The Wonder Lab

The Wonder Lab Our mission is to encourage STEM-inspired play to ignite children’s natural curiosity and build their confidence as learners.

This week we're celebrating the summer solstice as we experiment with UV-detecting lizards, set up a Teddy Bear picnic, ...
06/14/2026

This week we're celebrating the summer solstice as we experiment with UV-detecting lizards, set up a Teddy Bear picnic, play with an ice cream sensory bin, blow bubbles and play mini golf!

This is the LAST week of our drop-off programs (STEM Club & STEM Sprouts) before we take a break for the summer. Drop-off programs will resume in September.

There are NO CLASSES June 22nd - 26th as we will have all hands on deck getting ready for our SOLD OUT summer camp! Classes will resume on Monday June 29th.

We have ALL DAY Open Play this weekend!☀️ Saturday (6/13): 9 AM - 6 PM ☀️ Sunday (6/14): 9 AM - 1 PM Beat the heat and c...
06/12/2026

We have ALL DAY Open Play this weekend!
☀️ Saturday (6/13): 9 AM - 6 PM
☀️ Sunday (6/14): 9 AM - 1 PM

Beat the heat and come play where it’s cool! We recommend booking ahead on our website but you’re welcome to give us a call to check availability. See you this weekend!

What's buzzing in our classes this week? Investigate the importance of pollinators as we create model bees to pollinate ...
06/07/2026

What's buzzing in our classes this week? Investigate the importance of pollinators as we create model bees to pollinate chalk flowers, squish hexagons into honey play dough, transfer nectar and build a hive!

July courses are open for registration on our website and they are already filling up! July single sessions will open on June 15th.

Get ready for fun on the farm as we wash the pigs, rake weeds, build fences, dig through dried hay, play with tractors, ...
05/31/2026

Get ready for fun on the farm as we wash the pigs, rake weeds, build fences, dig through dried hay, play with tractors, and make animal sounds!⁠
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Our June courses and single sessions are open now and filling quickly! We're taking a quick break from classes the last full week of June to prep for our summer camp but classes will resume on Monday June 29th!

June courses and single sessions are now open for registration on our website!! We have 3 weeks of fun classes before we...
05/26/2026

June courses and single sessions are now open for registration on our website!! We have 3 weeks of fun classes before we take a short break to prepare for our SOLD OUT summer camp. Classes will resume on Monday June 29th, but drop-off programs (STEM Sprouts & STEM Club) will pick back up in September.

🐷 Fun on the Farm (June 1 - 6):
Get ready for fun on the farm as we wash the pigs, rake weeds, build fences, dig through dried hay, play with tractors, and make animal sounds!

🐝 Busy Bees (June 8 - 12):

Make bee prints in honey play dough, explore how bees move pollen, transfer nectar and build a hive as we learn why bees are so important in our environment.

🌞 Hello Summer (June 15 - 19):

Celebrate the first day of summer with us as we experiment with UV-detecting lizards, set up a Teddy Bear picnic, experiment with melting ice, blow bubbles and play mini golf!

Get ready to become an engineer as we build & test different boats and bridges in our STEM classes this week! Splash aro...
05/24/2026

Get ready to become an engineer as we build & test different boats and bridges in our STEM classes this week! Splash around with plastic boats in water, “float” wooden boats in a blue pasta sensory bin, test your balance on wood bridges across a fabric pond, and use loose parts to build bridges for mini people!

Ready to book June classes? Our monthly course registration is open now and June single sessions open TOMORROW 5/25!

Explore STEM in bloom in our classes this week as we count and sort real flowers, play with dried rose petals & rice in ...
05/17/2026

Explore STEM in bloom in our classes this week as we count and sort real flowers, play with dried rose petals & rice in a sensory bin, build flowers with loose parts, and print flowers in playdough!⁠
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Our classes are filling up faster than ever, so we encourage you to book ahead to make sure you get a spot! June courses (monthly registration) are already filling up and June single sessions will open on Monday, 5/25.⁠
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We are also excited to announce that we will continue classes through June and July and we can't wait to spend the summer with you!

Explore gravity and force & motion as we ramp up for our fun physics-themed classes this week! Experiment with all diffe...
05/11/2026

Explore gravity and force & motion as we ramp up for our fun physics-themed classes this week! Experiment with all different kinds of balls (from ping pong balls to beach balls and everything in between!) and how they move on different ramp surfaces. Investigate gravity, friction, speed, and cause & effect, all while learning through play!

Single sessions are NOW OPEN for our May STEM classes! Don't miss our NEW Tots & Twos (ages 14-36 months) class time on ...
05/03/2026

Single sessions are NOW OPEN for our May STEM classes! Don't miss our NEW Tots & Twos (ages 14-36 months) class time on Fridays at 9 AM!

We offer weekly classes for babies, toddlers & preschoolers. You can either book the full month of classes as a discounted rate, or you can pick and choose single sessions that work for your schedule. Classes have limited capacity and are are already filling up so we encourage you to book ahead! Check out our upcoming themes & activities!⁠
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🐸 Life in the Pond (May 4th - &th)
Experiment with floating lily pads, dig through a pond sensory bin, balance frogs, hop across turtle shells, and more!

🎾 Balls & Ramps (May 11 - 15th)
Experiment with all different kinds of balls (from ping pong balls to beach balls and everything in between!) and how they move on different ramp surfaces.

🌺 Flowers (May 18th - 22nd)

Explore STEM in bloom as we count and sort real flowers, play with dried rose petals & rice in a sensory bin, build flowers with loose parts, and plant flowers in "mud" play dough!

⛵️ Boats & Bridges (May 25th - 29th)

Become an engineer as we build & test different boats and bridges! Splash around with plastic boats in water, “float” wooden boats in a blue pasta sensory bin, test your balance on wood bridges across a fabric pond, and use loose parts to build bridges for mini people.

Take a closer look at bugs & insects as we dig through a green noodle sensory bin, build bug habitats, catch butterflies...
04/26/2026

Take a closer look at bugs & insects as we dig through a green noodle sensory bin, build bug habitats, catch butterflies flying in the wind tunnel and watch giant hexbugs wiggle their way through a maze!

Our May courses are live on our website and are filling up quickly, especially Tots & Twos! Single sessions for May will open tomorrow (Monday, 4/27).

Wondering about classes in June and beyond? We plan to offer weekly classes through June 24th, when we will take a break for our summer camp. Classes will return August 10th! June courses will be open for registration on our website next week.

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3709 University Drive, Suite A
Durham, NC
27707

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Friday 8:30am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

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+19192138527

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