Saturday Robotics – FIRST LEGO LEAGUE
Talcott Mountain Science Center 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT, United StatesJoin our award-winning FIRST LEGO League (FLL) teams “Talcott Thunder” and “Talcott Lightning” for the 2023 season!
Join our award-winning FIRST LEGO League (FLL) teams “Talcott Thunder” and “Talcott Lightning” for the 2023 season!
Did you know that trees can talk to each other? And that some plants have exploding seeds? You may have heard about carnivorous plants, but did you know some plants eat bat droppings? Botany is a lot more exciting than you might think! This course will include a mixture of lessons, labs, and outdoor exploration.
Join our award-winning FIRST LEGO League (FLL) teams “Talcott Thunder” and “Talcott Lightning” for the 2023 season!
Join our award-winning FIRST LEGO League (FLL) teams “Talcott Thunder” and “Talcott Lightning” for the 2023 season!
Did you know that trees can talk to each other? And that some plants have exploding seeds? You may have heard about carnivorous plants, but did you know some plants eat bat droppings? Botany is a lot more exciting than you might think! This course will include a mixture of lessons, labs, and outdoor exploration.
Join our award-winning FIRST LEGO League (FLL) teams “Talcott Thunder” and “Talcott Lightning” for the 2023 season!
Did you know that trees can talk to each other? And that some plants have exploding seeds? You may have heard about carnivorous plants, but did you know some plants eat bat droppings? Botany is a lot more exciting than you might think! This course will include a mixture of lessons, labs, and outdoor exploration.
Imagine being able to take gorgeous images of the night sky, startrails, the moon and more! Join Astronomer John Natale in the Talcott Mountain Science Center (TMSC) Planetarium to learn about the basics of astrophotography and how he learned the art of photographing the night sky on his own.
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!
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.
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!
In this 6-week program ideal for homeschoolers, students ages 6-8 will explore the wonders of the solar system and beyond with Hannah Marye, Instructor. Students will journey through the cosmos […]
The things we have didn’t happen by magic. They were designed and created by people. Today those people use technologies that didn’t exist 20 years ago. In this engaging, hands-on, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hold the afternoon of April 8th for a special event on Talcott Mountain! Register below to receive word of updates here on the website for our eclipse festival “A Bite of the Sun: Solar Eclipse Viewing on Talcott Mountain.” Put a * on your calendar for April 8th! A dramatic astronomical event happens in […]
Make snow in the spring, create a model tornado, and experience mini lightning storms that will make your hair stand on end, literally! Create weather instruments to take home for […]
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 […]
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 […]
In this 6-week program ideal for homeschoolers, students ages 6-8 will explore the wonders of the solar system and beyond with Hannah Marye, Instructor. Students will journey through the cosmos […]
The things we have didn’t happen by magic. They were designed and created by people. Today those people use technologies that didn’t exist 20 years ago. In this engaging, hands-on, […]
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 […]
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 […]
In this 6-week program ideal for homeschoolers, students ages 6-8 will explore the wonders of the solar system and beyond with Hannah Marye, Instructor. Students will journey through the cosmos […]
The things we have didn’t happen by magic. They were designed and created by people. Today those people use technologies that didn’t exist 20 years ago. In this engaging, hands-on, […]
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 […]
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 […]
In this 6-week program ideal for homeschoolers, students ages 6-8 will explore the wonders of the solar system and beyond with Hannah Marye, Instructor. Students will journey through the cosmos […]
The things we have didn’t happen by magic. They were designed and created by people. Today those people use technologies that didn’t exist 20 years ago. In this engaging, hands-on, […]
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 […]
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 […]
In this 6-week program ideal for homeschoolers, students ages 6-8 will explore the wonders of the solar system and beyond with Hannah Marye, Instructor. Students will journey through the cosmos […]
The things we have didn’t happen by magic. They were designed and created by people. Today those people use technologies that didn’t exist 20 years ago. In this engaging, hands-on, […]
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 […]
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 […]
In this 6-week program ideal for homeschoolers, students ages 6-8 will explore the wonders of the solar system and beyond with Hannah Marye, Instructor. Students will journey through the cosmos […]
The things we have didn’t happen by magic. They were designed and created by people. Today those people use technologies that didn’t exist 20 years ago. In this engaging, hands-on, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]