Current Programs:  Public Programs      • Saturday Serious Fun      • Silly Science      • Planetarium Shows      • Science Camps      • Birthday Parties      • Sleep Overs      • Group Visits      • Outreach         • Starlab         • Custom Programs  School Programs      • Field Trips      • Wild on Science      • Homeschool      • Science Outreach	The Okanagan Science Centre regularly hosts an amazing variety of programs! Topics vary from Biology, Chemistry, Astronomy, Engineering, Robotics and many others! Our Pro-D Day, School Holiday, and Summer Camps are very popular. We also host Birthday Parties, School Field Trips, or any other type of special visit by request. Public Programs: Saturday Serious Fun Saturdays bring fun and adventure to the OSC! Saturdays at 1:00pm, we explore something different for the young and young at heart. Learn something new, create projects to take home, and experience science in a new and captivating way. For a schedule of upcoming Saturday Serious Fun programs, click here. Silly Science for Preschoolers The Silly Science preschooler program at the OSC will soon be back in action with more incredibly fun activities than ever before. Your preschooler will explore phenomena and materials that draw upon their natural curiosity, captivate, motivate, and prepare them for ideas important to later learning as well as having some "serious fun"! For children age 3-5 and their parent/caregiver. For more information call 545-3644 or stop by the red brick heritage building in Polson Park. Pre-registration is required. Planetarium Shows Join OSC staff for an exploration of the stars in OSC's own planetarium. Follow the stairway to the stars to the Space for Space gallery and see the secrets of the universe revealed in our new interactive displays. Please contact us for show times/dates. Scotiabank Summer of Science Camps 2010 REGISTRATION OPEN TO EVERYONE NOW! Summer is right around the corner and the OSC and Scotiabank are gearing up for another summer of science fun! Call the OSC at 250-545-3644 to book your space and avoid disappointment. Click for the parent handout and the 2010 camp schedule.     Birthday Parties Birthday Parties at the OSC - an experience no one will forget! These fun, educational, and unique parties will keep all ages entertained and engaged. Take part in hands-on activities with an OSC educator and explore our science galleries with all your friends. Choose your birthday party theme... Go Go Goldberg! A birthday party that will have everyone building! We'll use simple machines to accomplish an ooey gooey task that only eggs-perts will be able to finish. Party go-ers will also have a chance to explore our science galleries. Birthday Under the Stars! Join an OSC educator for a star-lab demonstration, a hair-raising experience with the static machine (Van de Graaff generator), along with other hands-on demonstrations. Guests will also have the chance to explore our science galleries. Ooey Gooey Goodness! A birthday party that will leave everyone and everything a mess! Explore that chemistry of mixing while experiencing the magic of interactive science. Guests will also have a chance to explore our science galleries. Your Birthday Party includes: A decorated party area with balloons Two hours of non-stop hands on activities Cool science demonstrations Magic Mud take-home bags for every child You are welcome to bring your own cake, beverages, and serving utensils Birthday Party rates: $55 non-refundable party fee (payable on booking) + regular admission per person (payable on party day) No regular admission fee for OSC members Maximum 15 children (additional party fees apply for more than 15) School Programs: Field Trips Teachers, please download our current brochure here. It is a 12 page .pdf file that is approximately 600kbs. OSC Fieldtrip Tips for Teachers here STARLAB Outreach     The OSC’s STARLAB is a portable, inflatable planetarium dome that accommodates up to 30 students. The STARLAB creates a dark, cloudless sky right inside your school or festival centre – a realistic representation of the night sky on the date we visit. With programming that can include: the night sky, Greek constellations, First Nations folklore, deep space, plate tectonics, and more, the STARLAB is the perfect complement to your science curriculum. STARLAB presentations can range from an introduction to the wonder of the night sky for the less experienced astronomer, to an exploration of deep space for more experienced star-gazers. General STARLAB Information: The STARLAB planetarium holds a maximum of 30 people STARLAB requires an indoor space of 22' x 22’, an 11' ceiling, and access to electricity. Individual program length can range from 40 minutes to 1 hour. $175 per half day (2-3 shows) plus cost of transportation $350 per full day (4-5 shows) plus cost of transportation Intergenerational Landed Learning For the Spring of 2008, we worked with a group of Grade 4/5 students from St. James School, and nine volunteer “farm friends” in planning, planting, and caring for vegetables in the Xerindipity garden beside the OSC. The program continued with huge success in the Spring of 2009 with a new group of students and 11 ‘farm friends’ culminating in a delicious home-grown feast this fall. If you are interested in being a “farm friend” for the Spring of 2010 and being a part of this worthwhile project, please see our "supporting your centre" page for details. Wild on Science Through intellectually stimulating hands-on activities, children will be able to expand their curiosity while improving their questioning skills and knowledge regarding the world in which they live. Wild on Science! encourages critical thinking and creativity as a means for expanding educational experience and personal development. By participating in an enjoyable program focused on science and technology, children will build a strong foundation for the appreciation of science and may consider it as a possible career opportunity. Home Educators The Okanagan Science Centre is your family's best resource for Home Educator science education. We offer workshops, group field trips, and individual instruction. Fees vary by program. Please contact us for more information. Science Outreach Are you interested in bringing the Okanagan Science Centre to your school or organization? Most of OSC's interactive science programs can be delivered at a location convenient for you including our portable “Star Lab” planetarium. Festivals, schools, clubs, youth groups, and retreats can all benefit from science education and fun, even if you can’t make it to Vernon. Contact us for more information on programs and pricing.