May through September 2012
COSI Programsfor Families
Science is more funwhen you’re learning together!
2012 SUMMER CAMP Schedule
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Have your child’s birthday party at COSI! COSI birthdays are a mix of silly science and serious fun. The best part is that you won’t have to clean up!
AGES 6-11•DinosaurAdventure
•DiggingDeeperintoAdventure
•ScienceSleuth•AstronautAdventure COSI
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All COSI Birthday Parties include:•GeneraladmissiontoCOSI•Useofprivatepartyroomfortwohours•Liquidnitrogenicecreammaderightatyourparty•ActivitiesledbyaCOSITeamMember•Personalizedbirthdaycake,punchdrink,andplacesettings•10%discountinCOSI’sScience2Gogiftshop.•Printableonlinebirthdayinvite
Choose from a variety of party themes including:AGES 3-5•DinosaurAdventure
•Rainbows•SpaceExplorers•SquishyScience
Reserve:Pleasecall614.228.2674orreserveonlineatcosi.orgCost:15childrenand15adults:$325forCOSIMembers,
$375fornonmembers.25childrenand25adults:$525for
COSIMembers,$575fornonmembers.
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AtCOSI,weknowkidshavelotsofquestions,likewhyeverythingisbiggerthroughamagnifyingglassandwhymagnetsaresticky.Childrenage6monthsto6yearscanlearnanswerstothesequestionsandmorewithCOSI’smonthly,hands-onearlychildhoodworkshops.
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discount, call 614.228.2674 for reservations and use discount code PARADISE. Not valid toward purchase of Membership, upcharge experiences, movie-only tickets, or Family Friday Night. May not be combined with
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Institutional Sponsors:
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What’s Inside for You…1 Limited Engagement Exhibitions
1 Extreme Screen Films
1 Seasonal Live Stage Shows
2 Monthly Special Events
3 Monthly Special Events
4 Summer 2012 Science Camps
5 Summer 2012 Science Camps
6 Infant Workshops: Ages 6–17 months
6 Toddler Workshops: Ages 18–36 months
7 Preschool Workshops: Ages 3–5 years
7 Scout Badge Workshops
7 Interactive Videoconferences
8 Family Science Workshops: Ages 6–12 years
8 Homeschool Workshops: Ages 6–13 years
9 School’s Out Camps: Students K–5
9 Teen Science Roadtrip
9 Late Night Teen Event
9 COSI Academy
10 COSI Birthday Parties
WaterisorganizedbytheAmerican Museum of Natural History, New York(www.amnh.org),andScience Museum of Minnesota(www.smm.org)incollaborationwithGreat Lakes Science Center, Cleveland;The Field Museum, Chicago; Instituto Sangari, São Paulo, Brazil; National Museum of Australia, Canberra; Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, Canada; San Diego Natural History Museum;andScience Centre SingaporeandPUB Singapore.
Extreme Screen FilmsLimited Engagement Exhibitions
Cost: COSI Supporting Members, free; COSI Premium & Basic Members, $5.50; Nonmembers, $6.55 with COSI admission, $7.50 without COSI admission. Please confirm show times by visiting cosi.org or calling 614.228.2674 the day of your visit. Discounted group rates available with advance reservations.
Gadgets Stage Presenting Sponsor:
COSI’s exciting live stage shows are included with COSI Membership or with your general admission ticket. Please check with COSI’s Box Office when you arrive for exact show times.
Science of Fireworks!May 23–July 8, 2012Explorethesciencebehindtheoohs,aahs,andwows,withlotsof
explosionsalongtheway.Howdofireworksgetintheair?Whydo
theyblowup?Andwhat’swithallthosecolors?Don’tmissthegrand
finale,witharoomfulofcolorfulexplosionsthatbringsitalltogether.
Chemistry LIVE!July 9–September 3, 2012Diveintothespectacularsideofsciencewiththemost
breathtakingchemicalandphysicalchangesouttherein
COSI’smostexplosiveshow.Willitbeloud?Oh,yes!
Extreme Screen film showing June 9−November 4, 2012!
National Geographic’s Meerkats 3DExtreme Screen film showing through June 9−November 4, 2012!NarratedbyOscar-nominatedactressEmily
Watson,MEERKATS3Dtakesaudienceson
ajourneywithafamilyofmeerkatsasthey
copewiththetwistsandturnsoflifeinthe
KalahariDesert.Thesurvivalofthisclan
hingesonthemeerkatgoldenrule:Stick
together,andkeepcalling.(40minutes)
Seasonal Live Stage Shows
Annual Presenting Media Sponsor:
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LEGO® Castle AdventureExhibition Showing September 29, 2012−January 6, 2013Buildersofallagesareinvitedto
explore,buildandplayinLEGO®
Castle Adventure!InLEGO® Castle
Adventure,buildbrickcastles,learn
aboutreal-worldcastlesandtheir
buildingsecrets,andplanyourideal
castle’sdefenses.
