DECEMBER, 2015- SCIENCE CENTER SEES SNOW IN FORECAST
Seasonal line up promises snow and other seasonally-themed activities, camps and special events
(West Palm Beach, Fla.) Leadership at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium knows steamy temps won’t ruin their winter wonder, as science is on their side. Using chemical reactions, the education team has created a lineup of seasonal offerings, including “Make-N-Take Snow” and “Grow Crystals” to keep elves of all ages merry this month and through January 4. Offerings include special weekend events, holiday camps during school closures and “Noon Year’s Eve,” so even small celebrators can get in on the fun.
“Families don’t need to travel too far this season to experience snow and all of the wonders of winter,” said Science Center CEO Lew Crampton. “The Science Center is a constant hub of informal science education and themed events during the holidays, keeping small scientists engaged and excited. In addition to snowfall in our forecast, guests can also visit with a paleontologist on select weekends, which is a thrilling complement to our current blockbuster exhibition, Dinosaurs Around the World. ‘Tis the Season for Science!”
Dinosaurs Around the World invites guests to travel back to an age when dinosaurs ruled the planet – no time machine required. In addition to the pack of more than a dozen animatronic dinosaurs that are on display like a prehistoric zoo, the exhibit also features a multi-layered narrative, fossils, authentic casts, cutting-edge research and immersive design elements. The resulting story is a clearly painted picture about the prehistoric planet and its early inhabitants.
Holiday activities include a daily showing of Let it Snow planetarium show at 3 p.m., along with a variety of hands-on crafts and activities on the weekends and during school closures. Freezing fun includes growing crystals, crafting geometric snowflakes and watching snow form during the Make-N-Take Snow activity.** For young Einsteins ages 4 – 14 looking to stay and play all day, the Science Center’s “Winter Wonder Science and Tech Adventures” is available on December 21 – 23, December 28 – 30 and as a one-day camp on Monday, January 4, 2016.*
Admission to the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, which includes Dinosaurs Around the World and the Science Center’s permanent exhibits, is $16.95 for adults, $12.95 for children aged 3 to 12, $14.95 for seniors aged 60 and older. Science Center members and children under 3 are free. Planetarium shows and miniature golf are not included in general admission pricing. The Science Center is home to the only planetarium in Palm Beach County, which recently went through a major modern-day technology upgrade to feature the latest in quality advancements. The upgrade was courtesy of a $250,000 gift from the Marvin and Elsie Dekelboum Foundation.
The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach and is open Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. For more information about the Science Center’s seasonal offerings, please call 561-832-1988 or visit www.sfsciencecenter.org. Like the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium on Facebook and follow them on Twitter and Instagram @SFScienceCenter.
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Please see below for specific info about camp offerings and weekend activities during the month of December through January 4, 2016.
*WINTER WONDERS WORKSHOP
TECH-VENTURES (ages 7-14)
December 21-23 (Three-day camp) – Magical Minecraft:
Explore the world of Minecraft like you’ve never seen before in this educational version of one of the most popular games of today!
December 28-30 (Three-day camp) – Technology Today (ages 4-12):
Have you ever built a robot or light-up wearable jewelry? This technology adventure gives the young camper a basic introduction to the vast world of electronics. Students will watch light bulbs light up with a variety of gases, have their hair stand on end with a Van de Graaff generator, build with circuits, and create real working automated machines.
One-day camps: $60 for non-members, $55 for members.
Three-day camps: $180 for non-members, $165 for members
SCIENCE-VENTURES (ages 4-12)
December 21-23 (Three-day camp) – Sub-Zero Science:
Get a chance to see some of the coolest experiments on Earth!
December 28-30 (Three-day camp) – Blizzard Blast Off:
Learn about the ice cold of space and how astronauts freeze-dry their food!
January 4 (One-day camp) – New Year Explosions:
Get prepared to return to school in explosive new ways!
One day camps: $50 for non-members, $45 for members.
Three-day camps: $150 for non-members, $135 for members.
Both Camps run from 9:00am-4:00pm.
Before/After care (7:30am-5:30pm) is an additional charge of $10 per day.
**‘TIS THE SEASON FOR SCIENCE INFO, DATES AND TIMES
Grow Crystals
Visitors will create polymer crystals that will grow up to 20 times their original size!
Geometric Snowflakes
Visitors will craft their very own paper snowflakes! Be sure to check out the amazing shapes within your custom design!
Suncatcher Snowmen
Using all the colors of the rainbow, guests will create beautiful multi-color snowmen sun catchers to brighten up their space.
Make-N-Take Snow
Snow in Florida? Yes! Guests can watch as their own winter snow forms right before their eyes!
Meet and Greet with local paleontologist, Robert DePalma
Check out his latest findings in research and get hands-on with real specimens from the field!
Saturday, December 12
12 p.m. – Grow Crystals
2 p.m. – Make-N-Take Snow
3 p.m. – Geometric Snowflakes
Sunday, December 13
12 p.m. – Suncatcher Snowmen
2 p.m. – Make-N-Take Snow
3 p.m. – Grow Crystals
Saturday, December 19
12 p.m. – Grow Crystals
2 p.m. – Make-N-Take Snow
3 p.m. – Geometric Snowflakes
Sunday, December 20
12 p.m. – Suncatcher Snowmen
2 p.m. – Make-N-Take Snow
3 p.m. – Grow Crystals
Monday, December 21
12 p.m. – Grow Crystals
2 p.m. – Make-N-Take Snow
3 p.m. – Geometric Snowflakes
Tuesday, December 22
12 p.m. – Suncatcher Snowmen
2 p.m. – Make-N-Take Snow
3 p.m. – Grow Crystals
Wednesday, December 23
12 p.m. – Grow Crystals
2 p.m. – Make-N-Take Snow
3 p.m. – Geometric Snowflakes
Saturday, December 26
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Paleontologist Meet and Greet
12 p.m. – Grow Crystals
2 p.m. – Make-N-Take Snow
3 p.m. – Geometric Snowflakes
Sunday, December 27
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Paleontologist Meet and Greet
12 p.m. – Suncatcher Snowmen
2 p.m. – Make-N-Take Snow
3 p.m. – Grow Crystals
Monday, December 28
12 p.m. – Grow Crystals
2 p.m. – Make-N-Take Snow
3 p.m. – Geometric Snowflakes
Tuesday, December 29
12 p.m. – Suncatcher Snowmen
2 p.m. – Make-N-Take Snow
3 p.m. – Grow Crystals
Wednesday, December 30
12 p.m. – Grow Crystals
2 p.m. – Make-N-Take Snow
3 p.m. – Geometric Snowflakes
Thursday, December 31
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Paleontologist Meet and Greet
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – NOON YEARS EVE CELEBRATION!
Ring in 2016 with a dance party, science crafts, dino-themed activities, popcorn, snow cones, and a dry ice apple cider toast at 12pm. Decorate your own party hats and horns and celebrate New Years Eve, family style! Event is included with paid admission to the Science Center and is FREE for members.
Friday, January 1st
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Paleontologist Meet and Greet
Saturday, January 2
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Paleontologist Meet and Greet
12 p.m. – Grow Crystals
2 p.m. – Make-N-Take Snow
3 p.m. – Geometric Snowflakes
Sunday, January 3
12 p.m. – Suncatcher Snowmen
2 p.m. – Make-N-Take Snow
3 p.m. – Grow Crystals
Monday, January 4
12 p.m. – Grow Crystals
2 p.m. – Make-N-Take Snow
3 p.m. – Geometric Snowflakes