Evolution Revolution
Saturday 10:30am
Animals from a biblical perspective. This workshop focuses on animals, their adaptations and science debate on the origins of life.
Great for all Ages!
Family program - Every student and adult must register to attend this program.
5 Wits, Inc. presents Codebreaking for Kids!
Friday 10:30am FULL
Your children will learn some of the basics of cryptography, hear a few stories about real life codebreakers and even learn how to create their own secret messages. Each student will leave with a page of codes to break when they get home as well.
Great for Ages 6 and up
Student participation only - Adults are welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
A Colonial Experience
Friday 11:30am FULL
Attend a fun and interactive session whereby students are guided by a colonial woman in preparing a couple of 18th century recipes, using proper methods and cookware. Learn how the hearth and farm were utilized for survival. Become aware of how food was preserved and stored. Please notify instructor well in advance of the EXPO of any food allergies; nuts are not used in the recipes.
Great for Ages 6 and up
Student participation only - Adults are welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
Fun With Flax
Friday 1:00pm
Take yourself back in time and watch our teacher in colonial
costume prepare flax to make into a colonial toy - then try it yourself and make a toy to keep!
Great for ages 6 and up
Student participation only - Adults are welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
Making Your Mark: The Trade of Printing
Friday 2:00pm
Andover, MA was once the printing capital of the New World
second only to Cambridge. Learn what it takes to be a printer and their importance in a town such as Andover. During this workshop you will get a chance to become a printer's apprentice and learn how to work a table top printing press, as well as how to bind a book. Each participant will take home a book mark they printed!
Great for ages 6 and up
Student participation only - Adults are welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
Animal Stage Show
Friday 3:00pm
Animal Adventures was founded in 1997 by Ed & Brenda Laquidara. At an Animal Adventures program, animals are presented in an entertaining, exciting, and educational way.
Come for a sample of our wide variety of animals that we have from crocs to lemurs! Many people, both young and old, have enjoyed our entertaining and educational programs. We hope you will also.
Great for all Ages!
Family program - Every student and adult must register to attend this program.
Archimedes Legacy
The Inventor's Toolbox-Simple Machines
Saturday 10:30am
The workshop will define simple machines, demonstrate how they work and show how they are combined to make our modern machines.
Great for ages 8 and up
Student participation only - Adults are welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
In Harmony with Education: Exploring Sound through Science & Music
Friday 10:30am
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The Bose In Harmony With Education Program, combines science, music, and math to explore concepts of sound. The session engages students in hands-on demonstrations and discussions of vibration, pressure waves and the ways in which our ears detect sounds. The program begins with a multi-media surround-sound show, with special effects, that shares many ways in which we use sound to communicate feelings and experiences - through music! This is a very rare opportunity for homeschooling students to see this exceptional presentation that teaches students of all ages - even adults! - all about sound. I have seen it myself once, and could not be more pleased to be able to bring it to you here at the Expo. I have dedicated an entire workshop room to this presentation for both days of the event so we can give you ELEVEN time options to fit it into your schedule! It is an outstanding opportunity and should not be missed by anyone! Tammy :)
Music Workshop
Saturday 11:30am FULL
This workshop will take your pre-school to kindergarten aged
child on a musical journey exploring just some of the fun we
have at the Children's Music Academy. We will sing, dance, use "instruments" and most of all HAVE FUN! Parental participation is requested.
Great for Ages 2-7
Student participation only - Adults are welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
Star Lab Planetarium Show
Friday 3:30pm
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Friday 4:30pm
Friday 5:00pm FULL
In our portable, inflatable planetarium, students will see a
customized show about the constellations and the night sky.
Great for all Ages!
Family program - Every student and adult must register to attend this program.
Butter Making
Friday 10:30am
Saturday 10:30am
Using just your own muscle power you'll SHAKE IT UP and make real butter for a delightful snack with crackers.
Great for all Ages!
Student participation only - Adults are welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
Bread: The Staff of Life
Saturday 1:00pm
The story of human culture cannot be separated from the
history of bread. As one of the first prepared foods developed
by most societies, bread is the culmination of many cultural
advances-domestication of grains, the discovery of yeast
fermentation, and the invention of the oven. You will learn how
different cultures prepare traditional flatbread using local ingredients and other great bread facts! You will sample a variety of flatbread and their traditional toppings.
