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
🦃🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from Talcott Mountain Science Center & Academy! 🍁🦃
As we head into the holiday season, we’re sending warm wishes for a cheerful and restful Thanksgiving to our entire TMA community!
Before our students left for the break, we gathered together to enjoy a special Thanksgiving feast. It was a wonderful time spent with friends and teachers, sharing delicious homemade dishes, and celebrating the spirit of gratitude and togetherness.
A big thank you to our families and staff for making the meal extra special!
Wishing everyone a relaxing and joyful holiday! 🧡
#TMA #Thanksgiving #Gratitude #TMSCA #Community #HolidayCheer #Thankful #STEM #TalcottMountainAcademy #ScienceEducation #TMSCA #AdvancedLearning
🦃🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from Talcott Mountain Science Center & Academy! 🍁🦃
As we head into the holiday season, we’re sending warm wishes for a cheerful and restful Thanksgiving to our entire TMA community!
Before our students left for the break, we gathered together to enjoy a special Thanksgiving feast. It was a wonderful time spent with friends and teachers, sharing delicious homemade dishes, and celebrating the spirit of gratitude and togetherness.
A big thank you to our families and staff for making the meal extra special!
Wishing everyone a relaxing and joyful holiday! 🧡
#TMA #Thanksgiving #Gratitude #TMSCA #Community #HolidayCheer #Thankful #STEM #TalcottMountainAcademy #ScienceEducation #TMSCA #AdvancedLearning
🌟 Wrapping up an amazing few weeks on the mountain with our TMA students! 🌟
It’s been an exciting and productive time for our students with a variety of science experiments, hands-on tech demos, and their final physics projects.
In Mr. Pellino`s enrichment class, students had the unique opportunity to unbuild a computer! 🖥️🔧 They got to touch and hold all the individual components that make up this incredible everyday tool. The hands-on experience left our students amazed at just how many working parts come together to create a fully functioning computer. It was a fascinating look at the technology we often take for granted!
In Ms. Marye`s "Physics of Forces and Motion" class, the upper suite students have been working hard for the past 6 weeks. On the final day, they presented their Final Projects Showcase, where they shared their creative and insightful projects with the entire TMSCA community.
Students had the opportunity to choose from 8 different project options, and the result was a truly diverse and fun showcase! From DIY Newton`s Cradles to illustrated children`s books, cartoon analyses, physics animations, videos, and even a hilarious comedy skit, it was a celebration of learning, creativity, and the power of physics!
Well done, everyone! 🎉👏 #TMA #PhysicsOfForcesAndMotion #FinalProjects #STEM #TMSCA #StudentShowcase #InnovationInLearning #TalcottMountainAcademy #STEM #ScienceEducation #MathAndScience
🌟 Wrapping up an amazing few weeks on the mountain with our TMA students! 🌟
It’s been an exciting and productive time for our students with a variety of science experiments, hands-on tech demos, and their final physics projects.
In Mr. Pellino`s enrichment class, students had the unique opportunity to unbuild a computer! 🖥️🔧 They got to touch and hold all the individual components that make up this incredible everyday tool. The hands-on experience left our students amazed at just how many working parts come together to create a fully functioning computer. It was a fascinating look at the technology we often take for granted!
In Ms. Marye`s "Physics of Forces and Motion" class, the upper suite students have been working hard for the past 6 weeks. On the final day, they presented their Final Projects Showcase, where they shared their creative and insightful projects with the entire TMSCA community.
Students had the opportunity to choose from 8 different project options, and the result was a truly diverse and fun showcase! From DIY Newton`s Cradles to illustrated children`s books, cartoon analyses, physics animations, videos, and even a hilarious comedy skit, it was a celebration of learning, creativity, and the power of physics!
Well done, everyone! 🎉👏 #TMA #PhysicsOfForcesAndMotion #FinalProjects #STEM #TMSCA #StudentShowcase #InnovationInLearning #TalcottMountainAcademy #STEM #ScienceEducation #MathAndScience
🎶🎨📚 Talcott Mountain Academy’s Winter Concert, Art Show & Book Fair: A Huge Success! 📚🎨🎶
Our annual Winter Concert, Art Show & Book Fair was nothing short of amazing! Our talented students showcased their musical skills, performing beautifully with a variety of instruments. They played at Barnes & Noble with their incredible art displayed behind them, creating a truly special atmosphere.
A huge thank you to Mrs. Casey and Ms. Larsen for curating the music and art that made the event so memorable! It was a wonderful experience, and we’re so proud of our students’ hard work and dedication. 🎉✨
#TalcottMountainAcademy #WinterConcert #ArtShow #BookFair #STEMEducation #TalcottMountain #StudentPerformance #CommunityEvent #ThankYou
🎶🎨📚 Talcott Mountain Academy’s Winter Concert, Art Show & Book Fair: A Huge Success! 📚🎨🎶
Our annual Winter Concert, Art Show & Book Fair was nothing short of amazing! Our talented students showcased their musical skills, performing beautifully with a variety of instruments. They played at Barnes & Noble with their incredible art displayed behind them, creating a truly special atmosphere.
