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Join us for upcoming days off from school! Upcoming Dates Apr 14, 2025, 9:00 AM – Apr 18, 2025, 2:30 PM Students in K-6 can spend a day learning and playing with Discovery. Register for April Break For more information, contact education@shudiscovery.org . April Break Guide 2025 Admission Information Join Discovery for daily STEAM programs for grades K-5! Each day has a different theme: Monday - Space Science Tuesday - Physics Wednesday - Biology Thursday - Engineering Friday - Chemistry Register for the days you need at $100.00/day per child. Discounts available for members and military families, and for full-week registration! *You must register in advance. Walk-in participation will not be permitted. Download our program guide to learn more. How to Register Click the "Register" button above. 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

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< Back PAW Patrol LIVE Giveaway Jan 4, 2024 Enter to win a family 4-pack of tickets to PAW Patrol LIVE in Bridgeport on January 16 or 17, 2024! Thank you for your entries! This giveaway is now closed. Previous Next

< Back Learn about eclipses with Elliot Severn! Mar 27, 2024 Elliot Severn, Director of the Planetarium, will speak at Wilton Library about the upcoming solar eclipse. Learn more about the event and register here! Previous Next

High School Learning Labs Our Learning Labs are typically 2 hours in length. Our Labs are designed to support Next Generation Science Standards Cross-cutting concepts and content. Each Lab is hands-on and utilizes Science and Engineering Skills and Practices. Please see our Challenger Center information for Space Science offerings for High school. Back to All Labs Cosmic Origins Earth Science Onsite NGSS Standards: HS-ESS1, HS-ESS2-2 , HS-ESS2-5 Students will be able to learn all about The Big Bang Theory, the galaxy and how Earth became a planet, focusing on the different layers in the Earth and the geosphere. In this lab, students will look at the brightness and distance of stars and the importance of Earth’s layers. This lab pairs well with the planetarium show A Cosmic Journey! DNA Profiling Chemistry, Life Science, Biology Onsite NGSS Standards: HS-LS3-1 , HS-LS1-1 Students will learn about DNA profiling and how crucial it is for criminal cases. In this lab, students will focus on the biology and chemistry of DNA profiling and experiment with gel electrophoresis to narrow down suspects! Mission LEO Space Science, Engineering, Biology, Robotics & Coding Onsite, Travel NGSS Standards: Mission L.E.O is an immersive, high school program that has participants simulate what it might be like to take part in the exploration of an exoplanet. Students will work together in teams to successfully launch and deliver materials to Planet X. They will explore the terrain and take soil samples. When they return safely back to Earth, they will then analyze the samples to determine the best location to build a habitat.

Discovery Science Center Membership Register here for an INDIVIDUAL size membership at a BASIC level. This membership includes unlimited admission for 1 adult individual plus 1 guest (adult or child) to the exhibits, with discounts on the Discovery gift shop, birthday parties, Goodfella's Pizzeria, and the Adventure Park. This membership includes ASTC Passport Program reciprocal locations and special Member Monday hours. This membership does NOT include admission to the planetarium, live demonstrations, special presentations, or include discounts on children's programming. Select your membership type (choose one)* Individual + guest, Basic Membership - 1 year $ 100 Individual + guest, Basic Membership - 2 years $ 175 Cardholder Information - Must be completed in full to receive your card! This membership is a gift. First name of Primary Membership Cardholder* If you purchased an Individual + guest or a 1 adult + 4 children membership, this is your only cardholder unless you purchase an additional guest. Last name of Primary Membership Cardholder* If you purchased an Individual + guest or a 1 adult + 4 children membership, this is your only cardholder unless you purchase an additional guest. Email of Primary Membership Cardholder* Phone of Primary Membership Cardholder* Please provide the address for the primary membership cardholder. This is where we will send your card(s). Multi-line address Country/Region* Address* City* Zip / Postal code* Register

< Back Internship Spotlight May 5, 2025 Student helps SHU Discovery Science Center & Planetarium organize aircraft models for display and archives Learn more about how Sacred Heart University students support projects at Discovery! Special thanks to Aidan Ford '27 for helping our archival project take off! Previous Next

Scout Programs Be prepared for STEAM learning fun! Fun experiences that can be customized for your group! We are happy to provide STEAM programs that support many Badge, Pin, and Belt Loop requirements. In addition to fun experiences designed to engage your group in hands-on learning! Please see below for more information about offerings for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Our standard programs run for 90 minutes and are $25 per scout, $10 per adult and $15 per Tag-a-Long. There is a minimum of 8 scouts required to book a program. Our programs cover some, but not all, of the requirements for a specific badge. We always include a Discovery fun patch. 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. For more information, please contact scouts@shudiscovery.org or call 203-416-3565. Book Now! Overnights Bring your troop for an overnight visit to The Discovery Science Center for a fun night of awesome science! Overnights can include a planetarium show, science demonstrations, movies, badge activities, and time to explore the science center after hours! Customize your program for your troop’s interests and badge goals. Click here for more details. Scout Challenger Center Missions Give your troop an unforgettable experience in a simulated space mission in our Challenger Center! Challenger Missions promote scientific understanding, teamwork, and creative thinking. All participants experience Mission Control and Spacecraft responsibilities. Available for Grades 5 & up. Click here to learn more. VIEW ALL DESCRIPTIONS Daisies Brownies Juniors Cadettes Seniors Mechanical Engineering Model Car Design Challenge Mechanical Engineering Roller Coaster Design Challenge How Robots Move Space Science Explorer Each one meets some (but not all) of the badge requirements. If your troop is interested in a different experience, please contact s couts@shudiscovery.org . Detective Entertainment Technology Space Science Investigator Each one meets some (but not all) of the badge requirements. If your troop is interested in a different experience, please contact education@shudiscovery.org . Mechanical Engineering Racer Car Design Challenge Home Scientist Space Science Adventurer Each one meets some (but not all) of the badge requirements. If your troop is interested in a different experience, please contact education@shudiscovery.org . Night Owl Space Science Researcher Each one meets some (but not all) of the badge requirements. If your troop is interested in a different experience, please contact education@shudiscovery.org . Sky Each one meets some (but not all) of the badge requirements. If your troop is interested in a different experience, please contact education@shudiscovery.org . SCOUTS BSA VIEW ALL DESCRIPTIONS Lions Tiger Wolf Bear Webelos Gizmo and Gadgets Ready, Set, Grow We are pleased to be able to offer many programs oriented toward earning badges. Please contact scouts@shudiscovery.org for more information. Digging in the Past Air of the Wolf We are pleased to be able to offer many programs oriented toward earning badges. Please contact education@shudiscovery.org for more information. Sky is the Limit Floats and Boats We are pleased to be able to offer many programs oriented toward earning badges. Please contact scouts@shudiscovery.org for more information. Forensics Super Science We are pleased to be able to offer many programs oriented toward earning badges. Please contact education@shudiscovery.org for more information. Earth Rocks We are pleased to be able to offer many programs oriented toward earning badges. Please contact education@shudiscovery.org for more information.