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Preschool STEAM Days at the Air Zoo!

Preschool STEAM Days are designed to give young children and their adult chaperones a taste of science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). These fun, hands-on, interactive activities will leave your young scientist wanting to explore even more at home! Download the 2021-2022 Education Guide now!

General Information:

Dates: First Wednesdays of the month, according to the schedule (no programs in January or April).

Times: Check-in/Free time 10–10:30 am; Class 10:30–11:15 am OR Check-in/Free time 1-1:30pm; Class 1:30-2:15pm

Costs: $5 per participating child. Adults (one adult required to attend) $8 and non-participating children $7/each (5-18) which includes daily admission. Members and children 4 and under are free. Parent and additional children will check in and pay at the time of arrival. 

Registration: Online registration deadline is 3 pm the Monday before each class. Registration is limited to 12 students per class.

Register online or contact the Air Zoo Events Department at events@airzoo.org or via phone at 269.350.2848.  

COVID Safety Policy:

All students, teachers, aids and parents will be required to wear a mask during the program, no exceptions.

2021-2022 Programs

December 1, 2021 – Creepy, Crawly Creatures

Registration Deadline: November 29th @ 3pm 

We will take a merry, not scary, look at some of the animals that crawl and creep. We’ll watch worms at work, meet a visiting reptile friend, and make a firefly model that glows in the dark. 

1PM Registration

 

Adult(s) and additional children (age 5+) will purchase discounted admission upon arrival. Members are always free.

February 2, 2022 – Sun, Stars, and Solar System

Registration Deadline: January 31st @ 3pm 

Look beyond the Earth into the sky. Visit our STARLAB planetarium to learn more about our Sun, the stars and the planets.

10am registration 
1PM Registration

 

Adult(s) and additional children (age 5+) will purchase discounted admission upon arrival. Members are always free.

March 2, 2022– Magnetic Magic

Registration Deadline: February 28th @ 3pm 

Discover how much fun learning about magnets can be as you go fishing to determine which items are magnetic, paint with magnets, and count how many paperclips your magnet can hold. 

10am registration 
1PM Registration

 

Adult(s) and additional children (age 5+) will purchase discounted admission upon arrival. Members are always free.

May 4, 2022 – Young Engineers

Registration Deadline: May 3rd @ 3pm 

This class is the blueprint for fun! Young architects will explore shapes and patterns while constructing a variety of structures. Can your straw, stick, and brick houses stand up to the breath of the Big Bad Wolf? 

10am registration 
1PM Registration

 

Adult(s) and additional children (age 5+) will purchase discounted admission upon arrival. Members are always free.

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  • Trip Advisor Review Real reviews from Trip Advisor reviewers.

    Great place! Very interesting educational and informational! Great place to take the whole family as there is something for young children up to adults!

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    We took our grown daughters and young grandsons to the Air Zoo. It was very entertaining for all of us. There is so much to see and do. Rides for the whole family!

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