First-come, first-served enrollment open through June 12; new Mullae-dong site brings total locations to 11
Physics, chemistry, engineering and more made accessible through play and hands-on experiments
Yeongdeungpo-gu, led by District Mayor Choi Ho-kwon, is accepting applications through June 12 for the "2026 3rd Lifestyle Science Classroom," a program run jointly with Ewha Womans University's Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation.
The Lifestyle Science Classroom was designed to help children naturally develop an interest in science by conducting hands-on experiments that illustrate scientific principles drawn from everyday life.
This round adds the Mullae-dong Community Service Center as a new venue, bringing the total number of participating locations to 11 — including the Yeouido-dong, Dangsan 1·2-dong, Yangpyeong 2-dong, Singil 3·4·5·6·7-dong community service centers and the YDP Future Lifelong Learning Center.
The 3rd Lifestyle Science Classroom targets students in grades 2 through 5 at local elementary schools and runs July 6 through Sept. 18 over 10 sessions. The curriculum covers six hands-on experiments: sound sensors and AI, the story of engines (physics), the structure and function of flowers (biology), bipedal human locomotion (engineering), the insect life cycle (biology), and creating infinite patterns with cards (mathematics).
Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis through 6 p.m. on June 12 via the Yeongdeungpo-gu Office website. Residents can apply by navigating to the district office homepage, then Integrated Reservations → Lifelong Education → Convergence Talent Education. The course is free, though participants are responsible for a materials fee of 50,000 won (about $33).
In addition, the district is working to close gaps in science education access through its "Sharing Science Classroom" initiative. The program sends instructors directly to local children's centers to provide tailored science classes, and plans to extend education to underserved groups including senior citizens and people with disabilities.
"I hope this program gives our children the freedom to let their scientific imagination run wild in everyday life," District Mayor Choi said. "We will build an educational environment that breaks the stereotype that science is difficult and makes it easy and enjoyable for everyone."
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