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Inspiring a sense of wonder; a passion for learning, and a foundation for life. |
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Click here for a list of upcoming activities. To help us prepare for your visit, we ask that you call us at least 48 hours in advance to make a reservation. 885-6777 NEW AT Earl’s GarageThe latest addition to Earl’s Garage...HAM RADIO!
Volunteer John Buck (KH7T) at the controls with Josh, Bianca, Chris, and Riley listening as Jayme, age 11, introduces herself to other amateur radio operators on the “4 o’clock net”. Tune into 7.088MHz at 4 pm Hawaii Standard Time to join us. FIELD TRIPS TO Earl’s GarageVisit Earl’s Garage with your class, homeschool, club, scout or other group. Our current programs Young Inventors and Simple Machines are designed to introduce grades 3 to 5 to basic electronics and mechanics. Other programs can be designed to meet your age group and subject areas. Call the Wizard of Wonder, Michelle Medeiros, for more information: 885-6777.
Nancy MacGregor’s third grade class from Waimea Elementary School learning about basic electronics in Young Inventors
Cherry Sandford’s third grade class from Waimea Country School learning about mechanics in Simple Machines. DURING A TYPICAL AFTERNOON AT Earl’s GarageKids, ages 7 and up, are... ~ Exploring the way the world works and the works of the world through hands-on, minds-on activities ~ electricity, magnetism, chemistry, biology... ~ Taking apart machines, like VCRs, printers, and computers, to see how they work. Kids often use what they find to create something new, their own inventions. ~ Designing and building their own unique creations ~ mousetrap cars, automated ..electronic creatures and more... ~ Engaging in problem-solving games... ~ Talking with volunteer and guest scientists, engineers and artists who visit Earl’s Garage and share the fun!
Annie, Tori, and Taylor built electronic crickets in MadLab. JOIN US......in instilling a sense of wonder in our children! Earl’s Garage is supported by grants, individual donations, and the efforts of volunteers who enjoy technology or working with kids. We welcome your volunteer support and tax-deductible contributions.
SOOoooo... WHO’S EARL?
Our name, Earl’s Garage, was inspired by the work of Earl Bakken, the inventor of the first transistorized, implantable, heart pacemaker. Earl invented the pacemaker in A GARAGE! His inventions have helped millions of people and launched a company called Medtronic. Earl’s mom encouraged him to tinker, and we encourage your keiki (kid) to tinker too. We hope Earl’s story of a great idea taking off in a humble place will inspire you to make your own dreams come true where ever you are.
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Earl's Garage is located in Tutu's House. We're open weekdays and after school hours. Field trips are available by appointment. Call 885-6777 for more information and reservations. |
