Camps & Classes

Recommended grades 1 – 7

People use the phrase “it’s not rocket science” because they view rocket science as difficult; however, this workshop will prove them wrong. Constructing a strong fuselage, designing an aerodynamic nose cone, and deciding where to place fins are all variables that kids will consider when trying create a rocket that will fly the farthest or on target. Students will engineer rockets powered by their breath, compressed air, and water pressure. This workshop is sure to launch any child’s interest in rocket science.

This workshop is also available January 29, 2022.

Recommended grades 1 – 7

Have you ever seen the lens of an eye, beak of a squid, or liver of a rat? This workshop will have participants comparing and contrasting the organs of several different animals. Investigating the inner parts of a fish, squid, rat, and/or cow eye will give insight into our own anatomy. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to learn the proper use of dissecting tools. Join us for a biological peek inside how an animal’s (and our own) body works.

This workshop is also available February 5, 2022.

Recommended grades 1 – 7

We can learn a lot from the patterns and geometry of nature. This workshop will explore the strength of geometric shapes, and use of different building materials, and test bridges until they break! We will also look at how patterns and shapes are present in nature, such as, rings of a tree, honeycomb of a hive, and oval of an egg all of which add stability to these natural structures. Join us in this workshop as young engineers explore the geometry of stable structures.

This workshop is also available February 12, 2022.

Recommended grades K – 5

All animals need food, water, a means to reproduce, and space to survive. This workshop will examine the special features of CuriOdyssey’s animals to better understand their own strategy for survival. Live animal encounters and examination of biofacts are just some of the activities they’ll participate in to discover how certain animals are adapted for survival.

This workshop is also available February 19, 2022.

Recommended grades K – 5

Join CuriOdyssey for this timely workshop as we unmask the science of Halloween. Make squeaky sounds with dry ice, explore what’s visible only with black light, and meet some special creatures of the night. In addition to these activities, students will take a closer look at pumpkin science…do pumpkins sink or float? Construct a protective carrier for the pumpkin drop, and dissect a pumpkin and look more closely at what is inside. This is a once a year opportunity to delve deeper into de-mystifying the ghouls and ghosts of Halloween.

Recommended grades 1 – 7

Ever wondered why the ravens have a cereal box or bobcats have grocery bags hanging in their exhibits? It’s not trash; it’s what zoo keepers call “enrichment” and it helps stimulate and engage the senses of CuriOdyssey’s resident non-releasable animals. Make an enrichment package, get up-close with a live animal, and observe how our animals interact with your creation. Puzzle boxes for the ravens, twisty containers for the raccoon, and scent bags for the bobcats might look like garbage to us, but are treasures to the animals.

This workshop is also available February 26, 2022.

Recommended grades 1 – 7

Chemistry is the science of substances and how they combine, interact, and change. We will look closer at acids, bases and polymers, and use chemistry to create ice cream. Kids will conduct their investigations in traditional CuriOdyssey hands-on fashion and have a positive “reaction” to cool chemistry.

This workshop is also available March 5, 2022.

Recommended grades 1 – 7

Many of us take for granted the energy that lights our home, cooks our food, and powers our cell phones. This workshop takes a closer look at how electrical energy turns on the television, producing clean electricity, and solar energy. Some of the activities planned to explore energy include, building of simple circuits, generating power from wind, and harnessing the sun’s energy to heat things up. Kids will get a “charge” out of this opportunity to power up and discover through the super power of science.

This workshop is also available March 12, 2022.

Recommended grades 1 – 7

Has your child seen “The Lego Movie”, “Chicken Run”, or “Boxtrolls”? All of these movies are stop-motion animated films. CuriOdyssey’s Claymation workshop will be inspiring the next generation of stop motion animators. Kids will give life to their clay characters through the process of manipulating clay, taking still images and repeating back those images in rapid succession to give the illusion of movement. A short (very short) movie will be made and distributed to all participants. Kids are sure to be engaged and motivated as they begin their journey in the motion picture business.

This workshop is also available March 26, 2022.

Recommended grades K – 6

Art and science are inextricably linked. Children create art in nature all the time – they build stick forts, sand castles, and more using their creativity, resourcefulness, and the simple materials they find outside. Activities such as sun prints, rock sculptures, and camouflage art will support creative and curious exploration of nature and art at the same time. If your child enjoys nature and being imaginative, then this “Nature Art” workshop is perfect for them.

This workshop is also available April 2, 2022.

Recommended grades K – 7

What do scientists and artists have in common? Just about everything! Both are creative problem solvers that explore their ideas and try new things. In this blended science and art theme, students will use science to create art and create art to understand scientific principles. The result is a fun, messy experience that is sure to delight!

This workshop is also available April 9, 2022.

Recommended grades 1 – 7

Coyote Point Park has many opportunities for outdoor adventures and in this fun theme, we’ll plan to visit them all! Students might dig at the sandy beach, flip rocks to look for crabs at low tide, crawl over boulders to reach the shell beach, or get muddy at the marsh! There is no better way to learn about nature than by going out and exploring!

This workshop is also available April 16, 2022.

Recommended grades K – 7

We offer a special workshop exploring the fascinating phenomena of light. We use and interact with light every day. The sunshine entering our window in the morning, turning on the lights in the evening, and witnessing a rainbow on a rainy day. In this workshop we will use prisms to make rainbows, cast colored shadows, and investigate how light and paint are different when you mix colors. You won’t want to miss a moment of this workshop which will illume your child’s discoveries.

Recommended grades 1 – 7

Are you up to the challenge of creating a vehicle powered by wind or gravity? If so, bring your creative ideas and tinkering skills to this workshop focused on movement. Reduce friction, convert energy into different forms, and explore new ideas as you design and test your innovations. All projects are taken home to continue the exploration and discovery outside of CuriOdyssey.

