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

Youth Programs

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Upcoming Schedule

Owl Explorers

  • Discover the fascinating world of owls! Explorers will learn about these unique nighttime animals through songs, books, and crafts. Families are invited to join our Owl Performance at pickup.

    Snack Provided: Pepperidge Farm Goldfish.

Marvelous Mixtures

  • Become a junior scientist! We will explore mix, stir, and pour to discover what happens when different materials are combined. Scientists will learn the difference between a solution and mixture. Families are invited to join our performance at pick up.

    Snack Provided: Trail Mix (Pretzels, Goldfish, Raisins, Cheerios) and Lemonade.

Winter Wonderland

  • Grab your passport and join us for a journey around the globe! Campers will explore holiday traditions from around the world through hands-on crafts, STEM activities and stories. This festive camp is the perfect way to celebrate the season while discovering how people around the world celebrate special holidays! Families are invited to join our Performance at pickup.

    Snack Provided: Pepperidge Farm Goldfish.

FAQ

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FAQ

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.