BODY WORLDS & The BrainExhibition Showing October 17, 2012−January 6, 2013 Decipherthemysteryandcomplexityofthehumanbodyandbrain.
Gunther von Hagens’ BODY WORLDS & The Brainincludesmorethan
200authentichumanspecimens—includingentirebodies,individual
organs,andtransparentbodyslices.Specimensondisplaystemfrombody
donors,individualswhodonatedtheirbodiestotheInstituteforPlastination.
Upchargefeemayapply.
DISPATCH MEDIA GROUP / WOLFE ASSOCIATES
FlyintoNevada’s“ValleyofSpeed”forabreathtakingexplorationofthe
fastestraceintheworld:thelegendaryRenoNationalChampionshipAir
Races.NarratedbyPaulWalkerof“TheFastandtheFurious”series,“Air
Racers3D”putsyouinthecockpittoexperiencetheintensityandhigh-speed
thrillsofasportseventlikenootherfortheveryfirsttimein3D.(40minutes)
COSI programs will inspire your interest in science
and encourage you to learn more about your world.
Through our public feedback forums, you’ve told us you
want to know more about healthy living, technological
innovations, energy efficiency, protecting our
environment, and the critical importance of early
childhood education. In your hands is a catalog
of resources designed to help you deepen your
understanding of these topics and much more. Begin
your family’s new journey of exploration and discovery
at COSI.
The COSI [email protected]
614.228.2674 or (toll-free) 888.819.2674
do for your family?
COSIPROGRAMSWhat can
WATERExhibition Showing Now through September 3, 2012Water,thisplanet’smostpreciousresource,
playsahugeroleinourlives.Itsurrounds
us,coveringnearlythree-quartersofEarth’s
surface.Experiencewaterasneverbefore
inWater,anengagingexhibitionfor
thewholefamily.
ProducedbyTheChildren’sMuseumofIndianapolisincooperationwithLEGOSystems,Inc.LEGOandtheLEGOlogoaretrademarksoftheLEGOGroup.©2012TheLEGOGroup.Allrightsreserved.
May 2012Wild Weather DaySaturday, May 19, 2012 (11am–3:30pm)
Weatheraffectsourliveseveryday.Come
experimentwiththebasicforcesthatdriveour
weather,andasktheexpertsallofyourquestions
relatedtoweatherandclimate.AddCOSI’s
WeatherFamilyWorkshopforanadditionalfee;
pleaseseepage8fordetails.
June 2012Art & Science DaySaturday, June 2, 2012 (11am–3:30pm)
Artistsandscientistshavelotsincommon.Most
importantly,bothusecreativityandimagination
tosolveproblems.Workwithartistsandscientists
totapintoyourowncreativity.AddCOSI’sFlight
FamilyWorkshopforanadditionalfee;please
seepage8fordetails.
August 2012Science of Sports: SoccerSaturday, August 4, 2012 (11am–3:30pm)
JoinrepresentativesfromtheColumbusCrewand
COSItolearnthesciencebehindsoccer.Testyour
skillswithasocceraccuracykickinflatable,findout
whatittakestobecomeaprofessionalsoccerplayer,
plusmoreinteractiveactivities.Wearasoccerjersey
andsave$2onCOSIadmission!
*Duetoagame,Crewplayerswillnotbe
abletoattend.
Water Play DaySaturday, August 11, 2012 (11am–3:30pm)
Movingwaterisjustplainfun.Comeexplorethe
waysweusemovingwatertosplash,soak,spray,
andmoveourselvesfromoneplacetoanother.Add
COSI’sWeatherFamilyWorkshopforanadditional
fee;pleaseseepage8fordetails.
September 2012
Monthly Special Events at COSI!Fun, hands-on activities typically free with your COSI Membership or general admission.
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EMS & Safety DaySunday, May 20, 2012 (12pm–4pm)
CelebrateNationalEMSWeekatCOSI!Meetfire
fightersfromtheColumbusDivisionofFireand
otheremergencypersonnel.Seeafiretruck,a
MedflighthelicopterlandonCOSI’slawn,anda
vehicleextricationdemonstration.StopbytheErie
InsuranceServiceStationtotakethepledgeto
dosomethinggoodinyourcommunityandyou
couldhelptheUnitedWayofColumbusearnupto
$5,000!Plus,participateinhands-onactivitiesto
helpyourfamilyknowhowtostaysafe.
*Someactivitieswilloccurweatherpermitting.
August 15−19, 2012Hugefarmingequipment
–includingacombine,a
four-wheeldrivetractor,
antiquetractorsand
more–willbearranged
onCOSI’sEnglish
PlazaandWashington
Boulevard.Visitcosi.org
fordailytimes.
