Young Scientists Class at Fleet Science Center
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 06/01/2024
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Our program is intended for children between the ages of 3 and 5, who must be accompanied by an adult. We offer one-hour bilingual, Spanish and English, sessions on Thursdays at 9 and 11 a.m., and Saturdays at 9 and 11 a.m. After each program, participants can enjoy the exhibit galleries, complimentary.
For more information, visit our FAQs page or contact the Education Coordinator or call 619-238-1233 x 806.
WINTER SESSION 4 - WINTER WONDERLAND
Discover why no two snow crystals are alike and additional winter weather fun!
Thursday sessions: January 11-February 1 | 9-10 a.m. or 11 a.m.-noon
Saturday sessions: January 13–February 3 | 9-10 a.m. or 11 a.m.-noon
WINTER SESSION 5 - EXPLORING SENSES
Explore all five senses—seeing with optical illusions and color-mixing; hearing with sound vibrations via instrument-making; touch with tactile art; taste and smell with edible experiments.
Thursday sessions: February 8–29 | 9-10 a.m. or 11 a.m.-noon
Saturday sessions: February 10–March 2 | 9-10 a.m. or 11 a.m.-noon
SPRING SESSION 6 - EXPLORING EARTH
Discover the dynamics of Earth such as how land forms, how rocks develop, how plants grow and how other natural phenomena come to be!
Thursday sessions: March 7–28 | 9-10 a.m. or 11 a.m.-noon
Saturday sessions: March 9–30 | 9-10 a.m. or 11 a.m.-noon
SPRING SESSION 7 - SPRING SPECTACULAR
Embark on a journey from seed to plant with rainy day experiments, eco-conscious activities focusing on recycling and a celebration of lesser-known science holidays.
Thursday sessions: April 11–May 2 | 9-10 a.m. or 11 a.m.-noon
Saturday sessions: April 13–May 4 | 9-10 a.m. or 11 a.m.-noon
SPRING SESSION 8 - KITCHEN SCIENCE
Join us in the kitchen to investigate fizzing reactions, colorful chemistry, edible science with simple snacks. Session culminates in making homemade ice cream to understand freezing and scientific principles.
Thursday sessions: May 9–30 | 9-10 a.m. or 11 a.m.-noon
Saturday sessions: May 11–June 1 | 9-10 a.m. or 11 a.m.-noon
*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.