WHAT'S THIS?
A.K.A. Science is a fun and challenging after school science program for children in grades K-8. The program was developed and is owned by the Oregon Health Career Center . It uses structured yet playful hands-on activities to encourage observation of the world through exploration.
A.K.A. Science meets for one hour each week and is offered in eight week sessions, three times per school year: fall, winter, and spring ( Click here for the program calendar). The program offers a three-year cycle of classes in rotation so students can continually participate without repeating. ( Click here to see class offerings) Each class admits 11 to 15 students. Small class size is a hallmark of A.K.A. Science that allows for individual attention and quality interaction between students and adult leaders. Programs are offered in varied school and organization settings and classes are lead by schoolteachers, parents, and other volunteers. A.K.A. Science Class Leaders receive complete training in each subject taught. All materials and curriculum are provided.