Great for all Ages!
Student participation only - Adults are welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
Wilderness Adventure Program
Friday 1:00pm
An experiential program that teaches participants how to begin to live with nature in a way that works to benefit the environment and us.Through knowledge and appreciation we begin to understand the concept of stewardship. Surrounded with wildlife we learn about tracking, bird language, edible and medicinal plants, the gift of trees, insect’s lives and so much more.
Great for all Ages!
Student participation only - Adults are welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
Introduction To Earthworks
Saturday 1:00pm
Learn all about Earthworks, coming to New England! EarthWorks is a laboratory that comes to life when young people take on the role of scientists who work to determine the health of a habitat. Scientific teams collaborate to determine whether a habitat can continue to sustain life.
Great for ages 6-12
Family program - Every student and adult must register to attend this program.
Nature Journals
Friday 3:00pm
By recording clues in a nature journal you can find out what is
going on in the world around you! In this hands-on workshop students will make their own journal for up close and personal observations of animals and plants around them. ECHO educators will share information about intriguing animal exhibits you can see when you visit their aquarium. This experience is ideal for students interested in a more thoughtful and intimate connection to nature through personal expression.
Great for ages 6 and up
Student participation only - Adults are welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
Astronomy Adventure
Saturday 9:30am FULL
Travel into space without leaving Earth with hands-on engineering, science and astronomy activities, from building a "landing vehicle" to fun but challenging tests that simulate astronaut training.
Great for ages 6 and up
Student participation only - Adults are welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
Education by Design
Dissection - Not for the squeamish!
This program takes *TWO* back-to-back sessions
Friday 3:00pm
A variety of specimens will be made available for dissection. You can watch or participate. Compare dissection software with the hands on activity and decide for yourself if dissection should be a part of your curriculum.
Great for ages 8 and up
Student participation only - Adults are welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
Education by Design
Pond Probe (translated EEEWW! Gross!)
Saturday 1:00pm
Poke about in muck. That's right.learn how to use a microscope and peek at the critters found floating, living and dying in pond water. Be prepared to get your hands wet, dirty and stinky.
Great for ages 6 and up
Student participation only - Adults are welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
African Sand Painting
This program takes *TWO* back-to-back sessions
Friday 1:00pm
The technique of sand painting is an old African design This
workshop will teach the use of natural materials in sand painting
and help students express themselves in an uncommon way.
The young artists will experience a new dimension in painting.
Great for ages 8 and up
Student participation only - Adults are welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
Introduction to Electronic Field Trips (EFT's)
Friday 1:00pm
Saturday 10:30am
A fun filled educational journey for your students from the
comfort of their home or classroom! EFT's are live educational
broadcasts from national parks, museums and other places of interest all over the country! During this workshop we will give you a brief introduction to EFT's, how to easily register for and use our interactive student/teacher website, and webisodes along with many other features.
Great for all Ages!
Family program - Every student and adult must register to attend this program.
Cooking with the sun and thermodynamics:
Friday 4:00pm
Participants will discuss the materials and design of solar cookers with a physics teacher, observing several models and learning to build their own. Going far beyond the common pizza-box and glass-topped designs, when one begins to consider thermodynamical concepts, there is room for years
of inquiry. Participants will begin to explore current topics in
solar-cooking research, joining an international community.
Great for ages 8 and up
Student participation only - Adults are welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
Beyond Cutting and Pasting: Exploring Texture in Collage
Friday 2:00pm FULL
Picture book art provides the opportunity to explore the connections between words and images as well as the artist's materials and process. Join staff from The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art as we explore the art element of visual texture. Inspired by the painted tissue papers of Eric Carle, participants will, through rubbing plates, paint, stamps, and found objects, create their own collage papers which can then be cut, torn and arranged to create your very own picture.
Great for all Ages!
Student participation only - Adults are welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
Introduction to Exchange City New England
Friday 1:00pm
Learn about Exchange City programs in NH and RI! A
remarkable hands-on learning experience for Middle and High School students. During the Exchange City experience, students learn first-hand what it takes to create a business, advertise their company, market products and services, supervise employees, hold elected office, and personally earn and manage money.
Great for ages 9 and up
Family program - Every student and adult must register to attend this program.