Get Active Play DaySaturday, September 1, 2012 (11am–3:30pm)
Incelebrationoftheimportanceofplay,comewith
yourfamilytoplayparachutegames,runinathree-
leggedrace,tossawater-balloon,playwithbubbles
andchalk,makeandflykites,racethroughan
obstaclecourse,andmore!
Columbus Mini-Maker FaireSaturday, September 29, 2012 (10am–5pm)
FeaturinglocalandregionalMakers,thisisa
family-friendlycelebrationofdo-it-yourselfcreativity,
learningandtinkering.Makerssharewhatthey
knowwithdisplays,demonstrationsandhands-on
workshops.HostedbyTheColumbusIdeaFoundry.
PurchaseticketsatColumbusMiniMakerFaire.com.
July 2012Third Annual Mess FestWednesday, July 4, 2012 (10am–3pm)
ComeplayonIndependenceDay!COSIis
open,andwe’reamess.Helpusdiscover
allthesquishy,gooey,squirtypropertiesof
ourfavoritemessyexperimentsand
demonstrations.AddCOSI’sScienceof
FireworksFamilyWorkshopforan
additionalfee;pleaseseepage8fordetails.
COSI and Radio Disney’s: “Phineas and Ferb” Themed Road Show Saturday, July 21, 2012 (11am–1pm)
We’recelebratingSummerVacationwitha
totallycoolPhineasandFerbRoadShow!Join
usforyouropportunitytowinPhineasandFerb
prizesandplayrockin’Ferb-iliciousgames.
*Characterswillnotbeavailable
June 9−17, 2012 Visitcosi.orgfordailytimes
Bulldozers,dumptrucks,andbackhoesconvergein
downtownColumbusforCOSI’sannualScienceofBig
Machines.Explorethescienceandtechnologyofconstruction
bytryingitoutfirsthandinavarietyofactivitiesandlearning
withrealengineers.
Science of Sports: BaseballSaturday, June 23, 2012 (11am–3pm)
JoinrepresentativesfromtheColumbus
Clippers*andCOSItolearnthescience
behindbaseballthroughinteractiveactivities.
Doesthespotwherethebatcontactstheball
makeadifferencewhenhittingahomerun?
Canyoumeasureyourreactiontime?Findthe
answerstothesequestionsandmore!
*Duetoagame,Clippersplayerswillnotbeabletoattend.
COSI’sTheScienceofBigMachinesiscreatedandmadepossibleby:OhioContractorsAssociation-ColumbusChapter,andbyOhioOperatingEngineersApprenticeshipandTraining.Presentedby:BobEvans.Supportedby:CapitalTunneling,Inc.KokosingConstructionCompany,Inc.,TheShellyCompany,GeorgeJ.Igel&Company,Inc.,ShellyandSandsCompany,DoubleZConstructionCompany,andCompleteGeneralConstructionCompany
Created and made possible by: Presented by:
Make It Science DaySaturday, September 29, 2012(11am–3:30pm)
UnleashyourcreativityasyoujointheMaker
Movement.Build,invent,construct,design,and
createyourwaytoaninnovativefuture.What
canYOUmaketoday?
Exhibit Grown by:
Supported by:
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Electronic Music Making June 11–15(9am–4pm)LearntheinsandoutsofdesigningandcomposingmusiconacomputerandcreateyourownelectronicmusicaswecollaboratewiththeJazzArtsGroup!
H2OhioJune 25–29(9am–4pm)What’slifelikeinCentralOhio’swaterhabitats?Thisisyourchancetofindout,asweputsomeofthesciencebehindCOSI’slimited-
engagementWATERexhibitiontothetestbytakingseverallocaltripstocreeksandstreamstoanalyzetheseecosystems.
Advanced Amusement Park ScienceJuly 9–13(9am–4pm)Kickthingsupanotchanddigdeeperintothephysicsofyourfavoritethrillrides.We’llendourweekwitha2daytriptoCedarPoint!
Video GamesAugust 6–10(9am–4pm)LearnhowtouseMicrosoft’sKoduGameLabtocreateyourownthree-dimensionalgameworldwithskillsthattranslatefromPCtoMicrosoft’sXbox360®console.
Register: Call614.228.2674Cost: COSIMembers$350(AdvancedAmusementParkScience,$400);Nonmembers$400(AdvancedAmusementParkScience,$450)
Can You Dig It?June 11−15 (9am–4pm)
Learnaboutthesciencesofarchaeologyand
paleontologyandhowscientistsfind,unearth,
preserve,andlearnfromourplanet’spast.
Messy ScienceJune 18−22 (9am–4pm)
GetdirtywithsomeofCOSI’sbest“messy”
experiments:flubber,gack,slime,barfing
pumpkins,andsodageysers.
