Wonder Lab Wednesdays - Code Crackers

This summer, Downtown Duluth comes alive with hands-on learning! From May 28 to July 30, we’re partnering with top Atlanta-area museums and science centers to bring exciting, educational STEM experiences to Parsons Alley. Designed especially for kids ages 5–11 , each Wednesday features a new activity that sparks curiosity and encourages discovery through science, technology, engineering, and math. Sessions at 10:30am and 11:30am. Registration is required. June 11, 2025 - Code Crackers with the Mimms Museum of Technology and Art Step into the secretive world of codes and ciphers! Students will learn how encryption has been used throughout history — from ancient Caesar ciphers to modern digital codes — and get hands-on experience creating and cracking secret messages using symbols, logic, and basic algorithms. This workshop is presented in partnership with Mimms Museum of Technology and Art, a museum dedicated to exploring the history of computing, digital technology, and media arts. Formerly known as the Computer Museum of America, the Mimms Museum brings a unique perspective on how technology shapes communication and inspires the next generation of tech-savvy thinkers. Suggested for ages 6-11. This lab involves reading and writing. Parent assistance needed for younger ages. Parents must accompany children during this activity. Cost is $5/child With registration, each participant will receive a gift certificate redeemable at Downtown Duluth businesses. Value $5. Come explore, create, and learn—one wonder-filled Wednesday at a time!