Upcoming Program Dates
Full Schedule
- Topic: Paleontology – “Paleontology Rocks!”
- Become a junior paleontologist! Learn about fossils and dinosaurs while practicing techniques used by real scientists!
- Book: Dinosaur Adventures by Catherine Veitch
- Topic: Art – “Light and Color”
- Explore how light and color go hand-in-hand and create art using chemistry!
- Book: The Rainbow Hunters by Andrea Farotto
- Topic: Energy – “Sparking Curiosity!”
- Explore how electricity moves by making models. Learn the difference between conductors and insulators and practice making circuits!
- Book: Oscar and the Bird: A Book About Electricity by Geoff Waring
- Topic: Biology – “Soaring Science”
- Explore what it means to be a bird by looking at different bird adaptations!
- Book: Birds Make Nests by Michael Garland
- Topic: Technology – “Coding, Unplugged”
- Get an introduction to the world of coding through fun, unplugged activities!
- Book: How to Code a Sandcastle by Josh Funk
- Topic: Physics – “Forces: Ups and Downs”
- Explore different forces and how objects move!
- Book: Eric, the Boy Who Lost His Gravity by Jenni Desmond
- Topic: Astronomy – “Under the Stars”
- Explore the night sky in a new way. Learn about stars, moons, and more!
- Book: Malcolm Under the Stars by W. H. Beck
Program Details
Ages: 3-6
When: Monthly on the first Tuesday
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
- Check-in starts at 8:30 a.m.
Registration Closes: One week before session date
Cost:
- $15 (covers one child + one adult)
- $15 (each additional participating child)
- $5 (each additional adult)
What’s Included: Each TOTS Session includes 3 hands-on STEAM activities, a group storytime based on the month’s theme, admission to the museum and time to play and explore.
Become a Member
Deluxe members receive a discount on this program!
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Policies and Procedures
All participants must be registered at least seven days prior to each program date. This would be the Tuesday before the Tuesday program. You will receive an email confirmation containing barcoded tickets. Bring them on the day of your program.
If you need to cancel a registration, you must contact Science Central at least seven days prior to the program date. Refunds are only given seven days prior to event day.
Walk-ins will not be permitted on the day of an event.
All programs are subject to change at Science Central’s discretion.
TOTS check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. each month. Check-in takes place at the admissions desk in Science Central, where you will show your barcoded ticket to a staff member to scan. You will then proceed to Nature Nook on the center’s Top Level for the program.
Science Central and the media frequently take photos/videos of visitors which may be used for future Science Central promotions or publicity. These photos may be used without your consent and without compensation. If you do not want your image used, please avoid photographers and inform them of your desire. As a visitor, you are welcome to take photos for non-commercial use at Science Central.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Parents/guardians must remain with their children for the duration of the program.
Yes. Infant siblings, under the supervision of a parent/guardian, may be present during this program. There is no added fee.
Yes. Science Central can accommodate daycare or school-sized groups at TOTS.
When you arrive, check-in at the front desk and receive your program schedule. Your schedule will indicate when you and your early learner will participate in activities, storytime, and museum exploration.