Classes

A student in the "Burning Cold" class
experiments with dry ice

A student in the
"Kitchen Chemistry" class

Students build a 'Junkbot' from motors and
batteries and drive it around.

Preregistration is required for classes. Register in person or call (970) 472-3990.
Class registration/cancellation deadline is three business days prior to start of each class.
Members receive a 10% discount on classes. Deluxe members receive 20% discounts.


Ages 4-6
Wild Wind
You can’t see wind, but you sure can feel it! Discover the secret power of wind.
Friday, June 13, 9:00 – 10:30, $15
Friday, July 25, 9:00 – 10:30, $15

Animal Tracks and Scats
Investigate the signs that animals leave behind. From paw prints to poop, become an animal detective in your own backyard
Friday, June 27, 9:00 – 10:30, $15
Friday, August 8, 9:00 – 10:30, $15

Be A Bug!
Discover what it’s like to see, feel, and sound like a bug! Become a bug yourself and explore insects from the inside out.
Friday, July 11, 9:00 – 10:30, $15
Friday, August 22, 9:00 – 10:30, $15

Ages 4-10
Kid's Night Out
Kids: take the night off from your parents while exploring the science center and plunging into fun activities after hours! Pizza dinner and snacks provided.
$25 per child. Sibling discount: $15 for each additional child from the same family.
Drop off between 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Pick-up between 9:00 – 9:30 p.m.

Kid’s Night Out: Wacky Weather, Friday, June 20, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Kid’s Night Out: Grossology! Friday, July 18, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Kid’s Night Out: Lost in Space, Friday, August 15, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Kid’s Night Out: It’s a Bugville Life! Friday, September 19, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Ages 7-12
Junk Food Science
Sure, junk food may be tasty…but think of all the cool science experiments you can do with them: Exploding marshmallow PEEPS! Liquid-absorbing Twinkies! And find out the answer to that age-old question: can Pop Rocks and soda really make your stomach explode?
Wednesday, June 4, 9:00 – noon, $25
Wednesday, July 9, 9:00 – noon, $25

Superhero Science
Look — up in the sky! It’s a bird…it’s a plane....it’s SCIENCE! Leap into the world of superheroes and discover the science behind superpowers. Learn all about invisibility, super-strength, flight, and super-speed. Evil-doers, beware!
Wednesday, June 11, 9:00 – noon, $25
Wednesday, July 16, 9:00 – noon, $25

Return of the Junkbots
The Junkbots are back in town! Assemble and wire your own simple robot. Learn about circuits, batteries, and the science behind robots. Finish with a competition for the ultimate Junkbot ruler!
Wednesday, June 18, 9:00 – noon, $25
Wednesday, July 23, 9:00 – noon, $25

CSI: Fort Collins
A crime’s been committed at Discovery Science Center, and we need your help solving it! Delve into the science behind crime scene investigation. Does the suspect’s fingerprint have a whorl or an arch?
Wednesday, June 25, 9:00 – noon, $25
Wednesday, July 30, 9:00 – noon, $25

Ages 11 & up
Sorry, no events are currently scheduled.

Family Programs
Discover the Cache
Back by popular demand: science and history converge for a modernized scavenger hunt! Using GPS units, stroll around Old Town and explore the history and science of Fort Collins. Can you find all the hidden geocaches? GPS units will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Begins at the Fort Collins Museum. Space is limited! Children must sign-up with an adult.
Thursday, July 10, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., $10 per person, $5 per child 12 and under
Sunday, August 10, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m., $10 per person, $5 per child 12 and under

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