History of Money: Economic Adventure
Saturday 10:30am
In this presentation about the History of Money we go back to the ancient times of Turkey when for the first time, coins were counted in lieu of cattle. You will hear about Ancient China's use of paper money and the birth of the first banks during the Middle Ages in Venice. We will discuss the usage of Spanish coins in America and the shortage of European coins that lead to the Indian wampuns of early colonial times. And finally, the presenter will explain the previously used gold and silver standards, "greenbacks" and the difference in the fiat money used in today's economy.
Great for ages 8 and up
Student participation only - Adults are welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
Mummies of Ancient Egypt
Saturday 11:30am FULL
Learn about the ancient ritual of mummification. Decorate your own canopic jar using the heiroglyphic alphabet and colorful markers.
Great for ages 6 and up
Student participation only - Adults are welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
American Sign Language
Friday 1:00pm FULL
Students will learn the alphabet, counting 1-20, some animals
and colors. They will be able to spell their names, tell their age, and sign their favorite animals and colors at the end of the workshop.
Great for all Ages!
Student participation only - Adults are welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
3D Modeling
Saturday 11:30am FULL
Students will explore math, geometry and 3D shapes working
with clay. Hans Schepker will help your students to make interesting discoveries about surfaces, angles, volume, the Golden Means, ratios and the like along the way.
Great for ages 8 and up
Student participation only - Adults are welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
Hidden Minerals In Your Life
Friday 10:30am
Did you know you've already used hematite, calcite, and quartz
today? Come to see this workshop and touch these minerals and others in their pure form. Then we'll reveal where these minerals are hidden in your everyday life.
Great for ages 6 and up
Student participation only - Adults are welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
Sing and Talk With JoJo From Children's Television
Saturday 2:00pm
JoJo from JoJo's Dreamcart, TV Show for children, will
perform songs from her CD, JoJo's daily reminders. Each theme
song from JoJo's Dreamcart has a catchy jingle that the children
and parents can sing along to. JoJo will exchange ideas with the children; what their dreams are and how they can make their dreams come true.
Great for all Ages!
Family program - Every student and adult must register to attend this program.
Trading Places: Where Did John Brown's Ships Go?
Friday 3:00pm
Explore a world at trade by traveling back in time over two
hundred years. Learn about John Brown of Providence and
his involvement in the slave trade, the China trade and trade
with India. get a feel for history in this hands-on workshop.
Great for ages 8 and up
Student participation only - Adults are welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
Introduction to JSA
Saturday 9:30am
The Junior State of America engages high school students in the political issues that challenge our nation. Students develop effective leadership skills by running political awareness activities in their community, with their peers and at overnight conventions like the Congress Convention.
Great for ages 12 and up especially parents of teens
Family program - Every student and adult must register to attend this program.
First Woman Doctor in the West
Friday 2:00pm
Make an appointment with the First Woman Doctor in the West! Get involved in her adventure stories of the Oregon Trail, growing up on the frontier and surviving its hardships. It's 1895; a time when it was not thought proper for a lady to be a doctor -- but Bethenia Owens Adair never did take 'No' for answer!
Great for ages 8 and up
Family program - Every student and adult must register to attend this program.
Travel the World with Story
Saturday 9:30am
Come hear Katie's vast repertoire of stories from all over the world, including Puerto Rico, Central America, Europe, China, Southeast Asia, and Africa.
Great for all Ages!
Family program - Every student and adult must register to attend this program.
Press Conference with President Lincoln
Friday 1:00pm
Abraham Lincoln conducts an 1860's press conference covering his path from the Kentucky frontier to the presidency and including issues in conducting the civil war, Lincoln's Cabinet members and the family in the White House and their pets, followed by a question and answer session. Students who attend are encouraged to role-play as newspaper correspondents of the Civil War period.
Great for all Ages!
Family program - Every student and adult must register to attend this program.
Where Did The Puritans Go?
Friday 3:00pm
The year is 1637 and Ann Vassall, Puritan settler from Essex,
England, tells you what it's like to live in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Her skit parallels the walking tour of 17th century Boston sites and explores Puritan impact through the centuries on American cultures.
Great for ages 9 and up
Family program - Every student and adult must register to attend this program.
Farm Animals!
