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What's Up CO2?
Teddy Bear Time
Duct Tape Creations
Super-Science After Hours
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Fall Is In The Air!  

The weather outside is simply fantastic! We hope that you can grab some time to get outside and enjoy the gorgeous weather this week.  We really have some spectacular activities coming up so be sure to take a peek below for all of the juicy details!

We're coming up on our 1st birthday!  That means that we've got a membership driving coming up so keep your eyes & ears open for membership drive information!

 

Discovery Science! "What's Up CO2?"
Science Thursday, September 8 at 4:30pm

Stop by for some cool science with Dr. Georgina Little and some of her students from Southeastern Louisiana University.  Kids will discover the following:
  • what a chemical reaction is
  • how to detect carbon dioxide using another chemical
  • how to make CO2 & detect it
  • how chemical changes occur when they change the conditions of the experiment

This activity is free with your admission to the discovery center! 

It's Teddy Bear Time!    

Friday, September 9 from 10am-6pm    

Teddy Bear

 

 

We love your teddy bear too and know that he wants to play too!  Bring your teddy bear with you this Friday for some very special teddy bear activities!

 

See below for a list of fun teddy bear activities!

 

 

 

  • teddy bear face painting
  • teddy bear check-up
  • teddy bear snacks
  • teddy bear repair (minor repairs only from 10am-1pm)
  • special appearance from Alexis Ducorbier State Farm "Good NeighBear"!
  • special "Certificate of Good Health" for every bear
  • teddy bear story-time 
Duct Tape Creations with Garret!
Wednesday, Sept 14 from 4:30-6:00pm

Duct Tape Have you heard about Garrett Sherman? This young man is doing something really cool!  Garrett is a high school student who has been using duct tape to create everything from shoes, wallets, belts, bracelets & more!  We've got him coming to the discovery center one day NEXT WEEK (Sept 13-16).  His duct tape workshop will inspire kids to think outside the box, work creatively & have them leaving with a duct tape creation of their own.  Garrett will be teaching how to make a belt & bracelet out of duct tape!

This class is perfect for children ages 8 and up and is limited to 15 people so call 985-340-9150 or email Kim Walker if you would like to register. The class will be from 4:30-6pm.  This cost for this class will be $8 for members or $10 for non-members!
Super-Science After Hours!
Saturday, September 17 from 6:00-9:00pm

Super ScienceThis super cool science night will leave kids of all ages in a state of wow & wonder!  Join us for this special night jam packed full of amazing science activities!

Special thanks to Dr. Rhett Allain, Associate Professor from the Physics & Chemistry Department of Southeastern for his priceless input and involvement in this event!

If you are interested in registering for this great night of science with the family please contact us at 985-340-9150 or email Kim Walker.  Registration is required!

 

Upcoming Events to Mark Your Calendar!
More Fun To Be Continued...so mark your calendar!
  • Sat, Sept 17 - Puppet Workshop
  • Fri, Sept 23 - Shel-A-Bration
  • Sat, Sept 24  - World Wide Day of Play
  • Tues, Sept 27 - Buzz'n Bees! Honey Presentation & Visit with Winnie the Pooh
  • Thurs, Sept 29 - Mommy & Me Color Wheel Shapes 
 

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