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Saturday Science Classes

 

Fall schedule listed below
10:00 - 11: 30 a.m.
to register call: 602-716-2028

You and your child are invited to join us as we explore a variety of topics, activities and experiments that are sure to excite you both about science. Advanced registration required.

Recommended for ages 6-10 with an adult. 

Pricing for one parent and one child:

$15 Member; $20 Non-Member; $5 per additional child

ALL CLASSES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

NO CLASSES DURING JUNE & JULY

Nov. 21: It's Elementary, Dear Watson

Was Sherlock Homes using the scientific method to solve crimes? Learn the steps of the scientific method and how to apply them to solve a problem. They will observe, predict, conduct an experiment, collect data and present their conclusions.

Dec. 5: It's About Time!

How long is a minute? What is leap year all about? Does daylight savings time really save time? Explore the world of time and time zones. Create your own way to measure time without using a clock.

Honey bees visit 50-100 flowers during one honey collecting trip.
 

Arizona Science Center events 

The Phoenix Chapter of the Arizona Green Chamber of Commerce (PGCC) has partnered with Arizona Science Center to create The Green Room in the Sybil B. Harrington Galleries on Level 3. The Green Room theme "Moving in the Right Direction" demonstrates how small, simple choices of green products, services and practices can make a dramatic impact on the social and environmental fabric of the Valley of the Sun.

The Green Room will be on exhibit from Nov. 7, 2009 - Jan. 6, 2010.

Family Camp-ins at Arizona science Center

Get ready for an unforgettable night of fun! We convert four floors of interactive exhibits into an all-night adventure! Experience exciting science demonstrations, visit our latest traveling exhibition and take a trip to the stars in the Science Center's Dorrance Planetarium.

Camp-in includes theme related activites, planetarium show, pizza dinner and continental breakfast.

COST:
Members - $38 per person
Non-Members - $43 per person

To make reservations:
Call 602-716-2028

What to bring:
Camp-in participants will sleep in a designated area on a gallery floor. The floor is hard! We recommend a sleeping bag, pillow, pad or air mattress. Temperature at the Science Center at night can be unpredictable, so please bring appropriate clothing and sleeping gear. Please do not bring flashlights, radios, CD players or video games. Flashlights will be provided if needed.

Camp-in Dates & Information

  • All Boy Camp-In: Nov. 13-14, 2009
    6:00 p.m. Friday to 8:30 a.m. Saturday

    Only boys and men are allowed to attend. Ages 7-11 for boys. This event is open to both scout troops and individual boys with an adult. Arizona Science Center requires a ratio of one adult to every 6 boys in a group.
  • Family Camp-In: April 9-10, 2010
    6:00 p.m. Friday to 8:30 a.m. Saturday

    This camp-in is for everyone and is co-ed! Perfect for scouts, school groups, community groups, families and more! This event is open to the public!

 

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