In this after-school class, students will gain a multi-layered understanding of Geology, Geography, Paleontology, and everything else rock-based! We’ll learn how crystals and fossils form, what’s happening in the center of the earth, the magic behind the decay transformation of minerals, and so much more!

Let your child explore the world of clay. Children will have the opportunity to hand build projects, visit a real pottery studio, and learn about the glazing and firing processes. They will also be able to experience how clay is ‘thrown’ on a pottery wheel. Class taught by Third Wheel Pottery Studio Artist Robin Wolpin.

Come see some of the STEM-tacular activities and lessons that Clarkson's best and brightest have designed. These drop-in family activities will run all weekend with help from the Clarkson Institute for STEM Education. No need to pre-register.  Program included with the cost of admission and membership.

Come see some of the STEM-tacular activities and lessons that Clarkson's best and brightest have designed. These drop-in family activities will run all weekend with help from the Clarkson Institute for STEM Education. No need to pre-register.  Program included with the cost of admission and membership.

Dinosaurs are hard to find these days, but with some special archaeology tools and supplies, we will make our own, and crack open fossils that formed tens of thousands of seconds ago! Program runs 10-3, or until materials are gone. No need to preregister. Program included with membership and admission.

Come design your own mini scarecrow for your lawn. What is your scarecrow thankful for? Give your scarecrow personality with pumpkins, leaves and other fall decor. Program runs 10-3, or until materials are gone. No need to preregister. Program included with membership and admission.

Join us as we explore the exciting world of Dramatic Play!  Using our imaginations and creativity, we will be creating scenarios and play themes that will encourage thinking outside of the box.  Designed to encourage group play, language development, and reinforce practical skills such as sorting, rearranging, negotiation, sharing, and taking turns.

In this class, we’ll be serving up different experiments with ingredients and tools found in the kitchen!  We’ll safely explore the chemical and physical changes that happen to your favorite foods and snacks. Feast on the wonders of science as we learn the chemistry behind home kitchen crafts.

Explore the many stages of design as we create two costumes over the course of ten weeks. Students will begin on a smaller scale by designing and making a model of a costume for their favorite movie, television, or book character, complete with props. For the remainder of the classes, students will create an original […]

Toddler Music is a mixed-age music and movement class for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers, that includes activities designed to promote musical learning across ages.  Activities include singing and chanting, dancing, and finger plays, and playing children’s instruments, aka: making noise and jumping around. You don’t want your little one to miss out!  With […]