Noah's Ark - Open to all ages/unlimited space
Friday 2:00pm - Federal Room: 45 minute stage show
This program uses Noah's Ark as an example of the truth behind the most radical sounding bible stories. Learn the answers to such questions as; How big was the ark? Could all of the animals really fit? Do we even know if there was a flood? Come see a scientific and common sense analysis of Noah's Ark.
Outside the Box - For ages 8 and up/limited to 25 students.
Friday 2:00pm - Outside: 30 minute activity
Games, puzzles, who knew that team building could be this fun? This activity uses cooperative learning, creative brainstorming, and critical thinking to create an environment where participants think outside the box and share ideas.
Kitchen Botany - Fun for all ages - younger students need parent assistance
Friday 3:00pm - Greenwood Room: 30 minute activity /limited to 25 students
Saturday 2:00pm - Board Room: 30 minute activity/limited to 30 students
All our food is obtained directly or indirectly from plants. After constructing plant "maps" from their various parts and discussing each part's function, we will examine assorted fruits and vegetables to determine which parts of the plants we eat. Then we will eat them! Everyone will plant a vegetable to take home. Assorted and unspecified fruits and vegetables will be used - this activity is not recommended for persons with fruit or vegetable allergies.
American Sign Language - For ages 8 and up/limited to 30 students
Friday 10:30am - Board Room: 30 minute activity
Learn to spell your name, and sign your age. You will enjoy this interactive workshop and learn to spell out a few sentences too!
Felting Fantasies - For ages 8 and up.
Friday 11:30am - Greenwood Room: 30 minute activity /limited to 25 students
Saturday 11:30am - Deck Room: 30 minute activity /limited to 30 students
Come learn how to make a snake, spider, or other felted fantasy in this quick and easy fiber arts workshop!
Animals From Around the World - Open to all ages/unlimited space
Saturday 10:30am - Federal Room: 45 minute stage show
Come join us for a WILD TIME! Students will be hands-on with animals from Australia, Africa, South America, Madagascar, and here in the United States! We will introduce you to a variety of reptiles and mammals as we talk about different habitats around the world and how animal adaptations help them thrive in their environment.
Christopher Paolini's BRISINGR: Pre-release Book P~A~R~T~Y! (limited to 150 people)
Friday 4:00pm - Federal Room: 60 minute ongoing activities
This is going to be great fun for any of Paolini's Eragon and Eldest fans! Come in Middle Ages garb for our get-together! We're planning a costume walk, trivia quiz with prizes, an "ancient translation class" and even a dramtic reading from the new book which is not only being released on Saturday, September 20 but, will be available for discounted purchase to all attendees of the Expo that morning!
Homefront Flashlights - For ages 8 and up
Friday 10:30am - Directors Room: 30 minute activity/limited to 40 students
Saturday 10:30am - Greenwood Room: 30 minute activity/limited to 25 students
During WWII, materials shortages motivated Americans to develop creative alternatives to common, everyday supplies. In this workshop, you will assemble a homemade flashlight just like many American children created during the war. Use your flashlight to read at night or to send a Morse Code message to a friend!
Kite Making
Friday 2:00pm - Colonial Room: 60 minute activity
Learn all about the history of kites; from Ben Franklin's uses as a youngster and an adult to how they are used for studying weather at Blue Hills Observatory in Milton, MA. See several different kite styles, learn the different names for kites around the world, and build a 21" tall Eddy kite to keep. Best for ages 8 and up-younger students can participate with one-one parent assistance. Limited to 40 students.
Outdoor Camping Skills - For ages 8 and up/limited to 25 students.
Friday 10:30am - Outside: 90 minute ongoing activities
Students will compete in a team tent raising event and have the opportunity to make their own camp gadgets using everyday household items. We will also introduce and practice first aid techniques that might save a life someday!
Toy Invention Workshop - For ages 8 and up/limited to 40 students.
