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May 10th- Last Homeschool Day of the Year
May 10th is the last Homeschool Day of the school year and we're making it the best one yet! Join us for a one-of-a-kind visit to the Science Mill. You'll get a sneak peak into our Summer SCI Camp activities and be joined by some very special guests. Handle live animals with Learn Nature, learn how organisms make their own light with GroFizz and MORE. We'll also have scheduled feedings throughout the day for our two, giant African Spurred Tortoises. Admission includes all Science Mill exhibits, a 3D movie and the unique offerings listed above. The cost is $6 per student and includes one free educator. Additional adults are $10. No reservations required. |
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Plan Your 2017- 18 Field Trips Now!
At the Science Mill, we're dedicated to providing the most engaging, interactive and innovative field trips out there! A day with us will ignite your students' curiosity as they discover the world of STEM through hands-on exhibits and learn about careers in science they might never have considered. We know how important it is to connect field trip content to classroom curriculum, so we created TEKS-Aligned Exhibit Interaction Guides to help teachers make the most out of their free exploration time.
Stay tuned for the host of new additions we will be unveiling this fall, like a totally redesigned avatar! Plan your next field trip now!
*Please note, Learning Lab content is subject to change.
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Summer SCI Camp Registration Now Open
When school's out, Summer Sci Camp is in session! Keep your students exploring, imagining and creating when they are away from the classroom with our NEW summer camps in Johnson City, Austin and San Antonio! Your students can choose from one of our many week-long camps like STEM Squad, Tech Takeover, STEM Design & Create or our Girls Only STEM camps. They'll discover a new STEM adventure each day as they:
- Program robots to dance
- Investigate clues to solve a crime
- Turn your keyboard into a musical instrument
- Dissect an owl pellet
- Build your own microscope
- Design interactive stories and computer games
- Explore zany chemical reactions
- AND SO MUCH MORE!
Camps run M- F from 9AM- 4PM. Tuition is $300/ week. Learn more about camp activities, scholarships, pre/ post-camp care and transportation options here.
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May 20- Game Day: Build Your Own Video Game
On May 20th, join us for two exciting events that will combine your students' passion for gaming with a fun and educational day at the Mill!
- Design Your Own Game Controller, 10am- 2pm in the Lobby Do your students want to learn how to create their very own video game controller?! Inspired by our popular Banana Piano exhibit, this workshop provides a brand new way to interact with video games. Kids will rely on everyday objects and the human body’s ability to conduct small amounts of electricity to make their very own video game controller. This workshop is designed for all ages and is free with admission. No registration necessary. Contact info@sciencemill.org with questions.
- Build Your Own Video Game, 11am- 3pm in the classrooms Students, ages 8- 18, looking to dive deeper into the world of video game development can register for the $60 "Make Your Own Video Game" workshop. This exclusive workshop is hosted by Game Worlds. Real life game developers will teach youth everything they need to know to start building their own game. Learn coding, game development and software design in this half-day workshop. Computers available for those who do not bring their own laptops. Register here.
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Thanks for a Great Year!
As you prepare to start your well-deserved summer break, all of us at the Science Mill want to tell you just how much we appreciate your support this year. We had so much fun hosting you and your students and cannot wait to welcome you back in the fall. We're hard at work developing new and exciting opportunities for your students to explore the world of STEM, so stay tuned to hear all about our plans for the 2017- 18 school year.
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