Inspiring today’s children
to invent tomorrow
Fuel Your Child’s Passion for STEM
Year-round, hands-on learning for students in grades K-8
Welcome to the Talcott Mountain Science Center & Academy, where students in grades K-8 embark on a thrilling journey of discovery and learning! Let us nurture your child’s passion for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through hands-on learning in one or more of the following programs:
Talcott Mountain Academy — Where K-8 gifted and talented students thrive in a fun, challenging and supportive environment. With a full curriculum, differentiated instruction, and passionate teaching staff, students learn to ask questions, find answers, and unlock their full potential.
STEM Programs at Talcott Mountain — Encourage learning year-round with Talcott’s Summer of STEM Adventures, and Saturday & School Vacation programs for students in grades K-8. Talcott’s carefully crafted programs spark your child’s innate sense of curiosity with hands-on experiments and creative learning inspired by science and our mountaintop campus. As a result, they’re fully engaged in the learning process which helps them develop their teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Ultimately, children realize that learning is fun, and they develop a love of learning that lasts a lifetime. Learn more about upcoming programs that will empower your child to reach new heights in their academic and personal growth!
What’s happening on the mountain
π Meet Our Amazing Interns! π
We`re thrilled to introduce Anthony and Vanessa from the University of Hartford! π
πΉ Anthony, our dedicated Alumni Researcher, is connecting with past Talcott scholars to highlight their incredible journeys. Heβs pursuing a degree in Marketing. ποΈπ
πΉ Vanessa, our creative Summer Program Content Creator, is capturing and sharing the magic of our summer programs with the world. She`s pursuing a degree in Marketing with a minor in Psychology. πβ¨
Their hard work has brought our summer programs to life and made a meaningful impact on our community. A huge thank you to Anthony and Vanessa for spending the summer with us and making it so special! π
#SummerInterns #UHart #STEMEducation #FutureLeaders #Inspiration #TalcottScience #universityofhartford #Interns
π Meet Our Amazing Interns! π
We`re thrilled to introduce Anthony and Vanessa from the University of Hartford! π
πΉ Anthony, our dedicated Alumni Researcher, is connecting with past Talcott scholars to highlight their incredible journeys. Heβs pursuing a degree in Marketing. ποΈπ
πΉ Vanessa, our creative Summer Program Content Creator, is capturing and sharing the magic of our summer programs with the world. She`s pursuing a degree in Marketing with a minor in Psychology. πβ¨
Their hard work has brought our summer programs to life and made a meaningful impact on our community. A huge thank you to Anthony and Vanessa for spending the summer with us and making it so special! π
#SummerInterns #UHart #STEMEducation #FutureLeaders #Inspiration #TalcottScience #universityofhartford #Interns
π βThat`s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.β- Neil Armstrong. Today, we celebrate the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing and the endless possibilities of space exploration. πβ¨ #Apollo11 #MoonLanding #SpaceQuotes #TalcottScience #STEMeducation
π βThat`s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.β- Neil Armstrong. Today, we celebrate the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing and the endless possibilities of space exploration. πβ¨ #Apollo11 #MoonLanding #SpaceQuotes #TalcottScience #STEMeducation
π¬β¨ CAMP INVENTION 2024 β ILLUMINATE! β¨π¬
Join us for our new program from August 12-16, designed for grades K-6. Register now for a week of exciting STEM adventures at Talcott Mountain Science Center! ππ©βπ¬π¨βπ¬
REGISTER HERE: https://talcottscience.org/event/camp-invention-2024-illuminate-gr-k-6/
#CampInvention #STEM #SummerLearning #TalcottScience #STEMeducation #RegisterNow #DiscoverMore
π¬β¨ CAMP INVENTION 2024 β ILLUMINATE! β¨π¬
Join us for our new program from August 12-16, designed for grades K-6. Register now for a week of exciting STEM adventures at Talcott Mountain Science Center! ππ©βπ¬π¨βπ¬
REGISTER HERE: https://talcottscience.org/event/camp-invention-2024-illuminate-gr-k-6/
#CampInvention #STEM #SummerLearning #TalcottScience #STEMeducation #RegisterNow #DiscoverMore
P.S. Don`t forget to register for our upcoming Moth Night! π¦ Join us for an evening of discovery and fun as we explore the fascinating world of moths. Spaces are limited, so sign up today!
