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SUMMARY:Curious Minds Workshop
DESCRIPTION:All children are born curious; it’s our job to help them stay that way. Let us help you give your student something much better than a Saturday on the couch scrolling. \nJoin us Saturday Nov 15th from 9 AM to 2 PM on the beautiful campus of Talcott Mountain Academy\, where curious minds ages 7–11 can explore hands-on STEM adventures in aerodynamics\, engineering\, ecosystems\, and stop-motion animation with our expert educators. \nWhile your child dives into discovery\, parents have the option to attend a special seminar with Dr. Kenneth Wright\, Dean of the Academy\, on “Perfectionism in High-Ability Kids” learning how to nurture healthy striving without toxic self-expectations. \nREGISTER TODAY \nSpaces are limited — register today and keep curiosity alive! \n  \n\nBrain Body Bootcamp \nStudents will strengthen focus\, coordination\, and problem-solving through structured movement and cognitive challenges\, exploring how physical activity supports learning and building teamwork. Ages 7-9. Teacher: Sean Conlin \nEngineering with Simple Machines \nStudents will explore levers\, pulleys\, gears\, and inclined planes through hands-on building and challenge activities. They’ll discover how simple machines help us solve some of engineering’s biggest problems. Ages 7-9. Teacher: Mike Moynihan \nStop Animation \nStudents will learn basic animation principles by designing characters\, building with clay\, and creating a short stop-motion film. Ages 7-9. Teacher: Katie Larsen \nEngineering Aerodynamics \nStudents will investigate flight by testing how design affects lift\, drag\, and thrust using paper airplanes\, gliders\, and exploring small rockets. Ages 9-11. Teacher: Hannah Marye \nNature Journaling \nStudents will practice scientific observation and documentation\, recording data on local plants and animals through guided journaling and the combination of science and art. Ages 9-11. Teacher: Brigette Zacharczenko \nREGISTRATION STARTS HERE
URL:https://talcottscience.org/event/curious-minds-workshop/
LOCATION:Talcott Mountain Academy\, 324 Montevideo Road\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Saturdays and Vacation
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SUMMARY:Fall FLL Robotics | Ages 9-14
DESCRIPTION:FALL IS ROBOTICS SEASON AT TALCOTT!\n\nJoin our award-winning 6-week program and prepare to compete in the FIRST LEGO League Robotics competition in November! \n\n\n\nStudents spend six weeks of instruction in our mountaintop robotics lab\, complete with LEGO SPIKE PRIME robots and expert coaches to help them design\, build\, troubleshoot\, code and compete in the Fall 2025 season. Two teams of up to 10 students each will create a robot to play the “Unearthed!” game. Students will grow their critical thinking\, coding\, and design skills through hands-on STEM learning — and uncover the future! They’ll compete in at least one regional competition\, with a chance to attend the State Tournament based on performance. \n\n\n\nSix Saturdays\, plus at least one competition\, October – December 9:00am – 3:00pm \nREGISTER ONLINE\n$750 per student
URL:https://talcottscience.org/event/fall-fll-robotics-ages-9-14-2025/
LOCATION:Talcott Mountain Science Center\, 324 Montevideo Road\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Saturdays and Vacation
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SUMMARY:DNA Detectives | Gr. 6-8
DESCRIPTION:Learn about what makes you\, YOU! Featuring DNA themed crafts and games\, DNA extraction\, transcription/translation\, Punnett squares\, and even use our very own PCR and Gel Electrophoresis equipment to solve a “who-done-it” genetic mystery. \nThis 4-day program for students in grades 6-8 is part of the Talcott Mountain Science Center April Vacation program. Classes take place on the Talcott Mountain Science Center campus April 14 – 17\, from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm daily. \nSmall class sizes on our mountaintop campus ensure hands-on instruction and individual attention. Students must have their own transportation to campus; no bus will be provided. \n  \nREGISTER ONLINE\n$400\nSibling discounts automatically applied at checkout.
