2012 - 2013 Workshops
Marine Life
Tuesday, September 18
Rosh Hashanah
Take a walk on our Manhasset Bay beach. We will visit the shore and study the unique ecology of this area, as we find out which plants and animal inhabit the North Shore of Long Island. (10am - 3pm)
Eco Adventures
Wednesday,September 26
Yom Kippur
Become an outdoor explorer as you go trekking through the 36 acre preserve. Build a birdfeeder and terrarium to understand what is needed in a habitat. Meet some of our live animals and see how they are adapted to the environment. (10am - 3pm)
Survivor
Monday, October 8
Columbus Day
See if you have what it takes to survive in the wilderness. Learn how to build a shelter, stay warm and find food. Make a survival kit so you can always be prepared. Come dressed for an outdoor adventure. (10am - 1pm)
Th Ultimate Challenge
Tuesday, November 6
Election Day
How far will you go? Test yourself and your limits as we climb the rock wall and conquer the ropes course. Find out what we mean by the term grossology. (10am - 3pm)
Buried Treasure
Monday, November 12
Veterans Day
Come aboard and jion a band of pirates in search of treasure. Learn how to navigate using a map and compass as you search foy booty. You will build a model pirate ship to take home. (10am - 3pm)
Mystery at the Museum
Wednesday, December 26
Holiday Recess
Help us unravel a mystery! Learn how to lift and examine fingerprints. Perform chemical tests on blood samples as we try to figure out just what happened in our wacky museum. (10am - 1pm)
NASCAR
Thursday, December 27
Holiday Recess
If you like fast paced fun, start your engines! You will train and qualify to be a race car driver and pit stop mechanic. Build your own model race car, modify it, and take it out for a test drive. (10am - 1pm)
Winter Wonderland
Friday, December 28
Holiday Recess
Winter is a wonderful time of year. Join us as we celebrate the cold weathe by growing crystals and finding out how snowflakes are similar. Create your own colorful snowflake to take home. (10am - 1pm)
Candy Chemistry
Monday, December 31
Holiday Recess
Who doesn't love candy? At the museumit's not only enjoye; it's studied. Learnwhere chocolate comes from and about the different types as we make lollipops. Discover the chemistry behind making gushers. (10am - 1pm)
Dinosaurs
Monday, January 21
Martin Luther King Jr.
Journey back in time to discover prehistoric beasts that ruled the earth. Learn the skills of a paleontologist as you practice excavating fossils and assembling the remains. Examine dinosaur footprints, claws, and teeth. (10am - 3pm)
Edible Science
Monday, February 18
Winter Recess
If you love science and you love to eat, this class is for you!Munch lick and crunch your way through lessons on ice cream, soil,astronaut life and engineering. (10am - 3pm)
Paws & Claws
Tuesday, February 19
Winter Recess
Come and explore the amazing diversity of animals in the world. Meet and greet live animals from our collection. We will focus on mammals, reptiles, amphibians and birds. (10am - 3pm)
Science of Toys
Wednesday, February 20
Winter Recess
Learn the science behind your favorite toys. Try your hand at carnival games and learn the secrets to winning. Understand flight and balance and, learn as you play. (10am - 3pm)
Scientist
Thursday, February 21
Winter Recess
See how much fun you can have as you become a scientist for a day. Make things change color, explode and levitate. What you learn will astound you family and friends. (10am - 3pm)
Maple Sugaring
Friday, February 22
Winter Recess
Join us as we perform our annual tradition of creating maple syrup. Try your hand at tapping trees, collecting sap and boiling it down to a sweet and sticky treat. Come dressed for the weather. (10am - 3pm)
Egg Stravaganza
Monday, March 25
Spring Recess
Welcome in the spring season at the Science Museum. Meet egg-laying animals, enter our egg-drop challenge, color eggs using natural dyes and much more. It will prove to be an "eggstrordinary" time. (10am - 3pm)
Pioneering Spirit
Tuesday, March 26
Spring Recess
Come see what life was like in early America. Try your hand at some simple everyday tasks, but without modern conveniences. You will cook food over the open fire, hand-dip candles, turn cream into butter and make soap. (10am - 3pm)
Amazing Earth
Wednesday, March 27
Spring Recess
Come prepare to get dirty as you explore earth science. As a junior Geologist, examine rock samples and minerals. We will see how amazing our Earth is as we erupt volcanoes and simulate tsunamis. (10am - 3pm)
Fly Me to the Moon
Thursday, March 28
Spring Recess
From the atmosphere to outerspace we will set out on a cloud hopping and star trekkingadventure. Using flying objects you create, you will discover the physics behind flight. Also visit our planetarium to see the stars and planets. (10am - 3pm)
Preserve the Preserve
Friday, March 29
Spring Recess
Come and join us as we discover why it's so important to presreve our natural world. We will discuss different types of recycling and learn about plants and birds as we explore our woodlands. (10am - 3pm)
