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Programs, Activities & Events

Discover the exciting learning opportunities offered by the California Science Center! Explore our selection of demonstrations, field trips, traveling programs, professional learning, and more. Whether you are an adult or a child, traveling alone or with a group, you will surely open your mind, stimulate your curiosity, and have FUN!

Featured Programs

Science Saturdays

Join us on select Saturdays to explore the world through hands-on science! Each program will highlight a different science topic, with facilitated experiments and investigations designed for children from 5-10 years old.
Big Lab Field Trips

Enhance Pre K-8th grade classroom science with activities focused on physics, biology, chemistry, earth science, and more! All programs support Next Generation Science Standards.
Professional Development

Infuse your practice with innovative ideas and strategies to engage students in science learning! Learn about the impact the Next Generation Science Standards are having on teaching and learning and go home with resources to implement immediately.

Programs, Activities, & Events

Onsite Programs

Explore the fun you can have on your visit! Check out our daily selection of free Live Shows and Demonstrations, make huge discoveries with a Big Lab Field Trip program, find out about Homeschool Days, enhance your weekend with Science Saturdays and Scout programs, and more.
Offsite Programs

Bring the wonder and excitement of the California Science Center to your school with our interactive live programs!
Camps

Spend a week investigating the world through hands-on science! Our Summer Camp offers a large selection of weeklong courses for children in preschool through 8th grade, or design a custom program for your group with Create-a-Camp.
Community Youth Programs

Community Youth Programs offer extended activities for youth and teens. Explore Young Curators and learn about Community Teen Internships.
Professional Development

The California Science Center offers a wide variety of resources for teachers in Southern California. Find information about upcoming workshops.
Special Events

Find information about upcoming special programs and events like the California Science and Engineering Fair, Science Matters, Discovery Ball, and more.