Growing a Scientist™ for ages 2 ½ – 5 yrs
Fall in love with science, as you and your child explore together!
In Growing a Scientist™, preschoolers ages 2½ to 5 and their parents or adult caregivers make discoveries about science by questioning, experiencing, and investigating. Early childhood educators engage children and their adults in science and engineering activities that incorporate art, literature, and fun! Each session focuses on a different theme. Activities change each semester. Following the program, enjoy a snack together.
Explora members $140 per child per semester
Non-members $160 per child per semester
SESSIONS MEETS EVERY OTHER WEEK.
Register now for Spring Semester 2019
- Online: Select a session day and time to register online
2. Mail: Download, print, and mail registration form:
3. Call Reservations at 505-224-8341.
Spring 2019 Class Schedule
January 9–April 23, 2019
Bubble, Fizz, and Foam
Wed., Jan. 9/ Thurs., Jan. 10/ Fri., Jan. 11/ Sat., Jan. 12
Become a curious chemist when you mix up cool concoctions, investigate foamy foods, and pour bubbling solutions!
Circles Everywhere
Wed., Jan. 23/ Thurs., Jan. 24/ Fri., Jan. 25/ Sat., Jan. 26
Experiment with the strength of cones, create art with loops and circles, and be an architect with cylinders and domes.
Forceful Magnets
Wed., Feb. 6/ Thurs., Feb. 7/ Fri., Feb. 8/ Sat., Feb. 9
Investigate magnets and other items they attract and repel a variety of materials. Try magnetic painting and adding “fur” to animal pictures with magnets. Decorate and take home your own magnetic maze.
In a Spin!
Wed., Feb. 20/ Thurs., Feb. 21/ Fri., Feb. 22/ Sat., Feb. 23
Experiment with spinning and twirling, looping and whirling. Make your own spinning tops and twirly birds to take home.
Static Power
Wed., March 6/ Thurs., March 7/ Fri., March 8/ Sat., March 9
Get charged up about electricity. Make your hair stand on end with static electricity and go fishing with a balloon. Make a static box to take home.
Mysterious Matter
Wed., March 20/ Thurs., March 21/ Fri., March 22/ Sat., March 23
Investigate solids and liquids, comparing and contrasting different states of matter. Experiment with mystery mixtures and make bottles of swirling liquids.
Our Amazing Bodies
Wed., April 3/ Thurs., April 4/ Fri., April 5/ Sat., April 6
Celebrate our amazing bodies from our fingerprints to our hearts and bones! Conduct experiments and create a body mural to illustrate your insides.
Under Construction
Wed., April 17/ Thurs., April. 18/ Fri., April. 19/ Sat., April. 20
What did the “three little pigs” learn about structure? You’ll become an architect and builder as you experiment with a variety of shapes and materials to test for strength and stability.
Is it an insect?
Wed., May 1/ Thurs., May 2/ Fri., May 3/ Sat., May 4
Watch insects in action, discover how many legs insects have, and find out what they eat. Create your own insect house for a live insect.
Class topics change each semester.
Reservations office: 505-224-8341
Email: reservations@explora.us
Para información en español, llame al 505-224-8323
Explora’s Clubs & Programs
Explora educators develop activities with children’s developmental levels in mind. Your children will have the opportunity to learn from, and work with older and younger peers and make new friends.
Registration/Information
- You can register online, by phone, or download and mail/fax the completed registration form.
- Please have the following available when you register: emergency contact name and phone numbers; name of alternate adults who can pick up the child; child’s medications, dosages, and physician’s name; child’s insurance information, as well as any allergy or special needs information for your child.
Call: 505-224-8341. Our reservations office is open Monday-Friday, 9am–5pm. Para español, llame al 505-224-8323, de lunes a viernes, 9am–5pm.
Email: reservations@explora.us
Mail: Explora Reservations 1701 Mountain Rd. NW Albuquerque, NM 87104
Fax: 505-224-8325
Cancelation policy
- If a cancelation is received at least 5 business days before the first class, a refund will be issued for the amount minus a 15% administration fee.
- Cancelations received fewer than 5 business days before the first class will not be refunded.
- Full fees will be refunded if Explora cancels a program.
Explora is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, and all purchases at our store are always tax-free. Proceeds from your purchases at Ideas, the store at Explora, help fund our programs and exhibits.
