SCIENCE + SMILES - 4th Annual Discovery Pop Up

If you’ve ever seen a child light up while building a rocket, creating art, or learning how to calm their mind—you’ve seen our Discovery in action. 

Discovery is Hands On Atlanta’s longest-running education program. It serves nearly 1,000 K–5 students from Title I schools across metro Atlanta, two Saturdays a month from October through April. Each session is packed with engaging activities that focus on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), social-emotional learning, and health and wellness. 

We believe learning should be joyful and hands-on—and Discovery is all about making that happen. 

On April 19, 2025, we wrapped up another fun and meaningful Discovery season with our 4th Annual Discovery Pop Up Celebration—a day full of smiles, energy, and love for our amazing students. From hands-on activities to sweet treats, the celebration was all about honoring the hard work and curiosity of our young learners. The space was buzzing with excitement—families, volunteers, and partners all came together to make it something special. 

Big thanks to our presenting sponsor, Kennesaw State University, for helping us bring this day to life! 

Shoutout to Our Community Partners 

We couldn’t have pulled this off without the amazing local partners who joined us: 

Welgen One

Welgen One shared tips and tools to help families stay healthy and active. 

8 Legged Scales

8 Legged Scales brought out their reptiles and wowed students with an up-close look at some pretty cool creatures. 

Frozen Sweets

Frozen Sweets kept everyone cool and happy with their delicious frozen treats. 

Sweet Magnolia & Parklounge

Sweet Magnolia brought organic juices and sweets, while Parklounge brought meals!

FB4K

Free Bikes 4 Kidz gave away 25 bikes to our Discovery scholars!

It’s these kinds of partnerships that make our work possible—and remind us what community really means. 

Until Next Season… 

Every Discovery Saturday is a reminder of how much potential lives in our students—and how powerful it is when a village shows up to support them. We’re incredibly proud of all they’ve learned and achieved this year. 

The celebration may be over, but the impact of Discovery lasts all year long. We can’t wait to do it all again in October! 

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