A unique program for younger children that features open-ended activities that encourage playful sensory explorations. Skills practiced in Messy Art promote fundamental primary language and math skills,  creativity, self-expression, and fine motor skills, and increase self-confidence in self-expression. Materials and supplies are generally safe for children 3 and over.

Each week we explore fundamental STEM concepts with tactile, sensory art-making activities. Paint, paper, and colors, combined with special sensory experiences like scented doughs, homemade brushes, and easy crafts for always fun, hands-on activities that support creativity, self-expression, and early science literacy.

Animals, plants, shells, rocks, weather, stars, water! With your child, explore our wide, wild, and wonder-filled world with live animal encounters and special materials and activities from our natural history collections. Nature time is a special program to instill empathy and respect for all things from nature while supporting early science literacy skills like making observations, contrasting, and comparing.

Every week will challenge your child's imagination and problem solving skills with fun, surprising materials and inventive challenges and projects.

Each week we will investigate a different career path and explore all the fun each of our weekly role models jobs have to offer. Measuring, mixing, lifting, sniffing, and so much more! Build your resumes with these engaging activities and strike a spark that might open up a whole new world of opportunities for your child.