PBHA's Experimentors
Student volunteers lead hands-on science sessions in Cambridge elementary schools, during and after school hours, working with teachers.
- Joining
- ApplicationFirst-years eligible · No experience needed
- Time commitment
- 2–3 h/week
About
ExperiMentors is PBHA’s science-focused program that directly brings the wonders of science to Cambridge elementary schools! Whether during school hours or after school, our enthusiastic volunteers lead engaging 30-minute to 1-hour sessions that turn science lessons into hands-on learning experiences. By working closely with teachers, our volunteers craft exciting experiments that make learning both fun and educational.
How to join
- Application — A written application, often followed by interviews.
Details
- Status
- Recognized
- Dues
- No dues required
What they do
- Social events
- Leading 30-minute to 1-hour hands-on science sessions in Cambridge elementary schools
- Hosting Science Day, a twice-yearly science outreach event at Harvard
- Developing curricula in pairs and teaching weekly classes
Mission, in their words
Increase the availability of engaging science-based programming in Cambridge Public Schools while giving student volunteers the chance to gain teaching skills, develop lesson plans creatively, and combine academic interests with community service.
More links
- PBHA program pageHarvard directory
Sources
- ExperiMentors — PBHAHarvard page · seen Oct 29, 2026
- PBHA ProgramsHarvard page · seen Sep 30, 2026
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