Friday 11:30am FULL
Come meet some of our friends from the farm! Littlefield
Farm's mission is to provide a loving, accepting place
where children (and adults!) can explore nature, a love of animals and themselves as beings.
Great for all Ages!
Student participation only - Adults are welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
Mad Scientists!
Friday 4:00pm
Come let our Mad Scientist “Edutain” you! Children will be dazzled and entertained as they interact with our Mad Scientists! Our spectacular shows thrill audiences of children and adults alike with impressive science experiments. We challenge students to explore the scientific method as they observe, hypothesize, and experiment. Prepare to be amazed as we make paper disappear in a flash - force giant balls to float in mid air – make coins shiver - create a Bubble Shower - conjure up a foggy dry ice storm - and so much more! Volunteers from the audience can even taste a special Mad Science “burp” potion.
Great for all Ages!
Family program - Every student and adult must register to attend this program.
Mary Todd Lincoln: Meet the First Lady
Friday 2:00pm
With first-hand knowledge of slavery from her childhood in Kentucky, Mary Todd Lincoln grew into a strong advocate for abolition. Sally Mummey, a first-person presenter, brings Mrs. Lincoln to life as a modern woman of the 1860's, with stories about the Underground Railroad, about her courtship and marriage, and about life with Abraham Lincoln. She also
engages students with a question-&-answer session, remaining in character during her performance.
Great for all Ages!
Family program - Every student and adult must register to attend this program.
Hexagons in Nature
Saturday 1:00pm
Nature's creations are beautiful mathematical models. Come
and see how the hexagon plays an integral part in our world.
Great for ages 6 and up
Student participation only - Adults are welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
Seashore Science
Saturday 11:30am FULL
Author, illustrator, and marine educator Michael Glaser presents
a unique program to children in the elementary grades. Michael
brings live ocean animals to touch and discover as well as original artworks and early drafts from his popular book,
Does Anyone Know Where A Hermit Crab Lives?
Great for ages 6 and up
Student participation only - Adults are welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
Star Gazing With Galileo
Saturday 1:00pm
The Starry Messenger is a dramatic fun filled adaptation of Galileo's short treatise Siderius Nuncius. Galileo (dressed in 17th century costume) will arrive present a public lecture on his most recent discoveries made using his newly devised spyglass. As he describes those discoveries, Galileo's new method of observation and measurement of nature become apparent. Throughout the presentation your esteemed scientists are actively involved in experiments and demonstrations.
Great for all Ages!
Family program - Every student and adult must register to attend this program.
Revolutionary War Militia Drills
Saturday 10:30am
Participants will experience a sample of what it meant to be a soldier (Colonial militia or British regular) in the openning days of the American Revolution. Activities will include a militia muster and drill, and a musket firing demonstration.
Great for ages 6 and up
Student participation only - Adults are welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
Create A Sailor's Treasure:Scrimshaw
Friday 2:00pm FULL
Explore the unique art of scrimshaw with our expert museum
educators. Discover why and how whaleman turned whale teeth
and bones into beautiful keepsakes.Design your own piece of
scrimshaw!
Great for ages 6 and up
Student participation only - Adults are welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
From Union Jack to Old Glory
Saturday 10:30am
Why does our flag have 50 stars and not 15? What do the stars and stripes mean? The National Heritage Museum has a rare 15 star flag on display which serves as the basis for this program. Come find out about our nations's flag.
Great for ages 6 and up
Student participation only - Adults are welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
Rocket Cars!
Friday 3:00pm FULL
This a new version of an old time favorite - a "rocket" car propelled by a tiny rocket motor. Students will become familiar with the design process while working in teams to design the fastest car!
Great for ages 6 and up
Student participation only - Adults are welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
Be A Penguin Scientist
Friday 2:00pm
Friday 4:00pm
Aquarium educators teach you how to act like penguins and how to collect and analyze data like scientists. Students will also discover the variety of penguin species found throughout the Southern Hemisphere and at the New England Aquarium.
Great for ages 6 and up
Student participation only - Adults are welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
Every Story tells A Quilt
Saturday 2:00pm
Students often use a favorite story or event in history as inspiration for an art project. This workshop demonstrates how to use familiar art techniques, but substitute fabrics in place of paper. Learn about patchwork, applique and quiltmaking.
