Hands-On!

Invent. Create. Discover.

Science is real.
Join us at Berkeley's 1st kids STEAM lab!


COVID UPDATE: SUMMER STEAM CAMPS are set to move forward in compliance with orders from City of Berkeley Health Department. Click here for most recent and detailed information Should camps need to be cancelled due to a change in protocol, a full refund will be issued. All families now welcome to apply (not just essential workers).

LAB HOURS: Currently open for summer camp! Pre registration required. Wishing you all strength during these difficult and challenging times. Sending social distanced hugs to your young scientists!

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Our Approach

At Hands-On! we provide a multitude of materials and experiences in order for your child to follow their curiosity wherever it leads.  In our warm and inviting space, and in collaboration with our staff and/or a parent or guardian we will help facilitate the process of scientific inquiry and will provide powerful learning experiences that will inspire deeper investigations. Whether it is learning about our world through art and engineering or science and technology  the opportunity exists at Hands-On!

We are a kids STEAM lab

offering hands-on science, technology, engineering, art and math activities.

We are a makerspace

a collaborative learning environment providing kids with the opportunity to pursue their innate curiosities.

We are educators

facilitating powerful learning experiences that inspire deep investigations and that will lead to creativity, invention and discovery.

Developmentally, young children learn and understand best from what they can see, touch, feel, and manipulate and a makerspace is made up of those exact opportunities. - Tracy Hollander, Owner/Director/Credentialed Teacher

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We are Berkeley's 1st kids STEAM Lab offering classes, open studio hours and summer camps!
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