Science Adventure Kids
Science Adventure Kids
is excited to invite you along on an unforgettable
Summer of Science Fun starting
June 15th
And running through labor day!
Our days are filled with hands-on projects, demos, and fun scientific inquiries. Some superstars of science that we discuss include Madame Curie, Isaac Newton, Archimedes, Lewis Latimer, Jaques Cousteau, and Sue Hendrickson. We love to tell the story of how they did it! We answer all manner of questions on theme and off. These are just a few of the subjects that pop up often: space, animals, anatomy, the ocean, health, nutrition and so much more!
In addition to our regular summer schedule, we have so much going on. For families who want to know what we're doing, take a look here for just a few of the highlights:
Our theme days are the focus during full-week science programs, but we have regularly recurring activities throughout our time together. Our days and weeks are filled with fun, hands-on projects and demos to make our scientific endeavors most memorable.
Each week, we try to make a soda geyser 10-15 ft high. Volcanoes and slime are common requests, so we do one each week on alternating weeks. And we know many different ways of making volcanoes and many formulas for slime…
We also work weekly with the “Big Ball Factory”, a hands-on “roller coaster” built by our after-school program. This feat of engineering is composed of 3500 interlocking pieces, demonstrating each type of simple machine and how they can work together, explaining many of the laws of motion.
Some of our daily activities include the daily “Body Quiz”, a game designed to be active while learning about the human body, where the organs are located and how they function.
Students have the opportunity, if they wish, to assist with animal care, feeding, and petting while learning about their environments. We have an animal room with many different species and, out back, we have chickens. Our young scientists can assist in feeding them daily and collecting the eggs.
We do at least 3 demos each week. These are typically things that kids can not do individually, like electricity, chemicals, or fire.
When we do candy-related experiments, with only a minimal amount to be eaten on-site at the end of the day or sent home. Our most common candy experiment is the Chocolate Melt. When the temperature goes over 90, each student makes a mini solar oven, and we melt up to 12 various types of chocolate chips to compare the differences.
We often do art projects related to our subjects and themes. Students also create artwork from scraps, and upcycling odds and ends is available for crafty students. The results can be amazing!
We have an amazing library (over 1,000 books!), a quiet place to read or do puzzles. For our more active Jr. Scientists, we have a fantastic outdoor play space. There are building sets, outdoor toys and games, and our chicken house. For those inclement days, we have a wonderful indoor slide as an exit to our shortwave cave
Our Jr. Scientists ask all manner of questions on and off theme. Science Teacher Sarah loves to answer those questions. We include discussions, stories, projects, and experiments that interest them in areas such as space, animals, anatomy, engineering, the ocean, health and the human body, nutrition, events and people of historical significance, and so much more!
All of this is in addition to our interactive themes, trips, or special guests that are on the summer schedule. Come explore, investigate, and experiment with us all summer long!
Summer 2026
Week 1
June 15 Come and explore our new Glow in the Dark “cave”. Learn about bioluminescence and short-wave light while trying out our new indoor slide.
Tuesday June 16 We will flow through themes presented throughout the week by our guest experts, workshops, and our students’ inquiries. We will follow student-led questions into hands-on projects and experiments. Students also have the opportunity to visit our on-site animal menagerie and play in our own backyard space.
June 17 DNA: What does it do? What does it stand for? Where do we find it? We will learn the answers to these questions and many more on our DNA Extraction day.
Thursday June 18 We will flow through themes presented throughout the week by our guest experts, workshops, and our students’ inquiries. We will follow student-led questions into hands-on projects and experiments. Students also have the opportunity to visit our on-site animal menagerie and play in our own backyard space.
June 19 Today, we will explore the science of levers. We will discuss the history and physics. Then, we will engineer and test our very own pocket Catapults.
Week 2
June 22 Leonardo da Vinci, a Renaissance man, brought together Art, Science, and Mathematics in the world’s most famous painting: the Mona Lisa.
Tuesday June 23 We will flow through themes presented throughout the week by our guest experts, workshops, and our students’ inquiries. We will follow student-led questions into hands-on projects and experiments. Students also have the opportunity to visit our on-site animal menagerie and play in our own backyard space.
June 24 Did you ever wonder where colors come from? Join us today on our Rainbow hunt to see how light is the source of all colors.
Thursday June 25 We will flow through themes presented throughout the week by our guest experts, workshops, and our students’ inquiries. We will follow student-led questions into hands-on projects and experiments. Students also have the opportunity to visit our on-site animal menagerie and play in our own backyard space.
June 26 Do you know that crayons and other common art supplies were once poisonous? Let’s explore the history of crayons and how one man overcame this limitation.
Week 3
June 29 Why are Penguins waterproof? Leopard spots or giraffe dots? Chameleons camouflage? Discover these Animal Adaptations and more.
