The Recreator - City of Boca Raton
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February – SWEET SOUNDS<br />
Explore this fun topic and create your own sweet sounds<br />
on a recordable greeting card. Just in time for that special<br />
Valentine!<br />
Dates & Ages:<br />
213802- W1 Session 1 Ages 5 – 6 (with parent):<br />
Tuesday, Feb 7 (min-3; max-12)<br />
213802-W2 Session 2 Ages 7 – 9<br />
Wednesday, Feb 8 (min-3; max-20)<br />
213802-W3 Session 3 Ages 10 – 12<br />
Thursday, Feb 9 (min-3; max-20)<br />
Times: All programs 4:00 – 5:00pm<br />
Cost: Resident $10 Non-resident $12.50<br />
March – MICRO MADNESS<br />
Discover the big world <strong>of</strong> little things! Experiment with<br />
microscopes to catch a glimpse <strong>of</strong> amazing<br />
microorganisms.<br />
Dates & Ages:<br />
213803-W1 Session 1 Ages 5 – 6 (with parent)<br />
Tuesday, Mar 13 (min-3; max-12)<br />
213803-W2 Session 2 Ages 7 – 9<br />
Wednesday, Mar 14 (min-3; max-20)<br />
213803-W3 Session 3 Ages 10 – 12<br />
Thursday, Mar 15 (min-3; max-20)<br />
Times: All programs 4:00 – 5:00pm<br />
Cost: Resident $10 Non-resident $12.50<br />
April – COOL TO CONSERVE<br />
Earth is an amazing planet, huh? Explore how you can<br />
help keep it clean and healthy. Now that’s cool!<br />
Dates & Ages:<br />
213804-W1 Session 1 Ages 5 – 6 (with parent)<br />
Tuesday, Apr 10 (min-3; max-12)<br />
213804-W2 Session 2 Ages 7 – 9<br />
Wednesday, Apr 11 (min-3; max-20)<br />
213804-W3 Session 3 Ages 10 – 12<br />
Thursday, Apr 12 (min-3; max-20)<br />
Times: All programs 4:00 – 5:00pm<br />
Cost: Resident $10 Non-resident $12.50<br />
May – THEME PARK SCIENCE<br />
Behind each loop and bend <strong>of</strong> a theme park ride is FuN<br />
and science. Explore the forces that cause these thrilling<br />
rides to keep you at the edge <strong>of</strong> your seat!<br />
Dates & Ages:<br />
213805-W1 Session 1 Ages 5 – 6 (with parent)<br />
Tuesday, May 8 (min-3; max-12)<br />
213805-W2 Session 2 Ages 7 – 9<br />
Wednesday, May 9 (min-3; max-20)<br />
213805-W3 Session 3 Ages 10 – 12<br />
Thursday, May 10 (min-3; max-20)<br />
Times: All programs 4:00 – 5:00pm<br />
Cost: Resident $10 Non-resident $12.50<br />
MONTHLY FAMILY CHALLENGES<br />
Is your family ready for a challenge? Each month the CSE is hosting a<br />
friendly competition where families can test their skills and change up<br />
their weekend fun! Prizes awarded! Pre-registration is required. All materials<br />
will be provided.<br />
January – CAN YOU FIND IT? CHALLENGE<br />
Think you know North from South? Can you navigate without your GPS?<br />
Test your skills with the whole family while exploring Sugar Sand Park.<br />
Min-3 pairs; max-20 pairs<br />
213806-W1 Session 1<br />
Date and Time:<br />
Saturday, Jan 28, 10:30am - 12:30pm<br />
Ages: 5+ with parent/guardian<br />
Cost: $15 adult/child pair, $5 each additional person<br />
February: BOTTLE ROCKET CHALLENGE<br />
<strong>The</strong> sky is the limit when you and your family work together to construct<br />
a bottle rocket to launch! Will your team reach new heights? Min-3 pairs;<br />
max-20 pairs<br />
213806-W2 Session 2<br />
Date and Time: Sunday, Feb 26, 10:30am-12:30pm<br />
Ages: 5+ with parent/guardian<br />
Cost: $15 adult/child pair, $5 each additional person<br />
March: BOATS & FLOATS CHALLENGE<br />
Will your team construct a boat that will sink or float? Design a vessel using<br />
limited materials as you challenge other families for the title <strong>of</strong> Captain!<br />
Min-3 pairs; max-20 pairs<br />
213806-W3 Session 3<br />
Date & Time: Saturday, Mar 17, 10:30am – 12:30pm<br />
Ages: 5+ with parent/guardian<br />
Cost: $15 adult/child pair, $5 each additional person<br />
April: CLEAN IT UP CHALLENGE<br />
Celebrate Earth Day by experimenting with water quality control. Oils<br />
spills and suspended particles never sounded so fun! Will your team keep<br />
it clean or create a mess? Min-3 pairs; max-20 pairs<br />
213806-W4 Session 4<br />
Date & Time: Sunday, Apr 22, 10:30am – 12:30pm<br />
Ages: 5+ with parent/guardian<br />
Cost: $15 adult/child pair, $5 each additional person<br />
May: EVERYDAY PHYSICS CHALLENGE<br />
Centripetal forces and hula hoops? Inertia and a balloon toss? Discover the<br />
reasons why these activities are not easy feats as you compete with other<br />
families for prizes! Min-3 pairs; max-20 pairs<br />
213806-W3 Session 5<br />
Date & Time: Saturday, May 19, 10:30am – 12:30pm<br />
Ages: 5+ with parent/guardian<br />
Cost: $15 adult/child pair, $5 each additional person<br />
EARLY AFTERNOON EXPLORERS<br />
<strong>The</strong>se monthly classes <strong>of</strong>fer home schoolers and non-traditional<br />
explorers a chance to participate in fun, educational science programs!<br />
Each month we’ll focus on a different topic through handson<br />
activities. Min-3;max-20<br />
Time/Age: 1pm for ages 6 – 9<br />
2pm for ages 10 – 12<br />
Cost: $10 Resident; $12.50 Non-resident<br />
213807-W1/W2 Sessions 1 & 2 Jan 23-PHYSICS FUN<br />
213807-W3/W4 Sessions 3 & 4 Feb 13-GOOD VIBRATIONS<br />
213807-W5/W6 Sessions 5 & 6 Mar 12- MAGNET MIGHT<br />
213807-W7/W8 Sessions 7 & 8 Apr 16-BOTANY BONANZA<br />
213807-W9/W10 Sessions 9 & 10 May 14-GALAXY GAZERS<br />
HELPING HANDS<br />
Does your child need extra support with science or math homework?<br />
Are you looking for someone<br />
to help teach certain science<br />
or math topics? Let us help!<br />
This spring the CSE will be <strong>of</strong>fering<br />
after school tutoring in small<br />
groups for grades 1-8. Pre-registration<br />
will be required at least one<br />
day in advance.<br />
For dates, times and fee information,<br />
visit us at www.ScienceExplorium.org<br />
for the details on this new<br />
program.<br />
[PROGRAMS, OPERATING HOURS, AND/OR PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE]<br />
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