Talcott Mountain Science Center, Academy, & Research Institute

Budding Biologists | Gr. K-2
2025-07-28 09:00 - 2025-08-01 16:00 (America/New_York) | Talcott Mountain Science Center, 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT, 06001, United States
In Budding Biologists | Gr. K-2:
Amazing plants and animals are everywhere – and it’s your job to find them! Discover life around us as you explore our mountaintop forest. You’ll feel like a biologist as you examine cool creatures in the lab. Pond water, plant life cycles, class pets, and crafty projects are waiting for you!
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! Classes run from 9:00 am – 4:00pm daily. Small class sizes on our mountaintop campus ensure hands-on instruction and individual attention.

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$600 ($540 Early Bird – ends Feb. 14, 2025)
Sibling and multi-program discounts automatically applied at checkout.

Marine Science | Gr. 3-5
2025-07-28 09:00 - 2025-08-01 16:00
In Marine Science | Gr. 3-5:
From coral reefs to the deep sea to nearby Long Island Sound – there is so much of the ocean to explore! You will learn about geology, watersheds, tides, sea monsters, shells, and even dissect some squid. Includes a field trip to Hammonasset Beach State Park for a visit to Meig’s Point Nature Center, ocean observations, and catch-and-release of some cool creatures! ($50 field trip fee included in tuition)
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! Classes run from 9:00 am – 4:00pm daily. Small class sizes on our mountaintop campus ensure hands-on instruction and individual attention.

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$650 ($590 Early Bird – ends Feb. 14, 2025)
Sibling and multi-program discounts automatically applied at checkout.

Geocaching: Treasure Hunt | Gr. 3-5
2025-07-28 09:00 - 2025-08-01 16:00
In Geocaching: Treasure Hunt | Gr. 3-5:
Geocaching is high-tech hide-and-seek, a modern scavenger hunt. There are hidden treasures waiting to be found in mountains, forests, cities, and parks near you! Around the world, teams have hidden “caches” of items, and it is your job to find them. Learn GPS, create your own caches, and find caches on our campus. Includes a field trip to a nearby park to test your searching skills! ($50 field trip fee included in tuition)
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! Classes run from 9:00 am – 4:00pm daily. Small class sizes on our mountaintop campus ensure hands-on instruction and individual attention.

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$650 ($590 Early Bird – ends Feb. 14, 2025)
Sibling and multi-program discounts automatically applied at checkout.

Future Engineers | Gr. K-2
2025-08-04 09:00 - 2025-08-08 16:00
In Future Engineers | Gr. K-2:
Are you an inventor at heart? Like to tinker and take things apart? You will get to build cool stuff, compete in design contests, and create your own new inventions. You’re on your way to becoming an engineer!
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! Classes run from 9:00 am – 4:00pm daily. Small class sizes on our mountaintop campus ensure hands-on instruction and individual attention.

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$600 ($540 Early Bird – ends Feb. 14, 2025)
Sibling and multi-program discounts automatically applied at checkout.

Game Design | Gr. 3-5
2025-08-04 09:00 - 2025-08-08 16:00
In Game Design | Gr. 3-5:
Explore the world of computer games by building your own! Work on several platforms and game tools to create original characters, stories, and worlds. You’ll end up with your own game to play and share with your friends!
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! Classes run from 9:00 am – 4:00pm daily. Small class sizes on our mountaintop campus ensure hands-on instruction and individual attention.

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$600 ($540 Early Bird – ends Feb. 14, 2025)
Sibling and multi-program discounts automatically applied at checkout.

Marine Science | Gr. 6-8
2025-08-04 09:00 - 2025-08-08 16:00
In Marine Science | Gr. 6-8:
From coral reefs to the deep sea to nearby Long Island Sound – there is so much of the ocean to explore! You will learn about geology, watersheds, tides, sea monsters, shells, and even dissect some squid. Includes a field trip to Hammonasset Beach State Park for a visit to Meig’s Point Nature Center, ocean observations, and catch-and-release of some cool creatures! ($50 field trip fee included in tuition)
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! Classes run from 9:00 am – 4:00pm daily. Small class sizes on our mountaintop campus ensure hands-on instruction and individual attention.

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$650 ($590 Early Bird – ends Feb. 14, 2025)
Sibling and multi-program discounts automatically applied at checkout.

