Catawba Science Center (CSC) enthusiastically announces that registration for their Summer Fun Science Camp program is now open. This year's curriculum is promising to be a better, more exciting hands-on learning experience for children in grades pre-K to rising ninth. Children will have more opportunities to get involved in their learning experiences as they explore the world around them. Parents will enjoy the flexible arrival time and discount opportunity.

Over a period of 13 weeks (May 28^th through August 23, 2013), students will be engaged in many thought provoking topics. CSC will immerse children in a variety of activities that will pique their interest in science.

The morning session is geared towards four year olds to rising ninth graders and will take place between the hours of 7:30 am to noon. Students can arrive at CSC between the hours of 7:30 to 10:00 am. 

Weekly activites:

What is Energy? Saturdays at 11 am

The Other Energies. Wednesdays at 4pm and Sundays at 2pm

Who's Heating up? Fridays at 4 pm

Upcoming events:

Touch O' The Green - March 16, 2013 - 10am to 4pm

Earth Day on the SALT Block and Eco-Transportation Show - April 20, 2013

Conservation Quest is sponsored by:

Alex Lee, Inc., Corning Cable Systems, Duke Energy, 

Hendrick Honda Hickory, and Mike  Johnson's Hickory Toyota and a media partnership with WFAE 90.3 FM, Your NPR News Source.

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Catawba Science Center offers a variety of engaging and         educational birthday party packages for children ages 3 to 12. 

Fun, hands-on activities with these exciting science themes Flower Power, Seashore Celebration, Meet the Animals, Science Magic, Dino-Mite and Earth & Sky Spectacular. 

Click here for details about CSC's Birthday Party Packages 

March 2013 Birthdays celebrated at CSC:

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This two and half hour class will give a broad over view of natural materials used in non-traditional building. Materials to be discussed will include clay, sand, straw, wood, and stone. Methods of construction that will be covered: strawbale, cob, cordwood, earthbag, slipstraw, earthen plasters, and living roofs. Demonstration wall sections will be on hand to illustrate several of the building methods as well as documentation and handouts on comparative strengths and insulation/mass value. Plan to come and get dirty as we learn to test clay and mix mud! 

Starting April 6, 2013, Catawba Science Center's (CSC) Science After Dark series of laser shows for adults continues in the Millholland Planetarium. Shows will take place every Saturday night in April. Venture to CSC to rock out to U2 at 7pm and get mesmerized by Hypnotica at 8:15 pm.  Both shows are designed to take attendees to another dimension using vivid colors, eye-catching images, and great music.  

The U2 Laser experience is an electric storm of lasers and songs featuring one of the greatest bands of all time. The show features timeless classics and modern hits including New Year's Day and Beautiful Day. Your eyes and ears will be your guides for an immersed journey through this Irish band's rise and success!

Hypnotica takes the viewer through a transcendental odyssey above and beyond the bounds of sight, sound and space-time. Viewer's senses will be saturated with a bevy of spellbinding effects, pulsing music and frenetic laser images. The psychedelic reel features techno and attention-grabbing music from Fat Boy Slim, The Chemical Brothers, Crystal Method and others.

Advance tickets are recommended for each show. Tickets are $6 for CSC members and $9 for non-members. Contact CSC at 828-322-8169 or visit CSC to reserve seats. Evening laser shows presented as part of the Science After Dark series are recommended for adult audiences. Beer and wine will be available for a donation at the Saturday, April 27^th shows. Catawba Science Center's 2012-2013 laser show series is sponsored by: The Best of Beers LLC, Focus Newspaper and 95.7 The Ride.

Catawba Science Center (CSC) presents Science Expo on April 6, 2013, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, at CSC.

Science Expo activities will be held in CSC's Inventor's Workshop, North Lobby and the aquarium lobby. Be prepared to discover secrets of invisibility, make your own UV bracelet (while supplies last), investigate polymer "worms" and hydrogels, learn the scat rap, play with magic sand, much, much more! Participation in at least one activity earns a coupon that can be redeemed for a free planetarium show that weekend (April 6th or 7th). Come on out and experience hair-raising family fun, refreshments will be provided along with free giveaways, while supplies last.

CSC's Science Expo is a featured event for the 2013 North Carolina Science Festival (NCSF). The NCSF is a two-week statewide series of events showcasing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). It includes hands-on activities, science talks, lab tours, nature experiences, exhibits, performances and other events, and engages a wide range of audiences while inspiring the next generation. The 2013 Festival Champion is Time Warner Cable. The Festival is proudly produced by UNC-Chapel Hill's Morehead Planetarium and Science Center. Learn more at www.ncsciencefestival.org.

"The North Carolina Science Festival is about communities coming together to celebrate the wonders of science," said Jonathan Frederick, NCSF director. "Thanks to the talents of our event hosts across the state, there's something for everyone."
  

Many CSC memberships will expire at the end of April, so be on the look out for CSC Membership Renewal materials in your mail and email.

CSC Members continue to receive many great benefits, like free admission to CSC exhibits and discounted rates on planetarium shows, science camps, Science After Dark, and birthday parties. To remain eligible for these program discounts, your CSC membership must be valid throughout the time you or your family member will participate.

That means renew now to see CSC's exciting new Conservation Quest and RetroView exhibits for free.