EXPLORATION STATION
JANUARY-APRIL 2016
A place for hands on discovery, creative play and exploration!
Saturday Night Party!
Saturday night parties are for children looking for
some fun and excitement and for parents looking
for a night off. Each party has a different theme
but will include games, crafts, snacks, free play, and
more. Children must be registered and signed in
and out by a parent or guardian. Children must be
toilet independent to participate in the program.
This program tends to fill up quickly. Register early
and save! Themes: Under the Big Top, Mardi Gras
Shamrock and Pirate.
Location: Exploration Station®… a children’s museum
Min/Max: 5/20
Age: 3 - 12 years /children must be toilet independent
ID #
DATE
DAY
TIME
Program Fee/
Resident Fee
322510-A (Pre-registered)
N/A
6:00 - 10:00p
$15/$12
322510-A (Day of)
Sa 1/9
6:00 - 10:00p
$17/$14
322510-B (Pre-registered)
N/A
6:00 - 10:00p
$15/$12
322510-B (Day of)
Sa 2/06 6:00 - 10:00p
$17/$14
322510-C (Pre-registered)
N/A
6:00 - 10:00p
$15/$12
322510-C (Day of)
Sa 3/12 6:00 - 10:00p
$17/$14
322510-D (Pre-registered)
N/A
6:00 - 10:00p
$15/$12
322510-D (Day of)
Sa 4/9
6:00 - 10:00p
$17/$14
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Reading with the Dogs
Does your child struggle with reading, not really care
for it, or maybe your child loves to read . . .whatever
the case, this program will be great for your child. Along
with the Schatzi Foundation, we are offering this unique
opportunity for your children. Children will have the
opportunity to read to a trained, certified, and insured
therapy dog and handler. Pre-registration is required and
parents need to be present during the program, but will
be in a seating area while the children are reading.
Location: Exploration Station®… a children’s museum
Min/Max: 30 Max
Age: Reading age up to 13 years /children must be
accompanied by an adult
ID #
DATE
DAY
TIME
PROGRAM FEE
322955-A
1/26
Tu 6:00 - 7:00p FREE
322955-B
2/23 Tu
6:00 - 7:00p FREE
322955-C
3/22 Tu
6:00 - 7:00p FREE
322955-D
4/26 Tu
6:00 - 7:00p FREE
JANUARY-APRIL 2016
EXPLORATION STATION
NEW
Eating Alphabet
In this great new program we will be learning about
healthy foods in a fun, fun way. Watch a puppet show, make
a craft and taste test lots of yummy fruits and vegetables.
Location: Exploration Station®… a children’s museum
Min/Max: 4/10
Age: 3 - 6 years /children must be accompanied by an adult
ID #
DATE
DAY
TIME
Program Fee/
Resident Fee
312939-A
$7/$5
2/26
F
9:00 - 9:45a
Special Families with Special Needs
Join us on the first Thursday of every month!
Families with children of special needs are invited
to the Exploration Station for an evening of
exploration and hands on interaction. This is also
a great opportunity to interact and network with
other families. Location: Exploration Station®… a children’s museum
Min/Max: 200 Max
All Ages /children must be accompanied by a paid adult
ID # DATE DAY TIME
Program Fee/Resident Fee/
Museum Member
N/A
1/7
Th
5:30 - 7:00p
$3.50/$2.50/FREE
N/A
2/4
Th
5:30 - 7:00p
$3.50/$2.50/FREE
N/A
3/3
Th
5:30 - 7:00p
$3.50/$2.50/FREE
N/A
4/7
Th
5:30 - 7:00p
$3.50/$2.50/FREE
NEW
Cowabunga!
If you love Ninja Turtles, than this is the program for
you. We will make a mask and shell and finish with the
Turtles favorite snack . . . PIZZA! Adults can purchase a
pizza meal for $3.
Location: Exploration Station®… a children’s museum
Min/Max: 4/10
Age: 3 - 6 years /children must be accompanied by an adult
ID #
DATE DAY TIME
Program Fee/
Resident Fee
312017-A
1/15 F
6:00 - 6:45p
$12/$10
312017-B
1/15 F
6:00 - 6:45p
$3 adult pizza dinner
Summer Fun
NEW
Come to Exploration Station and get rid of the
winter blues. In this great new program you will
have the chance to make a sand castle, eat a popsicle,
play summer fun games and bring home keepsake
sand foot prints.
