BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CiviCRM//NONSGML CiviEvent iCal//EN X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Los_Angeles METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260401T133000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_790_5cddaaecc6dc747ce68aa99d3f851870@gizmocda.civicrm.org SUMMARY:12-week Course: Our Amazing Aquifer! (Ages 8-10) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Session Dates (12): 
\n Wednesday\, Ap ril 1st
\n Wednesday\, April 8th
\n Wedn esday\, April 15th
\n Wednesday\, April 22nd< br />\n Wednesday\, April 29th
\n Wednesday\, May 6th
\n Wednesday\, May 13th
\n Wedn esday\, May 20th
\n Wednesday\, May 27th
\n Wednesday\, June 3rd & Thursday\, June 4th                                                                                                                     
\n Wednesday\, June 10th                                                                                                                         

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\n Sessions are o ne per week for 12 consecutive weeks\, with an add itional class the first week of June\, on Thursday June 4th. Course will run based upon enrollement minimum requrements of 6 students being met. 

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Time: 1:30 - 3:00 PM

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Description:

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In this e xciting\, lab-based\, outdoor learning\, and chall enge-driven course\, students will investigate the science of our regional watershed—partnering with experts from the University of Idaho Water Extens ion and 4-H to bring real-world learning to life.< /p>\n \n

At the heart of our journey is the ama zing Rathdrum Prairie-Spokane Aquifer—one of our r egion’s most important natural resources. Where do es our water come from? How does it move undergrou nd? Why does it matter? And how can we help protec t it?

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Over 12 weeks (meeting once a we ek for 1.5 hours)\, students will:

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💧 E xplore geology by building models of aquifers and underground water flow
\n 🧪 Test water quality and chemistry in hands-on labs
\n 🌱 Investigate eco logy and biology to see how water support s plants\, animals\, and people
\n 🌨️ Discove r soil and snow science and how s easons affect our water supply
\n 🛠️ Design a nd build creative solutions to real watershed chal lenges

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This isn’t just learning about science—it’s doing science. Along the way \, participants can earn Tool & Skill Badg es in lab techniques\, environmental inve stigation\, engineering design\, teamwork\, and pr oblem-solving. Aligned with Idaho science and tech nology standards for grades 3-5\,  this course als o builds essential workforce and life skills—curio sity\, collaboration\, critical thinking\, and con fidence—through meaningful\, real-world exploratio n.

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By the end of this three-month adve nture\, students won’t just understand their water shed—they’ll see themselves as scientists\, engine ers\, and stewards of the water that sustains us a ll.

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Please wear close-toed shoes fo r all Gizmo classes. Students should dress for the weather as we will be exploring outside most days

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Age: 8-10 years old

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Cost: 
\n 12-week course: $25 5

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REGISTRATION CLOSES Monday\, March 30th at 5:00 PM

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Payment plans available to pay in 3 monthly installments o f $85 each. An $85 deposit will be due at the time of registration and you will be required to sign a payment plan contract on the first day of class.  

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Click h ere for a list of all upcoming events at Gizmo.

DESCRIPTION:Session Dates (12): \n \n Wednesday\, April 1st\n \n Wednesday\, April 8th\n \n Wednesday\, April 15 th\n \n Wednesday\, April 22nd\n \n Wednesday\, Ap ril 29th\n \n Wednesday\, May 6th\n \n Wednesday\, May 13th\n \n Wednesday\, May 20th\n \n Wednesday \, May 27th\n \n Wednesday\, June 3rd & Thursday\, June 4th                                                                                                                     \n \n Wednesday\, June 1 0th                                                                                                                         \n \n \n \n \n \n Sessions are one per week for 12 consecutive weeks\, with an additional class the first week of June\, on Th ursday June 4th. Course will run based upon enroll ement minimum requrements of 6 students being met.  \n \n \n \n Time: 1:30 - 3:00 PM\n \n \n \n Descr iption: \n \n \n \n In this exciting\, lab-based\, outdoor learning\, and challenge-driven course\, students will investigate the science of our regio nal watershed—partnering with experts from the Uni versity of Idaho Water Extension and 4-H to bring real-world learning to life.\n \n \n \n At the hea rt of our journey is the amazing Rathdrum Prairie- Spokane Aquifer—one of our region’s most important natural resources. Where does our water come from ? How does it move underground? Why does it matter ? And how can we help protect it?\n \n \n \n Over 12 weeks (meeting once a week for 1.5 hours)\, stu dents will:\n \n \n \n 💧 Explore geology by buildi ng models of aquifers and underground water flow\n \n 🧪 Test water quality and chemistry in hands-on labs\n \n 🌱 Investigate ecology and biology to se e how water supports plants\, animals\, and people \n \n 🌨️ Discover soil and snow science and how se asons affect our water supply\n \n 🛠️ Design and b uild creative solutions to real watershed challeng es\n \n \n \n This isn’t just learning about scien ce—it’s doing science. Along the way\, participant s can earn Tool & Skill Badges in lab techniques\, environmental investigation\, engineering design\ , teamwork\, and problem-solving. Aligned with Ida ho science and technology standards for grades 3-5 \,  this course also builds essential workforce an d life skills—curiosity\, collaboration\, critical thinking\, and confidence—through meaningful\, re al-world exploration.\n \n \n \n By the end of thi s three-month adventure\, students won’t just unde rstand their watershed—they’ll see themselves as s cientists\, engineers\, and stewards of the water that sustains us all.\n \n \n \n Please wear close -toed shoes for all Gizmo classes. Students should dress for the weather as we will be exploring out side most days\n \n \n \n Age: 8-10 years old\n \n \n \n Cost: \n \n 12-week course: $255\n \n \n \n REGISTRATION CLOSES Monday\, March 30th at 5:00 P M\n \n \n \n Payment plans available to pay in 3 m onthly installments of $85 each. An $85 deposit wi ll be due at the time of registration and you will be required to sign a payment plan contract on th e first day of class. \n \n \n \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for a list of all upcoming eve nts at Gizmo.\n \n CATEGORIES:Youth Class CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260401T133000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260401T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260610T150000 LOCATION:283 Hubbard Ave\n Suite #102\n Coeur d'Alene\, ID 83835\n United States\n URL:https://gizmocda.civicrm.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=790 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR