Discovery Center Museum offers a wide range of learning experiences for kids 6 years and older. Class offerings change through the year, so remember to check our calendar to find out the latest and greatest classes we're offering.

Advanced registration and payments are required for participation in all Kids Classes.

Please note that admission to and exploration of Discovery Center Museum itself are separate from the Kids Classes.

Summer 2008 Classes

TO REGISTER
call (815) 963-6769 or drop by the Discovery Center Office during normal business hours. Payment must accompany registration.

Kids Class Descriptions for Summer, 2008

Class Registrations begin on May 12 for members/ May 15 for non-members

Cost: $13 public; $11 members

Worm Up!

Where would we be without these wonderful wigglers? Get your hands on worms and explore their anatomy, motility, and efficiency. Find out how excellent worms are for environment, and make your own vermi wormy compost bin.
Wednesday, June 25; 10-11:30 a.m.
Ages 6 and up; $13 public; $11 members

Periodic Mix Ups

The periodic table is set for some great chemistry fun. Measure and combine chemicals to discover which elements get along and which mix up into crazy concoctions.
Wednesday, July 9; 10-11:30 a.m.
Ages 6 and up; $13 public; $11 members

Thunder and Lightning

Make the convection connection and create your own indoor lightning and thunder. Find out if umbrellas are bad and get the recipe for whopping big storms.
Wednesday, July 16; 10-11:30 a.m.
Ages 6 and up; $13 public; $11 members

Tinkering With Toys

Discover the ins and outs of physics by building toys that move! Gravity, energy, and simple machines all play their parts in these objects of play. Of course, you can take your toys home!
Wednesday, July 23; 10-11:30 a.m.
Ages 6 and up; $13 public; $11 members

Catapults!

Storming a castle is ever so scientific! Build and test siege engines that really work as you explore the physics of lobbing objects through the air.
Wednesday, July 30; 10-11:30 a.m.
Ages 6 and up; $13 public; $11 members

Winding Wires

Crank up your own electricity in this energizing class as you explore relationships between coils of wire, magnets, and electricity. Explore an electric generator and build a motor to take home.
Wednesday, August 6; 10-11:30 a.m.
Ages 6 and up; $13 public; $11 members

Take Apart

Grab your screwdriver and get into the guts of gizmos. Find LEDs and magnets in amazing places as you uncover and discover the simple machines and electrical connections that make common household items work.
Wednesday, August 13; 10-11:30 a.m.
Ages 6 and up; $13 public; $11 members