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Winter Fun at Talcott Mountain Science Center


*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 01/18/2020
Give the perfect gift this holiday season that will inspire them for a lifetime! Talcott Mountain Science Center is running Family STEM Days, Spectacular Saturdays, AND December Vacation Programs for your K-8th grade students. Join in the thrill of many different programs to get your child excited about learning; they'll participate in a class of about six (6) students with hands on experiments in subjects like astronomy, chemistry, entomology, meteorology and SO much more!

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  1. Family STEM Saturday(s)

December 14th, half-day sessions (or stay for both) with hands-on activities, crafts and family fun in different areas of science! Students and parents enroll together for a great day of STEAM fun! 

 

AM Session: (9 am-12 pm)

LUNCH (12 pm - 1 pm) 

Bring your own lunch and enjoy an outdoor picnic on campus or head down the mountain to grab a quick bite. (There are lots of options on Rte. 44 in Avon and in Bishops Corner, West Hartford -- just a few minutes away.)

PM Session: (1 pm-4 pm)

 

  • Geology (4th-8th gr.)

Real-life fossils and amazing minerals help explore your inner geologist! Explore real fossils, create casts, crack open your own geode and go home with a rock and mineral collection!

 

  • Genetics (4th-8th gr.)

Use real genetics gear to solve a mystery! Pipetting, PCR, Gel Electrophoresis crack a "who-done-it" case! DNA lessons & crafts, and get to know each other with some genetics BINGO.

 

2. Spectacular Saturdays: PrimeTime (K-3)

Your K-3rd grader stays for a full day session (10am-4pm) for three (3) Saturday's of the month.

Make sure to bring a lunch, snacks, and dress appropriately for the weather!

 

  • Inventions (K-3rd)

January 4, 11 & 18th

Like to tinker? Take things apart? Build cool stuff? We'll have design contests, speed building, LEGO prototyping, and new inventions from everyday objects. You can earn a "Talcott Patent". Bring your busted stuff from home for take-apart or use ours!

 

  • See our website for more dates!

 

3. December Vacation Programs (K-3 & 4-8)

2 day program during winter break! Thursday & Friday, December 26-27th 10am-4pm. Make

sure to bring a lunch, snacks, and dress appropriately for the weather!

 

  • Winter Critters & Plants (K-3)

Winter is tough, but critters and plants can be tougher! Find out how animals and plants adapt and stay safe and warm in the cold & snowy winter. We will do crafts, science experiments, and explore the outdoors.

 

  • Wild Winter Weather (4-8)

Join us by putting your eyes to the sky and discovering the inner workings of the weather around us. You will discover things from how clouds form to why snowflakes have different shapes. We will build weather instruments, discuss current weather events and even make shaving cream clouds!

 

Prices vary. Pre registration is required; visit our website for more information and registration!

 

 


*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.

Location:

324 Montevideo Rd
Avon, CT, 06001
United States

Phone:

8606778571
Contact name: 
Lexi Molway
Email address: 
The event has already taken place on this date: 
01/18/2020
Time: 
9am - 4pm
Price: 
Prices vary: Please visit our website

Ages

4-5 years 6-8 years 9-12 years Adults & kids together