Nathan

Scientist and Snowboarder
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About Nathan

Nathan is originally from Vermont, and moved to Colorado in 2003 where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Biology, with a minor in Chemistry. He is skilled in building and construction, as well as in the STEM fields, and believes that kids can learn by doing which also serves to build their confidence. An avid snowboarder, he's tutored students of all ages (his oldest student was 66!) in math and science.

Nathan is vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19.

Experiences

Science Camp

Let your child discover their inner scientist with this unique science camp that'll open up their world and reinforce some math and reading concepts along the way. Through a combination of hands-on experiments and activities, your child will observe, test, and draw conclusions about the world around them, and within.
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Enrichment Camp: Chess!

A mix of games and fun, your child will develop their chess skills, learning techniques and strategies to help them better understand the game and reinforce logical thinking and problem solving. Done with a group of friends, this enrichment camp will provide an exciting and stimulating environment that will help your child further promote and develop a wide range of skills, while also having a great time!
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St. Patrick's Day STEM Experience

This St. Patrick's Day, give your kids a hands-on STEM experience they won't forget! They'll get to explore their creative side as they experiment with green "lava," engineer leprechaun traps, and learn about the science and physics behind gold. This fun and educational experience with a holiday twist will give kids a chance to generate hypothesis, test theories, and draw conclusions.
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Intro to Calligraphy for Kids

Introduce kids to the culture of Japanese calligraphy! Learn brushstrokes, painting characters, & the spiritual side of calligraphy. Develop understanding & creativity to produce beautiful works of art.
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The Science of Baking

Kids will love learning about the science and chemistry of baking through fun experiments, demonstrations, and activities that make The Science of Baking an extra special treat!
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STEM Series

In this multi-week STEM series, children will participate in a weekly experience chock full of STEM and artistic fun. They'll learn about electricity and magnetism, build and engineer, design and create, and play and learn games.
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Skateboarding

For beginners, kids beginning to find balance, or more advanced skaters, this experience will get kids moving and grooving. From learning the basics of skating to becoming balanced on the board, moving up to ramps, performing Ollies, grinds, and more, this experience will build upon your child's curiosity and growing skills. Best as a multi-week series.
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Chess and/or Kendama

Learn the basics of Chess and Kendama from Teacher Nathan who's been playing for over a decade. Children will understand the foundational rules of the game of Chess, how every piece moves, and the goal of the game. Kendama is a traditional Japanese skill toy that takes a lot of practice. The game is played by tossing the ball into the air and trying to catch it, but it's not as easy as it sounds!
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Magnetism Level 2

More magnetism and fun built upon foundational concepts. Kids will make wooden blocks levitate; use magnets to recreate classic paintings; stack coins to see the transference of a magnetic field; build small “pinball” boxes; and more! A magnetic experience for curious kids who want to dive deeper into electricity and magnetism!
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Circuits

In this live wire experience, kids will learn about electricity, how it works, and how we use it to power our home appliances and devices. They will design and implement several different circuits. In longer experiences, kids will also gain exposure to switches, transistors, modulating electrons, and conductivity. Supercharge their learning: with circuits!
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Opposites Attract Magnetism

This kid-friendly, STEM experience will introduce your child to magnetism. Children will experiment with bar magnets, learn about magnetic forces and poles, draw magnetic field lines, and magnetize ordinary objects.
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What Parents Are Saying

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The Science of Baking
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Denver
Great experience for the kids! They were super into the science!
Cristina S.
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Opposites Attract Magnetism
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Denver
Nate showed up with a giant box of magnetism activities for the kids. He kept three 4-year olds entertained and focused for two hours. We were thrilled.
Michelle C.
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Opposites Attract Magnetism
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Denver
Our son loved the magnetism experience. He laughed, he was engaged, and he learned about magnets. He’s a four year old scientist and this one was perfect for him!
Michelle C.