The Recreator - City of Boca Raton

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