Physics is Fun! | Gr. K-2
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
*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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Join us for an evening of Skygazing at Talcott Mountain Science Center from 9:00-10:30pm. Guests will observe the night sky through telescopes hosted by Talcott’s astronomer. This event is sky-gazing […]
Vacations should be fun, and so should learning! That’s why students love spending their vacation weeks with Talcott Mountain Science Center (TMSC). During April Break, we offer state-of-the-art STEM programs […]
Join us for an evening of skygazing at Talcott Mountain Science Center from 9:00-10:30pm. Guests will observe the night sky through telescopes hosted by Talcott’s astronomer. This event is sky-gazing […]
TMRI’s On the Shoulders of Giants (OSG) Lecture Series brings STEM luminaries and other creative thinkers to Talcott Mountain for presentations to the general public. Dr. Eric Fossum (Dartmouth College) […]
Experience the mountain after dark during an unforgettable evening of mothing! Explore the nighttime world of these remarkable insects as we set up light stations to attract and observe a […]
Join us for an evening of skygazing at Talcott Mountain Science Center @ 8:30-10pm. Guests will observe the night sky through telescopes hosted by Talcott’s astronomer. This event is sky-gazing […]
Join us for an evening of skygazing at Talcott Mountain Science Center @ 7-8:30pm. Guests will observe the night sky through telescopes hosted by Talcott’s astronomer. This event is sky-gazing […]
Ages 5+ | Thursday, July 23, 2026 | 7:30–10:00 PM
Discover the fascinating world of moths and other nighttime creatures during this family-friendly evening on Talcott’s mountaintop campus. Guided by expert naturalists, participants will use special lights to attract moths and other nocturnal insects, observe them up close, and learn about their unique adaptations and behaviors.


