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Birthdays Birthday FUN at Discovery Science Center! Parties at Discovery include a STEAM-themed activity for your intrepid young scientists, as well as time for food and cake in a private party room! Leave all the set up and clean up to us! We will supply the paper goods and table covers, as well as some light “themed” decorating. All parties come with a STEAM host to lead you and your guests through the activity and to help with party needs. Pizza and beverages for the young scientists are included and you are welcome to bring in other food and beverages for your guests including the Birthday Cake!! Need help with the menu? Let us know! Want to learn more? Contact us to discuss your party needs! We are proud to support our preferred caterers: Fortuna’s Catering Co., Bridgeport CT Goodfellas Pizzeria , Bridgeport CT J Bagels and Cafe , Trumbull CT Birthday Party Basic Package includes: STEM Party Host 13 young scientists + 15 total adults (PLUS admission for the full day for all your guests) 2 Large Cheese Pizzas & Beverages Themed Craft & Decorations Paper Goods (Plates, Napkins, Cups, Forks & Spoons) Add-ons: Additional Child-$12 Additional Adult-$6 Additional Pizza- $20 Pizza Toppings - $5 per topping per pizza To host party in our Dining Court- $125 *requests are not guaranteed until payment in full is received . Submit your request here and a team member will reach out to discuss .* Ready to book? Request a Party! Options for ages 3-5 or 6-9 Does your child love Dinos? Whose doesn’t? We have Dino parties for all age groups! We will supply our paleontologists with a puzzle to try their hand at "reassembling" a fossil and making a reusable craft that they can play with again and again! Discovery Dinos $450 Parties Include: 2 pizzas, 13 water (8oz) or Juice Boxes Paper Goods & Party room STEAM Party Host For 13 kids/15 adults Options for ages 3-5 or 6-9 Do you want an out of this world party? Then choose from our Space themed parties that include a show in our incredible planetarium! For our younger astronauts in training (ages 3-5) we welcome them to enjoy our “Space Cadet” party where they can decorate a rocket or a star before they enjoy a show in the planetarium For our “Galactic Voyagers” (ages 6-9) they will make a solar system craft before heading into their planetarium show! Discovery Blast Off Birthday $450 Parties Include: 2 pizzas, 13 water (8oz) or Juice Boxes Paper Goods & Party room STEAM Party Host For 13 kids/15 adults All ages Why do creatures look the way they do? It's up to you! In this party for older kids (6+), we supply a myriad of craft supplies, and you bring your imagination! Party goers can create a creature of their own design using their own creativity. Discovery Creature Design Lab $475 Parties Include: 2 pizzas, 13 water (8oz) or Juice Boxes Paper Goods & Party room STEAM Party Host For 13 kids/15 adults Ages 8+ Have you ever wondered what it is really like at night at the Science Center? Find out first hand with a Discovery After Dark party! Enjoy a private movie screening in our Discovery Theater or a special planetarium show, complete with pizza & popcorn for everyone. After the movie you and your guests will venture out to explore the exhibits with your STEAM host! Party available on Friday & Saturday nights from 5:30pm-8:30pm Discovery After Dark $675 Parties Include: 3 pizzas, 18 waters (8oz) & Popcorn Paper Goods & Party Room STEAM Party Host For 18 Children/20 adults

Excite and motivate young minds with lively 45-minute participatory presentations. Students are actively involved with these dramatic and fun introductions to basic science concepts. Learning objectives can be expanded and reinforced by pairing demonstrations with Learning Labs, Science on a Sphere, or a planetarium show for a full-day program. Questions about a Live Demo? Please contact us at reservations@shudiscovery.org or (203)416-3558. Ready to book a Live Demonstration? Book Now! Filter by Focus Area All Filter by Location Options Select Location Options Chemistry Is it science or magic? You decide! In this demonstration, explore changes of state (solids to liquids, liquids to gases), mixtures, solutions, and chemical reactions. Chemistry is all around us—come check it out! Chemistry Onsite only Don't Try This at Home! Our widely acclaimed "big science" show! Get your students talking and keep the conversation going well after the show. All mad scientists are welcome as we combine common sense with scientific principles and (and a few flashes and booms). Get inspired and take that curiosity to the next level. General Science Onsite or Travel Electricity How is electricity created? Learn about how electricity can be created. Discover the differences between static and current electricity. See electromagnetism at work. Witness the power of lightning bolts and light bulbs illuminated without wires. You don’t want to miss this shocking science experience! Electricity Onsite or Travel Engineering for Space It’s hard enough to escape the Earth’s gravitational pull and make it safely to space, but staying safe in space presents a whole new set of engineering challenges. Astronauts must be protected from extreme heat, cold, vacuum, fast-moving debris, and they need to be able to breathe! We’ll learn about the amazing innovations of space gear in this exciting demo that showcases the fascinating engineering challenges and solutions for exploring the final frontier. Engineering, Space Onsite or Travel Light How does our eye see images? How do we see color? What is the difference between subtractive and additive color mixing? Are there invisible colors that we can’t see? And just what does it mean when we say our sunglasses are polarized? Discover the answers to these questions and more in our illuminating demonstration about light. Physics Onsite only Sound Listen to observe the interaction of sound waves. Learn about pitch, volume, and the transmission of sound. Watch as instruments, music boxes, and other devices demonstrate the concept of sound. See how machines translate sound from recordings to our ears. Physics Onsite or Travel The Laws of Motion The force is all around us… the forces of motion that is! We’ll explore all three laws of motion to test how things interact. See the power of inertia, learn how you can change acceleration by changing mass, and become a rocket scientist! You’ll be strong with the knowledge of forces after this demo! Forces Onsite or Travel Weather Factors What is weather? What are the key factors that create all the different types of weather we experience? Explore the causes and effects of thunder and lightning, learn about what creates wind currents, and see a tornado demonstration. You won’t want to miss this exploration of some of our wildest weather! Earth Science Onsite only Live Demonstrations

