Upcoming programs opening on 9th of June
- New Wednesday Club for 4–5 (Science + Mandarin)
- August 2026 Holiday Camp
Where curious kidsfall in love with science.
🌱 Small-group STEAM programs in Bordeaux (4–10 yrs)
🔬 Holiday Science Camps in English
Hands-on experiments, creativity & discovery
🌍 Wednesday Little Scientists Club
1h Science in English + 1h Mandarin Chinese through stories, games & culture
- 4–10Ages welcome
- Max 7Per group
- PhDDesigned
- EN / Mandarin ChineseBilingual
Register your child today.
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Little Scientists Club du Mercredi
Science in English + Mandarin Immersion · Pour les 4–5 ans · Septembre 2026 → Juin 2027
Explorer. Comprendre. Créer. Grandir. 🌱
Science Discovery in English
Une immersion scientifique ludique pour explorer le monde.
Mandarin Immersion
Une découverte naturelle du mandarin à travers histoires, chansons, jeux et culture.
Frais d'inscription : 70€ · Petit groupe : 7 enfants maximum
A holiday camp that actually changes how your child sees the world.
Less screen time, more wonder
In a world full of screens, your child gets to touch, build, observe and ask 'why'.
Small groups (max 7)
Real attention, real friendships, and an environment where every child feels seen.
Designed by a PhD scientist
Every workshop is crafted by Dr Sheavon Lee, ensuring scientific accuracy at a kid-friendly level.
Safe, eco-friendly materials
Non-toxic, organic-when-possible ingredients. Safety is non-negotiable.
Bilingual EN / Mandarin Chinese
Science camps are taught in English. Our Wednesday Club adds a dedicated Mandarin Chinese language class through stories, games and culture.
Confidence that lasts
Curiosity, problem-solving and creative thinking — skills they'll carry for life.
Young Scientist Camp — a 4-day adventure
For curious explorers ages 6–10. Small groups, full immersion, one unforgettable week.
- 1🌈 Day 1 — Density Detective"Can invisible differences create colourful worlds?"Inspired by Antoine Lavoisier
- ✔ Rainbow density tower
- ✔ Floating egg challenge
- ✔ Oil & water lava lamp
🎁 Take home: Density bottle - 2🚢 Day 2 — Ocean Engineer"Why can giant ships float?"Inspired by Archimedes
- ✔ Clay boat challenge
- ✔ Orange submarine
- ✔ Build the strongest boat
🎁 Take home: Your own mini boat design - 3✨ Day 3 — Invisible Forces Lab"Can water have invisible powers?"
- ✔ Floating needle
- ✔ Pepper magic
- ✔ Blooming flowers
- ✔ Magic hydrophobic sand
🎁 Take home: Magic flower card - 4🫧 Day 4 — Bubble Architect"Can bubbles teach us mathematics?"Inspired by Joseph Plateau
- ✔ Giant bubbles
- ✔ Bubble inside a bubble
- ✔ Geometry bubble frames
- ✔ Bubble engineering challenge
🎁 Take home: Bubble wand kit
Young Scientist Camp — April 2026
- 🔬Day 1 — Meet the Scientists
- 🌌Day 2 — Explore the Universe
- 🐒Day 3 — Observe Animals
- ⚗️Day 4 — Invisible Science
Missed it? The next adventure (August 2026) is just around the corner — opening 8 June.
Clear & simple for every family.
No hidden fees. Choose the schedule that fits your child best.
