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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
EARLY AFTERNOON EXPLORERSThese monthly, hour-long classes give home schoolers and non-traditionalexplorers a chance to participate in educational science fun, with a dashof social time. Each month focuses on a different topic, with hands-on opportunities.Min-3; Max 12.Dates:113859 W1/W2: Mon, Sept 16: Purely Piratical!113859 W3/W4: Mon, Oct 14: All in a Whirl113859 W5/W6: Mon, Nov 18: Vital Signs113859 W7/W8: Mon, Dec 16: Everything Under the Sun213807 A1/A2: Mon, Jan 13: Optical IllusionsTime/Age: 1 pm for ages 6 – 9, and 2 pm for ages 10 – 12Cost: Resident $10 Non-resident $12.50Visit www.ScienceExplorium.org for information on the Early AfternoonExplorers, Scout Programs and more.MAKE & TAKESJoin us on a Sunday morning at 11:30am to build something remarkable!We’ll learn about science concepts by making a fun craft to take home.Each month, we’ll try something new. Activity takes approximately 20minutes and no pre-registration is required. Program will run for approximately1 hour. $5 per project. No registration necessary.Dates: Sundays, Sep 8, Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 1, Jan 5FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MUSEUMKids, it’s a night out without your parents! For those ages 7-12, you areinvited to wear comfy clothes as we get a chance to hang out in the Explorium“after hours”! Enjoy special access to exhibits and staff. Pizza willbe served; we’ll watch a movie and do a fun experiment. Pre-registrationis required.Ages: 7-12 YearsDates:113862 W1 Friday, September 20 (Min-5; Max-24)113862 W2 Friday, October 11 (Min-5; Max-24)113862 W3 Friday, November 15 (Min-5; Max-24)113862 W4 Friday, December 6 (Min-5; Max-24)213810-A1 Friday, January 17 (Min-5; Max-24)Time: 6pm – 9:30 pmCost: Resident: $20 per session, Nonresident: $25 per sessionGREAT ESCAPEA school day off got you down? Ready to get out of the house? Come jointhe Explorium staff for the fun side of science – experiments, outdoor funand something to take home! Bring a lunch. Pre-registration is required.Ages: 6-12 YearsDates:113487 W1 Thursday, September 5 (Min-5; Max-24)113487 W2 Monday, November 11 (Min-5; Max-24)213820-A1 Monday, January 20 (Min-5; Max-24)Time: 9am – 1pmCost: Resident: $25 per session, Nonresident: $31.25 per sessionWINTER BREAK BLASTSpend part of your winter break with the Children’s Science Explorium! Wehave days filled with activities, experiments, games and more. (Note: theExplorium is closed Weds, Jan. 1, no camp that day).Grades: 1-5Dates: 113851 W2 Monday, December 30113851 W3 Tuesday, December 31113851 W5 Thursday, January 2113851 W6 Friday, January 3Time: 9am – 1pmCost: Resident: $25 per day; Nonresident: $31.25 per day (Min – 10; Max – 25)TravelingExhibitOpens January, 2014!Embark on a journey through watersheds to see how everyone’s actionsaffect our ocean. Pilot a full-size “submersible”, guide “water” safelythrough a hazardous maze, divert “pollutants” as they travel throughstormwater drains, and see what you can do to protect our ocean!HOMEWORK HELPEveryone needs a little help with their homework sometimes. Our staff offersassistance for kids in grades 1-8 struggling with tricky math and scienceconcepts. Staff works with students in small groups, using focused,individualized and hands-on learning techniques. Pre-registration required.Students must bring all homework materials. (Min - 2; Max – 8)Activity number: 113852Days/Times:Mondays will focus on MATH homework.Tuesdays will focus on SCIENCE homework.Two sessions will be offered:Session I: 4pm – 5pmSession II: 5pm – 6pmDATES: Mondays (Math) Oct 7, Nov 4, Dec 2, Jan 27Tuesdays (Science) Oct 15, Nov 5, Dec 3, Jan 28Cost: Resident $15 per child/per session; Nonresident: $18.75 per child/per sessionBIRTHDAY PARTY PROGRAMSThe Children’s Science Explorium and Sugar Sand Park offer programs tomake your child’s next birthday a memorable one! Call (561) 347- 3900 tobook your reservation today.Birthday Gack AttackAges 5-7 YearsIntrigued by messy fun and crazy concoctions? Let’s throw on lab coats,goofy goggles and experiment with slimy science, chemical reactions andmore! Participants will make and take their own gooey gack home! (1-HourProgram) Up to 20 Participants: Residents- $170; Non-Residents $212.50Buccaneer Birthday BashAges 4-9 yearsDo you dream of sailing the seven seas? Hunting for treasure? Makingyour own boat and weathering ocean storms? Join the Explorium staff fora swashbuckling birthday as your pirate crew helps you celebrate with aspecial “Captain’s” big day. This pirate birthday crew will build a boat, makea treasure map and create a hurricane of fun! (1-Hour Program) Up to 20Participants: Residents- $170; Non-Residents $212.50Moon Crash Birthday Bash Ages 8 and upWant to celebrate a birthday that is out of this world? How about in a StarLab while exploring the night sky, moon, planets and more? Party goerswill have a crash landing on the moon, make and take a glow-in-the-darkcraft and explore the galaxy in an inflatable planetarium. (1-Hour program)Up to 20 participants: Residents - $325;Non-Residents – $406.25SCOUT PROGRAMSWhether you’re a boy or girl - Cub, Daisy, Brownie, or further up the ranks- We have awesome programs for you! Any troop with Scouts ages 5-12 iswelcome to participate in specially designed programs to help meet therequirements of loops, badges and other merits. Registration is required.Call or visit our website at www.scienceexplorium.org for more detailson how to book your troop today!Programs last 90 minutes to 2 hours; minimum 10 scouts and maximum20. Resident troops: $125 for 10 scouts; $7 per additional scout; non-residenttroops: $156.25 for 10 scouts; $8.75 each additional scout.EYES TO THE SKIES (Recommended for Ages 8+)Bring your own telescope or use ours in this fabulous and FREE drop-inactivity on a Friday evening. We look to the stars and see what the galaxyshows us. Weather permitting, located in the parking lot behind the Explorium.All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. No registrationrequired. Stars must be visible for the telescope to align.Dates & Times:Friday, September 13 at 7:30pmFriday, November 8 at 6pmFriday, December 13 at 5:30pmFriday, January 10 at 6pmEXPLORIUM FOR EVERYONEThe Explorium is a fun place to visit, and staff has paid special attention to making itaccessible for all. While anyone is welcome during our normal operating hours, we haveset aside one morning each month just for families and groups who have members withspecial needs. Call 561-347-3913 for additional information and to make a reservation.[PROGRAMS, OPERATING HOURS, AND/OR PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE]Fall 2013 THE RECREATOR www.ci.boca-raton.fl.us | www.mybocaparks.org 39
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