URL:https://talcottscience.org/event/dna-detectives-gr-6-8-2/
LOCATION:Talcott Mountain Science Center\, 324 Montevideo Road\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reach for the Stars | Gr. 3-5
DESCRIPTION:Explore the wonders of the solar system and beyond! Journey through the cosmos in our planetarium\, see the sun like never before\, and fit the moon in your pocket. From crafting constellations to lunar landings\, anything is possible when you reach for the stars! \nThis 4-day program for students in grades 3-5 is part of the Talcott Mountain Science Center April Vacation program. Classes take place on the Talcott Mountain Science Center campus April 14 – 17\, from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm daily. \nSmall class sizes on our mountaintop campus ensure hands-on instruction and individual attention. Students must have their own transportation to campus; no bus will be provided. \n  \nREGISTER ONLINE\n$400\nSibling discounts automatically applied at checkout.
URL:https://talcottscience.org/event/reach-for-the-stars-gr-3-5-2/
LOCATION:Talcott Mountain Science Center\, 324 Montevideo Road\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dinosaurs! | Gr. K-2
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a dino-mite week of discovery as we journey back in time to the world of dinosaurs! Become a paleontologist and dig for fossils\, recreate dinosaur skeletons\, and learn what life was like millions of years ago. \nThis 4-day program for students in grades K-2 is part of the Talcott Mountain Science Center April Vacation program. Classes take place on the Talcott Mountain Science Center campus April 14 – 17\, from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm daily. \nSmall class sizes on our mountaintop campus ensure hands-on instruction and individual attention. Students must have their own transportation to campus; no bus will be provided. \n  \nREGISTER ONLINE\n$400\nSibling discounts automatically applied at checkout.
URL:https://talcottscience.org/event/dinosaurs-gr-k-2-2/
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SUMMARY:Fall FLL Robotics | Ages 9-14
DESCRIPTION:FALL IS ROBOT SEASON AT TALCOTT!\nJoin Talcott’s award-winning six-week program and prepare to compete in the FIRST LEGO League Robotics Competition in November. \nTwo teams — of up to ten students each — will create a robot to play the “SUBMERGED!” game and produce a collaborative research project to meet challenges facing people around the globe. \nCLASS MEETING DATES are Oct 5\, 12\, 19\, 26; Nov 2 & 9; and at least one competition date in November (tentatively Nov. 16 or 23). If we make it to the State Championships\, that will be an additional date — December 7 ! \nREGISTER ONLINE\n$595 per student
URL:https://talcottscience.org/event/fall-fll-robotics-ages-9-14/
LOCATION:Talcott Mountain Science Center\, 324 Montevideo Road\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Saturdays and Vacation
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SUMMARY:Electricity & Circuits | Gr. 6-8
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to light up the world? In this hands-on program for students in grades 6-8\, you’ll design and build your own creative circuits\, harnessing the power of electricity to power lights\, sounds\, and other functions. Get ready for soldering irons and circuit boards and wires! \nThis 3-day program is part of the Talcott Mountain Science Center April Vacation program and takes place on the Talcott Mountain Science Center campus. Class takes place on April 9\, 10\, & 11\, from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm daily. \nSmall class sizes on our mountaintop campus ensure hands-on instruction and individual attention. \n  \nREGISTER ONLINE\n$250\nSibling discounts automatically applied at checkout.
URL:https://talcottscience.org/event/electricity-circuits-gr-6-8/
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SUMMARY:Reach for the Stars | Gr. 3-5
DESCRIPTION:Explore the wonders of the solar system and beyond! Journey through the cosmos in our planetarium\, see the sun like never before\, and fit the moon in your pocket. From crafting constellations to lunar landings\, anything is possible when you reach for the stars! \nThis 3-day program for students in grades 3-5 is part of the Talcott Mountain Science Center April Vacation program. Classes take place on the Talcott Mountain Science Center campus on April 9\, 10\, & 11\, from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm daily. \nSmall class sizes on our mountaintop campus ensure hands-on instruction and individual attention. \n  \nREGISTER ONLINE\n$250\nSibling discounts automatically applied at checkout.
