Science with Sam
JOIN US AT THE RIVER CENTER FOR OUR SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMS!
Science with Sam has new categories!
Science with Sam | Select Saturdays from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm, join our Scientist Sam for different science and nature based activities for students aged 6 -12 .
After School Scince with Sam | Select Tuedays from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, join our Scientist Sam for different science and nature based activities for students aged 6 -12 .
~Coming in January~ Science with Sam ages 13-17 .
Activities will include wildlife encounters, garden exploration, science experiments, and more! This is a drop off program.
Each month has different themed classes!
September 2023
Science with Sam
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 @ 3pm – 4pm
Location: River Center
In this lesson students will take a guided walk through the River Center Garden using their Nature Baggies to help them discover and investigate wildlife along the way. Students will use River Center binoculars while exploring, and take place in a group nature craft at the end of class. All equipment is provided; Closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, and water bottle are required, hat and sunglasses are recommended.
After School Science with Sam
Secret Life of Leaves
Tuesday, September 19th, 2023 @ 4pm – 5pm
Location: River Center
In this lesson students will learn the purpose of a leaf, how plants use them, how animals use them, and their basic functions. Students will venture into the River Center Garden to see leaves in action and collect a few to create various leaf crafts. All equipment is provided; Closed-toe shoes and water bottle are required, hat and sunglasses are recommended.
October 2023
Science with Sam
Spooky Experiments
Saturday, October 7th, 2023 @ 3pm – 4pm
Location: River Center
Bring your inner mad scientist alive! In this lesson students will conduct various science experiments with a spooky twist as we gear up for Halloween. All equipment will be provided.
After School Science with Sam
Creepy Crawlies
Tuesday, October 17th, 2023 @ 4pm – 5pm
Location: River Center
This is a wildlife encounter class meeting some of the creepiest crawliest animals, of Florida and beyond, in spirit of Halloween! Students will have the opportunity to touch some of our creepy critters!
November 2023
After School Science with Sam
Cloud Craze
Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 @ 4pm – 5pm
Location: River Center
In this lesson students will learn how clouds are formed, what natural factors influence them, and how to identify cloud types outside. Students will also conduct a cloud forming experiment in our weather lab.
Registration Opens October 19th at 9am
December 2023
Science with Sam
Reptiles
Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 @ 3pm – 4pm
Location: River Center
Join us for a class of meeting and learning about various reptiles, of the loxahatchee and from far continents! This is a wildlife encounter class with opportunities for students to touch education animals.
After School Science with Sam
Tracks & Scat
Tuesday, December 19th, 2023 @ 4pm – 5pm
Location: River Center
In this lesson students will learn about various wildlife tracks & scat. Students will learn how to identify common wildlife tracks/scat and learn how use this knowledge while spending time outdoors. Students will understand how other animals can use these clues in hunting and how native tribes used these clues for survival.
January 2024