Geneva Park District Spring 2017 Program Guide | Page 43

Youth Variety

NEW !
Bridges & Tunneling Engineering
Ages 6-12
The history , function , design , and geometry of bridges and tunnels using highly motivating hands on engineering activities will be introduced . K ’ NEX parts , building straws , Hershey chocolate and more will be used to enrich understanding of bridges and tunnels . This class is designed to add meaning to structures that are seen in everyday environment . Beam , arch , truss , suspension bridges will be investigated . An amusement park ride above a bridge ? We will explore Tianjin Eye over the Yongle Bridge in China . Class will culminate with kids making their own edible bridge snack ! Instructor : Lisa Lombardi . ( EB ) $ 42 ( N / R $ 62 ) PBC Sa 4 / 8 2:00 - 4:00 pm 2221504-02
Animal Adaptations
Ages 6-11
1 Class In this very interactive class , you will study different ways that animals adapt to their environments such as camouflage , hibernation , migration , mimicry , and specialized body parts . You ’ ll do experiments , observe demonstrations , touch animal parts , and meet real animals . Instructor : Cool Science Staff . ( EB )
$ 158 ( N / R $ 178 ) ESCC M-F 3 / 27-3 / 31 6:00 - 8:00 pm 2221503-01
The Secret World of Plants
Ages 6-11
1 Class Learn about the secret world of plants in this fun , hands-on class . You ’ ll make a lap book about the different plant families , work on giant lifecycle craft , meet and touch different kinds of plants ( including carnivorous ones ), conduct a chlorophyll experiment , and plant some seeds that you can take home and grow . Instructor : Cool Science Staff . ( EB )
$ 31 ( N / R $ 47 ) SCC Tu 4 / 4 6:00 - 8:00 pm 2221503-02
All About Worms
Ages 6-11
1 Class Do worms have eyes or ears ? What do they like to eat ? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this fun , hands-on class . You ’ ll also learn about their other body parts , lifecycle , predators , and more as you make a lap book about them , work on an edible craft ( yes , I said edible !), play games , and meet some live worms . You can even take some home ... that is , if it ’ s okay with your parents ! Instructor : Cool Science Staff . ( EB ) $ 31 ( N / R $ 47 ) SCC Tu 5 / 9 6:00 – 8:00 pm 2221503-03
Horti ’ cool ’ ture For Kids
Ages 5-10
1 Class
Learn all about horticulture in this cool handson
class . Kids will learn about transplanting ,
watering , planting , the difference between soil
and dirt , how to plant a bulb and more . Instructor :
Shawn Nohl , Horticulturist . ( LG )
$ 5
WHLR
Sa
5 / 13
10:00 -11:00 am
2111910-01
NEW !
The Thrills and Chills of Ice Cream Science
Ages 6-12
1 Class Exploring and eating ice cream is a fun way to introduce early physics and chemistry concepts to children . Become an expert on this beloved treat and then sit down for the most outrageous ice cream eating contest in town . Did anyone say BRAIN FREEZE ? Kids will also learn how to make a homemade brown sugar ice cream and waffle cones . Ice Cream themed games too ! This is a child ’ s dream class experience and all about putting the fun back into learning . Don ’ t wear your Sunday best to this class , we will get sticky ! Ice Cream themed souvenir included . BONUS MATERIAL : Dipping Dots ! Instructor : Lisa Lombardi . ( EB ) $ 39 ( N / R $ 59 ) SPRC Sa 5 / 6 2:00 – 3:30 pm 2221504-01
Butterfly Release Party Turn to page 10 for details
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