Friday 2:00pm - Directors Room: 30 minute activity
Would you like to be a hot shot toy designer? At Build-It-Yourself, your mission is to invent a toys that will make your friends say, "I want one of those!" In this 30 minute toy invention workshop, you will get some ideas for how to build amazing contraptions made from LEGO, toy parts, craft materials and premium quality junk that play music, dance, greet friends, earn money, deliver candy, navigate obstacle courses, and wake you up in the morning.
The Constitution Translated for Kids - This Guest Speaker presentation is for everyone attending the Expo.
Friday 8:30am - Federal Room: 45 minute presentation
Cathy Travis, author of The Constitution Translated for Kids, will be our Guest Speaker on Friday morning, September 19th at this year's Expo event. A resident of Washington, DC, she is currently retired as Communications Director for Rep. Solomon P. Ortiz (Texas). While many U.S. citizens cannot imagine reading the Constitution in its entirety, Cathy Travis has not only read it, but in her book, The Constitution Translated for Kids, she has actually translated the preamble, each article and amendment into modern-day terminology that an average fifth grader can understand. NOTE: This program is included with your General Admission fee to the Expo. You do not need to register for this class in advance or count it as a workshop.
Indoor Planetarium Show! - Great for all Ages/Each show limited to 30, adults attending must also register
Friday 4:00pm, 4:30pm, 5:00pm, 5:30pm - Colonial Room: 25 minute shows
In our portable, inflatable planetarium, students will see a customized show about the constellations and the night sky.
Model Rocketry - Teen-track restricted to ages 13 and up/limited to 40 students.
Friday 1:30pm - Cotillion Room: 90 minute activity (counted as two workshops)
The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) will conduct a hands-on model rocketry workshop where students will be given instruction on designing, building and launching non-solid fuel model rockets. We will not launch rockets at the Expo. A presentation will also be given by a CAP pilot on opportunities to fly in CAP aircraft, both propeller driven and gliders, and how to earn a pilots license while participating in the CAP Cadet Program.
Clara Barton's First Aid Kit - Great for all ages.
Friday 10:30am - Greenwood Room: 30 minute activity/limited to 25 students
Saturday 10:30am - Deck Room: 30 minute activity/limited to 30 students
Participants will learn about the First Aid Kit created by Clara Barton and do a hands-on activity about 19th century medicine.
Creative Creatures - Great for all ages.
Friday 11:30am - Deck Room: 30 minute activity/limited to 30 students
Saturday 2:00pm - Greenwood Room: 30 minute activity/limited to 25 students
Students will se some fascinating images of animal sculptures at the museum then collage their own animal "sculpture"!
Destination Imagination - Instant Challenge!
Friday 11:30am - Fern Room: 30 minute activity restricted to a ages 5-8/limited to 25 students
Saturday 2:00pm - Colonial Room: 30 minute activity restricted to ages 9-12/limited to 60 students
Saturday 2:30pm - Colonial Room: 30 minute activity for the Teen-track restricted to ages 13 and up/limited to 60 students
Find out about a unique creative problem solving program that gives kids (k-12) a chance to brainstorm, design, and present original solutions to an open ended challenge. This workshop will give kids a chance to learn about the program, learn some brainstorming techniques and experience some hands on challenges that is guaranteed to make you think…while having FUN. Remember- there are NO WRONG answers here- only a chance to work in a group and be as creative as you can. Teams of kids might be asked to build a structure to hold weight made out of only marshmallows and toothpicks OR design a way to keep a catapulted egg from breaking! Start thinking and have FUN.
Game Builders 101 - Teen-track restricted to ages 13 and up/limited to 72, adults attending must also register
Friday 10:30am - Seminar Room: 45 minute interactive presentation
Digital Brix will introduce a web-based technology gamebrix.com which allows anyone to collaborate, build, share, and play games online. Gamebrix.com provides online tools for creating industry standard Flash Graphic, Animations and Casual games. No software downloads, no installations and programing knowledge is required. Use this new medium which is easy to use, encourage students in middle and high school to transition from passive consumers of Video games to creative game builders. In the process of building cool casual educational games, students will understand the need to pursue, art, math, business and computer science and the significance of college education.
