What makes a great magic trick, illusion or sleight of hand? How do we fool people with these? Are scientists immune to such trickery? Is that great thing you saw in a movie real or just a “trick” of science, technology or math? In this engaging, hands-on, class ideal for homeschoolers, students ages 9-12 will […]
Learn about what makes you, YOU! In this engaging, hands-on class ideal for homeschoolers, students ages 13-15 will embark on a 6-week journey with Talcott Instructor Brigette Zacharczenko to explore DNA themed crafts and games, DNA extraction, transcription & translation, Punnett squares, and cladograms. They’ll even to learn to use PCR and Gel Electrophoresis equipment […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Arduino Engineering | Gr. 6-8: Want to get under the hood of […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Anatomy and Physiology | Gr. 6-8: If you want to know how […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Game Design for Gamers | Gr. 3-5: Explore the world of computer […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Geocaching: Treasure Hunt | Gr. 3-5: Geocaching is high-tech hide-and-seek, a modern […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Girls Rock! | Gr. K-2: Have you dreamed of being a scientist? […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Robotics: Mindstorms NXT | Gr. K-2: Build and program robots with LEGO® […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In The Science of Magic | Gr. 3-5: Discover the science behind some […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Weather Wizards | Gr. K-2: Make snow in the summer, create a […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In 3D Printing | Gr. 3-5: 3D printers have opened up a world […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Budding Biologists | Gr. K-2: Creepy crawly creatures are everywhere – and […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In DNA Detectives | Gr. 6-8: Learn about what makes you, YOU! Featuring […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Green Engineering | Gr. 3-5: How can the wind power your house? […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Physics is Fun! | Gr. K-2: The way things look, move, and […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Robotics: Mindstorms NXT | Gr. K-2: Build and program robots with LEGO® […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Wild Weather | Gr. 3-5: Put yourself (safely!) in a hair-raising lightning […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Marine Science | Gr. 3-5: From coral reefs to the deep sea […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In 3D Printing | Gr. 6-8: 3D printers have opened up a world […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Claymation | Gr. K-2: Create animated stop-motion stories with your own clay […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Darkroom Photography | Gr. 6-8: Photography used to be more than just […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Earth Explorers | Gr. K-2: You live on Earth, but how much […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In LEGO® Science | Gr. K-2: From cars to catapults, from motors to […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Lights, Camera, Action! | Gr. 3-5: Ever dream of being a producer, […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Microsafari | Gr. 3-5: Want to learn more about the little critters […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Robotics: Mindstorms EV3 | Gr. 3-5: Create and code custom robots with […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In 3D Printing | Gr. 3-5: 3D printers have opened up a world […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Budding Biologists | Gr. K-2: Creepy crawly creatures are everywhere – and […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Game Theory | Gr. 6-8: Want to figure out what it takes […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Claymation | Gr. K-2: Create animated stop-motion stories with your own clay […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Lights, Camera, Action! | Gr. 3-5: Ever dream of being a producer, […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Physics is Fun! | Gr. K-2: The way things look, move, and […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Raspberry Pi | Gr. 6-8: It’s not dessert – learn how to […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Robotics: Mindstorms EV3 | Gr. 3-5: Create and code custom robots with […]
Everyone recognizes the butterflies, dragonflies, and other winged critters that explore during the day… but what about those wonderful winged wonders that fly about at night? Don’t miss Moth Night @ TMSC — a unique chance to touch, photograph and learn about moths and other night-time critters! Join us for a family-friendly event (ages 5+, […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Astro Adventures | Gr. K-2: Discover our solar system! Craft a constellation, […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Robotics: Spike Prime | Gr. 6-8: New this year – LEGO® Spike […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Computer Animation | Gr. 3-5: Through hands-on paper crafts and digital lessons, […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Girls Rock! | Gr. 3-5: Have you dreamed of being a scientist? […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Kid Coding | Gr. 3-5: Learn to code on iPads with fun […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In LEGO® Science | Gr. K-2: From cars to catapults, from motors to […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Marine Science | Gr. 6-8: From coral reefs to the deep sea […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Pirate Science | Gr. K-2: Set sail on a science-filled adventure! All […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Robotics: Spike Prime | Gr. 6-8: New this year – LEGO® Spike […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Code Hackers | Gr. 6-8: Learn the skills needed to create a […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Future Engineers | Gr. K-2: Are you an inventor at heart? Like […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Marine Science | Gr. 3-5: From coral reefs to the deep sea […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Nature & Printmaking | Gr. 5-8: Are you inspired by the plants […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Science Takes Flight | Gr. 3-5: What goes up must come down […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In The Science of Magic | Gr. K-2: Discover the science behind some […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Wild and Crafty | Gr. 3-5: Discover your creative talents using materials […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Camp Invention 2024 – Illuminate! | Gr. K-6: This year’s brand-new program […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Cool Contraptions | Gr. 3-5: Engineering, problem solving, and creativity – all […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Earth Explorers | Gr. K-2: You live on Earth, but how much […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Kid Coding | Gr. 3-5: Learn to code on iPads with fun […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Kitchen Chemistry | Gr. K-2: There’s plenty of cool chemistry you can […]
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of their choosing so they can stay engaged and active all summer long. In Reach for the Stars! | Gr. 6-8: Explore the wonders of the […]
Rocks, fossils, and earthquakes, oh my! In this 6-week course ideal for homeschoolers, students ages 6-8 will create a rock collection, hold prehistoric teeth, and even set off a volcano indoors as they explore the Earth around them. Instructor: Kaitlyn Roberts Class runs from 9:30am – 1:30pm, Fridays, September 27 – November 1. REGISTER ONLINE […]
The human body is an amazing machine. In this 6-week course, students ages 9-12 will explore how we harness our bodies’ potential by answering questions about how much work muscles can do, how strong are bones, and what is the endurance of the human body. To answer the questions, students will use cool technology to […]
In this 6-week course, students ages 9-15 will tour Earth’s major animal groups—sponges, jellyfish, insects, and vertebrates—and more. From microscopic rotifers to large mammals, students will explore animal life through projects, lessons, hands-on experiences, and even have a field trip to see the UConn biological specimen collections. Instructor: Brigette Zacharczenko Class runs from 9:30am – […]
This program is for adults and families with children ages 4+ (children must be accompanied by adult). Join us for an unforgettable evening of stargazing at Talcott Mountain Science Center’s mountaintop campus on October 3 at 6:30 PM! You’ll begin the evening in our planetarium with a guided tour of the constellations and celestial objects […]
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 […]
Join us for an enlightening evening as we explore the critical role of STEM in understanding and addressing the health of our planet. “Earth’s Vital Signs: Monitoring the Health of Our Planet Through STEM” will bring together leading experts in earth sciences for a dynamic discussion on how their work monitors and measures the key […]
This program is for adults and families with children ages 4+ (children must be accompanied by adult). Join us for an unforgettable evening of stargazing at Talcott Mountain Science Center’s mountaintop campus! You’ll begin the evening in our planetarium with a guided tour of the constellations and celestial objects visible in the night sky. Then […]
This program is for adults and families with children ages 4+ (children must be accompanied by adult). Join us for an unforgettable evening of stargazing at Talcott Mountain Science Center’s mountaintop campus! Begin the evening in our planetarium with a guided tour of the constellations, followed by a short walk to our observatories for outdoor […]