Great for ages 6 and up
Student participation only - Adults are welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
Algae Press
Saturday 9:30am
Students will learn to identify and classify local algae speciments, and will create a pressed specimen to take home. A beginning exercise is given to illustrate the different categories of the algaeof New England as well as throughout the wordl. Each participant chooses an algal species and press materials, and will be guided by educators to identify the species and complete a press.
Great for ages 6 and up
Student participation only - Adults are welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
Paul Davis presents
Naked Eye Astronomy
Friday 4:00pm
Knowing the navigational (bright) stars and the characteristic movements of the sun, moon and planets among them can give us a strong sense of orientation and position even when we find ourselves in an unfamiliar geographical location. This presentation will present the night sky, not as something remote and abstract, but as a part of our immediate environment.
Great for ages 6 and up
Student participation only - Adults are welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
Tapestry Workshop
Saturday 10:30am
Using colored, raw fleece we will blend colors using a carding
machine, roll the wool and weave it into a tapestry through a
group process to create a common picture. Individual students
will find their relationship to the group and the group will learn to
work together.
Great for ages 6 and up
Student participation only - Adults are welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
What is That? Animals of Long Island Sound
Saturday 1:00pm
Have you ever been down to the beach and wonder-what in the world is that? How does it eat, reproduce or move? Stop by and get acquainted with a diversity of organisms from Long Island Sound. Learn all about their adaptations for surviving in our coastal environment.
Great for ages 6 and up
Student participation only - Adults are welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
What Does math Have to Do With Music?
Friday 10:30am
Pythagoras Himself Will Show You! Come and see, hear, and jam with Pythagoras of Samos, one of the great motivational speakers of Greece.Pythagoras is best known for his discovery of the right-triangle theorem that bears his name. But did you know that he was also an accomplished musician and scientist-the first to study the physics of musical sounds, how they are made, and their effects on the human mind and body? In this workshop, Pythagoras himself will appear in ancient Greek costume. He'll lead participants in making music that proves the intimate relationship between math and rhythm, melody, and harmony.
Great for all Ages!
Family program - Every student and adult must register to attend this program.
Water Wheels at Work
This program takes *TWO* back-to-back sessions
Friday 10:30am
Participants will create their own energy harness as they build their own take-home waterwheel. There will be a short discussion of the nature of energy and different natural energy sources. Then we will discuss waterpower in particular. They will learn how the ability to harness the power of water changed how people lived. Each participant will be given a kit containing the components necessary to create a working wheel. Students will gain a working knowledge of waterpower production, the impact waterpower has had on history and the uses of sustainable energy production.
Great for ages 8 and up
Student participation only - Adults are welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
Real Colonial Living
Friday 4:00pm
This fun and interactive program looks at how Colonial Americans dressed, how often they washed, privacy and privies, the lives of children, their chores and games. Be prepared to laugh, play games and occasionally say "yuck".
Great for all Ages!
Family program - Every student and adult must register to attend this program.
Rhythm Circle
Saturday 9:30am
This class is based on the Orff approach, which integrates movement,speech, songs, games and rhythm instrument playing to teach the elements of music to children. The program gives children an early, positive and joyful introduction to music. They learn basic musical concepts such as rhythm, dynamics (loud and soft), pitch (high and low), tonality (major, minor and modal), tempo and form while participating in stimulating and creative activities. Such activities include singing, playing musical games, moving to music, playing rhythm instruments, exploring the rhythm of speech and dramatizing songs and stories.
Great for all Ages!
Student participation only - Adults are welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
Geography Through Stamps
Friday 11:30am
Students are presented with an overview of the history of the use of stamps from around the world. They will receive a large packet of stamps from various countries and will locate each country on a blank map. Children will take home a packet of stamps so they can start their own collection!
Great for ages 6 and up
Student participation only - Adults are welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
Ed-ventures with a Map & Compass
Friday 10:30am
Have you ever been lost? Do you or your children know how to find their way with a map? Did you get lost just getting to the EXPO? If you did, Then spend some time with the experts. We will learn the basics of how and why a compass works, Then we'll play games and blaze new trails, using our new skills.
Great for ages 6 and up
Student participation only - Adults are welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
Switches & Signals: Electromagnets at Work
Saturday 2:00pm
What did trains and telephones have in common? Learn the basic principles of electromagnetism by constructing your own small really device and explore its possible uses.
