Capt. Scupper’s Kid’s Club: Community Scientists

📅 Every Saturday in July (except July 4) | 10:30 am – 1:30 pm

Located in the Great Lakes Community Education Center | Included with museum admission, free for members and Museums for All.

Dive into discovery with our Capt. Scupper’s Kids Club: Community Scientists, presented by The Andersons and supported by the Darrell & Jean Fox Fund. Throughout July, curious young minds and their families are invited to explore the world of science by investigating a question that impacts us all: How healthy is this water? Using hands-on experiments and real-world samples, participants will step into the role of scientists—testing, observing, and uncovering what lies beneath the surface.

What to Expect

Hands-On Experiments: Learn the scientific method of testing water—from forming a hypothesis to analyzing results.
Water Testing in Action: Test Maumee River water using simple tools and guided techniques.
Think Like a Scientist: Ask questions, make predictions, and draw conclusions as you explore how scientists study and protect our Great Lakes.

Additional Details

• Ideal Ages: 13 and under, but all families are welcome.
• Cost: Free with museum admission, free for members and Museums for All (families receiving food assistance; thanks to our presenting sponsors UToledo Health and Toledo Refining Company).  Registration required.

Meet our Sponsor

Founded in Maumee, Ohio in 1947, The Andersons is a diversified agribusiness with operations spanning commodity merchandising, renewables, and nutrient and industrial products. The company partners with farmers, food producers, and businesses across the agricultural supply chain while remaining committed to integrity, innovation, and exceptional customer service. Guided by its longstanding Statement of Principles, The Andersons strives to create lasting value by investing in its employees, supporting its communities, and advancing sustainable business practices.