Rube Goldberg & Marble Roller Coasters
Schedule
Fri Jan 02 2026 at 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
1051 Ten Rod Road, North Kingstown, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02852 | North Kingstown, RI
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To celebrate the opening of our new space, RICM is offering a special series of STEAM workshops during winter vacation week, taking place December 26th-January 3rd, for students ages 8-13.About This Program
Get ready to take a marble on the ride of a lifetime as you design, build, and test your very own marble roller coaster inspired by the wild and whimsical world of Rube Goldberg! Discover the story of Rube Goldberg (the cartoonist who turned simple tasks into crazy chain reactions), and how his playful machines connect to real-world science. Through hands-on building and playful experimentation, you’ll learn how energy changes form, from the moment you lift your marble up to the thrilling drop where it zooms into motion. Discover how energy is stored, transferred, and transformed, all while building creative contraptions that twist, turn, and surprise. You'll also explore fun physics concepts like gravity and friction, and learn how the height of your coaster can change how fast and far your marble goes! You will assemble your roller coaster using simple, everyday materials like tubes, tape, and cardboard. Work on your own or team up with others as you build, test, and fine-tune your creative coasters, each one a unique ride from start to finish. Ages 8-13 years.
Workshop Dates: December 26th–January 3rd
Schedule: Complete workshop details and registration information are available via the link below and in the attached flyer.
Grand Opening Special Offer
To celebrate our new space, families can register for workshops at a deeply discounted rate. The regular fee is $20 per workshop, but by using the code GRANDOPENING, you can register for just $5 per session.
REGISTER HERE
https://app.assemblyk12.com/discovery/organization/14904ea2-76ad-4314-b4df-587fb35cf631
Spots are limited and expected to fill quickly.
In addition, registration is now open for our Winter Classes starting in January, all hosted at our new Learning Lab.
Questions? Simply reply to this email or reach us at [email protected].
We look forward to welcoming you and your family to our new space!
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