Tuesday June 30 We will flow through themes presented throughout the week by our guest experts, workshops, and our students’ inquiries. We will follow student-led questions into hands-on projects and experiments. Students also have the opportunity to visit our on-site animal menagerie and play in our own backyard space.
July 1 Did you ever wonder why fireworks are different colors? Different shapes? Why are they so loud? Discover the science behind these phenomenal effects.
Thursday July 2 We will flow through themes presented throughout the week by our guest experts, workshops, and our students’ inquiries. We will follow student-led questions into hands-on projects and experiments. Students also have the opportunity to visit our on-site animal menagerie and play in our own backyard space.
July 3 New York City is full of amazing museums, not the least among them is the Museum of Mathematics. Discover the world of applied mathematics with us today.
Week 4
July 6 Take a deep breath in and feel your lungs fill with air and your brain fill with questions. You are invited to analyze anatomy with us as we delve into the respiratory system. This day is sure to be a gas!
Tuesday July 7 We will flow through themes presented throughout the week by our guest experts, workshops, and our students’ inquiries. We will follow student-led questions into hands-on projects and experiments. Students also have the opportunity to visit our on-site animal menagerie and play in our own backyard space.
July 8 From ancient times, across many cultures, this dietary staple takes on many forms. Today, we will learn how to make bread.
Thursday July 9 We will flow through themes presented throughout the week by our guest experts, workshops, and our students’ inquiries. We will follow student-led questions into hands-on projects and experiments. Students also have the opportunity to visit our on-site animal menagerie and play in our own backyard space.
July 10 Let’s talk about one of New York’s most iconic symbols: the Statue of Liberty. Discover its history and the amazing feat of engineering.
Week 5
July 13 Who discovered the world’s largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex? Learn all about this Scuba Diver, Sue Hendrickson, today.
Tuesday July 14 We will flow through themes presented throughout the week by our guest experts, workshops, and our students’ inquiries. We will follow student-led questions into hands-on projects and experiments. Students also have the opportunity to visit our on-site animal menagerie and play in our own backyard space.
July 15 Join us today to visit the Skyscraper Museum. Learn about how Manhattan rose above all others in its quest to reach the highest heights.
Thursday July 16 We will flow through themes presented throughout the week by our guest experts, workshops, and our students’ inquiries. We will follow student-led questions into hands-on projects and experiments. Students also have the opportunity to visit our on-site animal menagerie and play in our own backyard space.
July 17 How do we learn about the habits of these nocturnal birds of prey? You will discover how scientists have learned about the diet, hunting habits, and much more when we focus on these majestic beauties,
the Owls.
Week 6
July 20 Amazon: A seemingly endless supply of diverse species packed into one location. Let’s take a tour of the fantastic variety of
flora and fauna.
Tuesday July 21 We will flow through themes presented throughout the week by our guest experts, workshops, and our students’ inquiries. We will follow student-led questions into hands-on projects and experiments. Students also have the opportunity to visit our on-site animal menagerie and play in our own backyard space.
July 22 The Staten Island Makerspace folks will visit us today with an exciting and informative DIY project. All your young builders and budding engineers will enjoy acquiring new insights and skills.
Thursday July 23 We will flow through themes presented throughout the week by our guest experts, workshops, and our students’ inquiries. We will follow student-led questions into hands-on projects and experiments. Students also have the opportunity to visit our on-site animal menagerie and play in our own backyard space.
July 24 Join us to learn all about paper! We will discover the history and mystery of paper making and then make some of our own.
Week 7
July 27 Geysers, volcanoes, and magma, oh my! Let’s explore thermodynamics. Discover how Geothermal energy keeps the Earth warm.
Tuesday July 28 We will flow through themes presented throughout the week by our guest experts, workshops, and our students’ inquiries. We will follow student-led questions into hands-on projects and experiments. Students also have the opportunity to visit our on-site animal menagerie and play in our own backyard space.
July 29 In the 250th year of our democracy, learn how science was used to help the colonists triumph. Visit the Fraunces Tavern Museum, see how clever colonials changed the world.
Thursday July 30 We will flow through themes presented throughout the week by our guest experts, workshops, and our students’ inquiries. We will follow student-led questions into hands-on projects and experiments. Students also have the opportunity to visit our on-site animal menagerie and play in our own backyard space.
July 31 Have you ever thought about how our own planet came into being? What is so special about planet Earth? What other planets have clean air, potable water, and bicycles?
Week 8
August 3 Send us your would-be engineers today to learn how combinations of simple machines lead to great inventions.
Tuesday August 4 We will flow through themes presented throughout the week by our guest experts, workshops, and our students’ inquiries. We will follow student-led questions into hands-on projects and experiments. Students also have the opportunity to visit our on-site animal menagerie and play in our own backyard space.
August 5 Heatwaves and summer breezes set the butterflies zipping about, but where do they go, and why? Get to the bottom of the mysterious Monarch migration and metamorphosis.
