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Celebrate Earth Day

REGISTER HERE Join DHDC, West Texas A&M University, and the American Chemical Society as we celebrate our home planet and examine how we can protect Earth through science. Groups will explore through hands-on learning, listening to guest presentations, and participating in interactive demonstrations. Rotation schedules will include a scheduled lunchtime (lunches not provided). REGISTRATION DETAILS… Read more about Celebrate Earth Day

DHDC Catapult Challenge 2022

CATAPULT CHALLENGE REGISTRATION FORM HERE Grades 5-12 Student teams will test their engineering and design skills and expand their knowledge of math and physics as they create and construct a catapult to compete for eternal glory! Awards will be given to top teams in each age division, along with other fun categories. Event Details No… Read more about DHDC Catapult Challenge 2022

ChemiCon 2022: Fabulous Fibers

Don Harrington Discovery Center 1200 Streit Drive, Amarillo, TX, United States

REGISTER HERE! As part of National Chemistry Week, DHDC has teamed up with the American Chemical Society to create a day of experiential learning for area students. Through a series of hands-on learning activities and interactive demonstrations, students will investigate this year’s National Chemistry Week theme, Fabulous Fibers. Grades 6-8 EVENT DETAILS Reservation deadline is… Read more about ChemiCon 2022: Fabulous Fibers

Egg Drop Engineering 2022

Don Harrington Discovery Center 1200 Streit Drive, Amarillo, TX, United States

EGG DROP REGISTRATION FORM Grades 5-12 The messiest engineering competition in Texas is back for another round! Student teams will create their best egg-cradling device and bring it to DHDC for a 20-foot drop from our scissor lift. Avoid a gooey egg-splosion to earn max points. Awards are given for the top overall scores in… Read more about Egg Drop Engineering 2022

Christmas Spectacular 2022

Don Harrington Discovery Center 1200 Streit Drive, Amarillo, TX, United States

CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR The DHDC has LIMITED spots for our Christmas Spectacular event! Make your reservation today! Join us for a fun-filled day of holiday-themed activities that will immerse students in interactive learning opportunities. Students will have a blast participating in activities like St. Nick's Science Show and crafting their own make-and-take projects. Teachers will love… Read more about Christmas Spectacular 2022

Best Week EVER!

With STAAR testing and end-of-school-year fatigue, get out of the classroom and have some education-filled fun! Join us for "The Best Week Ever," where we will pull out all of our most mind-blowing demos and activities. Keep students engaged and active during a full week of testing! Rotation schedules include a planned lunchtime (lunches not… Read more about Best Week EVER!

Weathering the Storm 2023

Don Harrington Discovery Center 1200 Streit Drive, Amarillo, TX, United States

WEATHERING THE STORM REGISTRATION FORM  Grades K-5 Weathering the Storm: The Science of Severe Weather is a day full of weather-related activities including a hands-on weather learning lab with stations exploring the science of severe weather and a weather program shown in the DHDC Space Theater, all designed for students to explore the science of… Read more about Weathering the Storm 2023

Celebrate Earth Day 2023 (Education Event)

Don Harrington Discovery Center 1200 Streit Drive, Amarillo, TX, United States

REGISTER HERE Join DHDC, West Texas A&M University, and the American Chemical Society as we celebrate our home planet and examine how we can protect Earth through science. Groups will explore through hands-on learning, listening to guest presentations, and participating in interactive demonstrations. Rotation schedules will include a scheduled lunchtime (lunches not provided). REGISTRATION DETAILS… Read more about Celebrate Earth Day 2023 (Education Event)

DHDC Catapult Challenge 2023

Don Harrington Discovery Center 1200 Streit Drive, Amarillo, TX, United States

CATAPULT CHALLENGE REGISTRATION FORM HERE Grades 5-12 Student teams will test their engineering and design skills and expand their knowledge of math and physics as they create and construct a catapult to compete for eternal glory! Awards will be given to top teams in each age division, along with other fun categories. Event details No… Read more about DHDC Catapult Challenge 2023

DHDC Catapult Challenge

Don Harrington Discovery Center 1200 Streit Drive, Amarillo, TX, United States

CATAPULT CHALLENGE REGISTRATION FORM HERE Grades 5-12 Student teams will test their engineering and design skills and expand their knowledge of math and physics as they create and construct a catapult to compete for eternal glory! Awards will be given to top teams in each age division, along with other fun categories. Event details No… Read more about DHDC Catapult Challenge

ChemiCon 2023: The Healing Powers of Chemistry

Don Harrington Discovery Center 1200 Streit Drive, Amarillo, TX, United States

REGISTER HERE! As part of National Chemistry Week, DHDC has teamed up with the American Chemical Society to create a day of experiential learning for area students. Through a series of hands-on learning activities and interactive demonstrations, students will investigate this year’s National Chemistry Week theme, The Healing Powers of Chemistry. Grades 6-12 EVENT DETAILS… Read more about ChemiCon 2023: The Healing Powers of Chemistry

Eggdrop Engineering 2023

Don Harrington Discovery Center 1200 Streit Drive, Amarillo, TX, United States

EGG DROP REGISTRATION FORM Grades 5-12 The messiest engineering competition in Texas is back for another round! Student teams will create their best egg-cradling device and bring it to DHDC for a 20-foot drop from our scissor lift. Avoid a gooey egg-splosion to earn max points. Awards are given for the top overall scores in… Read more about Eggdrop Engineering 2023