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www.ScienceExplorium.orgThis Park has been designateda Non-Smoking Park300 South Military Trail, Boca Raton, Florida 33486 • (561) 347-3912 • www.ScienceExplorium.orgJill P. Dixon, Science Center CuratorMonday – Friday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm • Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays 10:00 am – 5:00 pmExhibits, Camps, and Programs Designed for 5 – 12 Year Old ExplorersAdvanced reservations are required for groups of 10 or more. Residency requirements apply.Please call 561-347-3913 to schedule your group’s visit (School groups, please call 561-347-3906).THE CHILDREN’S SCIENCE EXPLORIUMoffers fascinating, interactive exhibits, programs, and camps designed to enhance5 – 12 year old explorers’ understanding of everyday physical sciences.The Explorium is located inside the Sugar Sand Park Community Center. Admissionis a suggested $5 donation per person.HOW TO REGISTER FOR PROGRAMS:• Register for programs at the front desk of the Sugar Sand Park CommunityCenter or on Web Trac.• Parents must register their own children.• Call Sugar Sand Park Community Center at (561) 347-3900 for specific registrationdates and information. Generally, registration begins four (4) weeks in advance.• Participants must pre-register at least one (1) day in advance of the chosenprogram.• All children must be checked in and promptly picked up at the end of eachprogram.TRAVELING EXHIBIT - SPINOpens September 28, 2012SPIN is an exciting exhibit thatexplores the fun – and science – ofobjects that rotate. Using interactiveexhibits and real-life examples,visitors can explore how objects spin, why things spin at differentspeeds and how we use spinning objects in our daily lives.GRAB ‘N’ GO ECO PACKSSet out to explore Sugar Sand Park! Backpacks are supplied withmaterials to guide your family through an investigation of the plants,animals, insects and geology of the park.Date & Time: Available for rent during Explorium hoursAges: 5+ with parent/guardianCost: FREERenter must be 18 or older and provide a valid ID to be held during time ofrental. Packs are designed for individual use or small groups of up to 4 people.WEEKEND HAPPENINGS:SCIENCE STORIES: AGES 5+Every Saturday at 11:30am, FreeStop by to hear some of our favorite science-inspired stories.DEMONSTRATIONS: AGES 7+One weekend a month, the Explorium hosts Science Demos – a freeand quick lesson, complete with experimentation and hands on learningexperiences for scientists of all ages. Drop in to see somethingamazing! 3:30 pm, FREE.Dates: September 21 & 22 • October 12 & 13 • November 9 & 10December 14 & 15 • January 18 & 19AFTER SCHOOL SCIENCE SERIESHere’s your chance to explore MORE, as we spend an hour experimentingtogether, trying something new every month.September – Wacky WeatherFrom hurricanes to tornadoes, weather is nature’s way of keeping us surprised!But what causes it all to happen? Make a storm, create lightning,and predict the weather.Dates & Ages:113855 W1: Ages 5 – 6 (with parent): Tues, Sep 10 (min 3; max 12)113855 W2: Ages 7 – 9: Wed, Sep 11 (min 5; max 20)Times: All programs 4 - 5pmCost: Resident $10 Non-resident $12.50October – May the Force Be With YouEvery action has an equal and opposite reaction. When things go WHIP,ZOOM and BA-ZING, often the reaction is a fantastic experience. Join us aswe experiment with forces great and small.Dates & Ages:113856 W1: Ages 5 – 6 (with parent): Tues, Oct 8 (min 3; max 12)113856 W2: Ages 7 – 9: Wed, Oct 9 (min 5; max 20)Times: All programs 4 - 5 pmCost: Resident $10 Non-resident $12.50November – Bird is the WORDCan you imagine hatching out of an egg? Or flying? Birds are funky, awesomeanimals, and we are going to explore the facets of a bird’s life.Dates & Ages:113857 W1: Ages 5 – 6 (with parent): Tues, Nov 12 (min 3; max 12)113857 W2: Ages 7 – 9: Wed, Nov 13 (min 5; max 20)Times: All programs 4 - 5pmCost: Resident $10 Non-resident $12.50December – Here Comes the Sun!It’s the month with our shortest amount of sunshine – so let’s make themost of it with sundials, solar prints and fun in the sun.Dates & Ages:113858 W1: Ages 5 – 6 (with parent): Tues, Dec 10 (min 3; max 12)113858 W2: Ages 7 – 9: Wed, Dec 11 (min 5; max 20)Times: All programs 4 - 5pmCost: Resident $10 Non-resident $12.50January – Over the Moon!The moon has power – from commanding the seas, to counting the seasons,the Moon’s brilliance will not be the only thing shining in the classroom.Dates & Ages:213801 A1: Ages 5 – 6 (with parent): Tues, Jan 7 (min 3; max 12)213801 A2: Ages 7 – 9: Wed, Jan 8 (min 5; max 20)Times: All programs 4 - 5pmCost: Resident $10 Non-resident $12.50[PROGRAMS, OPERATING HOURS, AND/OR PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE]38 www.ci.boca-raton.fl.us | www.mybocaparks.org THE RECREATOR Fall 2013