Journey to the Moon - For ages 9 and up/limited to 30 students
Friday 2:00pm - Board Room: 30 minute activity
Come learn about the Challenger Simulation Center and how traveling, living and working on the Moon is done. We'll show you how the resources of the Moon can be used for a possible Moon base!
Science and Siege Engines - For ages 8 and up/limited to 40 students
Saturday 10:30am - Cotillion Room: 90 minute activity (counted as two workshops)
Join us for a trip to the Middle Ages, and discover the science behind trebuchets and catapults! Explore how castle-dwellers used tension and counterweights to harness potential and kinetic energy, and build your own mini-catapult with modern materials. Test your catapult design and get inspired for further experiments with energy and everyday physics at the Science Discovery Museum! Resource packs for parents with directions, activities, and additional references will be available.
Simple Steps to Do Something - Teen-track restricted to ages 13 and up/limited to 72, adults attending must also register
Saturday 10:30am - Seminar Room: 45 minute interactive presentation and activity
Have you ever wanted to make a difference but didn't know where to start? This workshop is all about developing, designing, organizing, and expanding your own community action project. We will provide simple steps to turn your "change the world" dreams into step-by-step action plans.
Who wants to MAKE A MOVIE? - Teen-track restricted to ages 13 and up/limited to 72, adults attending must also register
Friday 2:00pm - Seminar Room: 45 minute presentation
Creative Teens – This is for YOU! (Parent educators welcome)
YOU could work with Hollywood Celebrities and professional equipment to make a festival-quality short film. Make friends, score prizes, build skills, have your movie viewed by millions and win a Hollywood premiere. Dreaming Tree's mission is to transform teen lives through creativity. Our programs engage teens in an authentic film making experience that reflects the real-life and the quality of the film industry. Regardless of background or experience, we inspire and enable teens to succeed in the arts or any field. Come learn how to participate in one of our programs, and be with us as we ANNOUNCE our newest opportunity coming this October. Hint: Our newest program is working with cameras and rocking out with celebrities!
VISUAL VISIONARY'S – Story boarding Workshop - Teen-track restricted to ages 13 and up/limited to 40 students
Saturday 2:00pm - Directors Room: 30 minute activity
Ever wonder how an image goes from your head to the silver screen? The answer is story boarding. Whether you're planning shots for a film or coming up with a killer graphic novel chapter, story boarding is storytelling with pictures and sequence. Come to this Dreaming Tree Films event for some tips to create your own boards and vision!
Project E.A.R.T.H. (Environmental Awareness of Resources and Threatened Habitats) - Great for all ages/limited to 30 students
Saturday 10:30am - Board Room: 30 minute activity
Earth LTD at Southwick's Zoo is a grassroots, non-profit educational organization whose mission is to provide environmental and conservation education with an emphasis on animal ecology, endangered species and threatened habitats. Join us for this 30 minute interactive presentation!
An Economic Edventure! - For ages 9 and up/limited to 25 students
Saturday 11:30am - Ivy Room: 30 minute activity
Find out why parents and educators are talking about the most innovative hands on learning program called Exchange City.
Underwater Robotics - For ages 10 and up/limited to 25 students
Friday 2:00pm - Greenwood Room: 30 minute presentation
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History of Money: Economic Adventure - For ages 8 and up/limited to 25 students
Friday 3:00pm - Ivy Room: 30 minute activity
In this presentation about the History of Money we go back to the ancient times of Turkey when for the first time, coins were counted in lieu of cattle. You will hear about Ancient China's use of paper money and the birth of the first banks during the Middle Ages in Venice. We will discuss the usage of Spanish coins in America and the shortage of European coins that lead to the Indian wampuns of early colonial times. And finally, the presenter will explain the previously used gold and silver standards, "greenbacks" and the difference in the fiat money used in today's economy.
