Lifelong Learning programs nurture curiosity and exploration with classes, workshops, excursions, and day camps. These learning experiences are designed for a range of audiences along the lifespan – children, teens, family groups, adults, and active older adults. Through a variety of program formats, participants enjoy small-group, in-depth exploration of science, art and human perception topics. Talented educators, including staff and guest presenters, guide experiences in the classroom, on the museum floor, and throughout the community.
Day Camps offer playful and creative opportunities for youth, ages 5–14, to explore the world around them using a mix of science activities, art projects, group games, and our vast exhibit collection. Our staff strives to balance curiosity-driven free time in the museum with structured and self-directed learning opportunities. Day Camps are offered during the summer and on school holidays throughout the year.
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Family Investigation Workshops allow families with children ages 7 and up to learn about a scientific topic in an intergenerational setting. Our facilitators guide participants through hands-on activities, independent exploration, and group discussions using the conceptual tools described in our award-winning Exploratopia family reference book. Past workshops have included dissections of cow eye and pig heart.
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Designed to supplement the homeschooling family’s science curriculum, these series of 3-hour workshops cover all major scientific disciplines. Each session provides an in-depth, interdisciplinary look at a topic with hands-on activities, exhibit interaction, guidance from experienced educators, and links to online resources. There are currently two levels: Level 1 workshops are for children ages 6-9 accompanied by an adult, and Level 2 workshops are for unaccompanied children ages 10-13. Participation in Homeschool Science is exclusive to Exploratorium Members.
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The Girls Science Institute promotes science literacy, fosters self-confidence in scientific abilities, and highlights female role models in scientific disciplines among girls ages 9 to11. The institute's multi-day workshops explore various scientific disciplines through hands-on activities that model the work of women who made significant historical contributions to their fields.
Excursions are designed to experience and explore concepts presented by our exhibit collection out in the real world. Participants of all ages gather Black Sand at Ocean Beach, learn about their body mechanics on a Bicycle Physiology ride, or launch rockets at Crissy Field – all the time deepening their commitment to curiosity. Participation in Excursions is exclusive to Exploratorium Members.
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Adult programs provide access to experts in the fields of science, art, and human perception. Hands-on workshops, discussion-based seminars, special-topic classes, and tours of exemplary local organizations emphasize inquiry and engagement.
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Exploratorium Members have the exclusive privilege to schedule a child's Birthday Party at the museum, with facilitated activities. Kid’s Night Out events are fun-filled evenings that include cinema, snacks, and activities.
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