Little Explorer and Me provides thematic educational activities specifically designed for preschool aged children in the museum’s Nature Gallery. Each month’s program aligns with the current exhibits and themes of the North Museum and offers new art, craft and fine motor activities.
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Preschool Picassos focuses on the connections between science and the visual arts, providing unique art experiences for early childhood ages. As children experiment and explore with art materials, they discover both scientific concepts and create unique works of art.
PASTE: Science That Sticks Summer Camps: Being A Scientist
(For those pre-kindergarteners ages 4 to 6)
Step into the footsteps of a scientist. Each day pre-Kindergartens will walk into the shoes of different scientists while exploring the areas of Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science and engineering.
August 21-24, 9:30am-11:30am
Instructed by STEM Educator Rachel Cahill
Science That Sticks Camps
For ages 4 to 6
Looking for a summer camp for your littlest of scientists?
New for 2017 is our “Science that Sticks for 4 to 6” Camp specially geared for children ages 4 to 6. Each camp runs Monday – Thursday from 9:30 – 11:30 am. Cost is $108 for each 4 day session.
Camp registration is first-come, first-serve, so sign up as soon as you can! Payment is due at time of registration.
Volunteer opportunities for those aged 16 and above will be available.
If you have any questions about the camps, please contact Rachel Cahill, STEM Educator at 717.509.6363 X105. Or via email at rcahill@tlsf.org
PASTE: Science That Sticks Summer Camps: Exploring Science
(For those pre-kindergarteners ages 4 to 6)
Pre-Kindergarteners will start to explore mixtures, magnetism, reflection, light and sound and so much more… while learning how art and science can create a beautiful dance through busy hands experiments.
June 5th-8th, 9:30am-11:30am
Instructed by STEM Educator Rachel Cahill
Science That Sticks Camps
For ages 4 to 6
Looking for a summer camp for your littlest of scientists?
New for 2017 is our “Science that Sticks for 4 to 6” Camp specially geared for children ages 4 to 6. Each camp runs Monday – Thursday from 9:30 – 11:30 am. Cost is $108 for each 4 day session.
Camp registration is first-come, first-serve, so sign up as soon as you can! Payment is due at time of registration.
Volunteer opportunities for those aged 16 and above will be available.
If you have any questions about the camps, please contact Rachel Cahill, STEM Educator at 717.509.6363 X105. Or via email at rcahill@tlsf.org
Science that Sticks Winter Camp
New for 2017 – A Winter Camp program specifically designed for the little ones in mind. Send your Pre-K child to engaging and fun winter camps and keep your little explorers busy during those COLD Days
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Each camp is 2 hours (9:30 – 11:30 am) and runs $30 per child per 2-hour camp!
Registration is limited.
No reservations can be made without payment.
Members receive 10% off.
Download the paper registration and fax to (717) 509-6386 OR register online!
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Camp Descriptions
Tuesday, January 3rd
Whose Shadow is This?
(9:30 am-11:30am) ages 4-7
Imagine you are a puppeteer and getting ready to put on a performance on a miniature stage, but the lights go out… Our little explorers will dance their way into the book Whose Shadow is This?, and uncover a world of shadows on stage all while playing with light and shadows.
Wednesday, January 4th
Let’s Try it Out…. In the Water
(9:30am-11:30am) ages 4-7
Ever wonder how big the ocean is? Or how about how tall a skyscraper is… Our little explorers will dive into an aquarium filled with water to find out how much water it will hold. They will then explore homemade skyscrapers and building to see how tall they are all while playing with measurement.
Thursday, January 5th
Coding for Kids
(9:30am-11:30am) ages 4-7
Imagine yourself as a robot at the end of an obstacle course… Could you create and design a path to get safely to the other end using simple commands? Our little explorers will navigate through challenges and obstacles using basic computer code to find the treasure at the end.
Friday, January 6th
What Do You See?
(9:30am-11:30pm) ages 4-7
Ever wonder what you look like to an insect… Ever stop and think what an insect see when it looks at you… Our little explorers with the help of Eric Carle’s book What Do You See?, will magnify their surroundings to see things that they may never have noticed before.
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Questions? Please contact our STEM Educator, Rachel Cahill, at rcahill@tlsf.org or 717-509-6363 x105
The Lancaster Science Factory is excited to roll out our newest program for our youngest guests:”Pre-Kindergartener
We’re offering this program bi-weekly, the fall dates are: Sept 6th, Sept 20th, Oct 4th, Oct 18th, Nov 1st, Nov 15th, Nov 29th & Dec 13th, all starting at 9:30am.
All sessions will be FREE for participants who complete pre-registration.
Questions? Please contact our STEM Educator, Rachel Cahill, at rcahill@tlsf.org or 717-509-6363 x105 for more details…
Special thanks to our generous sponsors who have made this program possible: PNC Foundation, Fulton Family Foundation & Clark Associates
PNC Grow Up Great – “Learning is all around me!” Mobile learning adventure
On August 2nd from 10am-4pm, visit PNC’s “Learning is All Around Me!” Mobile Learning Adventure at the Lancaster Science Factory! All activities are free with your paid LSF admission or membership. No registration needed!
The Mobile Learning Adventure (MLA) is a traveling exhibit that provides an opportunity for parents and caregivers learn about the importance of early childhood education while they engage in fun activities with their children. A part of PNC Grow Up Great – A $350 million, multi year initiative that began in 2004 to help children from birth to age 5 for success in school and life. The MLA includes interactive kiosks and the “What I Want To Be When I Grow Up” station , where kids dress up as different processionals and have their picture superimposed on an appropriate background. In addition, parents can take home activity books and learning kids that demonstrate how to take everyday moments and turn them into learning opportunities.
Questions? Please contact Audrey Lilley at Alilley@tlsf.org or 717-509-6363 x104
