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Registration opens:
April 02nd, 2026

I Survived Boat Building Test: The Sinking of the Titanic

Ages 6-10
2026-04-16 15:30:00 2026-04-16 16:30:00 America/New_York I Survived Boat Building Test: The Sinking of the Titanic Ages 6-10. Come learn about the Titanic and try to build your own unsinkable boat from foil. We'll put them to the test and see how much they can hold in the water. Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Thursday, April 16
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-16 15:30:00 2026-04-16 16:30:00 America/New_York I Survived Boat Building Test: The Sinking of the Titanic Ages 6-10. Come learn about the Titanic and try to build your own unsinkable boat from foil. We'll put them to the test and see how much they can hold in the water. Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Brick Branch

Brick Meeting Room

Ages 6-10. Come learn about the Titanic and try to build your own unsinkable boat from foil. We'll put them to the test and see how much they can hold in the water.

Based on the book I Survived The Sinking Of The Titanic, 1912 by Lauren Tarshis.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM/STEAM/MAKER | DIY/Craft |

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