Eco-Detectives: Solve the Mysteries of Nature! - Great for all ages/limited to 25 students
Friday 3:00pm - Fern Room: 30 minute activity
Saturday 10:30am - Outside: 30 minute activity
Play the fun Backyard Ecology Hunt, Basement Windows and Insect National Park to solve the nature mysteries and become an official Eco-Detective! This outdoor parent/child workshop models several of the ABCs of Ecology® activities created for homeschool groups at Ferry Beach Ecology School in Maine. Learn how easy and exciting it is to discover all the amazing stories nature has to tell!
Discovering Ancient Egypt - Great for all ages
Friday 3:00pm - Deck Room: 30 minute activity/limited to 30 students
Saturday 11:30am - Greenwood Room: 30 minute activity/limited to 25 students
The Fitchburg Art Museum's workshop will be based on artifacts and paintings From the museum's collection in it's Egyptian Gallery. The ancient Egyptian mysteries to be explored: Pyramids, The After Life, Mummification, and an activity for children of all ages. Great for ages 6 and up. Limited to 30 students.
SAORI for Everyone - For ages 8 and up/Each session is limited to 20 students
Friday 10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am - Cotillion Room: 30 activities
SAORI weaving celebrates individual choice and freedom! This workshop will introduce all participants to the fun of weaving on a floor loom, and each student will also be creating a work of art on a cardboard loom. No experience !
Flag Etiquette - Great for all ages
Friday 11:30am - Colonial Room: 30 minute activity/limited to 60 students
Saturday 2:00pm - Fern Room: 30 minute activity /limited to 25 students
This is a hands-on workshop focusing on appreciation of our nation's flag. You will learn how to fold the flag, how to present the flag during ceremonies, and fun flag trivia.
Arms & Armor - Great for all ages/limited to 30 students
Friday 10:30am - Deck Room: 30 minute activity
Learn about Arms and Armor up close and personal! Try on a gauntlet, handle some chainmaille, or pick up a helmet and experience what knights and warriors of old experienced. Learn about the facts of armor and its history.
Instrument Introduction - Great for under age 10/limited to 25 students
Friday 11:30am - Ivy Room: 30 minute activity
Early childhood experts from Maria Montessori to Fred Rogers agree that children learn best by playing, so come PLAY with us in this 30 minute interactive and entertaining workshop about music!
An International Exchange - Great for all ages
Friday 2:00pm - Deck Room: 30 minute activities/limited to 30 students
Saturday 10:30am - Ivy Room: 30 minute activities/limited to 25 students
Have you ever wondered what kids in South Korea eat for breakfast? Have you ever thought about where fireworks were made? Can you count to 10 in another language? How would you dress for a traditional dance in Vietnam? What do you know about the countries around the world? Come and join us for a fun tour of several different cultures! We'll be sampling foods from different countries and seeing how others live, dress and study.
Invent Now!
Friday 3:00pm - Cotillion Room: 90 minute ongoing activity (counted as two workshops)
Join us for this exciting hands-on workshop developed to inspire an interest in invention and creativity among kids from age 6 to 12!
Judy Pancoast Literacy Through Music Concert - Great for up to age 12/unlimited space
Friday 3:00pm - Federal Room: 45 minute stage show
Today, Judy will be presenting her "Once Upon a Time" Concert Assembly: Designed to "get kids into books", this concert tells the musical tale of a Princess who wanted to do more than "lead the Princess life," and decides to read every book in the Kingdom Library. Songs are lively, interactive, and point children toward the different sections of the library, from fiction to nonfiction, nursery rhymes to biographies.
Hovercrafts Workshop - For ages 10 and up/limited to 40 students
Saturday 10:30am - Directors Room: 30 minute activity
Hovercrafts are not only used as toys and in movies. These floating vehicles have become important sources of transportation for the military, emergency response services, and the public. Hovercrafts are unique, because they are able to power across nearly every flat surface: solid, liquid, or in between. In this workshop, students will build their own small hovercrafts to explore how this device functions.