URL:https://talcottscience.org/event/reach-for-the-stars-gr-3-5/
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SUMMARY:December Vacation – The Science of Magic | Gr. K-2
DESCRIPTION:3-DAY PROGRAM: Dec. 27\, 28 & 29 | 9AM – 3PM\nThere’s some great science that seems magical\, and some awesome tricks that you can make using science. Sharpen your skills and fool your friends! Learn illusions\, tricks and much more! Cards\, cups and balls\, magic wands\, disappearing coins and so much more! All materials are included\, with plenty of take-home tricks! \nDECEMBER VACATION PROGRAM:\nTHE SCIENCE OF MAGIC | Grades K-2 \nWednesday\, December 27 – Friday\, December 29\, 2023\n9AM –3PM \nVacations should be fun\, right? At the Talcott Mountain Science Center\, students who spend their vacations with us laugh\, learn and love what they’re doing! Our programs are hands-on\, our classes are small and there’s always something for everyone. \nClass size is limited so that each student benefits from individual attention and hands-on participation. Reserve your child’s seat today! \nREGISTER ONLINE\nQuestions? Call us at 860-677-8571.
URL:https://talcottscience.org/event/december-vacation-science-of-magic-gr-k-2-2/
LOCATION:Talcott Mountain Science Center\, 324 Montevideo Road\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
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SUMMARY:December Vacation – Crafty Science | Gr. 4-8
DESCRIPTION:3-DAY PROGRAM: Dec. 27\, 28 & 29 | 9AM – 3PM\nLooking for hands-on learning? We put the “A” (art) in STEAM during this program! Students will do experiments\, build models\, create contraptions\, and make works of art using science – resulting in plenty of cool projects to take home! This year at Talcott Mountain our theme is “sustainability” so there will be an added twist of re-using household materials. \nDECEMBER VACATION PROGRAM:\nCRAFTY SCIENCE | Grades 4-8 \nWednesday\, December 27 – Friday\, December 29\, 2023\n9AM –3PM \nVacations should be fun\, right? At the Talcott Mountain Science Center\, students who spend their vacations with us laugh\, learn and love what they’re doing! Our programs are hands-on\, our classes are small and there’s always something for everyone. \nClass size is limited so that each student benefits from individual attention and hands-on participation. Reserve your child’s seat today! \nREGISTER ONLINE\nQuestions? Call us at 860-677-8571.
URL:https://talcottscience.org/event/december-vacation-craftyscience-2/
LOCATION:Talcott Mountain Science Center\, 324 Montevideo Road\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
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SUMMARY:December Vacation – Ultimate Snowball Challenge | Gr. 3-5
DESCRIPTION:3-DAY PROGRAM: Dec. 27\, 28 & 29 | 9AM – 3PM\nGet ready for snow days with the The Ultimate Snowball Challenge! What makes the best snowball snow? How can you build an impenetrable snow fort? What’s the best kind of insulation to help you stay warm on a snowy day? We’ll learn the science behind snow just in time for winter fun. Please note: this program will run snow or shine\, so please make sure to dress for the weather each day! \nDECEMBER VACATION PROGRAM:\nULTIMATE SNOWBALL CHALLENGE | Grades 3-5 \nWednesday\, December 27 – Friday\, December 29\, 2023\n9AM –3PM \nVacations should be fun\, right? At the Talcott Mountain Science Center\, students who spend their vacations with us laugh\, learn and love what they’re doing! Our programs are hands-on\, our classes are small and there’s always something for everyone. \nClass size is limited so that each student benefits from individual attention and hands-on participation. Reserve your child’s seat today! \nREGISTER ONLINE\nQuestions? Call us at 860-677-8571.
URL:https://talcottscience.org/event/december-vacation-ultimate-snowball-challenge-gr-3-5/
LOCATION:Talcott Mountain Science Center\, 324 Montevideo Road\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
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