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Science Shows, Workshops & Demonstrations for Kids

“It’s a crazy idea but it just might work!”

Our Science Shows and Workshops enthral children of all agaes whether it's at a brithday party, science show, village fete or just a special event!

We offer special workshops and parties on subjects such as Simple Machines, Transport, Sir Isaac Newton and Bernoulli’s Principle.

Usually lasting between 30 and 60 minutes, our science shows and workshops include many of the following topics:

Sample Science Demonstrations:

  • Electricity & Static Electricity - children learn about static electricity with fascinating demonstrations and, if they are good, enjoy a small electric shock!
  • Slime & Polymers – children take home a tub of noxious glowing slime in snotty green or putrid pink and in the process learn about polymers, both natural and man-made.
  • Let there be Light – colour and light and how the eye works culminates in an amazing indoor fireworks display observed through diffraction glasses.
  • Sounds like Fun - experiments to explain sound and how it travels complemented by some serious karaoke fun.
  • Heat of the Moment - temperature and explaining different methods by which heat is transmitted; our experiments demonstrate relative temperatures and how candy floss or pop-corn is made (possibly with samples!).
  • It’s a load of Hot Air – we look at the science behind hot-air balloons and the Wright Brothers’ early aeroplane designs, including Bernoulli’s Principle and the History of Flight, demonstrated by the making and flying of paper aeroplanes.
  • Crazy Reactions - understanding chemical reactions and the factors that affect their rate of change in fun and interesting ways, resulting in amazing lights, colour variations and gas formations.
  • Magical Science – discovering the science behind some popular magic tricks and optical illusions.
  • Bad Air Day - experiments revealing the properties of air, smell, air pressure and the creation of a vortex.
  • Water Rockets - an amazing day making and testing the power of rockets – whoosh!!.

“Just wanted to say thank you for a fantastic day yesterday; Boffin Fiona was a huge hit! She was very well organised, excellent with the children and put on a fabulous performance. Both children and teachers were equally impressed.”

If you would like more information or wish to make a booking, please either call us on the number below or complete the Our Enquiry form and we will contact you within 48 hours.

Kids Birthday Party Ideas with a Science Theme

Any birthday party ideas that you would like Science Boffins to reflect in the party?  Let us know beforehand and we will try to show appropriate experiments. We have themed special birthday party ideas - Dinosaur Parties, Super Heroes, Incredible Hulk, Wizards, Pirates, Cowboy Western, Halloween, Space, Volcanos and Harry Potter parties.  All can be themed, albeit loosely, at our parties.

For example, the following experiments were used in a Wild West party!

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  • Glow in the dark
  • Foaming Blood
  • Coloured liquids
  • Clinging Slime
  • Evil smells

“As the children were leaving I heard many say it was by far the best party they had been to. Many, many thanks and please thank Boffin Jack - he was terrific.” with best wishes, Rosey.

Do you have special birthday party ideas you want to tell us about?  Why not share it with us and we will try to mould the party to suit your requirements?

When you think about it there is almost no limit to the Birthday Party Ideas that you can come up with.  Since Science is all around us everything is there to be incorporated in your birthday party. Ideas that might at first seem silly can sometimes make for a very original idea.  For example we perform an experiment called Elephant's toothpaste.  But the very same experiment can be used for birthday party ideas by calling is a bubbling pot for Harry Potter or a steaming volcano for the volcanologist amongst us.  With the use of colouring you have Alien's Blood for a Sci-Fi birthday party ideas party or Martian landscape if yours is a Space themed party.  We can even call it a prehistoric swamp if your birthday party ideas are geared towards dinosaurs. Do you know what, the lab at Science Boffins have just come up with some great Birthday Party Ideas.  What about a Science Birthday Party in a box?  This is the next thing that we are working on is a new concept where we will send you all the experiments that you need for either a one hour or a one and a half hour party.

Some examples that we might add are:

  • Flash Paper and Diffraction Grating Glasses
  • Disappearing Water with Water Gel
  • Snow, made in children's hands
  • Make Slime
  • Turn water into wine (and back again)
  • Spill ink on your white Science Boffins coat and blow it away

Not only will you get all the material and equipment but we plan to make a video so you can actually see a qualified Science Boffin demonstrating these great new science birthday party ideas.  We will send you a typed script so you just can't go wrong.

Contact us and let’s arrange a special party everyone will remember!

Call us on Free Phone 0808 256 3675 or 0203 6036576 .

Children’s party entertainers, Science Boffins love to celebrate special occasions.

We provide science entertainment for Children's Birthday Parties, Christenings, Bar Mitzvahs and more....

Try not to pop the balloon!

Our Science Boffins love to entertain children at birthday parties (and we rarely need an excuse to party!) Our Boffins only need enough space for a table and for the children to sit on the floor. If the weather is good, it’s always fun to demonstrate messier science experiments outside although our Boffins always make sure that the children have a fantastic time inside or out.