Exploring Origami and Calligraphy - Great for all ages (with parent assistance)
Friday 4:00pm - Greenwood Room: 30 minute activity/limited to 25 students
Saturday 2:00pm - Deck Room: 30 minute activity/limited to 30 students
Origami is fun, creative, and amazing! There are many origami models you can fold, even if you think you have two left thumbs! Japanese Calligraphy is the art of elegant writing. Students will learn calligraphy as an important step in the understanding of Japanese culture.
Lighthouse Literature
Create a Model Lighthouse - For ages 8 and up/limited to 30 students
Friday 11:30am - Board Room: 30 minute activity
Come learn about Louie and his life in a lighthouse keeper's family. Meet author and creator of the Louie Book series, Terry Webb and with her make a miniature lighthouse model you can take home!
Spirit of America Rally! - This event is for everyone attending the Expo
Friday 9:15am - Federal Room: 45 minute interactive stage show
With her full length puppet pals from different eras of American History, Lisa Manning & Friends will open this year's Expo event with her "Spirit" theme show! She'll inspire us all with stories about America's astonishing achievements since her fight for independence, and entertain us with fun and games that will include singing, old-fashioned potato sack races, traditional hoops and sticks, and dressing the audience as famous figures from American history; such as Ben Franklin and Amelia Earhart! Your students will leave the rally all worked up and enthused for how they can make a difference in our great country's future! NOTE: This program is included with your General Admission fee to the Expo. You do not need to register for this class in advance or count it as a workshop.
Bon Voyage Finale! - This event is for everyone attending the Expo
Saturday 2:00pm - Federal Room: 45 minute interactive stage show
You've been on the trip of a lifetime and it's time to say Bon Voyage! Lisa Manning & Friends will end our Expo event with her life sized puppet pals Chicita Banana, Captain Gus, and the Rocker! We'll all get a glimpse of cruise ship life and a taste of the Caribbean, Mexico, and Hawaii by participating in this finale show filled with delightfully uplifting calypso music! Kids will don sombreros and shake maracas, try their luck at the limbo, wear grass skirts and leis for the hula, and march, with flags, to "God Bless America"! There will be no better time to announce the winners of our various drawings and wish you all well on your homeschooling journeys this year. NOTE: This program is included with your General Admission fee to the Expo. You do not need to register for this class in advance or count it as a workshop.
Little Cree Spy Excursions
Animal Tracks - Great for all ages/limited to 25 students
Friday 4:00pm - Fern Room: 30 minute activity
Saturday 11:30am - Outside: 30 minute activity
Have you ever wandered through the woods looking at tracks on the ground and hoping to understand their meaning? Come along as we spend some time unraveling the mysteries of animal tracking together.
Butterflies in Our World - 30 minute activity - Great for all ages
Saturday 11:30am - Fern Room: 30 minute activity/limited to 25
Based on Melissa Stewart’s award-winning book, A Place for Butterflies, this fun, lively program reviews butterfly basics and introduces students to ways people are helping to protect butterflies and their habitats.
Melissa Stewart is the award-winning author of more than 100 science books for children. She lives in Acton, Massachusetts.
A Day in 1789 - Great for all ages.
Friday 2:00pm - Fern Room: 30 minute activity/limited to 25 students
Saturday 11:30am - Colonial Room: 30 minute activity/limited to 60 students
In this workshop a costumed educator will reveal to children the secrets of 18th century home textile production. Each student will get a chance to try carding wool before helping to spin it into yarn using a drop spindle. Children will examine other common fabrics used to make clothing during the 1700s including linen, wool, and silk. In conclusion students will investigate the many layers of an 18th century costume to discover what people wore and why.
Around the World in 30 Minutes - Great for all ages/limited to 30 students
Friday 4:00pm - Board Room: 30 minute activity
Travel the globe in a sailing ship through the logs of the Picton Castle and artifacts brought back from their circumnavigation. Learn latitude and longitudes and explore cultures along the way.
