The Science Vortex

The Science Vortex is a new non-profit STEAM organization located in Cottonwood, Arizona. In May 2020, we will open our doors in Cottonwood Oak Creek School District’s Educational Services building. Programming will begin in our square foot space with summer 2020 camps: Extreme STEAM Camp, Board Game Mania Camp, Sustainability Explorers Camp, and Parent and Me Early Childhood STEAM Camp. Programming will expand this fall with a weekly toddler time, Makerspace Mondays, school field trips with hands-on labs, STEAM-themed birthday parties, weekend “Kids’ Night Outs,” after-school STEAM clubs, and weekend drop & go programs. With the support of generous foundations, corporations, organizations, local businesses, and individuals, we will create engaging, educational, and hands-on exhibits so that we can open for regular visiting hours in 2021. Visit our website today to become a founding member! Proudly Serving: Local children- focus on Pre-K to 6th grade with toddler time, after-school clubs and workshops, engaging exhibits, tinkering materials, birthday parties, Kids’ Night Outs, and family memberships Local Grandparents with intergenerational programming such as grandparent/grandchild workshops and annual grandparent memberships that include up to five accompanying grandchildren and/or children Schools with a range of standards-based, grade-specific field trips that include a hands-on STEAM lab, a scavenger hunt around the Science Vortex, and free play/exploration Tourists with kids with weekend drop-off times where kids will have fun with STEAM, while parents can explore the Verde Valley on their own