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
🌟 Exciting News from TMSCA! 🌟
Dr. Jay White, our esteemed Director of Science & Innovation, was recently invited to deliver a lecture in New York City as part of the Lectures on Tap series! 🎤✨ This unique program brings scholars from various disciplines to share their knowledge in relaxed, engaging settings across Manhattan.
Dr. White’s talk, “Humans’ Changing View of Our Place in the Cosmos,” took place at NeueHouse Madison Square in the vibrant Flatiron District. More than 100 attendees joined the discussion—including some TMSCA alumni! 🌎🔭
A fantastic evening of learning, conversation, and connections—congratulations, Dr. White! 👏
#STEM #TalcottScience #CreativeMinds #HandsOnLearning #TMSCA #ScienceOnTap #CosmicPerspectives #FlatironDistrict #LecturesOnTap
🌟 Exciting News from TMSCA! 🌟
Dr. Jay White, our esteemed Director of Science & Innovation, was recently invited to deliver a lecture in New York City as part of the Lectures on Tap series! 🎤✨ This unique program brings scholars from various disciplines to share their knowledge in relaxed, engaging settings across Manhattan.
Dr. White’s talk, “Humans’ Changing View of Our Place in the Cosmos,” took place at NeueHouse Madison Square in the vibrant Flatiron District. More than 100 attendees joined the discussion—including some TMSCA alumni! 🌎🔭
A fantastic evening of learning, conversation, and connections—congratulations, Dr. White! 👏
#STEM #TalcottScience #CreativeMinds #HandsOnLearning #TMSCA #ScienceOnTap #CosmicPerspectives #FlatironDistrict #LecturesOnTap
🍀 Happy St. Patrick`s Day from Suite A! 🍀
Our students put their STEM skills to the test by engineering and crafting their very own leprechaun traps! 🏗️✂️ Using creativity, problem-solving, and a bit of Irish luck, they designed clever contraptions in hopes of catching those mischievous little tricksters. 🌈✨
From tiny ladders to hidden doors, their innovative designs showcase the magic of hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, and math! 🔬📐⚙️
Wish them luck—who knows, maybe they`ll finally outsmart a leprechaun this year! 🍀🤞 #TalcottScience #HandsOnLearning #TMSCA #STEM #StPatricksDay #CreativeMinds #FutureEngineers
🍀 Happy St. Patrick`s Day from Suite A! 🍀
Our students put their STEM skills to the test by engineering and crafting their very own leprechaun traps! 🏗️✂️ Using creativity, problem-solving, and a bit of Irish luck, they designed clever contraptions in hopes of catching those mischievous little tricksters. 🌈✨
From tiny ladders to hidden doors, their innovative designs showcase the magic of hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, and math! 🔬📐⚙️
Wish them luck—who knows, maybe they`ll finally outsmart a leprechaun this year! 🍀🤞 #TalcottScience #HandsOnLearning #TMSCA #STEM #StPatricksDay #CreativeMinds #FutureEngineers
🎉 Congratulations, Maya! 🎉
Maya from Suite B has shattered our previous Pi Day Contest records by accurately reciting over 500 digits of Pi! 🏆🔢 https://youtu.be/KTu0EAvxY8o
Her dedication and perseverance embody the passion for learning that we strive to inspire at Talcott every day. Let’s celebrate her incredible achievement and recognize all the talented students who participated in this year’s Pi Day Contest!
💡 Support the Future of STEM! 💡
Make a donation to our Pi Day Giving Challenge and help us continue providing hands-on, immersive STEM experiences that challenge and inspire young minds.
👉 Honor Maya and all our amazing students by making your gift today! (link in comments) #HandsOnLearning #TMSCA #PiDay #STEM #InspireYoungMinds
🎉 Congratulations, Maya! 🎉
Maya from Suite B has shattered our previous Pi Day Contest records by accurately reciting over 500 digits of Pi! 🏆🔢 https://youtu.be/KTu0EAvxY8o
Her dedication and perseverance embody the passion for learning that we strive to inspire at Talcott every day. Let’s celebrate her incredible achievement and recognize all the talented students who participated in this year’s Pi Day Contest!
💡 Support the Future of STEM! 💡
Make a donation to our Pi Day Giving Challenge and help us continue providing hands-on, immersive STEM experiences that challenge and inspire young minds.