Amazing H20June 25−29 (9am–Noon)
Water,watereverywhereandsomuchscienceto
learn!DiveintoCOSI’stravelingexhibition,WATER,
andlearnabouthowimportantwatercanbe.
Science SleuthJune 25−29 (1pm–4pm)
Dustforfingerprints,analyzehandwriting,
testinksamples,learnaboutDNA,andpiece
togethercluestosolvethemysterybehindthe
GreatSnackTheft!
Astronaut AdventuresJuly 16−20 (9am–4pm)
Doyouhavethestuffittakestobean
astronaut?Learnaboutrockets,rovers,the
planetsofourSolarSystem,andmore!
RoboticsJuly 23−27 (9am–4pm)
July 30−August 3 (1pm–4pm)
Howdorobotsmakeourlivesbetter?What
makesarobotarobot?Learntheanswersto
thesequestionsandmoreaswejumpintothe
worldofrobotics.Assembleandprogramrobots
usingLEGO®WeDotechnology!
AnimationJuly 30−August 3 (9am–Noon)
Learnhowanimatorsdesigncharacters,
howsingleframesofpicturesmakemotion
inmovies,andmakeyourownstop-motion
animatedmovie.
Mega Machines, Robots, and GadgetsJune 12 OR August 8(9am–Noon)(1pm–4pm)
Deconstructtheworldofsimpleandcomplex
machines.This“howdoesitwork?”experience
includesplentyofopportunitiestoputthings
togetherandtakethingsapart.
WaterJune 14 OR July 10 (9am–Noon)(1pm–4pm)
Exploretheworldofwater!We’llexperiment
tofindoutwhatwillabsorbwater,what
substanceswilldissolveinwater,whatfloatsin
water,andevenbuildourveryownboats.
Diggin’ DinosJune 18, July 12, OR August 9 (9am–Noon)(1pm–4pm)
Explorethewonderfulworldofdinosaurs.
Aspiringpaleontologistswillenjoydiscovering
dinosaurs,fossils,anddigging!
The Science of ArtJune 20 OR August 6(9am–Noon)(1pm–4pm)
Fuelyourchild’screativityinthisfun-filledcamp
exploringtheintersectionofartandscience.
We’llworkwithphotographyandpaintand
learnhowartconnectstoscience.
SpaceJune 22 OR July 24(9am–Noon)(1pm–4pm)
Makefizzyrockets,createanalien,andexplore
thesolarsysteminanout-of-this-worldcamp!
ChemistryJuly 26 (9am–Noon)(1pm–4pm)
Investigatephysicalchanges,chemicalchanges,
andphasechangesaswemakethingspop,
ooze,andslime.
Register: Call614.228.2674Cost: COSIMembers,$34,Nonmembers,$42
SpaceJune 25−29 (9am–Noon)
Blastoffintothedeepexplorationofouter
space.Findoutwhatittakestobeanastronaut
asyouexploreplanets,meteors,andmore!
CombinewithFlight(below)forafull-day
campexperience.
FlightJune 25−29 (1pm–4pm)
Gethands-onwithphysicsandlifescienceas
youlearnaboutthingsthatfly.Identifytheforces
oflift,thrust,dragandgravity,pluslearnabout
plantsandanimalsthattaketothesky.Combine
withSpace(above)forafull-day
campexperience.
ChemistryJuly 16−20 (9am–Noon)
Explorephysicalandchemicalchangesasyoumix,
mash,andstiryourwaythroughthisexcitingcamp.
Bewareofpopping,oozing,andslimingsubstances!
The Science of ArtJuly 16−20(1pm–4pm)
Enhanceyourknowledgeofdesignasyoudiscover
thesciencebehindpapermaking,painting,
photography,sculpture,andmore.Dressfor
themessandprepareaplacetoshowcaseyour
amazingcreations.
DinosaursJuly 30−August 3 (9am–Noon)
Becomeapaleontologist!Discoverdinosaurs,
uncoverfossils,andlearnaboutthese
fascinatingcreatures.CombinewithOur Earth
(below)forafull-daycampexperience.
Our EarthJuly 30−August 3 (1pm–4pm)
What’sgoingoninsideandoutsideour
amazingplanet?Explorearainforest,an
ocean,cavesandcaverns,rocksandminerals
andothertopicsinthisaround-the-world
adventure.
Single-Day Summer Camps: For Rising Kindergarteners & First Graders These single-day camps are perfect for children about to enter kindergarten and first grade who are ready for a camp experience without an adult. Camps include open-ended explorations, trips to COSI’s exhibitions, a story, and a snack. Please choose from either our morning session (9am – noon) or afternoon session (1pm – 4pm). COSI MEMBERS, RESERVE THREE OR MORE OF THESE CAMPS AND SAVE 10%!
Weeklong Summer Camps: For Rising Kindergarteners & First Graders These in-depth topics combine hands-on experiences with exploration of COSI’s exhibitions all week long. Wrap-around care is available for an additional fee. Combine two camps to create your own full-day program!
