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A Hands-On STEM Field Trip in Charlotte
Sloomoo Institute is where field trips get slimy (and scientific). Students mix, stretch, and experiment with slime, a non-Newtonian fluid, and walk away knowing more about polymer chemistry than they expected. The whole experience is packed with hands-on STEM fun, and we welcome school groups, homeschool co-ops, scout troops, summer camps, and kindergarten classes. Flexible weekday scheduling and group pricing make it simple.
Located at Metropolitan in Midtown, Sloomoo is one of the most unique indoor activities in Charlotte, NC, for student groups. From the Slime Gallery and Lake Sloomoo to the DIY Bar, where kids design their own custom slime, every station connects play to science. Sloomoo hosts educational field trips at nine locations across the country, and Charlotte brings the full Institute experience.
- KIDS LOVE:
Discovering all of the textures of slime- Walking on slime
- Slingshot slime... at their teachers
- Bringing home their custom slime
- TEACHERS AND ADULTS LOVE:
The science of slime, a non-Newtonian fluid- Satiating their students’ curiosity
- The custom slime they take home (it’s not just for kids)
- Flexible group sizes, weekday availability, and group pricing
- ADULTS LOVE:
- Easy-to-book parties
- Connecting with the kiddos - and themselves
- All the joy
- A lifetime of memories
Add Sloomoo to your lesson plan
Location and Travel Tips
Wear play clothes!
Think pants and shirts with sleeves you can easily roll up.
Leave your favorite shoes at home.
For those with long hair, we recommend wearing it back.
Our slime is easily removed with white vinegar and water.
EXPERIENCE & SHOP HOURS
For experience days and times, please check our ticketing platform.
Getting here: Sloomoo Institute is at Metropolitan, located at 1100 Metropolitan in Midtown Charlotte, NC right off I-277.
Parking: Metropolitan offers free parking to all guests. Levels P1-P3 of the parking deck are exclusively reserved for Metropolitan visitors.
More Sloomoo Joy
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Sloomoo offers compounds beyond slime, an invitation to discover and activate curiosity.
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A jolt of play-based-learning fosters critical thinking skills, communication, creativity, and improves problem solving.
Learn the science of Non-Newtonian fluids, how the molecules of glue bind to each other, to make slime.
The best way to learn is through playing. Get out of the classroom and embrace the science of slime.
What Makes a Sloomoo Field Trip Different?
Most field trip ideas in Charlotte, NC, put kids in chairs or behind glass. Sloomoo puts them wrist-deep in slime. Students don't just observe science; they get their hands in it. They mix polymers, test viscosity, launch slime from slingshots, and walk through 300 gallons of slime at Lake Sloomoo. It's a multi-sensory experience and a STEM lesson rolled into one.
Whether you're planning group activities in Charlotte for a class of 20 or a grade-wide outing, Sloomoo scales to fit. Teachers get to sit back while our team runs the show.
Not planning a field trip? We also host birthday parties at our Charlotte location.
Got Questions About Charlotte Field Trips?
Yes. Homeschool co-ops, summer camps, scout troops, after-school programs, and community groups all book field trips at Sloomoo regularly. The same group pricing and weekday scheduling applies.
Group sizes are flexible. Sloomoo accommodates small classes and large school groups alike, with weekday availability and group pricing. Contact us for capacity, pricing, and scheduling at the Charlotte location.
Every part of the Sloomoo experience ties to science. Students work with slime (a non-Newtonian fluid), explore how polymer chains form, and experiment with viscosity, elasticity, and sensory properties. Teachers receive SlooScience facts throughout the visit that connect directly to classroom learning.
Sloomoo welcomes field trips for all ages, from kindergarten through high school. The hands-on, multi-sensory-driven format works for younger students exploring textures for the first time and older students studying the chemistry of polymers and non-Newtonian fluids. Homeschool groups and mixed-age groups are welcome, too!
