Learn the basics of electricity in this fun, hands-on STEAM class! Kids will use conductive dough, mini LED lights, and battery packs to build simple closed circuits and discover how electricity flows. Then they’ll create a light-up project to take home and keep exploring! Sponsored by the Fountain Hills Friends of the Library. Ages 6...
Journey outside Veterans Oasis Park and learn what it takes to be a nature detective. Learn detective skills and look for clues such as tracks, scat, feathers, fur, nests, and burrows. It's up to you to figure out what happened at our critter scene. Ages 6 - 8
Children will experiment with inclined planes, levers, and pulleys. They will also create a painting using force and motion. Fun and Learning with STEAM Created for children ages 3 to 6, these activity-based, hands-on camps explore science and include STEAM elements. Camps are usually held on the first and third Saturdays of each month unless...
Tom and Stella live on Space Base 1 in the year 2053, training as young astronauts while floating high above Earth. When a massive hurricane threatens the planet, they must take on a dangerous space mission. This program will last for approximately 30 minutes. Please remember to arrive at the planetarium at least 10 minutes...
Enjoy a captivating experience at the heart of our mountaintop observatory with our guided daytime tours! Discover the rich history of our unique site, from its origins as a Cold War early warning radar station to its current role as a leading astronomical research facility. Our knowledgeable guides will lead you on a 90-minute walking...
Explore the night skies from the summit of Mt. Lemmon using Arizona's LARGEST publicly available telescopes! Under the guidance of a professional, visitors will enjoy a brief astronomy lecture, a light dinner, and an exclusive opportunity to observe astronomical objects and phenomena. This five-hour program starts 2 hours before sunset and accommodates up to 28...
Experience the universe up-close with our state-of-the-art 24-inch Dyer Telescope. This private, personalized expedition across the stars lasts 75 minutes and offers an exclusive opportunity to view the cosmos through Lowell Observatory’s newest telescope. Because of the sophistication and speed of the 24-inch Dyer Telescope, our specially trained educators can offer you an impressive number...