Early Learning Programs (pre-school)

 
The Discovery Center offers workshops for children of all ages!  Join us for early learning science classes:  Toddler’s Explore and Create Scientists, and on the first Wednesday of every month enjoy Scoop on Reading!  All early learning classes are structure for children to attend with their parent(s)/grandparent(s).  Scroll down to learn more. 
 

A young scientist at work!

TODDLERS EXPLORE and CREATE SCIENTISTS
Thursdays:
Ongoing 4 week session blocks

T.E. - Ages 18 months-2 yrs: 9:00am – 10:00am
C.S. – Ages 3-5 yrs: 10:30am – 11:30am

* Please note we have new times for these programs starting in Jan. 2012.

Through songs, stories, and exploratory activities you and your child will explore the wonders of nature and science.

March Session Theme:  How’s the weather?

  • 3/1 Rain, snow, and Hail – discover forms of precipitation.
  • 3/8 Wind, clouds, and the sun – experiment with wind power and build a kite.
  • 3/15 Rainbows – explore the world of colors and what conditions create a rainbow.
  • 3/29 The weather and me – learn how weather affects our daily lives:  how we dress and what mood we are in!

$22.00 per 4 week session for members / $26.00 non-members.   Limited to 15 registered participants.

REGISTER NOW for MARCH Toddler’s Explore on ActiveNet.com
REGISTER NOW for MARCH Create Scientists on ActiveNet.com

April Session Theme:  Oceanography

  • 4/5 Aquatic animals – learn about creatures that call the massive oceans home!
  • 4/12 Ocean currents – explore the motion of the oceans.
  • 4/19 Fresh vs. salt – join us as we investigate the differences between fresh water and salt water.
  • 4/26 The beach – prepare yourselves for a day at the beach as we have fun with sand art and sea shell hunts.

REGISTER NOW for APRIL Toddlers Explore on ActiveNet.com
REGISTER NOW for APRIL Create Scientists on ActiveNet.com


SCOOP ON READING
Ages 2-5 years
1st Wednesday of Every Month, September thru May
10am – 10:30am

Parents and children are invited to ge the scoop on reading as the Discovery Center and Altrusa International Inc. of Ocala come together.   A thirty minute long story telling session will be followed by scrumptious ice cream.

Complimentary – limited to 15 registered participants.

REGISTER NOW for MARCH Scoop on Reading

REGISTER NOW for APRIL Scoop on Reading

REGISTER NOW for MAY Scoop on Reading