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 […]