REGISTER ONLINE: π https://talcottscience.org/event/moth-night-tmsc/
#MothNight #ScienceCenter #NatureExploration #STEM #DiscoverMore
P.S. Don`t forget to register for our upcoming Moth Night! π¦ Join us for an evening of discovery and fun as we explore the fascinating world of moths. Spaces are limited, so sign up today!
REGISTER ONLINE: π https://talcottscience.org/event/moth-night-tmsc/
#MothNight #ScienceCenter #NatureExploration #STEM #DiscoverMore
π Meet our alumni-turned-scholars! π This week we have four TMA alumni on campus as high school helpers — working with students and enriching Talcott`s Summer of STEM Adventures program.
πΉ Sia, 11th Grade
Assisting with: DNA Detectives, Grades 6-8
Favorite Talcott Class/Activity: The Herkimer overnight trip
Tip for Current Talcott Students: Ask for help! All the students and teachers are wishing for your success and want to help.
Future Career Goals: Medical or Bioengineering field.
πΉ Ilana, 10th Grade
Assisting with: Wild Weather, Grades 3-5
Favorite Talcott Class/Activity: Art
Tip for Current Talcott Students: Try new things.
Future Career Goals: Become a doctor.
πΉ Oliver, 9th Grade
Assisting with: Green Engineering, Grades 3-5
Favorite Talcott Class/Activity: Social Studies
Tip for Current Talcott Students: Focus on doing the best YOU can, and not as good as you think you`re being asked to be.
Future Career Goals: Singer or Engineer.
πΉ Rand, 9th Grade
Assisting with: 3D Printing, Grades 3-5
Favorite Talcott Class/Activity: Social Studies
Tip for Current Talcott Students: Have fun doing the assignments given.
Future Career Goals: Criminal Defense Lawyer.
π Let`s thank our alumni scholars for their dedication and inspiration! π #TalcottAlumni #Scholars #TalcottScience #STEM #STEMeducation #SummerOfSTEM
π Meet our alumni-turned-scholars! π This week we have four TMA alumni on campus as high school helpers — working with students and enriching Talcott`s Summer of STEM Adventures program.
πΉ Sia, 11th Grade
Assisting with: DNA Detectives, Grades 6-8
Favorite Talcott Class/Activity: The Herkimer overnight trip
Tip for Current Talcott Students: Ask for help! All the students and teachers are wishing for your success and want to help.
Future Career Goals: Medical or Bioengineering field.
πΉ Ilana, 10th Grade
Assisting with: Wild Weather, Grades 3-5
Favorite Talcott Class/Activity: Art
Tip for Current Talcott Students: Try new things.
Future Career Goals: Become a doctor.
πΉ Oliver, 9th Grade
Assisting with: Green Engineering, Grades 3-5
Favorite Talcott Class/Activity: Social Studies
Tip for Current Talcott Students: Focus on doing the best YOU can, and not as good as you think you`re being asked to be.
Future Career Goals: Singer or Engineer.
πΉ Rand, 9th Grade
Assisting with: 3D Printing, Grades 3-5
Favorite Talcott Class/Activity: Social Studies
Tip for Current Talcott Students: Have fun doing the assignments given.
Future Career Goals: Criminal Defense Lawyer.
