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After-School Programs
OMSI's hands-on science programs can be tailored to your after-school needs. Programs typically run 1-hour per week for six to eight weeks and can accommodate 24 students. OMSI provides an enthusiastic and experienced science instructor, assists with program selection & scheduling and provides all program materials and supplies. Your school or organization discusses program selection and scheduling in advance with OMSI, coordinates after-school site facilities, registers participants, and provides at least one staff member or volunteer on site as support. OMSI after-school programs can accommodate up to 24 students. $165 per hour Travel fees may apply
Mini-Beasts & Bugs Get up close and personal with some of nature's most amazing creatures as you explore the wild world of zoology. Grades K-8
Engineer It You're the engineer as you design, build and tinker with catapults, bridges, roller coasters, and more. Grades K-8
Master Chemist Solve molecular mysteries and concoct strange substances as you measure, mix, and titrate your way through the wonders of matter. Grades K-8
3-2-1 Blast Off! Set your sites on the stars as you design, build and launch a series of rockets that would make a NASA scientist drool. Grades 3-8, $70 supply fee
Astro-Adventure Solve the mysteries of outer space as you venture inside a portable planetarium, study solar system and moon phase models, and perform zero atmosphere and low gravity simulations. Grades: K-8
Science Sampler An OMSI educator will tailor an after-school program to your students' interests, with topics varying each week. Can include live animals, biology, chemistry, engineering, space science, and more! Grades K-8
Set-Up Requirements After-school programs typically require 30 minutes of advance set-up time and clean-up time. Most programs require a classroom size space with tables or student desks and chairs. Astro-Adventure requires the use of a 25 foot square open floor space with a 12 foot ceiling. 3-2-1 blast off requires the use of a large open outdoor area for rocket launching. Some programs may require floor space, water access, electrical outlets, and/or a projection screen/white wall. Your scheduled educator will inform you of their specific needs in the week prior to your first program date.
For more information or to register, contact: OMSI Program Sales and Registration 1945 SE Water Ave., Portland, OR 97214 E-mail: register@omsi.edu Phone: 503.797.4661 Fax: 503.239.7800 |
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