Family Programs
Monthly Family Challenges
Are you tired of the same old weekend routine? Is your family ready for a challenge? Each month the CSE will be hosting a friendly competition where families can put their skills to the test and work as a team to build, create, test and change up your weekend fun! Winning team receives a PRIZE!
- Pre-registration is required and will begin four (4) weeks prior to challenge dates.
- Participants must be registered at least one day in advance. No walk-ups.
- Register in person at the front desk of the Sugar Sand Park Community Center or online through Webtrac. *NOTE: You will have to register in person the first time in order to set up a Webtrac account.
- All program materials will be provided.
2012 Schedule:
January: Can You Find It? Challenge
Think you know North from South? Can you navigate without your GPS? Test your skills with the whole family while exploring Sugar Sand Park.
Date & Time: Saturday, Jan 28, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: 5+ with parent/guardian
Cost: $15.00 adult/child pair, $5.00 each additional person
February: Bottle Rocket Challenge
The sky is the limit when you and your family work together to construct a bottle rocket to launch! Will your team reach new heights?
Date & Time: Sunday, Feb 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: 5+ with parent/guardian
Cost: $15.00 adult/child pair, $5.00 each additional person
March: Boats & Floats Challenge
Will you team construct a boat that will sink or float? Design a vessel using limited materials as you challenge other families for the title of Captain!
Date & Time: Saturday, March 17, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: 5+ with parent/guardian
Cost: $15.00 adult/child pair, $5.00 each additional person
April: Clean It Up Challenge
Celebrate Earth Day by experimenting with water quality control. Oil spills and suspended particles never sounded so fun!
Date & Time: Sunday, Apr 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: 5+ with parent/guardian
Cost: $15.00 adult/child pair, $5.00 each additional person
May: Everyday Physics Challenge
Centripetal force and hula hoops? Inertia and balloon toss? Discover the reasons why these activities are not easy feats as you compete with other families for prizes!
Date & Time: Saturday, May 19, 10:30am-12:30pm
Ages: 5+ with parent/guardian
Cost: $15.00 adult/child pair, $5.00 each additional person
Eyes to Skies
(Recommended for Ages 8+)
Join us for our telescope nights! These free, informal events are held in the Camino parking lot behind the Explorium (weather permitting).
We’ll explore the skies with our professional-grade 16-inch Meade LX Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope.
- All children under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
- No registration required! The telescope will be out for at least one hour after the scheduled start time (weather permitting).
- Stars must be visible for the telescope to align.
- *If inclement weather arises, the program may be cancelled an hour before the scheduled start time. Please call 561-347-3900 to confirm that it has been cancelled.
Dates for 2012:
Friday, Feb 10 at 6:30pm. Jupiter, Orion CANCELLED
Friday, Mar 9 at 7:00pm. Jupiter, Mars, Orion
Friday, Apr 27 at 8:00pm. Moon, Mars, Saturn
Friday, May 11 at 8:30pm. Mars, Saturn, Dipper
Friday, Jun 8 at 8:30pm. Mars, Saturn, Dipper
Science Stories
(Ages 5+)
Stop by to hear some of our favorite science inspired stories!
Every Saturday at 11am • Free
Weekend Demos
(Ages 7+)
Join the CSE staff as we demonstrate the exciting properties of matter, electricity, air pressure and more! We'll spark your curiosity during these 20 minute, interactive demonstrations. Engaging explanations combine with audience participation to create an enjoyable learning experience for visitors!
Every Saturday and Sunday at 3:30pm • Free