👉 Honor Maya and all our amazing students by making your gift today! (link in comments) #HandsOnLearning #TMSCA #PiDay #STEM #InspireYoungMinds
🔬 Creativity Meets Science in the Upper Suites! 🎨
Our Upper Suites students took their Zoology studies to the next level with Dr. Z! After exploring different phyla, they brought their favorite organisms to life in giant 3D creations! 🦑
In art class with Ms. Larsen, they mastered scientific observation, precision in drawing, paintbrush control, and expert color mixing to make their creatures as realistic as possible. 🎨 Every shape, color, and texture was carefully considered to capture the essence of these fascinating organisms!✨
Check out these behind-the-scenes photos of Suite 3 diving into the painting stage of their incredible projects! 📸👇#TMSCA #STEM #TalcottScience #HandsOnLearning #ScienceMeetsArt #CreativeBiologists
🔬 Creativity Meets Science in the Upper Suites! 🎨
Our Upper Suites students took their Zoology studies to the next level with Dr. Z! After exploring different phyla, they brought their favorite organisms to life in giant 3D creations! 🦑
In art class with Ms. Larsen, they mastered scientific observation, precision in drawing, paintbrush control, and expert color mixing to make their creatures as realistic as possible. 🎨 Every shape, color, and texture was carefully considered to capture the essence of these fascinating organisms!✨
Check out these behind-the-scenes photos of Suite 3 diving into the painting stage of their incredible projects! 📸👇#TMSCA #STEM #TalcottScience #HandsOnLearning #ScienceMeetsArt #CreativeBiologists
**UPDATE: WE MORE THAN DOUBLED OUR GOAL!! Thank you to everyone who donated to the Pi Day Giving Challenge. We truly appreciate your generosity and support!**
Talcott students are gearing up to test their memory in our Pi Day Contest this Friday, March 14! They`ll be competing to see who can recite the most digits of Pi, and you can SHOW YOUR SUPPORT for their efforts by joining our PI DAY GIVING CHALLENGE! Pledge a donation for each digit in the winning answer and help us reach our goal of $3,141.59! (What else would it be, right?)
HERE`S HOW IT WORKS:
1️⃣ MAKE YOUR PLEDGE – Submit your pledge online by 10 AM on Friday, March 14. You’ll:
–Choose how much you’ll donate per digit recited by the winning student.
–Guess how many digits they’ll recite for a chance to win Talcott swag!
2️⃣ TUNE IN ON PI DAY! – Check Facebook, Instagram, or your email to see who the winning student is and how many digits they correctly recalled.
3️⃣ CONFIRM YOUR DONATION – The week of March 17, you`ll receive your final pledge total and a link to complete your donation via email.
4️⃣ WIN A PRIZE! – If you guessed the exact number of digits recited, you win! 🎉
Let’s make this Pi Day one to remember while supporting hands-on STEM education!
🔗 PLEDGE NOW: Use the PI DAY GIVING CHALLENGE PLEDGE FORM (link in bio)
**UPDATE: WE MORE THAN DOUBLED OUR GOAL!! Thank you to everyone who donated to the Pi Day Giving Challenge. We truly appreciate your generosity and support!**
Talcott students are gearing up to test their memory in our Pi Day Contest this Friday, March 14! They`ll be competing to see who can recite the most digits of Pi, and you can SHOW YOUR SUPPORT for their efforts by joining our PI DAY GIVING CHALLENGE! Pledge a donation for each digit in the winning answer and help us reach our goal of $3,141.59! (What else would it be, right?)
HERE`S HOW IT WORKS:
1️⃣ MAKE YOUR PLEDGE – Submit your pledge online by 10 AM on Friday, March 14. You’ll:
–Choose how much you’ll donate per digit recited by the winning student.
–Guess how many digits they’ll recite for a chance to win Talcott swag!
2️⃣ TUNE IN ON PI DAY! – Check Facebook, Instagram, or your email to see who the winning student is and how many digits they correctly recalled.
3️⃣ CONFIRM YOUR DONATION – The week of March 17, you`ll receive your final pledge total and a link to complete your donation via email.
4️⃣ WIN A PRIZE! – If you guessed the exact number of digits recited, you win! 🎉
Let’s make this Pi Day one to remember while supporting hands-on STEM education!
🔗 PLEDGE NOW: Use the PI DAY GIVING CHALLENGE PLEDGE FORM (link in bio)
🎉🎓 100 Days Smarter at Talcott Mountain Academy! 🎓🎉
Today, we celebrate 100 Days of School filled with learning, discovery, and adventure! 🚀🔬📚 Our students have explored new ideas, tackled challenges, and grown in so many ways.
From STEM experiments to creative projects, teamwork, and curiosity have fueled every step of this journey. Here`s to the next 100 days of inspiration and success!