We cover most parts of the UK (see: regions we cover) and our Science Boffins presenters are all actors or children’s entertainers, who have been DBS checked.

“It’s science... but not as you’ve seen it before!”

Science parties are fun with the Science Boffins

How much do children's entertainers cost?

The cost of childrens’ entertainers varies and depends on:

  1. The length and content of the show. You can choose from one hour upwards in ½ hour increments. However, we don’t recommend more than one hour for four to five-year-olds.
  2. The number of children. A minimum of five kids is normal and we recommend a maximum of thirty. More than 30? Don't worry, you can always book a second Boffin as support.
  3. The distance from your nearest Boffin.

As a guide the basic cost of a Children's Party starts from approximately £10.00 per head (based on 25 children).

Happy parents following a science party by the Science Boffins

"I just wanted to thank you for organising Federico's party on Saturday - it was a great success, and both the children and parents absolutely loved it! The show kept everyone amused and interested constantly, the house survived (phew !!) and Patrick was great, very friendly, efficient, professional and kind". Claire

To learn whilst laughing is surely the best way for children to develop an understanding of how science affects every aspect of their world!

Contact us today, and let’s arrange a birthday party you’ll remember!

Award Winning children’s science parties that are crammed with fun, action packed and absolutely unforgettable!

 Childrens science parties

Our Science Boffins love to celebrate special occasions and have entertained over 688,000 children throughout the UK with exciting hands-on and engaging experiments that will guarantee to leave them thrilled and amazed!

If you are looking for something different and bored with the usual themed parties, look no further than Science Boffins.

Science Boffins Welcome Pack

FREE Laboratory Apprentice Kit 

Each party includes a complimentary lab coat, certificate, badge and balloon for the birthday child. If there is more than 1 birthday child, both the birthday children will get their own Laboratory Apprentice Kit.

Don't Pop The Ballson! | Kids Parties By Science Boffins

Our Science Parties only need enough space to fit in a small table, your Boffin and the children. If the weather is good, it’s always fun to demonstrate messier and explosive science experiments outside although our Boffins always make sure that your children have a fantastic time inside or out.

We cover most of the UK (see: regions we cover) and our Science Boffins are professional children entertainers, who have been DBS checked and individually trained for Kids Parties.

Kids Science Parties

“It’s science... but not as you've seen it!”

Birthday Parties By Science Boffins

What does a Kid's Science Party Cost?

Children's Science Parties start from approximately £9.50 per child*, which includes free invites, thank-you notes and a free Lab Apprentice Kit for the birthday child! Each party is tailored to your own personal requirements and from the moment a party is booked our administration team is there to offer support and advice. Once the party is underway, parents can sit back as much as possible and enjoy the show as our Science Boffins are very good at captivating children’s attention making it an unforgettable party.

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How do I book a science party?

Booking a Science Boffins Children's party couldn't be easier. Either call us on the number below and we can talk through your individual requirements and check availability, or fill out the short enquiry form by clicking this link ENQUIRY FORM. Once your party has been booked we will work with you to ensure that your science party is unforgettable and goes off with a bang!

 

Science Boffins Testimonials

“THANK YOU for my son Sam’s 6th Birthday Party – Boffin David was fantastic; the children were talking about it for days – in fact, the adults enjoyed it as much as the children!!!! Many Thanks ” Lisa

 

To learn whilst laughing is surely the best way for children to develop an understanding of how science affects every aspect of their world!

Contact us today, and let’s arrange a Kid's Science Party you’ll remember!

 

*based on 30 children with a travel contribution of £20

Party ideas for 5 year olds

Looking for party ideas for 5 year olds? - Why not ask the Science Boffins?

Children’s party entertainers, the Science Boffins love to celebrate special occasions. We provide entertainment for Kids parties, birthday parties, Christenings, Bar Mitzvahs and more.

Try not to pop the balloon!

Our Science Boffins love to celebrate birthdays or any other excuse to party and only need enough space for a table and for the children to sit on the floor. If the weather is good, it’s always fun to demonstrate messier science experiments outside although our boffins always make sure that the children have a fantastic time inside or out.

We cover most of the UK (see: regions we cover) and our Science Boffins presenters are all actors or children’s entertainers, who have been CRB checked.

“It’s science... but not as you’ve seen it!”

What does a Kid's Science Party Cost?

The cost of a childrens’ party varies and depends on:

  1. The length and content of the show. You can choose from one hour upwards in ½ hour increments. However, we don’t recommend more than one hour for three to five-year-olds.
  2. The number of children. There should be at least five kids and usually we recommend a maximum of thirty.
  3. The distance from the nearest Boffin.

As a guide the basic cost of a party starts from £200.00

“THANK YOU for my son Sam’s 6th Birthday Party – Boffin James was fantastic; the children were talking about it for days – in fact, the adults enjoyed it as much as the children!!!! Many Thanks ” Lisa

To learn whilst laughing is surely the best way for children to develop an understanding of how science affects every aspect of their world!

Contact us today, and let’s arrange a birthday party you’ll remember!

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