2008-2009 CLASSES   Summer Camps

TODDLERS & PRESCHOOL

Mon Tues Wed Thurs Sat
Little Lab
3-5 Years
1:15-2:00 pm**
Jr. Preschool*
2-3.5 years
9:30-11:00 am
Little Lab
3-5 Years
11:15-12:00
Jr. Preschool*
2-3.5 years
9:30-11:00 am
Little Lab
3-5 Years
9:15-10:00 am**
Little Lab
3-5 Years
3:30-4:15 pm**
Ever Wonder Music
Preschool
10:15-11:00 am
Little Lab
3-5 Years
1:15-2:00 pm**
Little Lab
3-5 Years
10:15-11:00 am
 

More Ever Wonder Music classes coming for Winter/Spring.

Listen to our new album -- vol. 1 of our "Science You Can Sing To" series.
 Now available for download on iTunes.

Little Lab
3-5 Years
3:30-4:15 pm**

Ask us about:

A free trial class.

Scheduling a special class for your own group of 6 or more kids.

Little Lab
2-3 Years+
5:45-6:45 pm
Little Lab
3-5 Years
6:45-7:30 pm
 

 

 

KINDERGARTEN-5th GRADE

Mon Tues Wed Thurs Sat
Big Lab
Kindergarten
1:15-2:05 pm**
Advanced Science
by application only
3:30-4:20 pm
Big Lab
Kindergarten
9:30-10:15
Big Lab
3rd-5th
3:30-4:20

 

Big Lab
K-2nd
3:30-4:20 pm**
Big Lab
2nd-4th
4:30-5:20
Big Lab
Kindergarten
1:15-2:05**
 
Big Lab
2nd-4th
5:30-6:20 pm
Big Lab
K-2nd
5:30-6:20
Big Lab
K-2nd
3:30-4:20**
  Math Lab - winter only
K-2nd
4:30-5:20
Math Lab
K-2nd
4:30-5:20
  Math Lab
2nd-4th
5:30-6:20

 

EVER WONDER MUSIC
A “science you can sing to” class where curiosity blossoms and friends are made! Little scientists put on Curiosity Capes and go on adventures inspired by Captain Curiosity, who encourages them to explore, discover and wonder through stories, songs, games, dances, puppet shows, creative play and more.  Come join the fun!  Take-home materials include a CD, story book, instruments, shadow puppets and Curiosity Cape!  This class showcases music from the first album in our "Science You Can Sing To" series: Swamp Stomp Boogie!

Ages 2-5 years. Younger kids attend with caregiver.  45 mins. weekly. 20 weeks.

Fall Session:  9/2/08-1/31/09
Spring Session: 2/2/09-6/20/09
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JUNIOR PRESCHOOL
Junior Preschool is for curious kids who are not quite ready for full-time preschool.  The program helps young kids make their first transitions to separation, learn the structure of a classroom, build trusting relationships with teachers, and develop friendships.  Junior Preschool combines our weekly Little Lab and Ever Wonder Music programs with child-directed exploration at stations including water and sand table play, puppets and dramatic play, math and science toys, a play store, arts and crafts and more. Ages 2-3.5. Gradual separation. 

1.5 hrs, twice weekly. 20 weeks or 40 weeks.
Fall Session:  9/2/08-1/31/09 Spring Session: 2/2/09-6/20/09
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LITTLE LAB SCIENCE
Little Lab Science uses songs, stories, art, imaginative play, creative movement and hands-on science to inspire your child’s natural curiosity. The complete Little Lab program consists of eight 10-week sessions, each building on concepts in chemistry, physics, life science, earth science, space science and engineering.  Each class offers a unique set of take-home materials that allow little scientists to continue exploring at home.

Ages 2-5. Younger kids attend with caregiver.  45 mins. weekly. 
Register for 10 weeks, 40 weeks or 80 weeks.
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2008-2009 classes

Kitchen Scientists
Sept. 2 - Nov. 8, 2008

Why?
Nov. 10, 2008- Jan. 31, 2009

World Travelers
Feb. 2-April 11, 2009

Backyard Adventures
April 13-June 20, 2009

2009-10 classes & more info

MATH LAB
A great class for kids looking for alternative ways to learn math, this class uses art, games, music, puzzles, models and other hands-on activities to reinforce age-appropriate math SOLs, including basic math(add, subtract, multiply, divide), fractions, measurement, estimation, graphing, sorting, classifying, patterning and geometry.  Math Lab also develops spatial and analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.  Take-homes include unique math tools, games and puzzles for practicing at home.

Ages 5-7 & 8-10. 50 mins. weekly. 10 weeks.
Fall Session: 9/2/08-11/8/08
Winter 1 Session: 11/10/08-1/31/09
Winter 2 Session:  2/2/09-4/1/09
Spring Session: 4/13/09-6/20/09
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ADVANCED SCIENCE
Advanced Science is a small class available by application only, designed for kids who have completed our Big Lab program or who can demonstrate science and math proficiency similar to Big Lab grads.  Miss Angela, an inspiring young teacher and degreed scientist, will work with our advanced scientists to solve various science, math and engineering challenges, including developing bio-fuels, investigating alternative energy sources, applying forensic science methods, studying the impact of pollutants on local ecosystems and designing robotic applications.   

Ages 8+.  50 mins. weekly.  40 weeks.

Full Year Session:  9/2/08-6/20/09

tuition  download application now

BIG LAB SCIENCE
Big Lab Science picks up where Little Lab leaves off, using hands-on science, art and games to reinforce SOLs and inspire curiosity and creative thinking. The complete Big Lab program consists of eight 10-week sessions, each building on concepts in chemistry, physics, life science, earth science, space science and engineering. Big Lab also builds skills in graphing, measuring, estimating, patterning, sorting and teamwork.  Unique take-home materials allow young scientists to continue experimenting at home.

Ages 5-11. 50 mins. weekly. 
Register for 10 weeks, 40 weeks or 80 weeks.
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2008-2009 classes

Bionic Kids
Sept. 2 - Nov. 8, 2008

How Does It Work?
Nov. 10, 2008- Jan. 31, 2009

Secret Agent Training
Feb. 2-April 11, 2009

Bubble & Fizz
April 13-June 20, 2009

2009-10 classes & more info

 
 


 


 
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