Chester County Libraries Welcome GlaxoSmithKline’s Science in the Summer

Chester County students entering second through sixth grade are invited to register and attend GlaxoSmithKline’s Science in the Summer.  This free and fun experiment-oriented program is taught by certified teachers to groups of 15 students in two age groups: children entering second and third grades (Level I) and children entering fourth through sixth grades (Level II).  GSK’s Science in the Summer is sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) in partnership with The Franklin Institute and local libraries.

GSK’s Science in the Summer program will teach Chester County students about Physical Science and Electricity, answering questions such as:  “How do magnets work?” “What is a magnetic force field?” and “What makes electricity?”  Students will make a compass, an electromagnet and use an electrostatic generator. This course teaches about magnetism, static electricity, electrical currents and circuits.  Discover why it’s a hair-raising experience!

In Chester County, GSK’s Science in the Summer program is comprised of four 60-minute classes given over the course of a week. Sessions are offered in the morning (Level I: 9:45- 10:45 a.m., Level II: 11:00 a.m. – noon) and in the afternoon (Level I: 12:45 - 1:45 p.m., Level II: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.).  For libraries with a.m. or p.m. sessions only, times are (Level I: 9:45 – 10:45 a.m., Level II: 11:00 a.m. - noon) and (Level I: 1:45 – 2:45 p.m., Level II: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.)

GSK’s Science in the Summer opens young minds to the world of science and fosters a life-long appreciation of learning.  Almost 116,000 students from the Greater Philadelphia region have participated in GSK’s Science in the Summer since its inception.

Registration Information

Registration begins May 1 and is on a first-come, first served basis.

Parents must register in person at the library they wish their child to attend.