Thursday August 6 We will flow through themes presented throughout the week by our guest experts, workshops, and our students’ inquiries. We will follow student-led questions into hands-on projects and experiments. Students also have the opportunity to visit our on-site animal menagerie and play in our own backyard space.
August 7 Transparent Vs Translucent! What’s light got to do with it? What do we see or see-through? Do you know the difference? What determines the more or less definition of what and how we see it?
Week 9
August 10 Today, we will take a leap and land on number 26 on the periodic table of elements: Iron. From stunning structures to the marvels of modern medicine, let’s find out.
Tuesday August 11 We will flow through themes presented throughout the week by our guest experts, workshops, and our students’ inquiries. We will follow student-led questions into hands-on projects and experiments. Students also have the opportunity to visit our on-site animal menagerie and play in our own backyard space.
August 12 Karma Kids will be visiting our classroom today to help us explore balance. They’ll share their expertise in twisting, spinning, and stretching. Get ready for a body challenge!
Thursday August 13 We will flow through themes presented throughout the week by our guest experts, workshops, and our students’ inquiries. We will follow student-led questions into hands-on projects and experiments. Students also have the opportunity to visit our on-site animal menagerie and play in our own backyard space.
August 14 The drive to create great art can be traced back to prehistoric times, Cave Paintings that still exist today! Climb through the tunnel to recreate your own timeless sketches.
Week 10
August 17 A pyroclastic eruption buried this snapshot of ancient Roman life 2000 years ago. Pompeii begins a new field of science: archeology.
Tuesday August 18 We will flow through themes presented throughout the week by our guest experts, workshops, and our students’ inquiries. We will follow student-led questions into hands-on projects and experiments. Students also have the opportunity to visit our on-site animal menagerie and play in our own backyard space.
August 19 Today we will have a visit from the Nature Company. Get hands-on with an amazing menagerie of animal ambassadors.
Thursday August 20 We will flow through themes presented throughout the week by our guest experts, workshops, and our students’ inquiries. We will follow student-led questions into hands-on projects and experiments. Students also have the opportunity to visit our on-site animal menagerie and play in our own backyard space.
August 21 The planet Jupiter, a gas planet, is so large that it can sometimes be seen from Earth! Discover what is known and unknown about this planet and its big red spot!
Week 11
August 24 Citric acid has many uses. Flavoring, preservation, and disinfectant, to name a few. But where does it come from? Do you know which fruit has the highest concentration of citric acid? The incredible, edible lemon!
Tuesday August 25 We will flow through themes presented throughout the week by our guest experts, workshops, and our students’ inquiries. We will follow student-led questions into hands-on projects and experiments. Students also have the opportunity to visit our on-site animal menagerie and play in our own backyard space.
August 26 Today, we will visit the historic New York Public Library main branch. The tour will include fun facts about the building and its special exhibits, from very old books to modern LEGO sculptures!
Thursday August 27 We will flow through themes presented throughout the week by our guest experts, workshops, and our students’ inquiries. We will follow student-led questions into hands-on projects and experiments. Students also have the opportunity to visit our on-site animal menagerie and play in our own backyard space.
August 28 Want some everyday chemistry? Some chemical reactions are slow, and some are quick. And the best ones pop, fizz AND you can eat! Pop Rocks! Learn how this explosive treat is made.
Week 12
August 31 Let’s learn about the geometry of crystals and their very different shapes, from precious gems like diamonds to common shapes of crystals like salt and sugar.
Tuesday September 1 We will flow through themes presented throughout the week by our guest experts, workshops, and our students’ inquiries. We will follow student-led questions into hands-on projects and experiments. Students also have the opportunity to visit our on-site animal menagerie and play in our own backyard space.
September 2 Let’s learn science the old-fashioned way, with lots of hands-on trial and error at the Science Center.
Thursday September 3 We will flow through themes presented throughout the week by our guest experts, workshops, and our students’ inquiries. We will follow student-led questions into hands-on projects and experiments. Students also have the opportunity to visit our on-site animal menagerie and play in our own backyard space.
September 4 The dog days of summer will soon be gone, but never forgotten after the epic summer of adventures we’ve had. Let’s give summer a proper send-off as we explore the delicious science of Ice Cream!
The schedule is subject to change.
Keep an eye on our emails for the latest information.
Join us for weeks or just one day.
Additional dates can be added with enough interest.
The Details
Time:
We start at 9 am and finish at 3 pm
Extended day or early drop-off is available
upon request for an additional fee.
Drop-off Location:
112 West 14 St, #3E between 6th and 7th Ave.
Lunch: All Jr. Scientists must bring their own lunch,
lunchboxes are fine in the classroom.
Prices:
Single day (9-3) $110
Full week (M - F, 9 - 3) $485
Fees include snacks and prizes.
Extended day till 5:30pm additional $25 per day
Early drop-off $15 starting as early as 8:00am per day
For questions or reservations, please contact us,