Art from Nature

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Children create their own artwork or decorate a greeting card from nature (using materials such as leaves and flower blossoms).

Fire Truck and Fire Extinguisher Trainer

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A real fire engine is put on display. The Fire Department also has on hand their Fire Extinguisher trainer.

Fun in the Sun

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Fun interactive activities, sure to get kids moving and smiling all in one!

Hands On Snakes

Meet and hold pet corn snakes and ball pythons.

Something to Sprout About

Children can "Spread the Green" by planting a seed.

Water Density

Exploring the density of fresh water vs. salt water. How does the difference in densities of salt water vs. fresh water effect the buoyancy of objects?

DNA from Food

Children extract DNA from food using common household items. Possible food items might include bananas, strawberries and peas.

Make Your Own Slime

Make your own slime to take home!

Annual Children's Book Swap

Visit the Scientific Library in Building 549 during the day and take home some FREE BOOKS! We encourage children to bring in books from home that they no longer need and swap them for some "new" books to read. Even if you don't have books to swap, you can still come in and take home some FREE BOOKS!

Air Rockets

Children will be able to make a paper rocket and launch it.

Get Inside a Scientist's Head

Picture yourself as a scientist! Scientific Publications, Graphics & Media staff will help you get "inside" a scientist's head. Get your picture taken, but with a twist—your head on a scientist’s body! Your picture will sent to your parent or guardian within 24 hours.

R.E.A.D. Therapy Dogs

R.E.A.D. dogs are therapy animals that are trained to sit quietly while children read aloud to them. The dogs create a safe, non-threatening environment for reading, so children gain confidence in their reading abilities.