In Science Takes Flight | Gr. 3-5: What goes up must come down – eventually! Learn about how things stay aloft, both natural and manmade. See how nature has inspired modern designs of airplanes, rockets, and other flight vehicles. You will get to design, build, and launch your own rockets! Includes a half-day field trip […]
In Wild and Crafty | Gr. 3-5: Discover your creative talents using materials found in nature. Experiment with natural dyes, plants, shells, and more! Create fairy houses with nature’s colors and textures. What you make is yours to keep! School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! […]
In Robotics: Spike Prime | Gr. 6-8: If you love robotics, this is the program for you! Assemble and program LEGO® SPIKE robots to tackle a variety of contests and challenges. Teamwork, perseverance, and programming skills will all be put to the test. School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the […]
In Creepy Crawlies | Gr. K-2: Insects, spiders, slugs… there are creepy crawlies everywhere! Find out how they move, what they do, and where to find them. There will be fun crafty projects, hands-on experiences, and plenty of time outside with butterfly nets and bug jars. Be prepared to catch, hold, and learn about the […]
In Pirate Science | Gr. K-2: Set sail on a science-filled adventure! All aspiring buccaneers are welcome during this week of ocean-themed fun. Build boats, make maps, design your own pirate hat, and hunt for buried “treasure”. Arrrrrr you ready for an exciting week? School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at […]
In Camp Invention – Discover | Gr. K-2: This year’s exciting new program inspires curiosity and helps kids build essential STEM skills through collaboration with friends and one-of-a-kind creative problem-solving experiences. Students explore hands-on challenges and open-ended adventures designed to encourage new discoveries and bring big ideas to life! This year’s activities include special effects […]
In Creative Coding | Gr. 3-5: Learn to code with fun programming apps that let you create graphics, solve problems, and use your imagination! All apps used are open-source or freeware that you can use after the program. School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! Classes […]
In Kitchen Chemistry | Gr. K-2: There’s plenty of cool chemistry you can do with everyday materials from home – and we’ll show you how! You’ll experiment with acids and bases, make chemical reactions, and create colorful works of art – all with things right off the kitchen shelf! School might be out for summer, […]
In Physics is Fun! | Gr. K-2: The way things look, move, and sound – are all due to physics! Experiment with motion, rockets, roller coasters, light, rainbows, and sound waves. Every action has a reaction, and every week of physics is fun! School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the […]
In Raspberry Pi | Gr. 6-8: It’s not dessert – learn how to assemble and program your very own RaspberryPi computer! It runs RaspberryPi OS and can connect to a keyboard, mouse, monitor, or TV. Experiment with Java, Wolfram Mathematica, GIMP graphics, and Minecraft! Please bring your own microSD card. *Cost of a RaspberryPi 5 […]
In Camp Invention – Discover | Gr. 3-6: This year’s exciting new program inspires curiosity and helps kids build essential STEM skills through collaboration with friends and one-of-a-kind creative problem-solving experiences. Students explore hands-on challenges and open-ended adventures designed to encourage new discoveries and bring big ideas to life! This year’s activities include special effects […]
In STEM in Motion | Gr. 3-5: Get ready to strengthen your mind and muscles in this class! Movement lessons and activities will be paired with STEM concepts to give everyone a challenge – and a workout. You’ll test your heart rate, create a larger-than-life circulatory system obstacle course, and even play some math tag! […]
In Dinosaurs | Gr. K-2: 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. Includes a field trip to Dinosaur State Park to see real […]
Are you ready to ignite your child’s passion for learning? Join us for Talcott Mountain Academy’s Admissions & Enrollment Open House and discover how our unique K-8 programs inspire students to explore their curiosity, develop critical thinking skills, and excel in STEM! Talcott Mountain Academy (TMA) is not your typical school; it’s a remarkable learning […]
Ecology is all about interactions between organisms and their environment. In this class students will get hands-on experience learning about local biodiversity while observing nature on our mountaintop campus. We will discuss the issues of invasive species, find and identify them, and learn what can be done to stop them. We will also focus on […]
In this “hair raising” class, students will learn all about the weather around us. From why it rains to how a hurricane forms, they’ll learn about many of our planet’s most interesting weather phenomena. Students will even have the opportunity to (safely) touch lightning! Class runs from 9:30am – 1:30pm, Fridays, October 3 – November […]
The way things fly, move, and fall – are all due to physics! Experiment with rocketry, roller coaster design, and Newton’s Laws of Motion. Learn about how physics enables things to stay aloft, both natural and manmade. See how nature has inspired modern designs of airplanes, rockets, and vehicles. Every action has a reaction, and […]
From prototype to print, design real solutions for real-world problems! In this hands-on course, students will explore the world of 3D printing and CAD (computer-aided design) by creating original models they can bring to life with our Prusa printers. Beyond just printing fun objects, students will be challenged to identify real-world problems and design practical […]
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 […]
Join us for an unforgettable evening of stargazing at Talcott Mountain Science Center’s mountaintop campus! You’ll begin your night with a guided constellation tour in our planetarium, followed by outdoor telescope viewing under the stars. With our powerful telescopes, we’ll search for stars, planets, deep sky objects, and more! Saturn takes center stage at this […]
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 […]
*A special event exclusively for TMSCA Alumni, Alumni Parents, and Current TMA Families** We’re excited to invite you to the mountain for a special evening that brings together our Talcott Mountain Science Center & Academy alumni and current Academy families in a new way. Join us on Friday, November 21, 2025, for an opportunity to […]
The way things look, move, and sound – are all due to physics! Experiment with magnetism, electricity, the properties of light, rainbows, circuitry, and sound waves. From the subatomic to the stellar, electromagnetic waves are everywhere! Class runs from 9:30am – 1:30pm, Fridays, March 20 – May 8. (No classes April 3 & April 17) […]
Become a weather forecaster! In this class, students will use the same tools as real meteorologists to predict the weather themselves. They will learn how to read weather maps, how storm systems move, and how to interpret weather model data. Students will even produce their own weather forecast videos using a green screen! Class runs […]
Imagine it, design it, print it! In this playful introduction to 3D printing, students will become young inventors as they explore the basics of computer-aided design (CAD). Using kid-friendly software, they’ll design simple creations – like custom keychains, game pieces, or animal figurines – and bring them to life with our Prusa 3D printers. Along […]
Why do cats have sharp teeth? Why does moss grow on trees? How do polar bears survive in the Arctic? This ecology class will tackle many of the “whys” that students have about interactions between animals, plants, and the environment. We will focus on adaptations to different biomes, predator/prey interactions, food webs, and different kinds […]