Holiday Camps
Single Morning
One 2-hour science session
- 10:00 – 12:00
- Hands-on experiment
- Take-home creation
Morning Science Camp
Full 4 days, mornings only
- Tue – Fri, 10:00 – 12:00
- 4 themed science days
- Small group (max 7)
- €50 deposit to reserve
Full Day Camp
4 days with extended care
- Tue – Fri, until 16:30
- Morning science + afternoon activities
- Lunch not included — please bring your own
- €50 deposit to reserve
Late Care
Extend the day past 16:30
- Per hour after 16:30
- Relaxed play & supervision
- Book in advance or on the day
Wednesday Little Scientists Club
Sept 2026 → Juin 2027 · Wednesdays 10h – 12h · Small group (max 7)
Science Discovery
In English · 10h – 11h
- Hands-on experiments
- Take-home creations
- 8 science themes per year
Mandarin Immersion
Stories, games & culture · 11h – 12h
- Songs & stories
- Cultural festivals
- Daily vocabulary building
Science + Mandarin
Both sessions · 10h – 12h
- Science Discovery 10h–11h
- Mandarin Immersion 11h–12h
- Save 90€ vs booking separately
Three ways to spark a love of science.
Pick the format that fits your child's age and your family's schedule.
Holiday Science Workshops
- Small groups by age (max 7)
- Half-day or multi-day
- Daycare possible until 4 pm
- Language: English
- €50 / 2 hours
Wednesday Club — Science + Mandarin
- Yearly program · Sept 2026 → Juin 2027
- Wednesdays 10h–12h, small group (max 7)
- Science in English + Mandarin Immersion
- From €790/year · Full morning €1590/year
Private Science Class
- 1 child + 1 parent
- 45-minute sessions
- Language: EN / Mandarin Chinese
- Personalised, hands-on
- €50 per session
Seven worlds of wonder.
A learning method made for young scientists.
Developed by Dr Sheavon Lee, our signature B.R.A.I.N approach blends curiosity, story, and play — so children don't just learn science, they live it.
A prepared environment
where curiosity feels at home.
At Active Brain Bordeaux, children learn in a carefully prepared environment designed to feel warm, safe and inspiring. Our small-group workshops take place in a cozy classroom where curiosity, creativity and confidence can grow naturally.
Small groups
Intimate cohorts so every child is seen, heard and guided.
Safe & welcoming
A nurturing atmosphere where children feel free to wonder.
Hands-on learning
Real experiments, real materials, real discovery.
Creative freedom
Open-ended projects that nurture original thinking.
Bilingual discovery
Science camps are taught in English. Our Wednesday Club offers a dedicated Mandarin Chinese language class.
“Every detail of our space is chosen so children can explore freely, think deeply, and feel completely at ease.”
Happy families. Zero regrets.
"My daughter came home glowing — literally, from the invisible ink experiment! She hasn't stopped talking about Marie Curie since."
"Finally a camp where my son is excited to wake up. The small groups and the PhD-designed program make a real difference."
"Warm, professional, and inspiring. Sheavon clearly loves what she does and the kids feel it. Highly recommend."
"The bilingual environment is a gift. My twins gained confidence in English while having an absolute blast doing science."
Dr Sheavon Lee — scientist, teacher, mum.
"As a mum, I kept asking: how do we help our children stay curious in a world full of screens? Science shouldn't live in books — it should be touched, explored, experienced."
Sheavon earned her PhD in Physical Chemistry through the European Erasmus Mundus programme (France, Germany & Italy) and taught physics & chemistry in Taiwan before founding Active Brain so children in Bordeaux could fall in love with science the same way she did.
Everything you need to know.
What age are the science workshops for?+
Children aged 4 to 10. We split into Kindergarten (4–5) and Primary (6–10) groups so each child learns at the perfect level.
Are workshops bilingual?+
Holiday workshops and private classes run in English with Mandarin immersion. Bilingual learning is part of the magic.
Is daycare available?+
Yes — optional daycare from 12 pm to 4 pm for children attending the workshops.
Where are you located?+
17 Cité Dutrey, 33300 Bordeaux — on the upper floor above cabinet Sgard-Lee, in a warm space designed for children.
What materials do you use?+
We carefully select eco-friendly, non-toxic and organic-when-possible ingredients. Safety and quality come first.
How do I enroll my child?+
Through our online registration form, via Instagram, or by email. A €50 deposit confirms holiday camp bookings; the Wednesday Club requires a €70 registration fee.
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