Discover the invisible world of germs! In this Little Explorer’s Club, we'll explore what germs are, how they can make us sick, and why washing with soap is so important for staying healthy. Through fun activities and experiments, you'll learn how to keep those pesky germs away and protect yourself and others.

Reindeer are adapted to living in cold environments thanks to their dense layers of fur and a special heat exchange system in their noses that actually warms the air they inhale...but what would happen if a reindeer got a cold? Would they need a tissue? For this month's activity, we'll be putting a holiday spin on the classic slime experiment. Learn how to make your very own reindeer snot with glue and food coloring!

Discover the wonder of snowflakes in this engaging Little Explorer’s Club! We'll explore what snowflakes are, how they form in the atmosphere, and why each one is unique. Through hands-on activities, we'll learn about the conditions needed for snowflakes to develop and the science behind their intricate shapes. Perfect for curious minds eager to explore the magic of winter!

Discover the wonder of snowflakes in this engaging Little Explorer’s Club! We'll explore what snowflakes are, how they form in the atmosphere, and why each one is unique. Through hands-on activities, we'll learn about the conditions needed for snowflakes to develop and the science behind their intricate shapes. Perfect for curious minds eager to explore the magic of winter!

Reindeer are adapted to living in cold environments thanks to their dense layers of fur and a special heat exchange system in their noses that actually warms the air they inhale...but what would happen if a reindeer got a cold? Would they need a tissue? For this month's activity, we'll be putting a holiday spin on the classic slime experiment. Learn how to make your very own reindeer snot with glue and food coloring!

Discover the wonder of snowflakes in this engaging Little Explorer’s Club! We'll explore what snowflakes are, how they form in the atmosphere, and why each one is unique. Through hands-on activities, we'll learn about the conditions needed for snowflakes to develop and the science behind their intricate shapes. Perfect for curious minds eager to explore the magic of winter!

Have you ever wondered if you could design your own roller coaster?  If you’ve been on one before, think about what made the ride fun (or not so fun), and what design elements it had.  Were there loops?  Were there lots of turns?  

In this engineering JAM, you will work as part of a team to design and build a model roller coaster track using insulation tubing and a marble.  The objective is to not just come up with a working design, but to gain an understanding of potential vs. kinetic energy and how the two are related.  As your team adds a new component to the track, you will test for fail points so you can improve on your design where needed.

Step back in time to learn about the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex! In this exciting class, we'll uncover how the T. rex lived, what it ate, and just how massive (or tiny!) it was as a baby. Through fun facts and interactive activities, join us on the Little Explorer’s Club as we discover what made this fierce predator one of the most fascinating dinosaurs of all time.

Step back in time to learn about the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex! In this exciting class, we'll uncover how the T. rex lived, what it ate, and just how massive (or tiny!) it was as a baby. Through fun facts and interactive activities, join us on the Little Explorer’s Club as we discover what made this fierce predator one of the most fascinating dinosaurs of all time.

Have you ever wondered if you could design your own roller coaster?  If you’ve been on one before, think about what made the ride fun (or not so fun), and what design elements it had.  Were there loops?  Were there lots of turns?  

In this engineering JAM, you will work as part of a team to design and build a model roller coaster track using insulation tubing and a marble.  The objective is to not just come up with a working design, but to gain an understanding of potential vs. kinetic energy and how the two are related.  As your team adds a new component to the track, you will test for fail points so you can improve on your design where needed.

Step back in time to learn about the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex! In this exciting class, we'll uncover how the T. rex lived, what it ate, and just how massive (or tiny!) it was as a baby. Through fun facts and interactive activities, join us on the Little Explorer’s Club as we discover what made this fierce predator one of the most fascinating dinosaurs of all time.

We are coming up to the middle of winter, and chances are we will have had some snow by now.  We all know that snow is made of water, and that snowflakes are tiny ice crystals.  You may have also heard that no two snowflakes are exactly alike - is this true?  

In this winter-themed JAM, you will learn about physical and chemical properties of snow and ice, and what makes the solid state of water (ice) so unique compared to other solid objects.  You will also conduct friction tests on ice using different objects to determine which one slides the best.