Science Takes Flight | Gr. 3-5
2025-08-04 09:00 - 2025-08-08 16:00
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 to a nearby park for rocket launches ($30 field trip fee included in tuition).
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! Classes run from 9:00 am – 4:00pm daily. Small class sizes on our mountaintop campus ensure hands-on instruction and individual attention.

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$630 ($570 Early Bird – ends Feb. 14, 2025)
Sibling and multi-program discounts automatically applied at checkout.

Wild and Crafty | Gr. 3-5
2025-08-04 09:00 - 2025-08-08 16:00
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! Classes run from 9:00 am – 4:00pm daily. Small class sizes on our mountaintop campus ensure hands-on instruction and individual attention.

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$600 ($540 Early Bird – ends Feb. 14, 2025)
Sibling and multi-program discounts automatically applied at checkout.

Creepy Crawlies | Gr. K-2
2025-08-04 09:00 - 2025-08-08 16:00
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 amazing creatures that live on our mountaintop campus!
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! Classes run from 9:00 am – 4:00pm daily. Small class sizes on our mountaintop campus ensure hands-on instruction and individual attention.

Sorry, this class has been cancelled for Summer 2025
Check back again next year!

Camp Invention - Discover! | Gr. K-2
2025-08-11 09:00 - 2025-08-15 16:00
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 and illusions, building a claw machine, “penguin launch”, and creating a custom car control panel. See the Camp Invention website for videos and more details about what’s in store!
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! Classes run from 9:00 am – 4:00pm daily. Small class sizes on our mountaintop campus ensure hands-on instruction and individual attention.

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$600 ($540 Early Bird – ends Feb. 14, 2025)
Sibling and multi-program discounts automatically applied at checkout.

Creative Coding | Gr. 3-5
2025-08-11 09:00 - 2025-08-15 16:00
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 run from 9:00 am – 4:00pm daily. Small class sizes on our mountaintop campus ensure hands-on instruction and individual attention.

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$600 ($540 Early Bird – ends Feb. 14, 2025)
Sibling and multi-program discounts automatically applied at checkout.

Kitchen Chemistry | Gr. K-2
2025-08-11 09:00 - 2025-08-15 16:00
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, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! Classes run from 9:00 am – 4:00pm daily. Small class sizes on our mountaintop campus ensure hands-on instruction and individual attention.

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$600 ($540 Early Bird – ends Feb. 14, 2025)
Sibling and multi-program discounts automatically applied at checkout.

Physics is Fun! | Gr. K-2
2025-08-11 09:00 - 2025-08-15 16:00
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 Talcott Mountain Science Center! Classes run from 9:00 am – 4:00pm daily. Small class sizes on our mountaintop campus ensure hands-on instruction and individual attention.

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$600 ($540 Early Bird – ends Feb. 14, 2025)
Sibling and multi-program discounts automatically applied at checkout.

Raspberry Pi | Gr. 6-8
2025-08-11 09:00 - 2025-08-15 16:00
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 2GB single-board computer is included in the registration fee – you will get to take it home at the end of the program!
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! Classes run from 9:00 am – 4:00pm daily. Small class sizes on our mountaintop campus ensure hands-on instruction and individual attention.

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$650 ($590 Early Bird – ends Feb. 14, 2025)
Sibling and multi-program discounts automatically applied at checkout.

Camp Invention - Discover! | Gr. 3-6
2025-08-11 09:00 - 2025-08-15 16:00
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 and illusions, building a claw machine, “penguin launch”, and creating a custom car control panel. See the Camp Invention website for videos and more details about what’s in store!
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! Classes run from 9:00 am – 4:00pm daily. Small class sizes on our mountaintop campus ensure hands-on instruction and individual attention.
Thank you to the Petit Family Foundation and Northwest Community Bank Foundation for their generous support of this program!

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$600 ($540 Early Bird – ends Feb. 14, 2025)
Sibling and multi-program discounts automatically applied at checkout.

Dinosaurs! | Gr. K-2
2025-08-11 09:00 - 2025-08-15 16:00
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 dinosaur footprints! ($50 field trip fee included in tuition)
School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! Classes run from 9:00 am – 4:00pm daily. Small class sizes on our mountaintop campus ensure hands-on instruction and individual attention.

REGISTER ONLINE
$650 ($590 Early Bird – ends Feb. 14, 2025)
Sibling and multi-program discounts automatically applied at checkout.
