Available S.T.E.A.M Classes &
Field Trip Activities
At this time we are not able to have field trips during the work week as all of our teachers have other jobs. We could, however, have your group come out on the weekends, or in the late afternoon or evenings. Most classes have a minimum of 5 participants. Email education@bcscience.org to schedule your group's trip.
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Join us to learn about what stars are made of and how they are grouped into constellations in the night sky. We will also explore our planet’s favorite star— the sun!
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Time: 1 hour
Cost: $5 per participant
Designed for k-2 students
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How are shadows formed? Why is my shadow always by me? Discover what makes a shadow “stick” around!
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Time: 1 hour
Cost: $5 per participant
Designed for k-2 students
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During this class you will learn about the scientific process and explore buoyancy using cookies and milk!
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Time: 1.5 Hours
Cost: $10 per participant
Designed for ages 5 and up
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his class is designed for ages 5 and up who love dinosaurs and those who want to know more. We will explore the similarities and differences of the dinosaurs as well as try our hand at digging out our own “fossils.”
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Time: 2 hours
Cost: $10 per participant
Designed for elementary students
Let’s learn about animals that are good at camouflaging themselves in their environments. Then we will use art supplies to creatively camouflage a paper animal!
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Time: 2 hours
Cost: $10 per participant
Designed for elementary students
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Cyanotypes are prints made with a photographic process where photosensitive chemicals are exposed to sunlight. The final product is blue where the surface was exposed to light and the color of the paper where the light was blocked.
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Time 2 hours
Cost $10 per participant
Designed for upper elementary and middle school students
In this class we will look at the basics of what makes a rocket work and try some hands on activities that demonstrate those concepts.
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Time: 2 hours
Cost $10 per participant
Designed for upper elementary students
Learn about the water cycle and properties of water as you explore and apply watercolor techniques to create an underwater scene!
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Time: 1.5 hours
Cost: $10 per participant
Designed for upper elementary students
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Come explore the chemistry behind tie- dyeing! Bring two 100% cotton t-shirts to dye and learn how chemical reactions can make beautiful textiles. No previous experience or knowledge required! This class is designed for For ages 10 and up. Younger students ARE welcome with an adult to help them.
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Time: 1.5 hours
Cost $ 15 per participant
Designed for upper elementary through adult
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Join us to create and build your own table top arcade style game! You will work through the engineering and design process as you invent your game. We will provide all the supplies - you bring your creativity! This class is designed for upper elementary and middle school age students.
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Time:3 hours
Cost: $15 per participant
Designed for upper elementary through adult
Learn some facts about the planets in our solar system as well as the mythology of their names. Listen to music inspired by the planets as we make expressive paintings then use those papers to create fantasy solar system collages!
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Time: 2 hours
Cost: $10 per participant
Designed for upper elementary through adult
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In this class you will learn the basics of CAD software and be able to 3D print your design. This is for beginners. You are welcome to bring your own lap top or tablet to use if you wish.
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Time: 2 hours
Cost $10 per participant
Designed for upper elementary through adult
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Learn about snowflakes and radial symmetry while creating snowflake inspired art!
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Time: 1.5 hours
Cost $10 per participant
Designed for ages 7 and up. Younger children welcome with an adult.
Use chemistry to make your own Benzoic Acid snow globe!
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Time: 1.5 hours
Cost $ 15 per participant
Designed for upper elementary through adult
If your groups wants a private night sky observation we are available to do that for you. Your evening with us would include a brief presentation and a chance to look through a telescope or two! We have several different types and sizes for you to look through!
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Time: 1 - 2 hours
Cost: $10 per person with a minimum of $50.
Designed for all ages
Come out and walk through our native prairie while read a book! This path is approximately 1/4 mile long with a new book posted at the beginning of each month.
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Time: open daily during daylight hours
Cost: Free
Designed for all ages