Step back in time with our Little Explorers as we uncover the mystery of dinosaur extinction! Through fun stories, hands-on activities, and imaginative play, we’ll learn about the events that caused the dinosaurs to disappear millions of years ago. Perfect for curious minds ready to explore the prehistoric world!

Step back in time with our Little Explorers as we uncover the mystery of dinosaur extinction! Through fun stories, hands-on activities, and imaginative play, we’ll learn about the events that caused the dinosaurs to disappear millions of years ago. Perfect for curious minds ready to explore the prehistoric world!

We are coming up to the middle of winter, and chances are we will have had some snow by now.  We all know that snow is made of water, and that snowflakes are tiny ice crystals.  You may have also heard that no two snowflakes are exactly alike - is this true?  

In this winter-themed JAM, you will learn about physical and chemical properties of snow and ice, and what makes the solid state of water (ice) so unique compared to other solid objects.  You will also conduct friction tests on ice using different objects to determine which one slides the best.

Step back in time with our Little Explorers as we uncover the mystery of dinosaur extinction! Through fun stories, hands-on activities, and imaginative play, we’ll learn about the events that caused the dinosaurs to disappear millions of years ago. Perfect for curious minds ready to explore the prehistoric world!

Do your parents tell you not to play with your food?  Most of the time, that is good advice!  Sometimes, though, there are activities and experiments you can do that encourage you to do the opposite…like building a vehicle out of food!  You’ve probably done friction experiments with moving objects before, but this experiment is pretty unique.

You will design and build your own racing “cars” using different kinds of fruits and vegetables.  You get to choose which ones you think will work best for different components of your car.  What would work best for wheels?  How will you make an axle?  Finally, you will test your cars on ramps with different surfaces.   

Get ready for a fun adventure as we explore how the surface of the Earth moves! In this hands-on class, young explorers will learn about mountains, valleys, and the amazing forces that create them. Through exciting activities, we'll discover how Earth's folds and faults shape our world.

Get ready for a fun adventure as we explore how the surface of the Earth moves! In this hands-on class, young explorers will learn about mountains, valleys, and the amazing forces that create them. Through exciting activities, we'll discover how Earth's folds and faults shape our world.

Do your parents tell you not to play with your food?  Most of the time, that is good advice!  Sometimes, though, there are activities and experiments you can do that encourage you to do the opposite…like building a vehicle out of food!  You’ve probably done friction experiments with moving objects before, but this experiment is pretty unique.

You will design and build your own racing “cars” using different kinds of fruits and vegetables.  You get to choose which ones you think will work best for different components of your car.  What would work best for wheels?  How will you make an axle?  Finally, you will test your cars on ramps with different surfaces.   

Get ready for a fun adventure as we explore how the surface of the Earth moves! In this hands-on class, young explorers will learn about mountains, valleys, and the amazing forces that create them. Through exciting activities, we'll discover how Earth's folds and faults shape our world.

Do you play a musical instrument?  Do you sing?  Each instrument (and voice) produces a unique sound that can usually be differentiated from one another.  For example, the sound of a bassoon is very different from a flute, which is very different from a violin.  This is partly due to how high or low a sound is (pitch), but also the sound quality (timbre) and other factors.

In this JAM, you will learn what sound is at the most basic level.  With this foundational understanding, we will explore the different ways in which sound can be produced and why these variations result in the huge varieties of sounds we encounter in our everyday lives.

Discover the marvelous world of minerals and how we use them every day. Through interactive activities, stories, and hands-on exploration, children will learn about different types of minerals, their unique properties, and how they impact our lives—from the food we eat to the toys we play with. Get ready for a colorful and educational experience!

Do you play a musical instrument?  Do you sing?  Each instrument (and voice) produces a unique sound that can usually be differentiated from one another.  For example, the sound of a bassoon is very different from a flute, which is very different from a violin.  This is partly due to how high or low a sound is (pitch), but also the sound quality (timbre) and other factors.

