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DURHAM, NC · TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026 · PARKS & REC

Stem It Up Cosmetic Chemist!

Get ready to mix, fizz, pop, and think like a scientist!

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The entrance arch of a North Carolina state park, woodcut illustration

Fig. 01 — I.R. Holmes, Sr. Rec Ctr

About the event

Get ready to mix, fizz, pop, and think like a scientist! STEM it Up! Is a hands-on, five-week chemistry program where curiosity runs wild and experiments get a little messy the fun kind.

Ages: Age at least 9 yrs but less than 12 yrs,

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