Check Back in the Fall

There are no more Science Saturdays scheduled. Please check back with us in the Fall to see what will be offered then or click the PDF above to see what previous classes we offered. Our new Science Saturday brochure will be available by August 30 online and at the Discovery Center front desk.

Experiment, Build & Create (off site)

July 26-30: Grades 4-6
In partnership with Boise Parks & Recreation, offsite at Whitney Community Center, 1609 S. Owyhee Street in Boise. Join us for a half-day camp full of hands-on activities. Explore exciting topics like forensics, chemistry, genetics, structural engineering, simple machines, animation and optical illusions. Half-day session from 9 am-12 noon, Monday-Friday. $75. Drop off and pickup at Whitney Community Center. No transportation provided from the Discovery Center.

Chemistry (FULL)

July 26-30: Grades 1-3
Explore the magical world of Chemistry. Experiment with materials that glow, form cool crystals, change color, make a bang, bounce off the table, ooze, bubble and fizz – and can even be good to eat! 9 am-4 pm. DCI member: $150; non-members: $175

Explore, Experiment & Build (FULL)(off site)

August 2-6: Grades 1-3
In partnership with Boise Parks & Recreation, offsite at Morley Nelson Community Center, 7701 W. Northview Street in Boise. Join us for a half-day camp full of hands-on activities. Explore exciting topics such as astronomy, geology, weather, electricity, chemistry and flight. Half-day sessions, 9:00am to noon. $75.00 Drop off & pickup at Morley Nelson Community Center. No transport provided from the Discovery Center.

Space Camp (campers will meet astronaut, Wendy Lawrence!)

August 2-6: Grades 4-6
Explore life as an astronaut traveling to and living in outer space. Learn how astronauts are trained and about the work they really do. Veteran astronaut, Wendy Lawrence, will speak to the campers at 3:30PM on 8/5. Parents are welcome to come and hear Wendy speak as well. 9 am-4 pm DCI member: $150; non-member: $175

Geology

August 9-13: Grades 4-6
Learn to identify different types of rocks. Explore “earth-shattering” topics like earthquakes and volcanoes, and study tectonic plates and the effects their moving and scraping continue to have on the earth’s landforms. 9 am-4 pm DCI member: $150; non-member: $175

Astronomy

August 16-20: Grades 2-4
Explore the mysteries of the planets, stars and galaxies. Spend some time in our exciting STARLAB planetarium and learn about the constellations and the myths surrounding them. 9 am-4 pm : DCI member: $150; non-member: $175