Experience Karate
Friday 10:30am - Fern Room: 30 minute activity for students under age 8 only/limited to 25 students.
Saturday 10:30am - Colonial Room: 30 minute activity great for all ages. Limited to 60 participants
Did you know karate is a discipline that began developing over 1,000 years ago? Would you like to build your confidence and physical endurance? Well this is the workshop for you! Come and meet Karate Hall of Fame Inductee, Shidan Steve Hewitt. This world respected, 6th degree blackbelt champion, will take you through basic katas and even teach you to count in Japanese!
Mock Election 2008
Friday 4:00pm - Ivy Room: 30 minute presentation for Teen-track restricted to ages 13 and up/limited to 25 students
Saturday 2:00pm - Greenwood Room: 30 minute presentation for all ages/limited to 25 students
The National Student/Parent Mock Election makes students and parents aware of the power of their ballot by actively involving them in a full-fledged campaign and national election. Come learn how you can participate this year!
Marine Life Cycles - Great for all ages
Friday 3:00pm - Board Room: 30 minute activity/limited to 30 students
Saturday 2:00pm - Ivy Room: 30 minute activity/limited to 25 students
Lots of people are familiar with the life cycles of frogs and butterflies, but the marine environment is home to some animals with fascinating life histories. Join New England Aquarium Educators to learn more about the life cycles of jellies, lobsters, flounders and more!
Exploring the World of MIME - Teen-track restricted to ages 13 and up./ limited to 60 students.
Friday 10:30am - Colonial Room: 45 minute interactive lesson
Professional Mime Laurie Anslono will introduce students to the fascinating and fun world of creative movement - MIME! Students will learn basic techniques, e.g., hand gestures (have you ever felt "boxed in"?) And walking (the famous "moon walk"!) Before leaving students will be treated to a brief performance by the New Hope Mime Troupe.
Shakespeare's Othello - Teen-venture restricted to ages 13 and up./ limited to 30 students
Saturday 11:30am - Directors Room: 30 minute interactive workshop
Take a trip through Venice as students explore the world of William Shakespeare's revenge tragedy Othello. Students will perform scenes from the play, re-interpret the text into a modern vocabulary, and demonstrate how relevant the writings of Shakespeare are in today's society.
Colonial Artifacts - Great for all ages/limited to 30 students
Friday 4:00pm - Deck Room: 30 minute presentation
The Noah Webster House, c. 1748, is the restored birthplace and childhood home of the great lexicographer, Noah Webster. In this workshop students will discover the goods Colonial people used for eating, clothing, school, and amusement during that time.
Stars of the Sea - Great for all ages/limited to 25 students
Friday 2:00pm - Ivy Room: 30 minute activity
Sea stars are everybody's favorite rocky beach organism. Come find out how these amazing creatures use all those tube feet, live their lives, and how many eyes they actually have! Sea stars are interesting; from their ability to regenerate to the way they eat. Come learn more about these unique creatures, take a closer look, and handle several species of local sea star. You will find out why they really are the stars of the sea!
Patriot Sacrifices of Valor Remembered
Hidden Treasures and World Powers - Teen-track restricted to ages 13 and up/limited to 25 students
Friday 10:30am - Ivy Room: 30 minute presentation
Imagine exploring your basement and finding a chest full of historical treasures! That's just what happened to Mr. Brooks! Come and see what Mr. Brooks found that inspired him to write about the Spanish American War in his book "Patriot Sacrifice." You will see a presentation of his artifacts and participate in a discussion about how the Spanish American War elevated the United States to a world power.
Penguins! Fascinating Facts and Tantalizing Trivia - All ages welcome/limited to 72, adults attending must also register
Friday 4:00pm - Seminar Room: 45 minute interactive presentation
Join The Penguin Lady for an exciting, interactive program about penguins. Learn how deep penguins can dive, how long they can hold their breath - even how far they can shoot their guano! This informative program, presented in a fun game show format by a bona fide penguin expert. Designed for ages 7-12.
