Great Lakes Science Center Summer of Innovation - June 2025

As part of the Great Lakes Science Center’s Summer of Innovation: Construction Day, Ganim Company hosted a hands-on Hydro Vac simulation. Kids and families learned how this technology protects underground utilities by safely digging through sand using turkey basters and paintbrushes.

The activity sparked curiosity while introducing real-world STEM concepts in a fun, approachable way.

Parent and child explore the Ganim Company sandbox simulation together, learning about underground utilities and digging safety.
Young attendee proudly holding up a construction-themed Ganim Company sticker in front of the service board display.
Volunteers engage with attendees at the Ganim Company booth during the Summer of Innovation event.
A Ganim Company volunteer explains the Hydro Vac sandbox activity to a curious child and her parent.
Smiling volunteer poses with a child sporting construction-themed temporary tattoos at the event entrance.
Parent and child participate in a hands-on Hydro Vac simulation activity at the Ganim Company STEM station.
Child focuses intently while a volunteer guides them through the Ganim Company digging demonstration.
Crowd gathers around the sandbox station while Ganim Company volunteers explain equipment and operations.
Three Ganim Company volunteers pose behind the interactive sandbox display, ready to welcome attendees to the hands-on learning station.
Ganim Company team members speak with event attendees about Hydro Vac technology and its everyday applications in infrastructure.
Close-up of construction-themed temporary tattoos on volunteer arms, featuring Ganim Company vehicles and safety icons.
Children gather around the Hydro Vac simulation sandbox for an engaging STEM activity led by Ganim Company volunteers.
Children gather around the Hydro Vac simulation sandbox for an engaging STEM activity led by Ganim Company volunteers.
Two kids enthusiastically participate in the Hydro Vac digging activity using water-filled droppers to simulate safe soil excavation.
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