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Classes for Young Children 2010-2011

Junior Scientists

Classes for ages 2½ to under 4 years with accompanying adult

  • 10am–11am
  • $20 members
    $25 non-members 


Midnight Movers
October 15 or 16, 2010

Native American Ways
November 12 or 13

Winter Wonders
January 14 or 15, 2011

Circus Science
February 11 or 12

Rain or Shine
March 11 or 12

What’s Hatching?
April 8 or 9

Incredible Insects
May 6 or 7

 

 

 

barred owl from Dreamstime

Super Scientists

Class series for
ages 4 to 6 years

  • 3 classes each series
  • 3:45–4:45pm
  • $60 members
    $75 non-members


Midnight Movers


October 7, 14 and 21

 



Native American Ways


November 3, 10 and 17

 

Winter Wonders


January 6, 13 and 20



 

Circus Science


February 3, 10 and 17

 



Rain or Shine


March 3, 10 and 17



 

What’s Hatching?


March 24, March 31 and April 7

 


Incredible Insects


April 28, May 5 and May 12

 

 

 

 

 

Call 919-220-5429 x313
to register

 

 

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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

 

Midnight Movers
Sleep all day and creep all night—this is the life of most nocturnal animals. Hunt for insects like a bat, shine your light like a firefly, and become an owl and hunt for food. Then meet a live midnight mover, too.

 

Native American Ways
Experience the ancient ways of the eastern Native American people. We’ll grind corn, make paints, play games, and even go on a pretend deer hunt. As we listen to legends and learn simple crafts, we’ll explore the native traditions of caring, sharing, and respecting the earth.


Rain or Shine
Become a junior meteorologist, as you learn to use scientific tools to figure out which clothes would be best to wear for the day’s weather. Measure the weather using thermometers, rain gauges, and weather vanes, then share your predictions on “WMLS TV.” Investigate moving air and even create a mini tornado to take home.

 

Three Ring Circus
Ladies and Gentlemen! Welcome to the greatest show on Earth! Join our troupe of circus stars as we discover the science behind a great performance. We’ll experiment with concepts such as: vertical and horizontal balance; weight distribution and center of gravity; energy, momentum, and friction.

 

Winter Freeze
Come visit our winter wonderland where we investigate ice and snow. We’ll turn into geometric snowflakes and test for the warmest mitten. Learn about solids and liquids as we explore a simple ice cube. We’ll create a cool snow snack and even paint with ice!

 

What’s Hatching?
Big or little, on land or in water—help match the egg in each container to the animal it becomes. Investigate the perfect shape and amazing strength of a chicken egg.  Learn how eggs fit in a life cycle and meet an egg-laying animal.

 

Incredible Insects
Join us as we see, hear, and touch live insects from around the world and our own backyards. Discover how bees communicate, examine a butterfly’s wings and experiment to find out what kind of food ants prefer.

Track-Out Camps 2010
boy with Mindstorm

September 20–24

Week-long intersession camps for students in year-round schools. 
  • $250 members 
    $275 non-members
  • $45 extended hours : 8am–5pm


 

Call 919-220-5429 x313
to register

 

 

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Grades K–2

Junior LEGO Jam

Join us as we learn the basics of design, engineering and programming using LEGO robotics kits created just for younger inventors! Build a robot, tell it what to do and watch it follow your every command!

 

Grades 3–5

LEGO Lab

Join us for a week of problem solving – LEGO style! We’ll identify a problem and then work in groups to build robots that can help. After building your robot, hook it up to a computer and program it to follow your instructions. Can your robot get it done?

School’s Out! Day Camps 2010–2011

The Museum offers safe and educational day-long programs that engage your child in a variety of science activities. Topics vary with each date, so sign up for them all!

  • Age 4 through 5th grade
  • 8am–5pm
  • $60 members / $75 nonmembers
  • Lunch option available: $4.75

 

 

orange butterfly

Keva

October 4

 

Native American Ways
November 11

 

Winter Wonders

January 17

 

Magic

(Circus for ages 4–7)

February 21

 

Insects
March 28

 

 


 

 

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Ages 4-7

Learn about some of your favorite science topics through hands-on activities, crafts and exhibit exploration throughout the Museum!

 

Ages 8-12

Discover new things about some exciting science topics by visiting exhibits at the Museum. Then use animation software to create a movie and share your newfound knowledge! 

 

 

 

Call 919-220-5429 x313
to register

 

Spring Break Camps 2011
Blast off

April 11–15 and
April 18–22

 

Plan a great Spring Break full of discovery and exploration for your child! The Museum's Spring Break Camps offer a wide range of activities across our indoor/outdoor campus. 

  • 9am–3pm
  • $250 members / $275 non-members
  • Extended hours $45: 8am–5pm
  • Lunch option available
  • Grades PreK-5

 


 

Call 919-220-5429 x313
to register

 

 

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PreK–K

African Safari

Hop in your jeep and grab your binoculars for a
fast trip to Africa. We’ll visit the grasslands, the desert, and the rainforest. At each stop, we’ll
learn how the people and animals have adapted
to their environment and we’ll try out native food, music and art.

 

Grades 1–2

Awesome Air

Air is incredible! Discover the power of air as
we shoot off rockets, lift bricks and send aircraft soaring. We’ll investigate how animals and plants use air to survive and create our own “flying” machines.

 

Grades 3–5 

Sports Science

Jump into the physics of physical activity as we explore the science of baseball, football, and more. Investigate why a golf ball has dimples, discover the “sweet spot” on a baseball bat, and learn how proper nutrition helps you play a better game.

Girl Scout Programs
Girl Scout patch

 

View the 2010 – 2011 Girl Scout Programs schedule.

 

Register through Girl Scouts - North Carolina Coastal Pines.

 

Questions should be directed to Director of Special Programs.