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New: Early Mornings! Join us on Thursdays and Fridays in April, starting at 9 a.m.
Young Scientists
Discover the wonders of science together
Young Scientists is the perfect way to help your little ones discover a passion for science and ignite a desire to explore the world around them. Each four-week session provides developmentally appropriate, informal learning experiences that support and enhance exploration, create excitement and facilitate scientific discoveries. We understand that learning is best achieved through exploration and discovery, which is why our sessions encourage hands-on learning and active participation.
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 Reservations Team or call 619-238-1233 x 806.
PRICING
Members $80 per four-week session
General $90 per four-week session
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
Has your Young Scientist graduated from the program?
Kids ages 6–10 can join our Junior Science Clubs. To learn about our upcoming topics and dates, please see our Junior Science Clubs page.
Science Clubs are available for children ages 10–14. To learn about our upcoming topics and dates, please see our Science Clubs page.
Save the Date
Spring Spectacular
Apr 20 at 11:00am–12:00pm
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.
Spring Spectacular
Apr 20 at 11:00am–12:00pm
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.
Spring Spectacular
Apr 25 at 11:00am–12:00pm
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.
