Science fun is available from the Florida Museum for our community! The Science Surprises program is available either virtually or as an outdoor presentation at your school or community organization.

Do the full four-part series or pick individual topics. Each hour-long session begins with an interactive demonstration of a scientific concept, followed by hands-on, inquiry-based activities that they can take home to share with their families.

Topics:

• Birds
• Butterflies
• Fossils
• Reptiles & Amphibians

Program Details:

• Science Surprises Summer Edition is offered for school and community organizations in Alachua County only
• $80 for one session, $250 for 4-part series
• Individual sessions are one hour long with themed science investigations led by Florida Museum educators and include activities for each camper to make and take home
• Sessions are available Tuesday to Friday. Morning sessions are at 9, 10 or 11 a.m. and afternoon sessions are at 1, 2, or 3 p.m.
• The program is available virtually via Zoom OR in-person outdoors at your camp venue
• All sessions are limited to 20 participants
• The activities are designed for children in grades K–6
• Financial support is available for qualifying organizations; please contact outreach@floridamuseum.ufl.edu for more information
• Presentations can be offered in Spanish

Registration

Pre-registration is required and 3 weeks notice is preferred.

Questions?

Contact Alberto López, our Youth Outreach Coordinator, at outreach@floridamuseum.ufl.edu or 352-294-6950.