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  • December Vacation – Ultimate Snowball Challenge | Gr. 3-5

    DECEMBER VACATION
    Talcott Mountain Science Center 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT, United States

    3-DAY PROGRAM: Dec. 27, 28 & 29 | 9AM – 3PM
    Get 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!

    $250

  • December Vacation – Crafty Science | Gr. 4-8

    DECEMBER VACATION
    Talcott Mountain Science Center 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT, United States

    3-DAY PROGRAM: Dec. 27, 28 & 29 | 9AM – 3PM
    Looking 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.

    $250

  • December Vacation – The Science of Magic | Gr. K-2

    DECEMBER VACATION
    Talcott Mountain Science Center 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT, United States

    3-DAY PROGRAM: Dec. 27, 28 & 29 | 9AM – 3PM
    There’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!

    $250

  • Reach for the Stars | Gr. 3-5

    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! This 3-day program for students in grades 3-5 is part of […]

    $250

  • Electricity & Circuits | Gr. 6-8

    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! This 3-day program is part of the Talcott […]

    $250

  • Fall FLL Robotics | Ages 9-14

    Talcott Mountain Science Center 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT, United States

    FALL IS ROBOT SEASON AT TALCOTT! Join Talcott’s award-winning six-week program and prepare to compete in the FIRST LEGO League Robotics Competition in November. Two 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 […]

    $595

  • Dinosaurs! | Gr. K-2

    Talcott Mountain Science Center 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT, United States

    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. This 4-day program for students in grades K-2 is part of the Talcott Mountain Science Center […]

    $400

  • Reach for the Stars | Gr. 3-5

    Talcott Mountain Science Center 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT, United States

    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! This 4-day program for students in grades 3-5 is part of […]

    $400

  • DNA Detectives | Gr. 6-8

    Talcott Mountain Science Center 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT, United States

    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. This 4-day program for students in grades 6-8 is part of the Talcott Mountain Science Center April Vacation program. Classes take […]

    $400

  • Fall FLL Robotics | Ages 9-14

    Talcott Mountain Science Center 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT, United States

    FALL IS ROBOTICS SEASON AT TALCOTT! Join our award-winning 6-week program and prepare to compete in the FIRST LEGO League Robotics competition in November! Students 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 […]

    $750

  • Curious Minds Workshop

    Talcott Mountain Academy 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT, United States

    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. Join us Saturday Nov 15th from 9 AM to 2 PM on the beautiful campus of Talcott Mountain Academy, where curious minds ages 7–11 […]