YWCA Hosts "Agilent After School"

The YWCA was recently named an Agilent After School site, where children in the Girls Center and the YWCA co-ed after school program will enjoy a hands-on science program which uses experiments in life, physical and earth-science to inspire and teach children.

The experiments are designed as complete "programs-in-a-box" and will be conducted with the help of Agilent and Raytheon employees and with college volunteers from Merrimack College and Northern Essex Community College. YWCA children will break into small groups to conduct their experiments with the help of a college student volunteer.

The Agilent After School science kits contain all of the materials for children to build science experiments such as electronic-circuit games, balloon-powered cars, terrariums and many more exciting, action-oriented activities. College student partners and YWCA staff are provided all of the tools and materials to lead the younger students through various science experiments.

After completing their experiments, the Agilent After School participants are encouraged to take their finished project with them. This provides an opportunity for the children to continue learning the concept, share the project with family and friends, or show it to their teachers.

"We are very excited about Agilent After School because it supports the YWCA’s efforts to provide enriching activities that help kids succeed at school, at home and in life," said Lee Woodbury, YWCA Associate Executive Director. "The experiments build knowledge and confidence in the sciences, and will provide the children with the opportunity to participate in a team with a college role model."

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