Homeschool Programs
Ages 5-13 years old Delve
into a world of exploration during a two hour, drop-off
program designed to stimulate a child’s interest in science,
art, literature, and culture with age-appropriate, hands-on
activities. Cost includes program and Museum exploration for
one child. Program cost: $10 Museum members /$14
non-members. MIN/MAX: 5/15
Ages 5-8
Earth Day Extravaganza
Celebrate Earth Day and learn how to take care of it with
fun experiments and activities!
| Date: |
Time: |
Activity # |
Section # |
| 4/8 |
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. |
904300 |
01 |
| 4/8 |
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. |
904300 |
05 |
| 4/9 |
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. |
904300 |
02 |
Bubble Science
Investigate bubbles with various hands on activities. Find
out what makes bubbles pop, what everyday objects contain
bubbles and more. Get ready to explore bubbles from the
inside out!
| Date: |
Time: |
Activity # |
Section # |
| 5/13 |
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. |
905300 |
01 |
| 5/13 |
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. |
905300 |
05 |
| 5/14 |
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. |
905300 |
02 |
Ages 9-13
SPECIAL CLASS**Archaeology
Travel back in time as we learn about Native Illinois people
in this extended program! We will travel to Dickson Mounds
Museum for a guided tour of the museum, examine and identify
archaeological artifacts during the “In Search of the Past”
1-hour program, have lunch and explore the grounds. Cost:
$15 members/$19 non-members.
| Date: |
Time: |
Activity # |
Section # |
| 4/8 |
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. |
904300 |
03 |
| 4/9 |
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. |
904300 |
04 |
Eli Whitney & Cotton
Learn about the history and biology of cotton and how Eli
Whitney revolutionized the cotton industry with the cotton
gin.
| Date: |
Time: |
Activity # |
Section # |
| 5/13 |
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. |
905300 |
03 |
| 5/14 |
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. |
905300 |
04 |
Programming
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