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Greensboro Science Center

Spring Classes

2024 Spring Classes

After-School, Homeschool and Pre-K Classes for ages 3-15

Join our fall classes at the GSC for a season of adventure and learning! All of our age-appropriate programs emphasize engaging education, so be prepared to jump in and DO science. Choose from science explorations and/or brick engineering and robotics!

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Spring class registration opens at 9:00am for GSC members on January 22, 2024
and January 25, 2024 at 9:00am for non-members.

Registration is required. Full class fees are due at time of registration. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. You must be a current GSC member at the time of registration to receive the member price. Memberships may be purchased or renewed separately by calling 336-288-3769, ext. 1324. Limited financial assistance may be available. Contact Tucker Campbell at 336-288-3769 ext.1389 for details.

GSC Member Pricing

  • Ages 3-4: Nature Tots
    • Five-class punch card: $45
    • Seven-class punch card: $60
  • Ages 5-7: Pint-sized Professors – $55
  • Ages 5-11: Homeschool Adventures
    • Five-class punch card: $75
    • Seven-class punch card: $105
  • Ages 8-10: Science Explorers – $55
  • Ages 12-15: Homeschool – $85
  • Age 5: Beginner Builders – $60
  • Ages 6-7: Rookie Engineers – $110
  • Ages 8-9: Intermediate Engineers – $90
  • Ages 10-12: Rookie Robotics – $90

Non-Member Pricing

  • Ages 3-4: Nature Tots
    • Five-class punch card: $65
    • Seven-class punch card: $85
  • Ages 5-7: Pint-sized Professors – $75
  • Ages 8-10: Science Explorers – $75
  • Ages 5-11: Homeschool Adventures
    • Five-class punch card: $105
    • Seven-class punch card: $135
  • Ages 12-15: Homeschool – $125
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  • Age 5: Beginner Builders – $90
  • Ages 6-7: Rookie Engineers – $130
  • Ages 8-9: Intermediate Engineers – $120
  • Ages 10-12: Rookie Robotics – $120

GSC member registration opens Monday, January 22, 2024 at 9:00 am 

Registration is required. Full class fees are due at time of registration. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. You must be a current GSC member at the time of registration to receive the member price. Memberships may be purchased or renewed separately by calling 336-288-3769, ext. 1324. Limited financial assistance may be available. Contact Tucker Campbell at 336-288-3769 ext.1389 for details.

Non-member registration opens Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 9:00 am

Refunds (minus the $25 processing fee per participant per class) for cancellations will be issued, provided the GSC is notified at least 14 days in advance of the class start date. A service charge of $15 per participant per class will be charged for changes.

The GSC reserves the right to cancel a class due to insufficient enrollment. We will make this determination one week prior to the beginning of the class. Should this occur, you will receive notification and a full refund. Limited financial assistance may be available. Contact Tucker Campbell at 336-288-3769 ext.1389 for details.

Science Explorations

After-School, Homeschool and Pre-K Classes for ages 3-15

It’s time for spring adventures with our youngest scientists! Eight hands-on classes involve animals, simple science, art, and stories revolving around each tot/adult pair. Choose a five- or seven-class punch card to attend any combination of our class options. You must stick to your class time (a.m. or p.m.). The class schedule is posted on our website as well as provided in class. Nature Tots is for the Nature Tot and one parent/adult only. 
*No class on March 26

NT1: Tuesdays, February 6, 13, 20, 27; March 5, 12, 19, April 2; 10:00-11:00 am NT2: Tuesdays, February 6, 13, 20, 27; March 5, 12, 19, April 2; 1:30-2:30 pm *No class on March 26

Five-class punch card: $45 Member adult/child pair; $65 Non-member adult/child pair Seven-class punch card: $60 Member adult/child pair; $85 Non-member adult/child pair  NOTE: Your second child aged 3-4 receives $5 off a five-class punch or $7 off a seven-class punch.
Dino Detectives
Future paleontologists will dig this camp! We’ll search for real fossils and unearth clues from the past to investigate the dinosaur’s disappearance and make some fossils to take home. We’ll even meet a dinosaur relative.

PS1: Wednesdays, April 3, 10, 17, 24; 3:30-5:00 pm

$55 Members/$75 Non-members
Sun Fun 
Bring on the sunshine! Learn about all things sun as we play with prisms, make sun art and even cook with sunlight. Take a closer look at eclipses so you can be ready for the solar eclipse on April 8th.