Wild World of Wildlife
Friday 4:00pm - Outside: 30 minute interactive presentation'limited to 24participants
'Run for your life' in this session as you learn about the needs of animals and explore the important relationships between animals and their habitat components. This program takes place outside. Ages 6 and up
Meet Selia! - Great for all ages
Friday 11:30am- Federal Room: 30 minute interactive presentation/unlimited space
Saturday 10:30am - Fern Room: 30 minute presentation/limited to 25 students
Come and meet Selia our life-sized harbor seal model! Students learn all about these seasonal visitors to the Narragansett Bay along with the basics of marine mammalogy.
Nuclear Energy and the Environment - Teen-track restricted to ages 13 and up/limited to 72, adults attending must also register
Saturday 2:00pm - Seminar Room: 45 minute presentation
The production of electrical energy can have severe consequences on the environment. Come learn how electricity is produced at the Seabrook nuclear plant and how the environment is protected.
Sew Green - Great for all ages (with parent assistance)/limited to 30 students
Friday 4:00pm - Directors Room: 30 minute activity
Recycled naturals will be used to create an eco-friendly shopping/tote bag on our sewing machines. These bags will help save our planet and our trees. Beginner to advanced sewers will enjoy making, decorating, and using these bags. They are fun and easy to make.
Space Academy - Teen-track restricted to ages 13 and up/limited to 72, adults attending must also register
Friday 3:00pm - Seminar Room: 45 minute presentation
Trainees who want to be Astronauts must learn to think like astronauts and our Space Academy Programs are designed to do just that! Attend this presentation to learn about the three fields of specialized week-long study programs to choose from: AVIATION, SPACE, and ROBOTICS tracks. Space Academy is an increased intensity program of astronaut and mission training and academics. Simulated missions to a space station and crew rotation highlight a week long program.
The World of Postage Stamps - Great for all ages/limited to 40 students
Friday 3:00pm - Directors Room: 30 minute activity
Participants will learn about the history of postage stamps and the postal history and do various hands-on activities involving stamps. A free packet of stamps will be given to each participant.
TeenPact Mock Legislature -Teen-track restricted to ages 13 and up/limited to 72, adults attending must also register
Saturday 11:30am - Seminar Room: 30 minute interactive lesson
Do you want to better understand the political process? Then come and experience TeenPact Mock Legislature. Through the fast paced, fun filled session, you will learn how to use Robert's Rules of Order. You will be able to debate bills and decide whether to pass them or to vote them down. This workshop will give you a taste for how wills are debated in the Massachusetts Legislature. Please come prepared to learn and to have fun!
Ed-ventures with maps and compass - For ages 8 and up/limited to 25 students
Friday 3:00pm - Outside: 30 minute activity
Learn by doing! We will learn basics about the compass and how to use a map.
FIRST; For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, for Homeschoolers - For ages 6 and up/limited to 30 students.
Saturday 11:30am - Board Room: 30 minute presentation
FIRST Robotics is now for grades 1 through 12 and beyond! Come find out how this international program can serve your children and will allow them to continue their involvement for the rest of their lives. Come hear about the partnership with LEGO which has created the Junior FIRST LEGO League and the FIRST LEGO League.
Discover Backyard Wildlife - Great for all ages/limited to 25 students
Friday 11:30am - Outside: 30 minute activity
Saturday 2:00pm - Outside: 30 minute activity
Join US Fish and Wildlife Service for a program on how the notice the wildlife that lives around you. Learn how to identify animal signs and ways you can protect habitat.
Crystal Radio Building - For ages 8 and up/limited to 72 students
Saturday 1:30pm - Cotillion Room: 90 minute activity (counted as two workshops)
Students will build a complete crystal radio from scratch in less than two hours. All background history and theory will be discussed.
Discovering Wolves - Great for all ages/unlimited space
Saturday 11:30am - Federal Room: 30 minute activity
Nature Hunters - Survival using Wolf Pack Rules. How do wolves say hello with howling? Wolf crossword - what happens in nature without wolves?
