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Science Explorers

This program offers engaging and educational science enrichment for children in Nursery through 6th grade. Each class combines fun and learning with  hands-on experiments exploring exciting science topics.

Jr. Science Explorers - Grades N-K

Introduce young minds to the excitement of science, while developing critical thinking skills and curiosity through a variety of engaging topics and activities.

Young Science Explorers - Grades 1-3

Fuse fun and learning with a wide range of engaging topics and experiments in our real science lab.

Advanced Science Explorers - Grades 4-8

Make amazing science discoveries at a new level, encompassing a breadth of mind-blowing concepts.

WINTER DATES: Dec 8, Dec 15, Dec 22, Jan 12, Jan 19, Feb 9, Feb 16
(No classes Dec 29 & Jan 5 for the Science Museum; no classes for winter break Jan 26 & Feb 2)

SCHEDULE

Jr. Science Explorers – Grades N-K*

Boys & Girls

10:00 – 11:00 AM**

Boys & Girls

1:45 – 2:45 PM**

Young Science Explorers – Grades 1-3

Girls

10:00 – 11:00 AM**

Boys

1:45 – 2:45 PM**

Advanced Science Explorers – Grades 4-8

Girls

12:30 -1:30 PM

Boys

3:00 – 4:00 PM

*To be eligible for our Junior Science Explorers class, a child must be enrolled in a 4 year-old program in one of the community preschools or turn 4 by Nov. 30, 2024.

**This class has reached capacity and is now closed for registration.  Please fill out the registration form to be added to the waitlist. We are often able to accommodate students on the waitlist and will contact you when a spot opens up.

Sign Up

Sign up by December 3 to reserve your spot. Participants signing up late will be charged a $20 late registration fee. Pre-registration is required so that we can be prepared with staff and supplies for the right amount of students. For more information, please email us at programs@walderlab.org or give us a call at 773-649-5360.

Cost

$100 for all 7 classes. Siblings participate for $75. Additional Sunday class (Math or Lifecycles) is $60. Need-based scholarships are available upon request.

All programs are included for Walder Science members, visit our membership page for details. Late registration fee of $20 applies if registering after December 3.

Transportation option is now available! $40 per student for 7 weeks.

Students are able to try out the first class of the season at no charge. However, we are not able to hold space for unpaid students if the class reaches capacity with fully registered students. Contact us with any questions.