Summer Science Camps Provide Learning Opportunities When School's
Out!
The Discovery Center is excited to announce this year's Summer Science Camp curriculum! If
you are looking for a way to keep your child excited about learning during their school vacation,
check out our Weird Science, Wilderness Adventure, Skybound, and Dinomania Summer Science Camps. Read about our camps
Hands-On Activity: Learn About Ladybugs in Your Own Backyard!
Even if your children missed the Nature Kids class, they can learn all about ladybugs through this
easy, educational lesson. With a little help from a parent, children can assemble their very own
ladybug costume and live the life of a ladybug in their own backyard. Download this activity
Learn All About Butterflies Together!
Your backyard is full of exciting creatures for you and your child to discover together. Before
you go on your own nature expedition, learn about butterflies by reading this informative article
together. You will learn about the anatomy of butterflies, and even how to create your own
butterfly garden!
Read about butterflies
Backyard Book Club: Learn About Bugs in This Month's Recommended
Reading Everything Bug: What Kids Really Want to Know About Insects and Spiders by Cherie Winner
is full of random information about insects and spiders, presented in question-and-answer format.
Everything Bug contains full-color photos that provide close-up views of various species, allowing
your child to get a closer look at many varieties of insects. The fun facts in this book make it a
great way to introduce your 3rd through 5th grader to the exciting world of insects.
Help support The Discovery Center by purchasing this title through Amazon.com!
Kids in the Kitchen: Healthy Snacks for Hungry Explorers
Discovering the backyard can build quite an appetite. Your junior explorer can learn the science of
cooking while helping you make healthy snacks including Ants on a Log, Ladybug Apples, and
Cheese-a-pillars. Read ahead for easy recipe instructions. Download these recipes
Thank You to Our Featured Donor: The San Joaquin Valley Miata Club!
Each year, the San Joaquin Valley Miata Club hosts their annual "Poker Run". Through the sale of
raffle tickets at the event, the club raises money for a different charity each year. This year's
event benefited The Discovery Center. Read on about this wonderful fundraiser idea. See full article
Insects, Spiders, and More At Discovery Center Birthday Parties!
Does your child have a birthday coming up? Make it a party they'll never forget at The
Discovery Center, where we build education into every exciting birthday party. Would you like more
information on how you can throw an Insects and Spiders themed party, or incorporate any of our
classes into your child's special celebration? Visit our website!
A Message From Our Board of Trustees President, Janet Berry
Welcome to The Discovery Center's first email newsletter! We will be sending out an ezine each month to keep you up to date on all of our exciting new changes and events. This month we have focuse on bringing you some fun activities for children of all ages...
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