Science Ambassadors to Present "Hogwarts at Holy Cross" for Local Children

The College of the Holy Cross will present “Hogwarts at Holy Cross: Snape’s Dungeon” on Sunday, May 1 from 6- 8 p.m. in the Hogan Campus Center Ballroom.  Designed for the children of Worcester, the event will feature hands-on chemistry experiments and a unique and interactive presentation by Holy Cross faculty and students. “Hogwarts at Holy Cross” is free, open to the public and appropriate for children in pre-K through grade eight.

In its 13th year, the Hogwarts event is organized by the Holy Cross Science Ambassadors with the goal of making science fun for children of all ages.  The theme of the May 1 event is “Snape’s Dungeon,” modeled after the “potions” classes offered at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the Harry Potter series. 

Holy Cross student and faculty presenters will be dressed in wizard attire and will be conducting ‘potions’ chemistry experiments that include objects changing color, fizzling, and sparking.  Children are encouraged to dress up for the evening of ‘magical’ science experimentation. 

The Science Ambassadors are a group of over 60 Holy Cross students who work with local children to develop an interest in the sciences. They put on science shows for children of all ages throughout the year, both at community schools and at Holy Cross. Hogwarts is the largest and most popular of the events.