All programs require pre-registration. 

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(516) 627-9400
extension 10. 

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Days of the Week
Monday: Kindergarten
Tuesday: Grades 1 & 2
Wednesday: Grades 3 & 4
Thursday: Grades 5 & up

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The Science Museum of Long Island offers after school workshops every month for four different age groups: Kindergarten, Grades 1 & 2, Grades 3 & 4, and Grades 5 and up.  All programs require pre-registration.  For each topic, workshops meet for several sessions on the same day of the week.  Topics change periodically, and enrollment is for one topic only.  Pick your child’s favorite topic or enroll for more than one.  Enroll soon! Space is limited to 15 participants per session.

2009-2010 Schedule

butterfly  Kindergarten - Mondays 4pm-5pm

Explore Your Senses Monday January 4, 11, 25 Fee: $45
Get a different sense of the world around you. You will learn how senses make you aware, and a few secrets to tricking your senses into seeing, smelling and tasting things that are not real.

Planet Earth Monday February 1, 8, 22 Fee: $45
Discover how our restless planet is always changing. Discover what Mother Nature does to cause earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Be prepared to dine on rocks and make a loud eruption hit the ceiling.

The Final Frontier Monday March 8, 15, 22 Fee: $45
What is your solar system address? Where are we in the universe? Explore the stars, planets and moons that float around in space. Take a trip into deep space inside the STARLAB planetarium.

Pirates' Treasure Monday April 12, 19, 26 Fee: $45
Join a crew of pirates as we search for clues and read maps to uncover riches. Learn the skills needed to discover the hidden treasures on the preserve. By the end of the class you will be a full-fledged pirate.

Junior Gardeners Monday May 10, 17, 24 Fee: $45
April showers bring May's flowers. Explore the ground of the Leeds Pond Preserve in search of new signs that spring has "sprung!" Learn all about flowers and nature as you examine samples you collect.

Finding Nemo Monday June 7, 14, 21 Fee: $45
Ever wonder what lives under the sea or hides in the sand? Come take a walk on our Manhasset Bay beach and find out. Discover snails, crabs, oysters and clams as we comb through the wildlife that inhabits our shores.

Past Topics for Kindergarten
Homey Habitats September 2009 Fee: $45
Dino-Might October 2009 Fee: $45
Boney Bodies November 2009 Fee: $45
Giggle-ology December 2009 Fee: $45


butterfly  Grades 1 & 2 – Tuesdays 4pm – 5pm

Forces of Nature Tuesday January 5, 12, 19 Fee: $45
Discover how the earth is always changing. Create take-home experiments that demonstrate how forces within the earth shape our planet. From exciting eruptions to quick quakes, we will expore how natural events change the face of the planet.

Fun with Physics Tuesday February 2, 9, 23 Fee: $45
Put yourself in the middle of an experiment in physics. Feel the forces and energy behind things like magnets and electricity. Your hair will surely stand up as you become part of the experiments!

Internal Anatomy Tuesday March 9, 16, 23 Fee: $45
Discover how your body works like a machine. Learn how your organs work together and help maintain good health. Examine the internal anatomy of other animals and how they are different from ours through a dissection experiment.

Baby Boom Tuesday April 13, 20, 27 Fee: $45
Practice being a parent and raise live animals at home. Learn how every animal has a life cycle that changes as it develops. Butterflies, ladybugs, snails, and earthworms will be available for you to adopt.

Project Green Tuesday May 11, 18, 25 Fee: $45
Beneath the Waves Tuesday June 1, 8, 15 Fee: $45

Past Topics for Grades 1 & 2
Animal Encounters September 2009 Fee: $45
Astronomical Adventures October 2009 Fee: $45
Creature Comforts November 2009 Fee: $45
Exploratory Laboratory December 2009 Fee: $45


butterfly  Grades 3 & 4– Wednesdays 4pm – 5pm

Goggles ON! Wednesday January 6, 13, 20 Fee: $45
Get ready to explore chemistry and cause reactions that will astound and amaze you. From disappearing ink to crystals that grow in seconds, we will open doors to the world of chemistry. All safety procedures and protocol must be followed.

Physics Fair Wednesday February 3, 10, 24 Fee: $45
Learn the science and tricks behind some of your favorite carnival games. See if you can use physics and probability to control the outcome of the games. Test your strength and skill as you practice the games you learn about. Prizes will be awarded to those who learn.

Serendipty Wednesday March 10, 17, 24 Fee: $45
Accidents can be the best way to make a discovery. Learn some famous accidental discoveries that have changed how we live. You will get the chance to explore physics and chemistry to create your own personal inventions and concoctions... maybe you will become famous!

Pit Stop Wednesday April 7, 14, 21 Fee: $45
Do you love race cars and competition? Build your own wooden sports car model and customize it to enter it in a race. Learn how the physics of friction, aerodynamics, and speed affect who crosses the finish line first.

Green Thumbs Wednesday May 5, 12, 19 Fee: $45
Marine Research Wednesday June 2, 9, 16 Fee: $45

Past Topics for Grades 3 & 4
Basic Rocketry September 2009 Fee: $45
Earth's Past October 2009 Fee: $45
A Taste of Science November 2009 Fee: $45
Case of Trace December 2009 Fee: $45

butterfly  Grades 5 & up – Thursdays 4pm – 5pm

Invention Convention Thurs. Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11 Fee: $90
Calling all curious kids that love to work with their hands! We won't be getting dirty, but rather testing your ability to think outside the box. You will receive training in different areas of science, then be presented with materials and equipment to work with. The goal is to truly put your knowledge to work! You can try your hand at engineering, architecture, and design. The class will develop ideas and prototypes of robots, structures, and gadgets that you can keep. Is there a hidden inventor inside of you?

Independent Research Thurs. March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 8, 15 Fee: $90
Calling all science enthusiasts! SMLI is providing the opportunity for you to explore science and conduct research at your own pace. This program offers access to laboratories, materials and equipment for use while being supervised by an experienced scientist. All you need to do is choose a research topic and a scientist will guide you through the scientific method to gain answers. This program is geared towards mature students that have a true love for science.

Bio-Blitz Thurs. May 6, 13, 20, June 3, 10, 17 Fee: $90
A bio-blitz is a survey of all the living things in a given geographic area. Join us as we survey, research and count all the living things located on the Leeds Pond Preserve. We have a diverse environment that includes beach, pond, woodlands, stream, wetlands, and grassy fields. Your job will be to examine, identify, and sample as many living organisms as you can in each class. By the end of the workshop you will have a great understanding of the word biodiversity. Participants should be prepared to be outdoors.

Past Topics for Grades 5 & up
Man Against Nature September/October 2009 Fee: $90
Young Scientist November/December 2009 Fee: $90
 
 
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