Field Herpetology

If you love amphibians and reptiles, then this camp is for you! Campers will learn distinguishing features for groups of amphibians and reptiles as well as field identification, capture techniques, captive care, life cycles, and conservation. This camp includes day trips to local parks and nature preserves and will require campers to dress in naturalist… Read More >

Climate Resilience Camp

Climate Resilience Camp is a week-long summer STEM enrichment program for high school students. The week is focused on exploring impacts of natural disasters and extreme weather and investigating strategies for increasing resilience in their communities. Topics covered include extreme heat, flooding, air quality, resilience, and possible solutions.  Students will participate in hands-on activities related… Read More >

The Science of Sketching

Come take a look behind the scenes of our Museum while you learn to draw. Local artist and educator Courtney Cappa will show you how to use ink to create drawings of the Museum’s exhibits, live animals, and architecture. Find unique locations to inspire your drawings as you learn new drawing techniques. A professional ink… Read More >

Code Your Own Adventure

Start your journey learning computer science the fun way by building a fantasy adventure game completely from scratch using Processing, a powerful, cross-platform Java-based language. During this course, you will learn the fundamentals of coding, be introduced to 3D modeling and 3D printing and create a custom video game limited only by your own creativity!… Read More >