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Astronomy | Ages 6-8

Talcott Mountain Science Center 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT, United States

In this 6-week program ideal for homeschoolers, students ages 6-8 will explore the wonders of the solar system and beyond with Hannah Marye, Instructor. Students will journey through the cosmos in our planetarium, craft a constellation, eat a comet, and see the sun like never before. Anything is possible when you reach for the stars! […]

$300

3D Printing | Ages 9-12

Talcott Mountain Science Center 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT, United States

The things we have didn’t happen by magic. They were designed and created by people. Today those people use technologies that didn’t exist 20 years ago. In this engaging, hands-on, class ideal for homeschoolers, students ages 9-12 embark on a 6-week journey with Talcott Instructor Jake Mendelssohn to unlock their creative potential through technology. Students […]

$300

The Science of Magic | Ages 9-12

Talcott Mountain Science Center 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT, United States

What makes a great magic trick, illusion or sleight of hand? How do we fool people with these? Are scientists immune to such trickery? Is that great thing you saw in a movie real or just a “trick” of science, technology or math? In this engaging, hands-on, class ideal for homeschoolers, students ages 9-12 will […]

$300

Genetics | Ages 13-15

Talcott Mountain Science Center 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT, United States

Learn about what makes you, YOU! In this engaging, hands-on class ideal for homeschoolers, students ages 13-15 will embark on a 6-week journey with Talcott Instructor Brigette Zacharczenko to explore DNA themed crafts and games, DNA extraction, transcription & translation, Punnett squares, and cladograms. They’ll even to learn to use PCR and Gel Electrophoresis equipment […]

$300

A Bite of the Sun: Solar Eclipse Viewing on Talcott Mtn.

Talcott Mountain Science Center 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT, United States

Hold the afternoon of April 8th for a special event on Talcott Mountain! Register below to receive word of updates here on the website for our eclipse festival “A Bite of the Sun: Solar Eclipse Viewing on Talcott Mountain.”   Put a * on your calendar for April 8th! A dramatic astronomical event happens in […]

Weather Wizards | Gr. K-2

Make snow in the spring, create a model tornado, and experience mini lightning storms that will make your hair stand on end, literally! Create weather instruments to take home for your own personal weather lab! This 3-day program for students in kindergarten through second grade is part of the Talcott Mountain Science Center April Vacation […]

$250

Reach for the Stars | Gr. 3-5

Explore the wonders of the solar system and beyond! Journey through the cosmos in our planetarium, see the sun like never before, and fit the moon in your pocket. From crafting constellations to lunar landings, anything is possible when you reach for the stars! This 3-day program for students in grades 3-5 is part of […]

$250

Electricity & Circuits | Gr. 6-8

Do you want to light up the world? In this hands-on program for students in grades 6-8, you’ll design and build your own creative circuits, harnessing the power of electricity to power lights, sounds, and other functions. Get ready for soldering irons and circuit boards and wires! This 3-day program is part of the Talcott […]

$250

Astronomy | Ages 6-8

Talcott Mountain Science Center 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT, United States

In this 6-week program ideal for homeschoolers, students ages 6-8 will explore the wonders of the solar system and beyond with Hannah Marye, Instructor. Students will journey through the cosmos in our planetarium, craft a constellation, eat a comet, and see the sun like never before. Anything is possible when you reach for the stars! […]

$300

3D Printing | Ages 9-12

Talcott Mountain Science Center 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT, United States

The things we have didn’t happen by magic. They were designed and created by people. Today those people use technologies that didn’t exist 20 years ago. In this engaging, hands-on, class ideal for homeschoolers, students ages 9-12 embark on a 6-week journey with Talcott Instructor Jake Mendelssohn to unlock their creative potential through technology. Students […]

$300

The Science of Magic | Ages 9-12

Talcott Mountain Science Center 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT, United States

What makes a great magic trick, illusion or sleight of hand? How do we fool people with these? Are scientists immune to such trickery? Is that great thing you saw in a movie real or just a “trick” of science, technology or math? In this engaging, hands-on, class ideal for homeschoolers, students ages 9-12 will […]

$300

Genetics | Ages 13-15

Talcott Mountain Science Center 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT, United States

Learn about what makes you, YOU! In this engaging, hands-on class ideal for homeschoolers, students ages 13-15 will embark on a 6-week journey with Talcott Instructor Brigette Zacharczenko to explore DNA themed crafts and games, DNA extraction, transcription & translation, Punnett squares, and cladograms. They’ll even to learn to use PCR and Gel Electrophoresis equipment […]

$300