OUTBREAK! Science, Strategy & Saving the World
Description
What would you do if a mysterious disease began spreading across the globe?

In this interactive, game-based class inspired by the board game Pandemic, we will become epidemiologists, scientists, and policymakers, working together to stop outbreaks before they spiral out of control. Through hands-on simulations and role-playing, we will investigate how diseases spread, analyze evidence, and make high-stakes decisions with real consequences.

You will build physical models of pathogens, map and track outbreaks using mapping software, test how hygiene affects bacterial growth on agar plates, observe microbes on prepared microscope slides, and solve case-based outbreak investigations using symptoms and data clues. As the simulation unfolds, you will model how quickly infectious diseases spread, design prevention strategies such as vector control and clean water systems, and debate response options while managing limited resources and public trust.

Real stories of scientists who made breakthrough discoveries are woven throughout the experience, showing how curiosity, persistence, and collaboration save lives.
Location:
Congregation Emanu-El
Dates:
7/20/2026 9:00 AM - 7/24/2026 4:00 PM
Time:
9am to 4pm
Ages:
Grades 5th - 7th
Cost:
$735.00
Availability:

Registration will end on 7/19/2026.
Extended Care
0-Weekly
Weekly 8am to 9am
Register for all 5 days from 8am to 9am and receive a discount. $25 per morning if ad hoc.		+ $100.00
Weekly Till 5:30 pm
Register for all five days and receive a discount. $40 per afternoon if ad hoc.		+ $150.00
Discounts
Early Bird Pricing$45.00
Multi-Session Discount
Sign up for two total sessions or two siblings sign up for one session this summer and you'll get $25 off both sessions!		$25.00
Multi-Session 3 Week Discount
Sign up for three total sessions this summer and you'll get a total of $40 off each session!		$15.00
Multi-Session 4 Weeks
Sign up for three total sessions this summer and you'll get a total of $50 off each session!		$10.00