A huge thank you to Mrs. Casey and Ms. Larsen for curating the music and art that made the event so memorable! It was a wonderful experience, and we’re so proud of our students’ hard work and dedication. 🎉✨
#TalcottMountainAcademy #WinterConcert #ArtShow #BookFair #STEMEducation #TalcottMountain #StudentPerformance #CommunityEvent #ThankYou
🎉 A HUGE thank you to @The Petit Family Foundation for their incredible support of Talcott Mountain Science Center & Academy! 🎉
We are thrilled to share that our proposal, "Inspiring Innovation with Camp Invention," was selected for funding during their Fall 2024 grant cycle! With this generous grant, we’re gearing up for an exciting collaboration with the National Inventors Hall of Fame to bring amazing, hands-on STEM programming to our 2025 summer programs.
An impressive 73 applications were received by the Foundation in this grant cycle, and we are honored to be among those chosen. This support is truly helping us inspire the next generation of thinkers, tinkerers, and innovators.
Thank you, Petit Family Foundation, for helping us continue to make a difference through the power of STEM education. Together, we’re shaping the future! 🚀🔬✨
📸 Pictured here are William A. Petit, Jr., MD, President of the Petit Family Foundation; Christine Buhler, Director of Development at TMSCA; James "Jay" C. White II, Director of Science & Innovation, TMSCA; and James Richie, Petit Family Foundation Grant Committee.
#Grateful #ThankYou #STEMEducation #NIHF #CampInvention #TalcottScience #PetitFamilyFoundation
🎉 A HUGE thank you to @The Petit Family Foundation for their incredible support of Talcott Mountain Science Center & Academy! 🎉
We are thrilled to share that our proposal, "Inspiring Innovation with Camp Invention," was selected for funding during their Fall 2024 grant cycle! With this generous grant, we’re gearing up for an exciting collaboration with the National Inventors Hall of Fame to bring amazing, hands-on STEM programming to our 2025 summer programs.
An impressive 73 applications were received by the Foundation in this grant cycle, and we are honored to be among those chosen. This support is truly helping us inspire the next generation of thinkers, tinkerers, and innovators.
Thank you, Petit Family Foundation, for helping us continue to make a difference through the power of STEM education. Together, we’re shaping the future! 🚀🔬✨
📸 Pictured here are William A. Petit, Jr., MD, President of the Petit Family Foundation; Christine Buhler, Director of Development at TMSCA; James "Jay" C. White II, Director of Science & Innovation, TMSCA; and James Richie, Petit Family Foundation Grant Committee.
#Grateful #ThankYou #STEMEducation #NIHF #CampInvention #TalcottScience #PetitFamilyFoundation
TMA Weekly Wrap-Up: A Week of Music, Kindness, and Creativity! 🎶🦃
This week at TMA, we’ve been busy preparing for our Annual Winter Concert, where our talented students practiced in their string quartets to bring you a performance you won’t forget. Alongside the concert, we’re excited to host our Book Fair and Art Show, making it a celebration of creativity in every form. Stay tuned — pictures from the concert will be shared next week!
In alignment with our ongoing 2024-2025 Character Counts program, this week’s focus was on Kindness. 💖
Our students truly embodied this value, taking part in several meaningful activities:
✉️ Letter Writing: Students wrote heartfelt letters to their favorite teachers, expressing gratitude and appreciation.
🤝 Building Friendships: They reached out to others to strengthen connections and spread kindness within our school community.
🦃 Thankful Turkeys: As a special end-of-week project, students created their own “Thankful Turkeys,” and fellow classmates added feathers of kindness to each one — a beautiful reminder of the power of kindness and gratitude!
As we continue this school year, we are so proud of our students for embracing the core values of being Kind, Helpful, Responsible, Perseverant, and Respectful. Here`s to a fantastic week of growth, connection, and creative expression! 🎨🎻
#TMAWeeklyWrapUp #KindnessMatters #CharacterCounts #WinterConcert #Gratitude #CreativeCommunity #ThankfulTurkeys #TalcottMountainAcademy #TalcottMountain #TalcottScience #TalcottMountainScienceCenter
TMA Weekly Wrap-Up: A Week of Music, Kindness, and Creativity! 🎶🦃
This week at TMA, we’ve been busy preparing for our Annual Winter Concert, where our talented students practiced in their string quartets to bring you a performance you won’t forget. Alongside the concert, we’re excited to host our Book Fair and Art Show, making it a celebration of creativity in every form. Stay tuned — pictures from the concert will be shared next week!
In alignment with our ongoing 2024-2025 Character Counts program, this week’s focus was on Kindness. 💖
Our students truly embodied this value, taking part in several meaningful activities:
✉️ Letter Writing: Students wrote heartfelt letters to their favorite teachers, expressing gratitude and appreciation.
🤝 Building Friendships: They reached out to others to strengthen connections and spread kindness within our school community.
🦃 Thankful Turkeys: As a special end-of-week project, students created their own “Thankful Turkeys,” and fellow classmates added feathers of kindness to each one — a beautiful reminder of the power of kindness and gratitude!
