhere

Ongoing

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Los Angeles Maritime Institute (LAMI)

Festival of Sail at LA Fleet Week presented by LAMI

Join the Los Angeles Maritime Institute (LAMI) for four days of tall ship sailing fun during our annual Festival of Sail at LA Fleet Week!

Downtown San Pedro Harbor at W 6th St & S Harbor Blvd, San Pedro, CA, 90731, USA

May 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
May 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
May 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
May 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM

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Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Free Registration - Tours of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Come explore the universe with YOUR local NASA center, right here in your backyard! Registering for a JPL tour is free and open to all.

Jet Propulsion Laboratory at 4800 Oak Grove Dr, Pasadena, CA, 91011, USA

Ongoing

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Mother Of Many

K-16 Space Food Science

Get ready for an OUT OF THIS WORLD experience designed to spark curiosity & inspire the next generation of food scientists, aerospace innovators & future astronauts

Columbia Memorial Space Center at Columbia Memorial Space Center, 12400 Columbia Way, Downey, CA, 90242, USA

May 20, 2025 at 10:00 PM

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Lego Robotics for Kids

Lego Robotics for Kids! Building and Programming

IronFire at 17434 Bellflower Blvd, Bellflower, CA, 90706, USA

Ongoing

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Brick Tech

LEGO® STEM and Robotic Camps!!

Join and unlock amazing opportunities for your child in STEM and Robotics! Our hands-on camps across LA inspire creativity, problem-solving, and love for Legos!

Multiple locations, including yours!

Ongoing

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Edendale Branch Library

Pendulum Painting for Toddlers

Explore the laws of gravity and motion with pendulums! Use these simple machines to create unique artwork with stunning spherical patterns.

Edendale Branch Library at 2011 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90026, USA

Ongoing

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Rediscover Center

Tinkering Camp Summer 2025

Learn tools, build big, and make friends at Tinkering Camp. Join us at any of our three locations this summer: Venice, Mid City, and Highland Park.

Rediscover Center at Rediscover Center, 2375 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90018, USA

June 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM

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