Location: Exploration Station®… a children’s museum
Min/Max: 4/10
Age: 3 - 6 years /children must be accompanied by an adult
Special Families with Special Needs
RESOURCE FAIR
Do you have a child or family member with Special Needs
and are just not sure what services are available to you?
If this sounds familiar, please join us at the Exploration
Station where appropriate vendors from the community
and surrounding communities will have information
available to you. More info and a vendor list will be
available on btpd.org by February 24, 2016.
Location: Exploration Station®…a children’s museum Min/Max: 100 Max
All Ages/Children must be accompanied by an adult
DATE
DAY
TIME
EVENT FEE
3/3
Th
5:00 - 6:30p
Free
CALLING ALL VENDORS: If you are an organization or business who
provides services to the Special Needs Community, please visit
btpd.org for an application. Vendors must meet certain criteria to
be a part of this Resource Fair and can be denied entry.
ID #
DATE DAY TIME
Program Fee/Resident Fee/
Museum Member
312018-A 1/29 $7/$5/$1 discount
F
9:00 - 9:45a
S.T.E.A.M. Lab
“Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math” NEW
Let’s make the most out of Exploration Station’s
new exhibit. Participants will increase their knowledge
in these areas by doing several hands-on activities
and experiments.
Location: Exploration Station®… a children’s museum
Min/Max: 4/10
Age: 4 - 10 years ID #
DATE
DAY TIME
Program Fee/
Resident Fee
332960-A
3/23
W
2:00 - 2:45p $8/$6
332960-B
3/25
F
2:00 - 2:45p $8/$6
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Pot O’ Gold Hunt
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Exploration Station®…
a children’s museum. Activities will include a
Pot O’Gold hunt, craft and a cookie snack will be
provided for all participants. Make sure to wear
something green!
Location: Exploration Station®… a children’s museum
Min/Max: 4/10
Age: 3 - 6 years /children must be accompanied by an adult
ID #
DATE
DAY
TIME
Program Fee/
Resident Fee
312501-A $10/$8
3/17 Th 9:00 - 9:45a
Be My Valentine
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Exploration Station. We
will be playing games, having a snack and making a
picture frame to take home with a picture of your little
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inside activities.
Location: Exploration Station®… a children’s museum
Min/Max: 4/10
Age: 3 - 6 years /children must be accompanied by an adult
ID #
DATE DAY TIME
Program Fee/Resident Fee/
Museum Member
312019-A $6/$4/$1 discount
2/4 Th
9:00 - 9:45a
Mouse Paint
What better way to learn colors than with Exploration
Station? We will read Mouse Colors, perform color
experiments, and make a rainbow craft to take home.
Location: Exploration Station®… a children’s museum
Min/Max: 4/10
Age: 3 - 6 years /children must be accompanied by an adult
ID #
DATE DAY TIME
Program Fee/Resident Fee/
Museum Member
312940-A 4/8 $6/$4/$1 discount
F
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Min/Max: 4/10
Age: 3 - 6 years /children must be accompanied by an adult
ID #
DATE
DAY
TIME
Program Fee/
Resident Fee
312515-A $8/$6
2/12
F
9:00 - 9:45a Earth Day Program
Here is your chance to become
a globe guardian and an ambassador
for the Earth! Children will
participate in a variety of Earth
friendly activities and make some
Earth Day crafts.
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Location: Exploration Station®… a children’s museum
Min/Max: 4/10
Age: 3 - 10 years All about Eggs!
Eggs, Eggs, they are everywhere! Come and get in the
Easter spirit while we color eggs, enjoy an “egg-tastic”
snack, create an egg masterpiece, and go on an egg hunt!
Location: Exploration Station®… a children’s museum
Min/Max: 4/10
Age: 2 - 6 years/children must be accompanied by an adult
ID #
DATE
DAY
TIME
Program Fee/
Resident Fee
ID #
DATE
DAY
TIME
Program Fee/
Resident Fee
302526-A
$8/$6
312507-A $9/$7
4/22 F
4:15 - 5:00p
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3/25
F
9:00 - 9:45a