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Young Scientists
Select Thursdays starting Oct. 13
The Young Scientists program is an inquiry-based, hands-on science experience for children ages 3-7. This program is an excellent science opportunity for homeschooling families.
| Ages 3 - 5 | 10 - 10:45am |
| K & 1st grade | 4:15 - 5:00pm |
Classes occur the following Thursdays:
October 13, 20, 27
November 3, 10, 17
December 1, 8, 15
January 12, 19, 26
February 2, 16
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
April 12
Members: $10; Additional Sibling $5
Non-Members: $13; Additional Sibling $7
Class Schedule Subjects
| December 1 | Fur, Scales, Skin, or Bark? Coverings |
| December 8 | Rocks |
| December 15 | Eyes |
| December 22 | No Programs |
| December 29 | No Programs |
| January 12 | The Sun and Solar Energy |
| January 19 | Living and Non- Living Things |
| January 26 | Ecosystems |
| February 2 | Levers |
| February 16 | Who Eats What? |
| March 1 | Fossils |
| March 8 | Forces (gravity and friction) |
| March 15 | The Maple Story |
| March 22 | Erosion: Water and Wind |
| March 29 | The Nose Knows (smells) |
| April 5 | No Programs |
| April 12 | Weather |
Please call 248 645.3210 to register.
Outdoor programs may change due to weather conditions.



