The Children’s Science Explorium is a “hands-on” museum focusing on the physical sciences, with a target audience of grades kindergarten through fifth grade.  A short, exciting and informative demonstration by the staff will precede the exploration of the museum.  Challenge worksheets on the exhibits are available.  The exhibits address many facets of the physical sciences:  electricity, rocketry, weather are few that are offered.

 The programs, live demonstrations, and permanent and visiting exhibits are designed to enhance classroom instruction, incorporate Sunshine State Standards, provide “hands-on” learning experiences, and inspire future scientists.  You and your students are invited to be a part of the excitement at the Explorium in the upcoming months, and wish you a productive and rewarding school year!

• Teachers from schools located within the Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District and/or Boca Raton's city limits may begin making reservations at the teacher open house on August 16th. (Click here for more information.)

• E-mailed reservation requests may be submitted beginning Monday, August 20th. (Click here for more information about the on-line reservation process.)

• E-mail explorium@myboca.us

Information required to make a reservation 

1. Provide ALL of the information requested below and e-mail the information to Explorium@myboca.us.
2. Once this information is received via e-mail, the reservation process will begin.
3. Within a week, you will receive an e-mail regarding confirmation.

• Name of school
• Address of school
• School phone number
• Contact person
• Contact e-mail
• Grade level: K, 1st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, or other
• Number of classes: 1 or 2
• Number of students in each class
• Classroom teacher
• Classroom teacher e-mail
• Date requested
• Alternate date
• Science program requested
• Explorium: yes or no
• Playground: yes or no
• Lunch pavilion: yes or no
• Transportation: bus, van, or car

Time: All programs start at 10:00 am.  Each program is approximately one hour.

• Once your e-mail request is received, confirmation of dates and programs will be e-mailed to you. Confirmations, Chaperone information, and bus passes will be mailed one month before your visit.

• All busses must have the bus pass displayed in the front windshield. Failure to bring your bus pass may result in delaying your entrance and reduce time for your program.

PROGRAMS:

• The Explorium classrooms accommodate a total of 25 students at a time.

• Arrive 15 minutes prior to program start time for unloading of bus and brief orientation.
• If late, CALL (561) 347-3900 to inform us. 
• Programs BEGIN PROMPTLY at 10:00am.

When inclement weather prohibits an outdoor program, an alternate program will be substituted based on availability.

CHAPERONES:

• RECOMMENDED:  1 chaperone per 7 students. 
• Teachers and chaperones are responsible for all of their students and are expected to be involved in the program. 

Staff reserves the right to ask any group to leave due to disorderly and inappropriate behavior.

SCIENCE PLAYGROUND:

• The Science Playground is located adjacent to the Family Pavilion.
• The Science Playground is a unique three-level facility featuring many interactive components.
• A limited water area is available. Children are advised to bring a towel and a change of clothes if they plan on getting wet.  Should you decide your students are NOT allowed in this area, you have the option of avoiding it upon entering the playground.

Chaperones MUST distribute themselves around the playground to supervise and oversee students’ behavior and activities.

LUNCH:

• The Family Pavilion, adjacent to the Science Playground, will be reserved for visiting groups to enjoy their lunches.
• Restrooms and water fountains are located at the Family Pavilion.
• The Explorium has 2 large containers to hold lunch bags.
• Food concessions are available near the Carousel and Science Playground between 11: am and 2:00 pm.

 Students and chaperones are responsible for cleaning up the lunch area they used.

EXPLORE OUR EXHIBITS:

An exciting part of a visit to Sugar Sand Park is exploring the Explorium's Exhibit Hall!

Our permanent and traveling Exhibit Halls feature interactive, hands-on exhibits designed to challenge visitors' thinking and promote an understanding of everyday science.

The Children's Science Explorium is a member of ASTC (Association of Science and Technology Centers).