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HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS
Children ages four and up are welcome to join SMLI on their days off from school to enjoy hours of fun, hand-on science activities! Children will participate in experiments, create crafts, and observe demonstrations.
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All holiday workshops run from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm
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Holiday workshops are drop-off programs. Please enter through the SMLI bus entrance.
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Please send your child with a packed lunch
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Children are grouped by grade starting with pre-k (4 years old). Some grades may be grouped together.
Dec 05, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMScience Museum of Long Island, 1526 N Plandome Rd, Manhasset, NY 11030, USADec 05, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMScience Museum of Long Island, 1526 N Plandome Rd, Manhasset, NY 11030, USAEnjoy a day of sweet scientific exploration, as we use candy as the basis for our activities, projects and experiments. Discover where sugar comes from and just how much of it is hiding inside the foods we like to eat.
Dec 06, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMScience Museum of Long Island, 1526 N Plandome Rd, Manhasset, NY 11030, USADec 06, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMScience Museum of Long Island, 1526 N Plandome Rd, Manhasset, NY 11030, USAThe 5 senses are a scientists most important tool. Explore how your ability to hear, see, listen and touch allow you to make better scientific observations. See how your sense of sight can be tricked with optical illusions.
Dec 23, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMScience Museum of Long Island, 1526 N Plandome Rd, Manhasset, NY 11030, USADec 23, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMScience Museum of Long Island, 1526 N Plandome Rd, Manhasset, NY 11030, USAChemistry may seem intense, but you can explore it in your very own kitchen! Investigate different chemical reactions, discover which chemicals you need to make colorful fireworks, and more!
Dec 26, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMScience Museum of Long Island, 1526 N Plandome Rd, Manhasset, NY 11030, USA
Dec 27, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMManhasset, 1526 N Plandome Rd, Manhasset, NY 11030, USADec 27, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMManhasset, 1526 N Plandome Rd, Manhasset, NY 11030, USAThe human body is an amazing thing! Challenge your short term memory with puzzles, discover just how dominant your right or left hand is, and more. See how your anatomy compares to other species of animals around the world.
Dec 30, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMManhasset, 1526 N Plandome Rd, Manhasset, NY 11030, USA
Dec 31, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMManhasset, 1526 N Plandome Rd, Manhasset, NY 11030, USA
Jan 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMManhasset, 1526 N Plandome Rd, Manhasset, NY 11030, USAJan 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMManhasset, 1526 N Plandome Rd, Manhasset, NY 11030, USAWhatever the weather, the forecast calls for science! Explore what causes unique weather phenomenon, from sudden snow squalls, to raging tornadoes. Learn to identify different cloud formations you may see on a cloudy day.
Jan 29, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMManhasset, 1526 N Plandome Rd, Manhasset, NY 11030, USAJan 29, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMManhasset, 1526 N Plandome Rd, Manhasset, NY 11030, USADid you know that 2025 is the Year of the Snake? In this workshop, reptiles will take center stage. We'll meet the live animals that currently live at SMLI, and explore how they are similar to more exotic and exciting species found around the world.
Feb 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMManhasset, 1526 N Plandome Rd, Manhasset, NY 11030, USAFeb 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMManhasset, 1526 N Plandome Rd, Manhasset, NY 11030, USADig into the world of geology with a full day of exploring how rocks are formed, changed, and identified by geologists. We'll explore some unique properties (like glowing under a black light!) showcased by certain rocks and minerals.
Feb 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMManhasset, 1526 N Plandome Rd, Manhasset, NY 11030, USAFeb 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMManhasset, 1526 N Plandome Rd, Manhasset, NY 11030, USAJoin us for an action-packed day where physics takes front stage. Explore the magic of magnetic pulls, the power of push and pull, and the secrets behind everyday motion. We'll uncover the invisible forces that shape our world.
Feb 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMManhasset, 1526 N Plandome Rd, Manhasset, NY 11030, USA
Feb 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMManhasset, 1526 N Plandome Rd, Manhasset, NY 11030, USAFeb 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMManhasset, 1526 N Plandome Rd, Manhasset, NY 11030, USAWhat's the secret behind the perfect bubble solution? How are we able to communicate with computers using just the numbers 1 and 0? How are forensic scientists able to uncover just who was at the crime scene? Discover this and more as we unravel mysterious things in science.
Feb 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMManhasset, 1526 N Plandome Rd, Manhasset, NY 11030, USAFeb 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMManhasset, 1526 N Plandome Rd, Manhasset, NY 11030, USAWhat could be better than exploring the science behind something as delicious as maple syrup? Learn the ins-and-outs of tree tapping in this fan-favorite workshop! We’ll head onto the trail to tap a maple tree, explore the syrup-making process, and, of course, have some pancakes!
Apr 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMManhasset, 1526 N Plandome Rd, Manhasset, NY 11030, USA
Apr 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMManhasset, 1526 N Plandome Rd, Manhasset, NY 11030, USAApr 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMManhasset, 1526 N Plandome Rd, Manhasset, NY 11030, USALet's go back in time to when dinosaurs roamed our planet. Learn the unique differences between herbivores and carnivores, how each dinosaur got their name and more. Try your hand at designing a dinosaur of your very own!
Apr 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMManhasset, 1526 N Plandome Rd, Manhasset, NY 11030, USA
Apr 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMManhasset, 1526 N Plandome Rd, Manhasset, NY 11030, USAApr 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMManhasset, 1526 N Plandome Rd, Manhasset, NY 11030, USAPrepare for lift off! Investigate the physics of flight for journeys within our atmosphere and beyond. Experiment with different paper plane designs to see which flies the best, discover just how much energy is required to reach outer space and more!
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