Latest News May 9, 2025 SHU Discovery Science Center and Planetarium hosts Space Day The SHU Discovery Science Center and Planetarium hosted a Space Day for local students and community members interested in space exploration on Friday afternoon. There were planetarium shows and hands on science experiments. Admission was free, thanks to the museum's sponsor, NASA Connecticut Space Grant Consortium. Read More May 5, 2025 Internship Spotlight Student helps SHU Discovery Science Center & Planetarium organize aircraft models for display and archives Read More Apr 17, 2025 Check out our visit with On the Scene Adventures! Chase & Jet get an exclusive tour of Sacred Heart University's Discovery Science Center & Planetarium in Bridgeport Connecticut. Join them as they learn all about the Museum's current and future exhibits and attractions and have tons of fun along the way. Read More Mar 13, 2025 Discovery Magnet School Art on Display! Silvermine Arts Center Partnership Brings "Space Explorers: The Universe and You" to Discovery Campus! Read More Feb 28, 2025 SHU Discovery Science Center and Planetarium - Helping Ignite Creativity with Hands-on Learning Experiences Catch Executive Director Erika Eng on WTNH! Read More Feb 10, 2025 Discovery and CT Data Read More Oct 14, 2024 ICYMI - Discovery Executive Director Erika Eng on WICC Radio! Read More Sep 11, 2024 Check us out in Global Heroes! Read More Apr 9, 2024 Eclipse Recap Check out Discovery's impact! Read More Mar 27, 2024 Learn about eclipses with Elliot Severn! Elliot Severn, Director of the Planetarium, will speak at Wilton Library about the upcoming solar eclipse. Read More Mar 15, 2024 2024 GSK Science in the Summer - Be a Space Scientist! Free summer science programs for underserved youth in STEM returns to Discovery in 2024! Read More Mar 8, 2024 Catch Discovery on WTNH News! Discovery will sponsor the New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade Family Fun Zone on March 10, 2024 Read More Jan 29, 2024 Mesmerica James Hood's Mesmerica is coming to Bridgeport! Read More Jan 4, 2024 PAW Patrol LIVE Giveaway Enter to win a family 4-pack of tickets to PAW Patrol LIVE in Bridgeport on January 16 or 17, 2024! Read More Dec 18, 2023 Broadening STEAM learning Connecticut Children’s Pediatric Care Alliance with Hartford HealthCare provides support for Bridgeport youth Read More

Scouts BSA Programs Filter by Tags Select Tags Filter by Level Select Level Custom Program Don’t see what you’re looking for? Ask us about our custom programs. We can cover topics involving engineering, ecosystems, space, forensics, and chemistry. Prices start at $20 per scout. For more information, contact scouts@shudiscovery.org Earth Rocks In this program, Webelos will be learning about rocks. We will start by talking about the rock cycle and the different types of rocks. Scouts will get a chance to do some mineral testing, and will have an opportunity to try to identify some rocks and minerals on their own. Super Science In this program, Bears will learn about different science concepts. They will learn about buoyancy and static electricity and conduct investigations about both topics. Scouts will also look at what happens when you try to mix oil and water together. Forensics In this program, Bears will help us solve a crime! Utilizing fingerprints, chromatography, and trace evidence testing, scouts will put their investigative minds to the test. Air of the Wolf In this program, Wolves will learn about the forces of flight, and the difference between pitch, yaw and roll. They will make two different paper airplanes to test how well they fly, and even make some non-traditional flyers as well. Digging in the Past In this program, Wolves will learn about fossils, including how and where they form. Scouts will get a chance to examine some fossils and participate in a fossil dig. They will also use their imaginations to create their own unique dinosaur. Sky is the Limit In this program, Tigers will learn about how telescopes work and make their own. They will learn about constellations and make a constellation viewer to take home. A live planetarium show is included in this program. Floats and Boats In this program, Tigers will learn about how buoyancy and displacement work when it comes to objects floating. They will put their knowledge to the test and guess which objects are going to sink or float and create a boat that will float for at least 10 seconds. Ready, Set, Grow In this program, Lions will learn about where some of their food comes from. They will plant some herb seeds in a recycled container, and then will turn that container into a mini greenhouse. Gizmo and Gadgets In this program, Lions will learn about the forces of motion. They will do some experimenting with ramps and cars and test out some forces of flight with paper airplanes.

