Program Catalog

Advanced Science Explorers
Sundays, Girls: 12:30 – 1:30 PM, Boys: 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Make amazing science discoveries at a new level, encompassing a breadth of mind-blowing concepts.

Lifecycles
Sundays, Girls: 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM, Boys: 1:45 – 2:45 PM

Spring: Experience the wonder of hatching and raising ducklings, observing their biology, development, and daily needs as they grow. March 3 – June 7

After-School Science
Girls: Wednesdays, 4:45 – 5:45 PM
Boys: Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Spring: Build and experiment with gliders, rockets, remote control drones, and more, as you recreate fascinating inventions of flight. March 11 – June 6

After-School 3D Printing
Girls Beginners: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:45 – 5:45 PM
Girls Advanced: Mondays & Wednesdays 4:45 – 5:45 PM
Boys Beginners: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Boys Advanced: Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Imagine, design, and create amazing models, inventions, art, and toys with engineering and CAD design.
Spring: March 11 – June 6

After-School Coding
Girls: Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:45 – 5:45 PM
Boys: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:45 – 5:45 PM – Level 1 – via Zoom
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00 – 7:00 PM – Level 2

Master coding basics through animations and games, using Python and Java languages. Levels 1 or 2.

Spring: March 11 – June 6

Woodshop
Boys: Beginner/Intermediate: Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday 5:30 – 6:30 PM, Advanced: Wednesday 5:30 – 6:30 PM (Instructor’s recommendation required)
Girls: Sunday 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Adults & High School Students (women): Sunday 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Adults & High School Students (women): Sunday 6:15 – 7:15 PM

Learn basic woodworking techniques using hand tools to create custom projects under the guidance of our expert carpenter.

Spring: March 11 – June 6

End-of-Summer Engineering and Design Camp
Boys: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Girls: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Join Walder Science for a summer-themed one-week camp filled with exciting engineering, design, and science activities. Experience a week of learning, creativity and fun!

August 19 – August 22, 2024

Young Jewish Innovators Challenge
Use creative thinking and problem-solving skills to seek solutions to real-life issues and compete against other young women in Jewish high schools throughout Chicago.

Jerusalem Science Contest
Explore the fascinating world of Neuroscience and its Jewish relevance with this international science and Torah contest. Winners receive prize money and a trip to Israel! October 18 – February 12

CAD: 3D Printing and Design
Learn to create 2D and 3D designs using industry-standard software. Bring your creations to life with our laser cutters and 3D printers.

Summer School
Spend the summer getting ahead or making up a course with qualified teachers.
Offerings include English, math, science, history, CAD, Computer Science, and ACT/SAT prep.
Monday, July. 1 – Friday, August 8, morning and afternoon options available