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Toddler/Pre-School Programs - Mad Science Workshops

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Pre-school class looking at a snake.
We have a variety of wonderful programs for our youngest learners! Let’s engage their natural curiosity and enhance their fine and gross motor skills. They will love these stimulating  and fun programs and so will you!

Note to parents: For your child’s safety, please inform the Department Staff, at the time of registration, and the instructor of any known allergies that exist for your child!

Program Information
  • We are thrilled to partner with Mad Science of the Capital District to offer the following outstanding and unique science programs! All programs are curriculum correlated and meet S.T.E.M. objectives. Professional equipment and materials are used. All supplies are included. For added fun, the children will perform experiments, participate in demonstrations, and have a take home item at the end of the program!
  • Three-year olds must be potty-trained or accompanied by a parent.
  • Parents are welcome to stay with their child — we encourage it!
  • All Mad Science educators hold Bachelor’s Degrees in STEM.

Sea, Sand & Surf - #1
  • Children will explore the science of the sea when they learn about what sand is made from, how shells are used by animals for protection, and what animals live in the ocean.
  • They will make their very own ocean bottle to take home! Surf’s up!

Digging for Dinos - #2
  • Dinosaurs are always a huge hit with children, especially preschoolers!
  • They will be introduced to the differences between meat-eating and plant-eating animals and will have the opportunity to look at some dinosaur teeth up-close. They will also work as paleontologists by participating in a mini dinosaur dig that will engage their attention, as well as their scientific skills.

Water Works - #3
  • Water is more complicated than it looks!
  • Through this exciting workshop, children will learn all about the different properties of water. They will experiment with floating, sinking, absorption, and so much more! It’s wacky water world time!

Magnetic Attraction - #4
  • Experience the poles and power of magnets in this hands-on workshop, which even provides children with the opportunity to make their own magnet to take home!

Weather Wonders - #5
  • Through this interactive class, preschoolers will help create a cloud in a bottle and will make it rain inside. They will also learn all about the water cycle and will create their very own snow to take home.
  • Kids love learning about the wonderful world of weather!

Let's Measure - #6
  • Preschoolers will learn the basics of measurement in this workshop, measuring all kinds of objects using balance beam scales, bathroom scales, and even their own feet!
  • Kids will be introduced to the concept of estimation and take home a measuring foot.

Energy & Motion - #7
  • Children explore the concept of energy and how energy gets things moving in this workshop that uses toys to help explain simple energy ideas.
  • They will take home toys, called spring things, that will help them remember how energy and motion are related.

Space Frontiers - #8
  • We’ll go on a trip through the solar system; but first, the kiddos will take the Mad Science Astronaut in-training program where they will learn all about the elements of space. Students will even get to take their very own mini rocket home!
  • This program is far-out!

Super Science 8-Pack
Includes Program 1-8 of the Toddler Mad Science Workshops - FULL / NO LONGER AVAILABLE

* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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