Crime Scene Science June 11–15(9am–4pm)Explorethechemistry,physics,andbiologythatgointocrimesceneinvestigationsasyouuseobservation,inference,andproblem-solvingskillstosolveamysteryatCOSI.
Video GamesJune 18–22(9am–4pm)July 9–13(9am–4pm)Learnfundamentalprogrammingconcepts,andusethe“Scratch”programtocreateyourownnewvideogametosharewithfriendsandfamily.
River Rangers Special Two-Day Camp!July 5–6(9am–4pm)AnnouncingthenewpartnershipbetweenCOSI
andtheGrangeInsuranceAudubonCenter!SpendtwodayslearningabouttheSciotoRiver,thelifearoundit,howweaffectit,andhowitimpactsOhio.Special pricing:COSIMembers$90;Nonmembers$110.Toregisterforthiscampvisitwww.grangeinsuranceauduboncenter.org
RoboticsJune 25–29(9am–4pm)July 16–20(9am–4pm)Digdeeperintothedesignandprogrammingofrobots.DesignandprogramLEGO®MindstormRobotstoaccomplishavarietyofchallenges.
Amusement Park ScienceJuly 23–27(9am–4pm)August 6–10(9am–4pm)
Doyoufeelthe“need”?TheneedforSPEED?Explorethescienceofmotionandthephysicsbehindthrillrides,andthenputyourknowledgetothetestonafieldtriptoKingsIsland.Destination SpaceJuly 30–August 3(9am–4pm)Joinusforaweekofamazingexperimentsaswegothroughastronomy,rocketryandastronauttraining.LearnaboutthehistoryofthespaceprogramandOhio’sroleinspaceexplorationwithafieldtriptotheNationalMuseumoftheU.S.AirForceinDayton.
Register: Call614.228.2674Cost: COSIMembers$330(AmusementParkScience,$350);Nonmembers$380(AmusementParkScience,$400)
Summer Camps: For Rising Fourth & Fifth GradersAs campers grow, so do our camp experiences. Our full-day, week-long camps for rising fourth and fifth graders include exploration of COSI’s exhibitions, daily snacks, hands-on science in our themed workshop rooms, and an overnight stay at COSI. Wrap-around care is available for an additional fee.
Summer Camps: For Rising Sixth, Seventh, & Eighth GradersOur camps for rising sixth through eighth graders are designed to sharpen science learning skills in a fun, engaging, hands-on environment. Each includes exploration of COSI’s exhibitions, hands-on science in themed workshop rooms, themed field trips, Extreme Screen films, snacks, plus an overnight stay at COSI. Wrap-around care is available for an additional fee.
Summer 2012 Science Camps
Register: Call614.228.2674Cost: COSIMembers,$170;Nonmembers,$195
Summer Camps: For Rising Second & Third GradersThese high-energy week long camps are perfect for rising second and third graders, mixing hands-on activities in our workshop rooms with exploration of COSI’s incredible exhibitions! Combine half-day offerings to create a full-day experience—wrap-around care is available for an additional fee.
Register: Call 614.228.2674 Cost for Half-Day Camps: COSI Members, $170; nonmembers, $195. Cost for Full-Day Camps: COSI Members, $330; nonmembers, $380
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full-day campers.
10% offwhen you book 3 or more summer camps
FOR COSI MEMBERS
Call 614.228.2674 for details!
Build it! Build it!Fridays, June 1 and 15 (meetsbothdays)
Saturdays, June 2 and 16 (meetsbothdays)
Build,construct,andstackasweusematerials
tocreatetowers,houses,andmore.Basedon
thebook Building a HousebyByronBarton.
DinosaursFridays, July 13 and 27 (meetsbothdays)
Saturdays, July 14 and 28 (meetsbothdays)
Discoverwhythesefascinatingcreaturescapture
theattentionofoursmallestpaleontologists.
Basedonthebook That’s Not My Dinosaurby
FionaWatts.
Old MacDonaldFridays, August 10 and 24 (meetsbothdays)
Saturdays, August 11 and 25 (meetsbothdays)
Basedontheclassicsong,thisworkshop
exploresanimalsandthesoundstheymake.
Enjoyplentyof“eee-i,eee–i,ohs”asyoupaint
abarn,matchadultanimalswiththeirbabies,
anddressupasyourfavoriteanimal!Basedon
Big Red Barn byMargaretWiseBrown.
Bug BonanzaBuddingentomologistswillenjoythis
opportunitytoexaminebugsclosely,drinklike
abutterfly,andmaketheirownchrysalis.
Wednesday, May 23(10am–NoonOR2pm–4pm)
Under ConstructionBecomeanarchitectandbuildyourown
structureaswetestdifferentmaterialsfor
strengthandstability.
