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TRAVELING EXHIBITS
Many aspects of our lives are designed & maintained by engineers, from
buildings to traffic lights, and even the Internet.
Tech City features 12 highly interactive exhibit stations that illustrate realworld
engineering challenges. Each challenge has goals and constraints
that are solved using engineering techniques and includes opportunities
for designing, building, testing, & modifying.
This exhibition was developed by Sciencenter and Cornell university, Ithaca,
New York, with major funding from the National Science Foundation.
Tech City will be open October 1, 2009 – January 2010.
Join the Edventure team to stay informed on Explorium events.
Visit www.ScienceExplorium.org for more information.
AFTER SCHOOL SCIENCE SERIES!
September – Tech City Science
Many aspects of our daily lives are designed and maintained by engineers,
from the buildings we live in to the traffic on the Internet. Our newest exhibit,
Tech City, explores how engineers affect our daily lives and in this
series, we’ll design and build our own engineering marvels.
Dates & Ages:
Ages 5 – 6 (with parent): Tuesdays, Sept 15, 22, 29 (min 3; max 12)
Ages 7 – 9: Wednesdays, Sept 16, 23, 30 (min 5; max 20)
Ages 10 – 12: Thursdays, Sept 17, 24, & Oct 1 (min 5; max 20)
Time: All programs 4-5:00 pm
Cost: Resident $22 Non-resident$27.50
October – Tricky Science
Trick or treat? We’ll explore some of our favorite tricks (and maybe even a
few treats!).
Dates & Ages:
Ages 5 – 6 (with parent): Tuesdays, Oct 6 & 13 (min 3; max 12)
Ages 7 – 9: Wednesdays, Oct 7 & 14 (min 5; max 20)
Ages 10 – 12: Thursdays, Oct 8 & 15 (min 5; max 20)
Times: All programs 4-5:00 pm
Cost: Resident $15 Non-resident$18.75
November – Incredible Edibles
The eating season is upon us, and did you know that cooking and baking
are all about chemistry? We’ll perform our own kitchen chemistry experiments
and will even send home the recipes so the entire family can enjoy
these fun treats.
Dates & Ages:
Ages 5 – 6 (with parent): Tuesdays, Nov 3, 10, & 17 (min 3; max 12)
Ages 7 – 9: Wednesdays, Nov 4, 11, & 18 (min 5; max 20)
Ages 10 – 12: Thursdays, Nov 5, 12, & 19 (min 5; max 20)
Times: All programs 4-5:00 p.m.
Cost: Resident $30 Non-resident$37.50
December – Crystal Science
Crystals are all around us. We rarely see snow and ice crystals in southern
Florida, so we’ll make our own in this class. We’ll also check out other types
of crystals, and discover how to grow our own crystal gardens.
Dates & Ages:
Ages 5 – 6 (with parent): Tuesdays, Dec 8 & 15 (min 3; max 12)
Ages 7 – 9: Wednesdays, Dec 9 & 16 (min 5; max 20)
Ages 10 – 12: Thursdays, Dec 10 & 17 (min 5; max 20)
Times: All programs 4-5:00 pm
Cost: Resident $15 Non-resident$18.75
Come visit Sugar Sand Park’s Carousel!
The Carousel is open 365 days a year and costs just $1.00 per ride.
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri:10:00am - 7:00pm
Sat, Sun, & Holidays:10:00am - 5:00pm
Hours subject to change based on weather and attendance.
WEEKEND PROGRAMS
September: Musical Science Series
How does sound work? Why do we like music? How do instruments create
sound? Discover the answers to these questions and more as we design
and create our own musical instruments.
Ages, Dates, and Times:
Ages 5 – 6: Saturdays, Sept 19 & 26, 9–10:00 am (min 5; max 20)
Ages 7 – 9: Sundays, Sept 20 & 27, 10–11:00 am (min 5; max 20)
Cost: Resident $15 Non-resident$18.75
November: Flight Science Series
It has been more than 100 years since the Wright brothers made their historic
flight. Before you fly away for the holidays, discover how airplanes,
helicopters, and even birds stay up in the air.
Dates, Times, and Ages:
Ages 5 – 6: Saturdays, Nov 7 & 14, 9-10:00 am (min 5; max 20)
Ages 7 – 9: Sundays, Nov 8 & 15, 10-11:00 am. (min 5; max 20)
Cost: Resident $15 Non-resident$18.75
December: Toy Science
Kids learn to play, but they also play to learn. We’ll help you discover some
fun and safe science activities you can do with your toys!
Dates, Times, and Ages:
Ages 5 – 6: Saturdays, Dec 5 & 12, 9-10:00 a.m. (min 5; max 20)
Ages 7 – 9: Sundays, Dec 6 & 13, 10-11:00 am (min 5; max 20)
Cost: Resident $15 Non-resident$18.75
JOIN THE SUGAR SAND PARK COMMUNITY
CENTER’S HOLIDAY FUNTACULAR FOR
KIDS DAY IN…PARENTS DAY OUT
Parents can drop your kids off at Sugar Sand and take some time for
yourselves. Kids will enjoy Explorium activities, pizza, and a storytelling
show. Registration required in person by Friday, December 18, by
a parent or legal guardian.
Ages: 7 – 10 (min 5; max 20)
Date & Time: Monday, December 21, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Cost: Resident $10 Non-resident$12.50
ASTRONOMY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Eyes to the Skies Recommended for Ages 8+
Join us for our telescope nights! These free, informal events are held
in the parking lot behind the Explorium (weather permitting).
We’ll explore the skies with our professional-grade 16-inch Meade LX
Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope.
All children under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
No registration required – just show up! The telescope will be out for
at least one hour after the scheduled start time. Note: Stars must be
visible for the telescope to align.
September 11 at 8:45 p.m. October 9 at 7:30 p.m.
November 13 at 7:00 p.m. December 11 at 7:00 p.m.
[PROGRAMS, OPERATING HOURS, AND/OR PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE]
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