Outreach : Family Science Fun Nights

Invite the whole school to an evening of fantastic, science-based fun and see why this is our most popular program. You provide 20 volunteers and we’ll fill 20 of your tables with creative hands-on activities. Educators and families love this casual, self-directed evening of fun science activities. All activities are linked to the Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations. Discount coupons for a visit to the Museum for all participants!

All Family Science Fun Nights

Serves up to 500 total participants
$850, plus a mileage fee of $0.50 per mile, for 2 hours (additional hours available)
WEB SPECIAL! Book another Math Night program in the same school year and receive $150 off a second program!
Includes 20 hands-on experiments, 6 stations each
Open house format encourages leisurely family exploration
Requires 20 tables, one room set-up
Requires 20 volunteers

Young Scientist After-school or Evening Event for Preschool Families

Get your preschoolers engaged in science. This collection of 15 activities is great for the youngest of scientists. Activities include measurement, animal adaptations, mixing colors, magnets and more.

Serves up to 300 total participants
$625, plus a mileage fee of $0.50 per mile, for 2 hours (additional hours available)
Includes 15 hands-on experiments, 6 stations each
Open house format encourages leisurely family exploration
Requires 15 tables, one room set-up
Requires 15 volunteers

To make your program an enjoyable and memorable experience please be sure to review the Family Science Fun Night Planning Guide (673K PDF). Publicize your event! Print out a customizable Family Science Fun Night (446K PDF) or Family Math Fun Night (446K PDF) flyer.

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Natural Science Night	K – 5	We bring ecology and biology together for a creative exploration of the natural world.	TBA
Physical Science Night	K – 8	Chemistry and physics combine to give you a unique look into how the world works.	TBA
Variety Night	K – 8	We offer you a wide range of science and math activities — a little bit of everything — physics, chemistry, biology, math, earth science! We even have a Variety Night for middle school audiences.	TBA
Middle School Math Night	6 – 8	Unique, higher level activities designed to challenge older students.	TBA