Girl Scout Programs Select Your Interest Select Tags Filter by Level Select Level Custom Program Don’t see what you’re looking for? Ask us about our custom programs. We can cover topics involving engineering, ecosystems, space, forensics, and chemistry. Prices start at $20 per scout. For more information, contact scouts@shudiscovery.org Space Science Adventurer In this program, Brownies will learn what a constellation is and create a constellation viewer of their own constellation. They will also make a model of the solar system that can fit in their pockets. A live planetarium show is included in this program. Daisy How Robots Move This program meets some requirements for both Daisy Coding for Good, and Daisy How Robots Move. Daisies will try their hands at “coding” a sandwich robot, and take turns at programming their friends to do a simple tasks. They will also take turns using a robot. Mechanical Engineering Roller Coaster Design Challenge Daisies will learn about how roller coasters work, and will design a coaster car. They will test a pre-made roller coaster, and then use what they learn to create their own. Sky In this program, Seniors will learn about the night sky. They will learn about different constellations and how to find the North Star. A live planetarium show is included in this program. Night Owl In this program, Cadettes will learn about constellations. They will learn how telescopes work and get a chance to use one. A digital planetarium show is included. Space Science Investigator In this program, Juniors will examine the scale size of the Earth versus the Moon. They will make a tool to help them locate the constellations in the night sky and figure out how old they would be on other planets. A live planetarium show is included in this program. Detective In this program, Juniors are needed to solve a crime! They will look for clues, do some testing and analysis, and build a case. Can they solve this mystery whodunnit? Entertainment Technology In this program, Juniors will be learning about the science behind some of their entertainment. They will learn what a thaumatrope is and how it works. They will make a pair of 3D glasses and learn the science behind why it works. They will even get a chance to build and test a roller coaster. Space Science Adventurer In this program, Cadettes will learn about light, both the kind we see and what we can’t. They will create a tool to help break down visible light into its various spectrum and learn how this helps scientists learn more about the stars. A live planetarium show is included in this program. Mechanical Engineering Racer Car Design Challenge In this program, Brownies will learn about the forces that affect speed. Using what they have learned, they will design and build a simple race car, which they will then test by rolling it down a ramp. If they have time, they can adjust their car to make it faster.

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Summer 2024 Programs available K-8 Download Our Summer Program Guide & Pricing Download Program Descriptions Download Our Financial Assistance Application Make 2024 your best summer ever! Discovery offers 7 weeks of exciting, hands-on summer science explorations. Each week is themed so every young scientist can find their inspiration. Learn more below! Register Where will you discover your next great idea? Week 1: Superhero Science June 23 through June 27 Click here to learn more and to register. Week 2: Engineering June 30 through July 3 (no program July 4) Click here to learn more and to register. Week 3: Geology and Paleontology July 7 through July 11 Click here to learn more and to register. Week 4: Marine Science July 14 through July 18 Click here to learn more and to register. Week 5: Photography and Film July 21 through July 25 Click here to learn more and to register. Week 6: Save Our Planet July 28 through August 1 Click here to learn more and to register. Week 7: Astronomy August 4 through August 8 Click here to learn more and to register. How to Register Click the "Register" button below. You can also copy and paste this link into your browser: http://app.campdoc.com/register/discoveryscience If you don’t already have an account, you will be asked to create one and then you will be asked to create a profile for each child you are registering. You will then go into the registration tab, select the appropriate rising grade (grade your child will be in Fall of 2024), and then select the weeks you would like to enroll in. At this point, you will be asked to put in any coupon codes you are eligible for. If you are a Discovery member, member of the military, a STEM Accelerator or Mighty STEM student, you must email education@shudiscovery.org to obtain your coupon code. Once you’ve put in all applicable codes, you will be asked to pay in full to register for your spot. You will then have access to your child’s profile where we ask that you fill out every section with as much detail as possible. Please note your spot is not reserved until we have received payment for tuition. If you experience any issues with CampDoc, please contact CampDoc support for any technological issues with the software. They can be reached at support@campdoc.com or 734-619-8300. If you have any questions regarding policies or programs, please email education@shudiscovery.org Please be sure to make a note of your log in details and password for CampDoc Register

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