SE1: Thursdays, April 4, 11, 18, 25; 3:30-5:00 pm

$55 Members/$75 Non-members

This spring, choose the topics that interest your learners, and plan sessions around a variety of science areas. Each session includes hands-on science focused on animals, physics, chemistry, and more. Choose a five- or seven-class punch card to attend any combination of our class options. Each class is geared toward the appropriate age level. The class schedule is posted on our website as well as provided in class.

Ages 5-7

HS1: Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27; April 3, 10, 17, 24; 9:15-11:00 am

Ages 8-11

HS2: Thursdays, March 7, 14, 21, 28; April 4, 11, 18, 25; 9:15-11:00 am

Five-class punch card: $75 Members/$105 Non-members 

Seven-class punch card: $105 Members/$135 Non-members 

NOTE: Your second child receives $10 off a five-class punch or $15 off a seven-class punch.

Join us for middle school science fun! Each session includes hands-on labs that will focus on physics and engineering. We’ll explore simple machines and Rube Goldberg, make things fly with catapults and participate in engineering challenges. Each class will build on the other, so plan to attend all six sessions.

HS3: Fridays, March 22, 29 ; April 5, 12, 19, 26; 9:15-11:00 am

$85 Members/$125 Non-members

Spring into science with our fun learning series for kids ages 3-4 with one accompanying adult. Each week features activities that may make a mess, so dress accordingly. Choose a five- or seven-class punch card to attend any combination of classes. Remember, you must stick to your class time (10:00-11:00 a.m. or 1:30-2:30 p.m.). Need to add a class? Just email the Education Office at camps@greensboroscience.org. Registration is required.

*No class March 26

NT1: Tuesdays, February 6, 13, 20, 27; March 5, 12, 19, April 2; 10:00-11:00 am

NT2: Tuesdays, February 6, 13, 20, 27; March 5, 12, 19, April 2; 1:30-2:30 pm

Five-class punch card: $45 Member adult/child pair; $65 Non-member adult/child pair

Seven-class punch card: $60 Member adult/child pair; $85 Non-member adult/child pair 

NOTE: Your second child aged 3-4 receives $5 off a five-class punch or $7 off a seven-class punch.

  1. Winter Wonderland February 6

Join us as we explore all things winter. From investigating snow and ice to animals that hibernate, this class will be a chillin’ good time. We’ll make a snow craft and meet an animal friend that has the perfect winter outfit.

  1. Toothy Grins February 13

We brush our teeth every day but what do other animals do? Explore ways to keep our teeth healthy and check out some animal teeth specimens.

  1. Dinosaur Romp February 20

They’re big, bad and extinct! Or are they? Explore dinosaur fossils and even create your own fossil to take home. We’ll also meet some dinosaur relatives.

  1. Seuss Science February 27

Bring your Thing 1 or Thing 2 to make some oobleck, create colorful One Fish, Two Fish prints and say hello to Yertle the Turtle. We’ll tie the imaginative world of Dr. Seuss to science.

  1. Outstanding Octopus March 5

What has eight arms and three hearts? Why, an octopus of course! Let’s make a fun craft and meet our octopus keeper as we dive into the amazing life of these fascinating creatures.

  1. Cool Cats March 12

Pounce into this class for a roaring good time and learn about cool cats found around the world. Discover amazing cat facts, make a cool cat craft and chat with one of our keepers. We’ll have a “purr-fectly” good time. Cat dress-up welcome.

  1. Farm Fun March 19

Get a closer look at life on a farm. Make a farm craft, learn about farm chores and even meet one of our Friendly Farm animals.

  1. Out of this World April 2

Get ready for the upcoming solar eclipse by learning all about the sun, moon and stars. We’ll have an astronaut snack and make an out of this world craft.

Choose the topics that interest your learners, and plan classes around a variety of science areas. Each class includes hands-on science. Choose a five- or seven-class punch card to attend any combination of our class options. Need to add a class? Just email the Education Office at camps@greensboroscience.org. Each class is geared to the appropriate age level. Registration is required at www.greensboroscience.org.

Ages 5-7: Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27; April 3, 10, 17, 24; 9:15-11:00 am

Ages 8-11: Thursdays, March 7, 14, 21, 28; April 4, 11, 18, 25; 9:15-11:00 am

  1. It’s Not Magic, It’s Science! March 6 and 7

Magicians perform amazing acts, yet they don’t tell you how. Let’s explore the way science helps magicians to perform their tricks and feats. We’ll write invisible messages, extinguish a candle without blowing it out and more!

