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LIFT & RISE: Messy Science Lab

Monday, May 11, 2026
3:30 pm5:00 pm
Elopement Risk Level 1 - With Volunteers
Safety Reminder: LIFT & RISE events are designed to be fun, safe, and inclusive. Our volunteers will provide group support and supervision. While we do our best to minimize risks, participants who have a history of elopement (wandering or running) may require additional support from a family member or caregiver (a background check must be completed), especially at public events. Please let us know in advance if your participant may need extra attention so we can plan volunteer coverage accordingly.

LIFT & RISE events are for children ages 5-12 with intellectual and developmental disabilities; no prior group experience necessary. Registration for each event closes the Sunday before the event at 6:00 pm.

We are combining LIFT & RISE into one group in order to facilitate friendships, offer activities for children 5-12 more frequently, and provide more opportunities to practice social skills and learn through play. LIFT & RISE are play- and experience-based, structured programs where children explore confidence, friendships, and early independence in a safe and supportive environment. Sessions run 90 minutes. Participation is encouraged, not forced.

Get ready for hands-on, sensory-friendly science fun! Participants will explore exciting reactions like fizzing, bubbling, and mixing through activities using baking soda, vinegar, water, and color. Participants will pour, scoop, and experiment at their own pace while building comfort in group spaces and engaging in shared discovery with peers.

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