As we continue this school year, we are so proud of our students for embracing the core values of being Kind, Helpful, Responsible, Perseverant, and Respectful. Here`s to a fantastic week of growth, connection, and creative expression! 🎨🎻
#TMAWeeklyWrapUp #KindnessMatters #CharacterCounts #WinterConcert #Gratitude #CreativeCommunity #ThankfulTurkeys #TalcottMountainAcademy #TalcottMountain #TalcottScience #TalcottMountainScienceCenter
📢 Today, our Talcott Mountain Academy students cast their votes for the next CT Kid Governor! 🎉 They joined kids across the state in this unique program, learning the importance of civic responsibility and making their voices heard. After watching videos from all the incredible finalists, our students got to consider each candidate`s platform and vision, gaining valuable insights into leadership, responsibility, and the democratic process. 🗳️✨
We’re proud to support programs like #CTKidGovernor that empower young leaders and inspire our students to become engaged, informed citizens. Great job to all the candidates, and good luck! 🌟 #FutureLeaders #CivicEducation #TalcottMountainAcademy #CTKGvotes2024
📢 Today, our Talcott Mountain Academy students cast their votes for the next CT Kid Governor! 🎉 They joined kids across the state in this unique program, learning the importance of civic responsibility and making their voices heard. After watching videos from all the incredible finalists, our students got to consider each candidate`s platform and vision, gaining valuable insights into leadership, responsibility, and the democratic process. 🗳️✨
We’re proud to support programs like #CTKidGovernor that empower young leaders and inspire our students to become engaged, informed citizens. Great job to all the candidates, and good luck! 🌟 #FutureLeaders #CivicEducation #TalcottMountainAcademy #CTKGvotes2024
🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day 2024 🇺🇸
This morning, students and faculty at Talcott Mountain Science Center & Academy had the privilege of welcoming two extraordinary individuals: Stephen Hunt, Army Specialist and Abrams Tank Driver, and Charlie Zaorski, Commander of the Avon American Legion Post 201. Together, we gathered to commemorate Veteran`s Day and to honor the brave men and women who have selflessly served our country.
We extend our deepest gratitude to all veterans who have made countless sacrifices to protect our freedoms. Special thanks to our very own Math teacher, Anne Ouellette, Lieutenant, US Navy, for her unwavering courage and dedication. Herr service continues to inspire us every day.
To all the veterans in our community and across the nation—thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and your commitment to preserving the freedoms we hold dear. 🙏
Let us all take a moment today to reflect on their contributions and the importance of supporting and uplifting our veterans. 🇺🇸 #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #HeroesAmongUs #TalcottMountain #TalcottMountainScienceCenter #TalcottScience #HandsOnLearning
🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day 2024 🇺🇸
This morning, students and faculty at Talcott Mountain Science Center & Academy had the privilege of welcoming two extraordinary individuals: Stephen Hunt, Army Specialist and Abrams Tank Driver, and Charlie Zaorski, Commander of the Avon American Legion Post 201. Together, we gathered to commemorate Veteran`s Day and to honor the brave men and women who have selflessly served our country.
We extend our deepest gratitude to all veterans who have made countless sacrifices to protect our freedoms. Special thanks to our very own Math teacher, Anne Ouellette, Lieutenant, US Navy, for her unwavering courage and dedication. Herr service continues to inspire us every day.
To all the veterans in our community and across the nation—thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and your commitment to preserving the freedoms we hold dear. 🙏
Let us all take a moment today to reflect on their contributions and the importance of supporting and uplifting our veterans. 🇺🇸 #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #HeroesAmongUs #TalcottMountain #TalcottMountainScienceCenter #TalcottScience #HandsOnLearning
🍂✨ Our Fall Homeschool programs wrapped up this week, and what an amazing time we had learning alongside our homeschool students! 🚀 If you’re interested, be sure to sign up for our Spring Homeschool programs—spots fill up quickly! Registration opens this winter.
Homeschooling opens the door to limitless educational possibilities, and at Talcott Mountain Science Center, we`re dedicated to enriching that journey. Our multi-week, half-day programs are designed to provide your child with an immersive, hands-on STEM experience that goes beyond traditional learning.
Let’s make learning an adventure together! 🌟📚 #Homeschool #STEM #TalcottMountainScienceCenter #TalcottScience #LearningTogether #Collaboration #STEM #HandsOnLearning
🍂✨ Our Fall Homeschool programs wrapped up this week, and what an amazing time we had learning alongside our homeschool students! 🚀 If you’re interested, be sure to sign up for our Spring Homeschool programs—spots fill up quickly! Registration opens this winter.
Homeschooling opens the door to limitless educational possibilities, and at Talcott Mountain Science Center, we`re dedicated to enriching that journey. Our multi-week, half-day programs are designed to provide your child with an immersive, hands-on STEM experience that goes beyond traditional learning.
Let’s make learning an adventure together! 🌟📚 #Homeschool #STEM #TalcottMountainScienceCenter #TalcottScience #LearningTogether #Collaboration #STEM #HandsOnLearning