The name remains the same, but the signs could probably be changed to read “Welcome to Big(ger) Little Science Centre.”
School District 73’s Big Little Science Centre (BLSC) is finally in its new digs - and enjoying all the extra space.
Gord Stewart, the centre’s executive director, said the move into the old George Hilliard elementary building in Kamloops was completed on Sept. 12.
“It’s a step up,” he said of the new space.
“We’re still kind of working on the configuration, but it’s better for sure.”
The BLSC is now housed in seven classrooms, one of which is being used for office space and storage.
Previously, it had been spread out over four classrooms at Bert Edwards elementary.
Stewart said space is the biggest improvement at the new location.
“That’s the big thing,” he said.
“We have more room, so we can present more at the same time.”
Of the six learning classrooms, three are what Stewart calls “hands-on rooms” and three are labs.
The hands-on rooms contain displays and interactive exhibits for attendees to play with, while the labs are set up like traditional classrooms and will be where presenters put on science shows for students.
Two of the labs feature brand new donated desks and chairs.
Now that they are all moved in - Stewart said the process took about three weeks - the main objective is to spread the word about the new location.