π Let`s thank our alumni scholars for their dedication and inspiration! π #TalcottAlumni #Scholars #TalcottScience #STEM #STEMeducation #SummerOfSTEM
πβ¨ Join us for Moth Night @ TMSC on July 26th from 7:30-10:00 pm! Explore the wonderful world of moths and other nighttime critters at Talcott Mountain Science Center in Avon, CT. This family-friendly event (ages 5+) celebrates National Moth Week with expert entomologists guiding you through a fascinating, yet often unseen, world on our mountaintop campus. Touch, photograph, and learn about a variety of species under special lights. Bring a headlamp or flashlight, and arrive with bug spray applied. $25 per car. SPACE IS LIMITED; register online to reserve your spot! π¦π¦
REGISTER HEREπ: https://talcottscience.org/event/moth-night-tmsc/
#MothNight #Nature #STEM #RegisterNow #TalcottScience #NatureExploration #DiscoverMore
πβ¨ Join us for Moth Night @ TMSC on July 26th from 7:30-10:00 pm! Explore the wonderful world of moths and other nighttime critters at Talcott Mountain Science Center in Avon, CT. This family-friendly event (ages 5+) celebrates National Moth Week with expert entomologists guiding you through a fascinating, yet often unseen, world on our mountaintop campus. Touch, photograph, and learn about a variety of species under special lights. Bring a headlamp or flashlight, and arrive with bug spray applied. $25 per car. SPACE IS LIMITED; register online to reserve your spot! π¦π¦
REGISTER HEREπ: https://talcottscience.org/event/moth-night-tmsc/
#MothNight #Nature #STEM #RegisterNow #TalcottScience #NatureExploration #DiscoverMore
πβ¨ Summer fun awaits at Talcott Mountain Science Center! We still have spots open for Week 3 of Summer of STEM Adventures. These programs begin July 15th. Students in Grades K-2 can join us for Earth Explorers or Claymation; Grades 3-5 will love immersing themselves in Lights, Camera, Action (a two-week program); and Grades 6-8 will love Darkroom Photography! Donβt miss out on these hands-on, engaging programs. Secure your spot today! ππ©βπ¬π₯ #TalcottScience #ScienceInnovation #ScienceCenter #InspiredLearning #RegisterNow
πβ¨ Summer fun awaits at Talcott Mountain Science Center! We still have spots open for Week 3 of Summer of STEM Adventures. These programs begin July 15th. Students in Grades K-2 can join us for Earth Explorers or Claymation; Grades 3-5 will love immersing themselves in Lights, Camera, Action (a two-week program); and Grades 6-8 will love Darkroom Photography! Donβt miss out on these hands-on, engaging programs. Secure your spot today! ππ©βπ¬π₯ #TalcottScience #ScienceInnovation #ScienceCenter #InspiredLearning #RegisterNow
π Celebrating Independence Day with Science! π
Happy 4th of July from all of us at the Talcott Mountain Science Center & Academy! πΊπΈ
As we celebrate our nation`s birth, let`s also honor our curiosity, innovation, and drive for discovery. Here at Talcott Mountain, we continue this legacy by inspiring the next generation of scientists and innovators through hands-on learning programs, and exciting projects. We`re dedicated to nurturing young minds that will shape the future.
Featured in our collage are some of America`s greatest innovators:
Katherine Johnson: Mathematician whose calculations were critical to NASAβs space missions.
Benjamin Franklin: Pioneer in electricity and numerous inventions.
George Washington Carver: Agricultural scientist and inventor.
Wishing you a fun and safe Independence Day! π
#FourthOfJuly #IndependenceDay #ScienceCenter #STEM #Innovation #Exploration #talcottscience #InspiredLearning
π Celebrating Independence Day with Science! π
Happy 4th of July from all of us at the Talcott Mountain Science Center & Academy! πΊπΈ
As we celebrate our nation`s birth, let`s also honor our curiosity, innovation, and drive for discovery. Here at Talcott Mountain, we continue this legacy by inspiring the next generation of scientists and innovators through hands-on learning programs, and exciting projects. We`re dedicated to nurturing young minds that will shape the future.
Featured in our collage are some of America`s greatest innovators:
Katherine Johnson: Mathematician whose calculations were critical to NASAβs space missions.
Benjamin Franklin: Pioneer in electricity and numerous inventions.
George Washington Carver: Agricultural scientist and inventor.
Wishing you a fun and safe Independence Day! π
#FourthOfJuly #IndependenceDay #ScienceCenter #STEM #Innovation #Exploration #talcottscience #InspiredLearning