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 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.  

Schedule:

Family challenges will be back in September!

 

 

Grab 'n' Go Eco Packs

Grab a pack and set out to explore Sugar Sand Park! Backpacks are supplied with tools and materials to guide your family through an investigation of the plants, animals, insects and geology of the park. 

Date & Time: Available for use during normal Explorium hours

Ages: 5+ with parent/guardian

Cost: NOW FREE! (You must leave your valid ID during the time of use) 

  • Must be 18 or older to rent a pack.
  • Must provide a valid ID to be held during time of rental.
  • Packs are designed for individual use or a small group of up to 4 people.
Pack Options:
  1. Backyard Naturalist – This pack is supplied with equipment to help families explore the natural world. You can catch insects, watch birds, identify plants and sketch them in a book. There are guides to use as a resource to help you through each activity. This pack is ideal for families with younger members.
  2. Young Naturalist – This pack is similar to the backyard naturalist but offers more in-depth guides for an older audience or a more advanced naturalist. Families can watch birds and other animals; collect samples such as plants or insects to observe before releasing back into their habitat.
  3. Rock Hound – This pack is supplied with tools to help families explore the world beneath their feet. Your family can become a geologist for a day and use techniques to identify rocks and minerals. Using the rock samples and equipment will help you to discover the colors and crystals right here in the park!
Tips for Using the Packs:
  • Remember to pick up and discard any trash into appropriate bins.
  • Release any living creatures (such as insects) back into their natural habitat unharmed after making observations.
  • If you aren’t sure what it is, leave it alone. Some plants and insects may be harmful (Example: Poison Ivy).
  • Check the list. Make sure all supplies are in the pack before turning back in.
  • Have FUN!

NEW! Make & Take

Looking for a fun science project to take home? Drop in for a Make and Take every month! Each month includes a different, exciting science project to take home. No registration necessary. Program will run for approximately 1 hour. 

 

Dates Times Cost
Sun, June 2 11:30 am $5 per project
Sun, July 7 11:30 am $5 per project
Sun, Aug. 4 11:30 am $5 per project
Sun, Sep. 8 11:30 am $5 per project

                     

 

 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.

Eyes to the Skies will be back in September!

 

 

 

Science Stories

(Ages 5+)

Stop by to hear some of our favorite science inspired stories!

Every Saturday at 11:30am • 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!

Summer Weekend Demo Schedule:

June 15 & 16 at 3:30pm

July 20 & 21 at 3:30pm

August 17 & 18 at 3:30 pm

Sept. 21 & 22 at 3:30 pm