This workshop is also available March 19, 2022.

Recommended grades 1 – 7

People use the phrase “it’s not rocket science” because they view rocket science as difficult; however, this workshop will prove them wrong. Constructing a strong fuselage, designing an aerodynamic nose cone, and deciding where to place fins are all variables that kids will consider when trying create a rocket that will fly the farthest or on target. Students will engineer rockets powered by their breath, compressed air, and water pressure. This workshop is sure to launch any child’s interest in rocket science.

Recommended grades 1 – 7

Have you ever seen the lens of an eye, beak of a squid, or liver of a rat? This workshop will have participants comparing and contrasting the organs of several different animals. Investigating the inner parts of a fish, squid, rat, and/or cow eye will give insight into our own anatomy. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to learn the proper use of dissecting tools. Join us for a biological peek inside how an animal’s (and our own) body works.

Recommended grades 1 – 7

We can learn a lot from the patterns and geometry of nature. This workshop will explore the strength of geometric shapes, and use of different building materials, and test bridges until they break! We will also look at how patterns and shapes are present in nature, such as, rings of a tree, honeycomb of a hive, and oval of an egg all of which add stability to these natural structures. Join us in this workshop as young engineers explore the geometry of stable structures.

Recommended grades K – 5

All animals need food, water, a means to reproduce, and space to survive. This workshop will examine the special features of CuriOdyssey’s animals to better understand their own strategy for survival. Live animal encounters and examination of biofacts are just some of the activities they’ll participate in to discover how certain animals are adapted for survival.

Recommended grades 1 – 7

Ever wondered why the ravens have a cereal box or bobcats have grocery bags hanging in their exhibits? It’s not trash; it’s what zoo keepers call “enrichment” and it helps stimulate and engage the senses of CuriOdyssey’s resident non-releasable animals. Make an enrichment package, get up-close with a live animal, and observe how our animals interact with your creation. Puzzle boxes for the ravens, twisty containers for the raccoon, and scent bags for the bobcats might look like garbage to us, but are treasures to the animals.

Recommended grades 1 – 7

Chemistry is the science of substances and how they combine, interact, and change. We will look closer at acids, bases and polymers, and use chemistry to create ice cream. Kids will conduct their investigations in traditional CuriOdyssey hands-on fashion and have a positive “reaction” to cool chemistry.

Recommended grades 1 – 7

Many of us take for granted the energy that lights our home, cooks our food, and powers our cell phones. This workshop takes a closer look at how electrical energy turns on the television, producing clean electricity, and solar energy. Some of the activities planned to explore energy include, building of simple circuits, generating power from wind, and harnessing the sun’s energy to heat things up. Kids will get a “charge” out of this opportunity to power up and discover through the super power of science.

Recommended grades 1 – 7

Are you up to the challenge of creating a vehicle powered by wind or gravity? If so, bring your creative ideas and tinkering skills to this workshop focused on movement. Reduce friction, convert energy into different forms, and explore new ideas as you design and test your innovations. All projects are taken home to continue the exploration and discovery outside of CuriOdyssey.

Recommended grades 1 – 7

Has your child seen “The Lego Movie”, “Chicken Run”, or “Boxtrolls”? All of these movies are stop-motion animated films. CuriOdyssey’s Claymation workshop will be inspiring the next generation of stop motion animators. Kids will give life to their clay characters through the process of manipulating clay, taking still images and repeating back those images in rapid succession to give the illusion of movement. A short (very short) movie will be made and distributed to all participants. Kids are sure to be engaged and motivated as they begin their journey in the motion picture business.

Recommended grades K – 7

Art and science are inextricably linked. Children create art in nature all the time – they build stick forts, sand castles, and more using their creativity, resourcefulness, and the simple materials they find outside. Activities such as sun prints, rock sculptures, and camouflage art will support creative and curious exploration of nature and art at the same time. If your child enjoys nature and being imaginative, then this “Nature Art” workshop is perfect for them.

Recommended grades K – 7

What do scientists and artists have in common? Just about everything! Both are creative problem solvers that explore their ideas and try new things. In this blended science and art theme, students will use science to create art and create art to understand scientific principles. The result is a fun, messy experience that is sure to delight!

Recommended grades 1 – 7

Coyote Point Park has many opportunities for outdoor adventures and in this fun theme, we’ll plan to visit them all! Students might dig at the sandy beach, flip rocks to look for crabs at low tide, crawl over boulders to reach the shell beach, or get muddy at the marsh! There is no better way to learn about nature than by going out and exploring!

Recommended grades 1 – 7

People use the phrase “it’s not rocket science” because they view rocket science as difficult; however, this workshop will prove them wrong. Constructing a strong fuselage, designing an aerodynamic nose cone, and deciding where to place fins are all variables that kids will consider when trying create a rocket that will fly the farthest or on target. Students will engineer rockets powered by their breath, compressed air, and water pressure. This workshop is sure to launch any child’s interest in rocket science.

Recommended grades 1 – 7

Ever wondered why the ravens have a cereal box or bobcats have grocery bags hanging in their exhibits? It’s not trash; it’s what zoo keepers call “enrichment” and it helps stimulate and engage the senses of CuriOdyssey’s resident non-releasable animals. Make an enrichment package, get up-close with a live animal, and observe how our animals interact with your creation. Puzzle boxes for the ravens, twisty containers for the raccoon, and scent bags for the bobcats might look like garbage to us, but are treasures to the animals.

Recommended grades 1 – 7

Chemistry is the science of substances and how they combine, interact, and change. We will look closer at acids, bases and polymers, and use chemistry to create ice cream. Kids will conduct their investigations in traditional CuriOdyssey hands-on fashion and have a positive “reaction” to cool chemistry.