Drop a 🎉 in the comments to celebrate our amazing students and teachers! 💙💡 #STEM #TalcottScience #HandsOnLearning #TMSCA #100DaysOfSchool #TalcottMountainAcademy #STEMExcellence #LearningNeverStops
🎉🎓 100 Days Smarter at Talcott Mountain Academy! 🎓🎉
Today, we celebrate 100 Days of School filled with learning, discovery, and adventure! 🚀🔬📚 Our students have explored new ideas, tackled challenges, and grown in so many ways.
From STEM experiments to creative projects, teamwork, and curiosity have fueled every step of this journey. Here`s to the next 100 days of inspiration and success!
Drop a 🎉 in the comments to celebrate our amazing students and teachers! 💙💡 #STEM #TalcottScience #HandsOnLearning #TMSCA #100DaysOfSchool #TalcottMountainAcademy #STEMExcellence #LearningNeverStops
🚀 TMA on TV & A Celestial Spectacle Tonight! 🌌✨
Tune in tonight on WFSB – Channel 3 Eyewitness News as Dr. Jay White, Director of Science and Innovation at TMSCA, and a few Talcott Mountain Academy students share insights on a rare 7-planet alignment happening this evening! 🌠🔭
Did you know that Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune will line up across the sky in a breathtaking planetary parade? This phenomenon won’t happen again until 2040, so don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime stargazing event!
🔭 How to Watch:
🌅 Start just after sunset to see the planets emerge.
🧭 Face the western sky focusing toward the horizon line.
👀 Naked eye: Venus, Mars, Jupiter & Saturn.
🔭 Binoculars/telescope needed: Uranus & Neptune.
🌃 Find a dark spot away from city lights for the best view.
#HandsOnLearning #TalcottMountainAcademy #STEM #TMSCA #TalcottScience #TMA #PlanetAlignment #CelestialEvent #Stargazing
🚀 TMA on TV & A Celestial Spectacle Tonight! 🌌✨
Tune in tonight on WFSB – Channel 3 Eyewitness News as Dr. Jay White, Director of Science and Innovation at TMSCA, and a few Talcott Mountain Academy students share insights on a rare 7-planet alignment happening this evening! 🌠🔭
Did you know that Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune will line up across the sky in a breathtaking planetary parade? This phenomenon won’t happen again until 2040, so don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime stargazing event!
🔭 How to Watch:
🌅 Start just after sunset to see the planets emerge.
🧭 Face the western sky focusing toward the horizon line.
👀 Naked eye: Venus, Mars, Jupiter & Saturn.
🔭 Binoculars/telescope needed: Uranus & Neptune.
🌃 Find a dark spot away from city lights for the best view.
#HandsOnLearning #TalcottMountainAcademy #STEM #TMSCA #TalcottScience #TMA #PlanetAlignment #CelestialEvent #Stargazing
Exciting news! TMSCA Earth Science Teacher Kaitlyn Roberts has been selected to participate in the American Meteorological Society’s Project Atmosphere this summer! 🎉
This incredible professional development experience, hosted at the National Weather Service in Missouri, will provide her with cutting-edge tools, data, and innovations to enhance our weather and climate courses. Funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Project Atmosphere combines online learning and hands-on training in the latest atmospheric science, allowing teachers to bring real-world meteorology into their classrooms.
Not only will Mrs. Roberts gain valuable insights, but she’ll also have the opportunity to train other educators in our community, expanding the impact of weather education for students everywhere! 🌦️📚
Congratulations, Mrs. Roberts! 👏👏 #TalcottScience
#HandsOnLearning #TMSCA #ProjectAtmosphere
#WeatherEducation #TMSCA #STEM
Exciting news! TMSCA Earth Science Teacher Kaitlyn Roberts has been selected to participate in the American Meteorological Society’s Project Atmosphere this summer! 🎉
This incredible professional development experience, hosted at the National Weather Service in Missouri, will provide her with cutting-edge tools, data, and innovations to enhance our weather and climate courses. Funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Project Atmosphere combines online learning and hands-on training in the latest atmospheric science, allowing teachers to bring real-world meteorology into their classrooms.
Not only will Mrs. Roberts gain valuable insights, but she’ll also have the opportunity to train other educators in our community, expanding the impact of weather education for students everywhere! 🌦️📚
Congratulations, Mrs. Roberts! 👏👏 #TalcottScience
#HandsOnLearning #TMSCA #ProjectAtmosphere
#WeatherEducation #TMSCA #STEM