Programs at The Discovery Center
Our Programs are designed to be very hands on and playful for children and their grownups. Your children will find places to laugh learn and have fun.
Special Programs & Events!
“Courage, Confidence, Character: 100 Years of Girl Scout"
Juliette “Daisy” Low believed that all girls should be given the opportunity to develop physically, mentally and spiritually. What began with 18 girls meeting in Juliette’s home in Savannah, Georgia, March 12th in 1912, is now 100 years strong with a membership of over 3.2 million girls and adults in the United States! The Discovery Center together with NYPENN Girl Scout Council is proud to announce a new exhibit where all children can live “Daisy’s” dream! Boys and girls will take a journey through time as they explore the rich history of Girl Scouts. Learn about the organizations roots in the early 20th century and the scout commitment to building self esteem through an understanding of self awareness and the world around them. Take the adventure into the woods with a camping experience complete with a tent, camp songs and “boating” as we explore the Girl Scout commitment to preserving the environment; then go on a trip around the globe with an investigation of Global Girl Scouts where girls can be heard loud and proud as they join together to encourage friendship and goodwill through a respect for diversity.
The exhibit will open Saturday, March 10th 2012 just in time for Women’s History Month. The exhibit will be on display through March 2013. Join us for a grand opening birthday celebration in honor of the birth of Girl Scouts Saturday, March 10th from 11:00-3:00p.m.
Annual Egg Hunt March 31st 11am-4pm
Step into our magical forest to find fairies, gnomes, and woodland creatures of all kinds. Help the birds find their magical eggs, enjoy face painting, crafts, a Fairy Tale show, Visit with the 4-H Bunny Buds club to see bunnies of all sizes and colors and more. Bring your own basket to scout out the eggs in the museum and who knows- you might even find one of the lucky eggs to redeem for an egg-straordinary prize! The fun begins at 11am, food sales for a nominal fee from 11am-1pm, and all is free with museum admission. The Museum gallery will close from 2-3 to hide the eggs. While we’re hiding the eggs, enjoy a S.T.A.R. (So. Tier Actors Read) performance of “Once Upon A Time: A Medley of Favorite Fairy Tales” in our Ahearn Playhouse, or join us in the Gaffney Family Classroom for some special crafting.
Fairy Tale Tea Party April 21
The Fairy of Spring is stopping by to host a magical tea party and you are invited! Nosh on dainty desserts, search for fairy treasures, make your own fairy dust, and special fairy orb to take home. Wear your favorite magical garb to make the fun come to life! Two times to choose from: 11am-1pm OR 3-5pm. Cost: $6 per person.
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Early Childhood Care and Education
Play is an important part of a child’s developmental growth; its value for babies and toddlers includes language development, literacy development and sensory exploration of the world around them. What better place to play than here at the museum! Perhaps it’s your child’s first interactions with other children. Maybe it’s a special time for you and your child now that big brother/sister is in school.
Contact Cary Swartz at (607) 773-8661, ext. 208. if you are interested in this program!
April Break Fun
Looking to add some fun to your break while school's out? Break into discovery with us! There’s a new activity each day, so bring your lunch, make a day of it, and come back all week long! All activities are offered free with admission from 11am-1pm.
April 9th: Egg Mania. Come see the many sizes and colors that eggs come in. Can you guess what animals come from eggs?
April 10th: The Great Egg drop workshop. Using common household materials, visitors will design a vessel to protect a raw egg from a drop of tremendous height. Will your egg survive?
April 11th: Fantastic Felting. Come learn how animal fibers can be made into beautiful creations- scarves, hats, gloves, and even art with our special guests from Nyala Farm Alpacas! Visitors of all ages can create an egg shaped bead out of alpaca fur from 11am-12pm (free with admission)
Visitors ages 8 and up can register for a special felting activity to decorate a colorful egg made out of alpaca fur from 12:30-1:30pm. Fee is $8 (includes museum admission) and parents are welcome to stay with their children or drop them off and enjoy the museum with their younger children.
April 12th: Terrific Trees. Come learn about trees of all kinds and we do leaf rubbings, create a tree ‘cookie’ necklace, and head outdoors for the tree identification hunt. At 11:30 Smokey the Bear will be coming.
April 13th: One Sun Earth Festival (11am-3pm) Join The Discovery Center as we celebrate Earth Day! Learn all about solar energy with some fun arts & crafts! Make your own solar night light. Take a workshop on how to use a solar cooker. Explore and investigate Global Environmental issues. Sign-up for a tour of The Discovery Center’s Solar Clubhouse! Enjoy a delicious solar lunch and much more! All activities free with admission (additional cost for lunch.)
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