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Spring '09 Adventures The Science Factory’s educational programs offer children the chance to experience hands-on learning, creative problem solving and discovery in a stimulating and fun environment. Sign up for one or many. Complete the registration form and mail or fax to our offices. TOT Discovery Days!  Sponsored by: First Friday of the month  10 AM – 12 Noon Ages 5 and under only Please note: Tot Discovery Days will be on hold in July and August while we focus on summer camps. Look for them to return in September. Limited to children ages 5 and under only, accompanied by parent or guardian. Siblings who are not the appropriate age for these activities cannot be allowed into the museum at this time. Members: FREE! Non-members: $10 per parent/child combo. Additional children $2 each.  A casual “drop-in” program just for you and your preschooler! The first Friday of the month, we set up activities and interactive learning stations designed to ignite your child’s curiosity and interest in science. “Why?” is our favorite question! First Friday Discovery Days are where pee-wees are “big-kid-free!”
Friday, June 5 Bees and Butterflies Investigate the bugs buzzing through the spring flowers! Toddlers will make a butterfly kite, learn some honey bee waggle dance steps, plant a flower, and many other activities. Please note: Tot Discovery Days will be on hold in July and August while we focus on summer camps. Look for them to return in September. YES! YEA! No School Day Camps - a great option for kids on No School Days  Who: Grades 1-5 When: On no-school days from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm After care: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm, available for an additional $10 Cost: $40 per session, $35 for Science Factory or YWA members,$10 discount for every third program attended Register: Pre-registration required. See below for pre-registration deadlines. Call the Science Factory, 682-7888 to register. We call them YES! YEA! Days because these one-day camps are "Young Escapades in Science" (YES!) and"Young Escapades in the Arts" (YEA!). Held on several "no school" days throughout the year, these fun-packed days are developed in collaboration with Young Writers Association and hosted by the Science Factory. Kids can engage their artistic and scientific sides while exploring stories and scientific hands-on activities. Curiosity and imagination rule on YES! YEA! Days!
June 12, Friday: A Fiesta of Days, a Kaleidoscope of Calendars! How will a story's mess-up, mix-up over days of the week lead you and your friends to celebrate and experiment? The ancient Mayans had cool calendars with pictures that told stories. What invented language pictures would you use on your calendar? Why is a day a day and a year a year on a calendar? Use multi-lingual word play throughout the day as you and your friends enjoy songs, stories, science experiments and art-making together. Pre-register by Thursday, June 11 at noon. Science Factory Hands-on Educational Programs Class size: Classes are limited. Register early. Payment: Fees are due prior to the start of the program series. Your spot will be confirmed upon receipt of payment. Cancellation Policy: If a student cancels at least 3 days prior to the start of the program, a $5 cancellation fee will be applied. Once the program starts, no fees can be refunded. We make every effort to ensure that programs are filled and scheduled as described. If we must cancel a program, we will notify you by phone prior to the program and you will receive a full refund of program fees within 30 days of the program cancellation. |
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