Education

Little Learner Labs: Early Childhood Classes

Spark Curiosity, Ignite Creativity

Explore, create, and perform in hands-on science adventures.

These engaging, daily two-hour science classes are designed to foster independence and discovery for children ages 4 to 5. Your child’s love for science will bloom as they explore, create, and perform in these interactive, hands-on classes. Our expert educators are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment where every child feels encouraged to express their natural curiosity and creativity. At the end of each day, children can showcase what they’ve learned with a delightful parade and performance during pick-up time. A snack is provided for children in each class. Participating child must be potty trained.

Details:

Ages: 4 and 5 year olds
Time: 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Fee: Members – $25 per class per child | Non-members – $35 per class per child

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Available Class Topics

 

Animal Adventurers

  • Get to know your favorite animals up close and personal. Campers will create their own lion mask, paint animals using an unlikely tool, and work to build enclosures for their favorite creatures.
    Snack provided: Ritz Crackers

Dinosaur Roar

  • Explore your favorite dinosaurs in this two-hour class! Get ready to learn about our favorite prehistoric creatures through songs, books, and crafts!
    Snack provided: Pepperidge Farm Goldfish.

Insect Investigators

  • Investigate the creepy crawlies of the world. Campers will transform into insects with insect crowns, build a name caterpillar, and explore the parts of an insect by creating their own with Play-Doh.
    Snack provided: Cheez-Its.

Ocean Explorers

  • Head down into the deep, blue sea in this two-hour class! Explorers will create ocean creatures, make an ocean in a bag, and build a coral reef.
    Snack provided: Pretzel Sticks.

Rocket Rangers

  • 3, 2, 1, Blast-off! Discover what is in outer space as you create a helmet ready for space exploration, create your own constellation, and build a space shuttle of your own.
    Snack provided: Chex Mix

Pumpkin Pals

  • Our Pumpkin Pals will create their own Jack-O-Lantern, make a monster in a bag, and conduct a pumpkin investigation! Families are invited to join our Pumpkin Parade and Performance at pickup.
    Snack provided: Pepperidge Farm Goldfish.
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FAQ

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Where do I drop off my child?

You will drop your child off in the lower-level Education Center. Once you arrive in the lower level, signs will indicate which classroom to proceed to.

These classes are intended to foster independence and discovery. You will sign your child in at drop-off and we will check your ID at pick up.

You are free to visit the Museum and Museum Store, grab a snack at the museum’s cafe, The Periodic Table, take a walk in the park, or work.  We will have a room available nearby for parents who wish to stay close at hand. Working parents may use the Museum’s free public Wi-Fi. 

Please plan to bring an alternative snack for your child.

Absolutely! Please register for each day you would like your child to participate.

Yes! Repetition is the key to early childhood learning.

Please provide your child with a full water bottle, labeled with their name.

There will be approximately 1 adult for every three or four children, depending on class size.

We encourage you to stay and enjoy the museum during and after your child’s class. You will receive a comped parking pass at pickup to enable you to exit the garage.

Your child will not visit exhibit halls, but they may make an escorted visit to the restroom.

At pick up, you will be provided follow-up activities and prompts for areas of the Museum related to your child’s class. These should help you discuss with your child what they explored during class!

Lead teachers for these classes will be certified in Early Education and will supervise the additional classroom helpers.

For our Little Learners program, we require all participants to be age 4 or 5 at the time of the class. Participating children must be potty-trained.