Wednesday, June 6(10am–NoonOR2pm–4pm)
Saturday, June 23(10am–NoonOR2pm–4pm)
Dino Madness!Dinosaurs,fossils,anddigging!We’lllearn
howtobepaleontologistsasweexplorethese
fascinatingcreaturesfromancienttimes.
Saturday, July 21(10am–NoonOR2pm–4pm)
Wednesday, July 25(10am–NoonOR2pm–4pm)
Farm FunExploreagriculture,dirt,learnaboutanimals,
andplantyourownseedstotakehome.
Wednesday, August 15(10am–NoonOR2pm–4pm)
Saturday, August 18(10am–NoonOR2pm–4pm)
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Dig & DriveThursdays, June 7 or 21 (10am–10:45am)
Sundays, June 3 or 17(3:30pm–4:15pm)
Gettoworkmovingmaterials,buildingroads,
anddiggingdirtinthisearth-movingadventure!
BasedonTip Tip, Dig DigbyEmmaGarcia
Ocean AnimalsMondays, July 9 or 23 (10am–10:45am)
Sundays, July 8 or 22(3:30pm–4:15pm)
Jumpintothisunderwateradventurefullof
whales,fish,andotheramazingseacreatures.
Basedon Ocean!byJoannaBarkan.
Infant Workshops: Science Exploration for ages 6–17 monthsDesigned for infants and their favorite adult to explore their environment through hands-on sensory activities that help develop social, cognitive, and motor skills and allow for creative expression. COSI’s Infant Workshops meet once for 45 minutes inside little kidspace® on COSI’s Level 2.
WORKSHOPS
Toddler Workshops: Science Exploration for ages 18–36 monthsInvestigate the world around you and your toddler through hands-on activities, take-home materials, and lots of time creating and exploring together. Choose our early morning workshop (9:30 am – 10:15 am) or mid-morning workshop (10:45 am – 11:30 am) for either pair of dates. Toddler Workshops meet twice for 45 minutes each time. Members: book three workshops for $75 and save $2 per workshop!
Preschool Workshops: Science Exploration for Ages 3–5 yearsThese workshops are specially designed for children not yet in kindergarten and their favorite adult to explore the world around them. Preschool Workshops include a snack, hands-on activities, and take-home materials. Each workshop meets once for two hours. Choose our morning workshop (10am – Noon) or afternoon workshop (2pm – 4pm) on either date below.
Early Childhood Workshops
Register:Pleasecall614.228.2674Cost:COSIMembers,$27pereach
adult&childpair.Nonmembers,$34
pereachadult&childpair.Members,
bookthreeworkshopsfor$75andsave
$2perworkshop!
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Friday, August 17, 2012:
Continuouslyfrom10am-3pm
August 18 & 19, 2012:
Continuouslyfrom12pm-4pm
Isyouryoungexploreraboutto
outgrowCOSI’slittlekidspace?
Celebrateyourchild’smemoriesof
littlekidspacewithourgraduation
ceremony!Graduatesgettoweara
capandgown,receiveadiploma,
poseforpictures,andtakehomea
goodybag.Noreservationsneeded.Free with COSI admission or Membership.
For children about to enter the first grade.
little kidspace®
Graduation!
Register:Pleasecall614.228.2674Cost:COSIMembers,$27pereachadult&childpair.Nonmembers,$34pereachadult&childpair.
Members: book three workshops for $75 and save $2 per workshop!
Scout Badge WorkshopsHelp your Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts fulfill their badge and pin
requirements at COSI! Our three-hour badge workshops are designed to help Scouts earn badges and pins. Choose from a variety of badge options for both girls and boys.
Visitcosi.orgtoseeavailabletopics,thencall614.228.2674toscheduleyourworkshoponadateofyourchoosing.
Cost: $18perperson,withoneadultadmittedfreeforeveryfive
children.Includesallnecessarymaterials,aCOSIfunpatch,
plusCOSIgeneraladmission.
Please note that badges and pins are not included.
Minimum group size: 15
Surgical Suite: Total Knee Replacement
See actual surgery in real time for ages 12 through AdultCamerastakeyouintotheoperatingroomatMountCarmelHospital
inColumbusforalive90-minutetotalkneereplacementprocedure.
Askquestionsandgetanswersfromthesurgicalteaminrealtime!
Register:Call614.228.2674forupcomingdatesandtimes(advance
reservationsrequired).
Cost: $13perpersonforMembers,nonmembersandgroups
(admissiontoCOSInotincluded).
In Depth: Autopsy
COSI’s award-winning anatomy program for ages 15 through AdultAforensicpathologistjoinsyouliveinthis90-minutevideoconferencing
program.Audiencemembersfollowanactualrecordedhumanautopsy
fromstarttofinishandsolvethecaseforthecauseofdeath.