In this JAM, you will learn what sound is at the most basic level.  With this foundational understanding, we will explore the different ways in which sound can be produced and why these variations result in the huge varieties of sounds we encounter in our everyday lives.

Discover the marvelous world of minerals and how we use them every day. Through interactive activities, stories, and hands-on exploration, children will learn about different types of minerals, their unique properties, and how they impact our lives—from the food we eat to the toys we play with. Get ready for a colorful and educational experience!

Discover the marvelous world of minerals and how we use them every day. Through interactive activities, stories, and hands-on exploration, children will learn about different types of minerals, their unique properties, and how they impact our lives—from the food we eat to the toys we play with. Get ready for a colorful and educational experience!

How many animals do you think you can spot on a nature walk?  Of course, it will depend a lot on where you are.  You’ll likely find more things at a state park than you will in your backyard.  Still, there are probably a lot of things to see in seemingly unlikely places…but those things are more likely to see you first because they blend into their environment!  

In this JAM, you will learn about camouflage.  You may know what camouflage is, but what makes certain patterns work so well in one environment and so poorly in another?  Something else to think about: what happens when you take a camouflaged object from land and move it into the water?  You will look at different camouflaged specimens, make your own camouflage animal patterns, and explore what makes them unique. 

Join us on a fun adventure to learn all about rocks! In this hands-on class, young explorers will discover the three types of rocks—igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic—and how the rock cycle transforms them. Through interactive activities, we’ll uncover the secrets of how rocks are made and changed over time.

How many animals do you think you can spot on a nature walk?  Of course, it will depend a lot on where you are.  You’ll likely find more things at a state park than you will in your backyard.  Still, there are probably a lot of things to see in seemingly unlikely places…but those things are more likely to see you first because they blend into their environment!  

In this JAM, you will learn about camouflage.  You may know what camouflage is, but what makes certain patterns work so well in one environment and so poorly in another?  Something else to think about: what happens when you take a camouflaged object from land and move it into the water?  You will look at different camouflaged specimens, make your own camouflage animal patterns, and explore what makes them unique. 

Join us on a fun adventure to learn all about rocks! In this hands-on class, young explorers will discover the three types of rocks—igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic—and how the rock cycle transforms them. Through interactive activities, we’ll uncover the secrets of how rocks are made and changed over time.

Join us on a fun adventure to learn all about rocks! In this hands-on class, young explorers will discover the three types of rocks—igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic—and how the rock cycle transforms them. Through interactive activities, we’ll uncover the secrets of how rocks are made and changed over time.

If you dig in a patch of dirt, what do you find?  Depending on where you dig, you will likely find different living things crawling in and around your sample.  What would you expect to find in a sample of wetland soil vs, say, a sample of sandy soil?  If you think about what all living things need to survive, this can give you clues to answer this question.

In this JAM, you will look closely at samples of soil collected from different habitats.  While we often barely notice what is living under our feet, the tiny soil invertebrates play a huge role in the diversity and health of the habitats we interact with everyday. 

Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of crystals! In this fun, hands-on class, little explorers will discover how crystals form and grow through exciting experiments and playful activities. We'll explore the process of crystallization and watch as sparkling shapes come to life.

Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of crystals! In this fun, hands-on class, little explorers will discover how crystals form and grow through exciting experiments and playful activities. We'll explore the process of crystallization and watch as sparkling shapes come to life.

If you dig in a patch of dirt, what do you find?  Depending on where you dig, you will likely find different living things crawling in and around your sample.  What would you expect to find in a sample of wetland soil vs, say, a sample of sandy soil?  If you think about what all living things need to survive, this can give you clues to answer this question.

In this JAM, you will look closely at samples of soil collected from different habitats.  While we often barely notice what is living under our feet, the tiny soil invertebrates play a huge role in the diversity and health of the habitats we interact with everyday. 

Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of crystals! In this fun, hands-on class, little explorers will discover how crystals form and grow through exciting experiments and playful activities. We'll explore the process of crystallization and watch as sparkling shapes come to life.