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  • December Vacation – Ultimate Snowball Challenge | Gr. 3-5

    DECEMBER VACATION
    Talcott Mountain Science Center 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT, United States

    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!

    $250

  • December Vacation – Crafty Science | Gr. 4-8

    DECEMBER VACATION
    Talcott Mountain Science Center 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT, United States

    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.

    $250

  • December Vacation – The Science of Magic | Gr. K-2

    DECEMBER VACATION
    Talcott Mountain Science Center 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT, United States

    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!

    $250

  • 3D Printing | Ages 9-12

    Private: Homeschool | Spring 2024
    Talcott Mountain Science Center 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT, United States

    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, class ideal for homeschoolers, students ages 9-12 embark on a 6-week journey with Talcott Instructor Jake Mendelssohn to unlock their creative potential through technology. Students […]

    $300

  • The Science of Magic | Ages 9-12

    Private: Homeschool | Spring 2024
    Talcott Mountain Science Center 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT, United States

    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 […]

    $300

  • Genetics | Ages 13-15

    Private: Homeschool | Spring 2024
    Talcott Mountain Science Center 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT, United States

    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 […]

    $300

  • 3D Printing | Ages 9-12

    Private: Homeschool | Spring 2024
    Talcott Mountain Science Center 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT, United States

    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, class ideal for homeschoolers, students ages 9-12 embark on a 6-week journey with Talcott Instructor Jake Mendelssohn to unlock their creative potential through technology. Students […]

    $300

  • The Science of Magic | Ages 9-12

    Private: Homeschool | Spring 2024
    Talcott Mountain Science Center 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT, United States

    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 […]

    $300

  • Genetics | Ages 13-15

    Private: Homeschool | Spring 2024
    Talcott Mountain Science Center 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT, United States

    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 […]

    $300

  • 3D Printing | Ages 9-12

    Private: Homeschool | Spring 2024
    Talcott Mountain Science Center 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT, United States

    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, class ideal for homeschoolers, students ages 9-12 embark on a 6-week journey with Talcott Instructor Jake Mendelssohn to unlock their creative potential through technology. Students […]

    $300

  • The Science of Magic | Ages 9-12

    Private: Homeschool | Spring 2024
    Talcott Mountain Science Center 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT, United States

    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 […]

    $300

  • Genetics | Ages 13-15

    Private: Homeschool | Spring 2024
    Talcott Mountain Science Center 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT, United States

    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 […]

    $300

  • 3D Printing | Ages 9-12

    Private: Homeschool | Spring 2024
    Talcott Mountain Science Center 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT, United States

    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, class ideal for homeschoolers, students ages 9-12 embark on a 6-week journey with Talcott Instructor Jake Mendelssohn to unlock their creative potential through technology. Students […]

    $300

  • The Science of Magic | Ages 9-12

    Private: Homeschool | Spring 2024
    Talcott Mountain Science Center 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT, United States

    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 […]

    $300

  • Genetics | Ages 13-15

    Private: Homeschool | Spring 2024
    Talcott Mountain Science Center 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT, United States

    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 […]

    $300

  • 3D Printing | Ages 9-12

    Private: Homeschool | Spring 2024
    Talcott Mountain Science Center 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT, United States

    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, class ideal for homeschoolers, students ages 9-12 embark on a 6-week journey with Talcott Instructor Jake Mendelssohn to unlock their creative potential through technology. Students […]

    $300

  • The Science of Magic | Ages 9-12

    Private: Homeschool | Spring 2024
    Talcott Mountain Science Center 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT, United States

    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 […]

    $300

  • Genetics | Ages 13-15

    Private: Homeschool | Spring 2024
    Talcott Mountain Science Center 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT, United States

    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 […]

    $300

  • 3D Printing | Ages 9-12

    Private: Homeschool | Spring 2024
    Talcott Mountain Science Center 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT, United States

    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, class ideal for homeschoolers, students ages 9-12 embark on a 6-week journey with Talcott Instructor Jake Mendelssohn to unlock their creative potential through technology. Students […]

    $300

  • The Science of Magic | Ages 9-12

    Private: Homeschool | Spring 2024
    Talcott Mountain Science Center 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT, United States

    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 […]

    $300

  • Genetics | Ages 13-15

    Private: Homeschool | Spring 2024
    Talcott Mountain Science Center 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT, United States

    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 […]

    $300

  • Bioengineering for Homeschoolers | Ages 9-12

    Talcott Mountain Science Center 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT, United States

    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 […]

    $460

  • Zoology for Homeschoolers | Ages 9-15

    Talcott Mountain Science Center 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT, United States

    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 – […]

    $460

  • Fall FLL Robotics | Ages 9-14

    Talcott Mountain Science Center 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT, United States

    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 […]

    $595