Register:Call614.228.2674forupcomingdatesandtimes
(advancereservationsrequired).
Cost: $13perpersonforMembers,nonmembersandgroups
(admissiontoCOSInotincluded).
Presented by:
Presenting Sponsor:
Education Partner:
Supported by:
Interactive Videoconferences
Register:Call614.228.2674Cost:COSIMembers,$12pereachadultandchildpair.
Nonmembers,$17pereachadultandchildpair.
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Reservations for 2012-2013 school year
START AUGUST 1, 2012
Fun on the FarmThursdays, August 16 or 23 (10am–10:45am)
Sundays, August 12 or 26(3:30pm–4:15pm)
Buildyourownfarmandpaintyourownfarm
animalinthisdown-on-the-farm
experience.Bandannasand
bootsareoptional!
BasedonBig Red Barn
byMargaret
WiseBrown.
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School’s Out Camps For students in K-5
WATERMemorial Day School HolidayMay 28 (9am–4pm)
DivedeeperintoCOSI’slimited-engagement
Waterexhibitionaswelearnaboutthe
importanceofthewateraroundus.
Busting MythsEarly Summer School HolidayJune 4-8 (9am–4pm)
Kickoffyoursummerbytacklingsomeofthe
mostcommonsmythsandurbanlegendswith
realscience.
Flight CampAugust 13-17 (9am–4pm)
FromtheWrightBrotherstoOhioheroJohn
Glenn,learnaboutthewondersofflightthat
havetakenpeoplefromKittyHawktothe
Moon.We’llspendaweekdoinghands-on
experimentsthatdealwithfighting
oureternalfoe,gravity!
When school’s out, COSI is in! Our School’s Out Camps provide the perfect opportunity for campers to stay scientific outside of school. All camps include snacks and supplies. Parents and caregivers, please pack a lunch for your campers. Wrap-around care is available for an additional fee.
New! Animal Encounters(Perfectforguestsages4andup)Saturday, July 14(1pm–1:45pm)
Sunday, July 15(2pm–2:45pm)
Saturday, July 21(1pm–1:45pm)
Thursday, July 26(1pm–1:45pm)
Sunday, July 29(2pm–2:45pm)
Thursday, August 2(1pm–1:45pm)
Saturday, August 4(1pm–1:45pm)
Sunday, August 12(2pm–2:45pm)
Saturday, August 25(1pm–1:45pm)
Sunday, August 26(2pm–2:45pm)
JoinCOSI’sAnimalTeamforanup-close,hands-onlook
atCOSI’sanimalcollection.
FlightSaturday, June 2(2pm–3:15pm)
Creativityandimagination,alongwithscience,havegottenushumans
offtheground.Joinourperformersforthishilariousjourneythrough
thehistoryofflight,COSIstyle.Thenstayforhands-onexperimentsand
liquid-nitrogenicecream!
Science of FireworksSaturday, June 16(2pm–3:15pm)
Saturday, June 30(2pm–3:15pm)
Wednesday, July 4(2pm–3:15pm)
Saturday, July 7(2pm–3:15pm)
Explorethesciencebehindtheoohs,aahs,andwowsoffireworks,with
lotsofexplosionsalongtheway.Thentryyourownexperimentsandhelp
make—andeat!—someliquidnitrogenicecream.
WeatherSaturday, August 11(11:30am–12:45pmOR1:30pm–2:45pm)
Saturday, September 1(11:30am–12:45pmOR1:30pm–2:45pm)
Sunday, September 2(2pm–3:15pm)
Monday, September 3(11:30am–12:45pmOR1:30pm–2:45pm)
Seethepowerofhurricane-forcewindsandcrawlthrougharealcloud
duringCOSI’sWeatherLIVEstageshow,thenjoinusforamazing
hands-onexperimentsanddeliciousliquidnitrogenicecream.
Register: Reserveinadvancebycalling614.228.2674,orinquireaboutremainingspotsattheCOSIBoxOfficeuponarrival.
Cost: COSIMembers,$5;nonmembers,$5plusCOSIadmission.
Family Science Workshops: For families with children ages 6–12
LifecyclesThursday, August 30(10am–NoonOR1pm–3pm)
DiscovertheuniquelifecyclesofsomeOhioanimals.
Learnhowtotagabutterflyandmore.
Intermediate LEGO® RoboticsThursday, October 4 (10am–NoonOR1pm–3pm)
LearnbasicprogrammingskillsusingtheLEGO®Mindstorm
Roboticsprogram.
LEGO® WeDo RoboticsThursday, November 1 (10am–NoonOR1pm–3pm)
ConstructandlearnbasicprogrammingforLEGO®WeDoRobots.