Great for ages 6 and up
Student participation only - Adults are welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
Be A "Bird Brain"
Friday 4:00pm
Enter the fascinating world of birds. Discover some interesting facts and learn common backyard bird songs. Explore with hands-on activities and artifacts.
Great for ages 6 and up
Student participation only - Adults are welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
The Adventures of Benjamin Franklin
Saturday 9:30am
Join Dr. Franklin as he talks about his life in politics, his inventions, printing and how he encompassed what it meant to be an American.
Great for all Ages!
Family program - Every student and adult must register to attend this program.
The Science of Parachutes
Friday 3:00pm
A simple parachute will land a small payload-but how big a canopy does it take to bring Barbie back down to Earth? We'll be making parachutes out of facial tissues-but testing some larger ones and their 'carrying capacity."
Great for ages 6 and up
Student participation only - Adults are welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
Introduction to FIRST(For Inspiration and Recognition of
Science and Technology)
Friday 10:30am
FIRST Robotics is now for grades 1 through 12 and beyond. FIRST is more than the high school FIRST Robotics Competition, it now encompasses programs for students from grade 2 [or earlier] through college. Find out how this international program can serve your children and will allow them to continue their involvement for the rest of their lives. Steve Cremer, FIRST Senior Mentor for New England, will present what is new and exciting in FIRST. Hear about the partnership with LEGO which has created the Junior FIRST LEGO League and FIRST LEGO League. This session will present an overview of the numerous programs available.
Great for ages 6 and up
Family program - Every student and adult must register to attend this program.
FIRST LEGO League for Homeschoolers
Friday 2:00pm
This workshop is designed to provide the training and materials needed for a parent to successfully manage a FIRST LEGO League program for this year. Both experienced as well as those new to FLL are invited to this workshop.
Great for ages 8 and up
Family program - Every student and adult must register to attend this program.
Build a Crystal Radio
This program takes *TWO* back-to-back sessions
Saturday 1:00pm
The students build their own crystal radio sets, winding coils, making a mounting board and placing all components on it, and then wiring the set according to a schematic. Students will also learn radio history dating back to Marconi and Tesla, basic radio theory, modulation, and how headphones work.
Great for ages 8 and up.
Student participation only - Students under age 10 will need parent assistance. Adults are also welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
Wacky Shirtz
Helpful Hints for Kids Starting a Business
Saturday 2:00pm FULL
Take what you love to do and make it a reality. This workshop will go over some of the fundamentals needed for a kid to start a business as well as the positive energy involved in becoming successful.
Great for ages 8 and up
Student participation only - Adults are welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
Meet The Francis Family!
Saturday 2:00pm
Experience the daily life, work and celebration of the Francis family through a sampling of authentic hands-on activities available at the historic Captain James Francis House in Wethersfield, Connecticut. participants will explore the life of carpenter James Francis and his family, through woodworking, cooking and celebrating a Victorian Christmas!
Great for ages 6 and up
Student participation only - Adults are welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
"Spice-Up" Your Chess Game With Plunder Chess
Friday 10:30am
Imagine what would happen in a game of chess, if your chessmen could acquire additional moving capabilities as they played. What if your queen could move as a queen or a knight and your pawn could move as a pawn or a bishop? How about escaping check by letting your king move as a rook; well... imagine no more. Come learn how to play Plunder Chess and take your chess game where no brain has gone! You'll be hooked!
Great for ages 8 and up
Student participation only - Adults are welcome observers and do not need to register for this program.
Stage Show
Friday 10:30am
Saturday 2:00pm
Come and meet Sky the Tegu Lizard, Hankie the Tortoise, Fluffy the Python and their friends. Both kids and adults will experience an etreme encounter with reptiles, bugs and amphibians. A workshop for kids by kids.
Great for all Ages!
Family program - Every student and adult must register to attend this program.
Zoo School Presentation
Saturday 10:30am
After an exciting slide show presentation, a seasoned zoo educator will answer questions about Zoo School 2007-2008. Come hear about behind-the-scenes tours, and what's involved with a zookeeper's job. Zoo School encourages a better understanding of why zoos exist today by actively involving the students in discussions and hands-on activities that highlight the History of Captive Animals, and current day animal ethics.
Great for ages 6 and up
Family program - Every student and adult must register to attend this program.
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