  1. Animal Engineers March 13 and 14

Animals are amazing engineers! Imagine a 15-foot-tall termite tower, a complex beaver dam and a nest that could hold 400 birds. Join us as we learn about amazing animal engineers by trying our hand at creating similar structures.

  1. Engineering March 20 and 21

Plan it, build it, test it! Think like an engineer and complete several engineering challenges. Build the tallest tower, create a boat that can hold the most weight, and even design a roller coaster.

  1. Camouflage and Mimicry March 27 and 28

Animals are hide and seek champions! Camouflage is an important adaptation that can help an animal hunt, hide and survive. Learn about some animals that use camouflage and play some games to try it out yourself! We’ll meet a GSC resident that is a camouflage pro.

  1. Science Can Be Messy April 3 and 4

In the words of Miss Frizzle, “Take chances, make mistakes and get messy!” We’ll embrace the dirtier side of science by trying out some of our messiest experiments. Make some slime, explore oobleck and fire off some Alka-seltzer rockets!

  1. Feathered Friends April 10 and 11

Take a closer look at birds and their amazing adaptations. Learn about some of our native birds and how to identify them, and even meet a feathered friend that calls the GSC home.

  1. Earth Day, Every Day April 17 and 18

How can we care for the Earth? Learn ways to reduce, reuse and recycle to help our environment. We’ll make some items out of recycled materials to take home, including a popsicle stick harmonica!

  1. Water, Water, Everywhere April 24 and 25

Why is water so important for life on Earth? Join us as we learn about the incredible properties of water. We’ll explore a nearby creek in search of life both big and small. Please wear closed-toed shoes for this outdoor adventure class.

Brick Engineering & Robotics Classes

FIRST® LEGO® League: Discover

Join us for a playful introduction to STEAM education! Our Beginning Builders will work as a team to explore this Spring’s real-world problem where they will learn about how technology and robotics influence the arts and culture. Students will develop a simple machine solution using LEGO® DUPLO® elements while learning about teamwork, collaboration, and innovation! FIRST® LEGO® League is an international program for students 5-14 years old and ‘Discover’ is the first step. The Greensboro Science Center sponsors competitive teams for ages 10-14.

BB1: Wednesdays April 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1; 3:30-4:45 pm

$60 Members/$90 Non-members

FIRST® LEGO® League: Explore

Our Rookie Engineers will explore how technology and robotics influence the arts and culture while creating programmable models using WeDo 2.0 and Spike Essentials kits on a themed mat. Students will work as a team to learn more about innovation, collaboration, and the FIRST® LEGO® League core values. FIRST® LEGO® League is an international program for students 5-14 years old. ‘Explore’ teams investigate and showcase but do not compete. The Greensboro Science Center sponsors competitive teams for ages 10-14. Registration includes a t-shirt and participation in a GSC-hosted event in April.*

RE1: Fridays March 1, 8, 15, 22, (no meeting on 3/29); April 5, 12; 11:00 am-12:30 pm

RE2: Saturdays March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; April 6; 11:00 am-12:30 pm

*Special GSC Event on April 13th, 2024 (subject to change) for both sessions, more information provided during the first class*

$110 Members/$130 Non-members

FIRST® LEGO® League Experience/SPIKE Prime programming

FIRST® LEGO® League is an international competition in which students design and program LEGO® SPIKE Prime® robots to complete challenges on a themed mat. Students learn team-building skills, gain self-confidence, and create solutions for the challenges that are facing today’s scientists! Our Intermediate Engineers have the opportunity to train off-season so when they turn 10 years old by Sept. 1, 2024 they will be eligible to join a GSC league team. This class does not guarantee a spot on a team in the fall.

IE1: Fridays, February 2, 9, 16, 23, March 1, 8; 1:30-3:00 pm

IE2: Fridays, April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10; 3:30-5:00 pm

$90 Members/$120 Non-members

FIRST® LEGO® League Experience/LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime  

FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL) is an international competition in which students design and program robots to complete challenges on a themed mat. Students learn team-building skills, gain self-confidence, and create solutions for the challenges that are facing today’s scientists! Our Rookie Robotics students have the opportunity to train off-season so they will be eligible to join a GSC league team. This class does not guarantee a spot on a team in the fall.

RR1: Wednesdays, January 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28, March 6; 11:00-12:30 pm

RR2: Saturdays, February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 2, 9; 9:15-10:45 am

RR3: Thursdays, April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9; 3:30-5:00 pm

$90 Members/$120 Non-members

Contact Us

Questions or comments? Email camps@greensboroscience.org or call 336-288-3769 x1389.