Animal Dissection−Cow Eye & Sheep BrainThursday, November 1 (10am–NoonOR1pm–3pm)
Exploreanimalanatomyandcompare/contrasttohumananatomyaswe
dissectacoweyeandsheepbraininthisengaginglabexperience.*Thisworkshopisforages12andolderONLY.Parentsdonotneedtoaccompanystudents.Cost:$17perperson
Advanced LEGO® RoboticsFriday, December 6 (10am–NoonOR1pm–3pm)
SolveroboticchallengesusingtheskillsgainedintheIntermediate
Roboticsclass(above).
*ParticipantsmusthavetakentheIntermediateRoboticsclassorhaveexperiencewith
LEGO®Mindstorms.
Electricity - Snap CircuitsThursday, January 3, 2013(10am–NoonOR1pm–3pm)
Exploreelectricityanddiscovercircuits,resistors,andcapacitors
usingSnapCircuits.
Mindbenders - Discovering PuzzlesThursday, February 7, 2013(10am–NoonOR1pm–3pm)
ExploreCOSI’slimited-engagementMindbendersexhibitionanduseyour
skillstosolvemorechallengingpuzzles.
Solving Mysteries in ADVENTUREThursday, March 7, 2013(10am–NoonOR1pm–3pm)
Exploresolvingcodesandpuzzlesanduseyourskillstounlockthe
mysteriesinCOSI’sAdventureexhibition.
NanotechnologyThursday, April 4, 2013(10am–NoonOR1pm–3pm)
Takealookatnanotechnologyanditspresenceandimportanceinour
dailylives.
Register: Pleasecall614.228.2674.Cost: COSIMembers:$27foroneparentandonechild,orreservethree
workshopstogetherfor$75(COSIMembersonly);additionalfamily
members,$13.50.Nonmembers:$34foroneparentandonechild;
additionalfamilymembers,$17.
COSIalsooffersprofessionalexperiencesforhomeschoolstudents.Youth
age12andupareinvitedtojointheCOSITeamasvolunteers.Earna
letterofrecommendation,developrelationshipswithscienceeducators
andbusinesspersonnel,andmuchmore.
Homeschool Workshops: Single-day workshops for ages 6–13 Parents, learn with your children using materials that you might not have at home (LEGO® Mindstorm Robots, COSI’s Adventure and Labs In Life exhibits and more) to better understand real and relevant science concepts. Workshops include pre- and post-visit lessons for use at home to further your child’s science inquiry. Participants socialize with other young scientists while exploring science careers, too! To make reservations, please call 614.228.2674; registration closes two weeks prior to program date. All COSI workshops align to Ohio Academic Content Standards.
Exclusively for High School Students!Just for TeensLate Night Teen Event: July 27, 8pm—11pm
EXCLUSIVELY for teens in grades 9-12! Meetnewfriends,playvideogamesand
cornhole,showoffyourkaraoketalents,
dance,exploreCOSI’samazingexhibitions,
andmore.Includespizza,chickentenders,
chips,fruit,beveragesand,ofcourse,liquid
nitrogenicecream.Admissionis$5per
personattheCOSIBoxOffice.Parkingis$4,
butdroppingoffisfree!Bringyourfriends!
HostedbyCOSI’sTeenAdvisoryCouncil.
Science career program for high school students.
Haveahighschoolstudentwho’spassionateaboutscience?Join
COSIAcademy,COSI’scareerexplorationprogramforstudents
ingrades9-12consideringscience,technology,engineering,
math,andhealthcareers.COSIAcademymeetsatCOSIonthe
firstSaturdayofeverymonth(excludingholidays)fromOctober
toMay.Scholarshipsareavailable.Annualtuitionincludesall
monthlymeetings.
Cost for 2012−2013 school year:COSIMembers$325
nonmembers$400.Forinformation,pleasecontactAmyParker,
DirectorofTeenProgramming,[email protected].
Presented by:
Registration
Now Openfor 2012-2013
school year!
Teen Science RoadtripJuly 16—20, 2012HittheroadandtravelwiththeCOSITeamon
thisin-depthexpeditiondesignedforhighschool
studentswithapassionforaquaticscience.We’ll
participateinanaquaticworkshopatTheWildsin
Cumberland,Ohio.Thenit’sontoNiagara,New
York,fortwofulldaysandnightstoexperience
thewonderofNiagaraFalls.We’lllearnabout
hydroelectricpowerandhowwaterhasshapedthe
geologyandhistoryoftheregionbeforereturning
toOhioforabehind-the-scenestourofScotts
Miracle-GroinMarysville.
Register:Call614.228.2674Cost: COSIMembers,$500;nonmembers,$550
Feeincludesthreenights’cabinaccommodations,
mealswhiletraveling,attractionadmission,and
transportation.
COSI Academy
Summer Edition
Register:Call614.228.2674Cost: Single-daycamps:COSIMembers,$55;nonmembers,
$65.Five-dayCamps:COSIMembers,$285;nonmembers,$335