cosi january-may 2013 "programs for families" catalog

January through May 2013

COSI Programsfor Families

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M O n t h l y S P e C I a l e v e n t SHands-on events typically included with COSI Membership or General Admission.January 2013

Get Fit Family DaySaturday, January 12 (11am–3:30pm)

Participate in COSI’s high-energy program,

the Incredible Human Machine, engage in

hand-on activites about the human body, try

out fitness and sport activities stations, and play

on giant inflatables.

YWCA Diaper Drive

Saturday, January 19 (10am–12pm)

Donate a package of disposable diapers for the

YWCA Family Center and receive a free ticket to

Disney on Ice Presents: Treasure Trove, February

20 or 21, 2013 at Nationwide Arena. Plus,

receive $5 off COSI general admission OR

a free Extreme Screen film (limit 4).

(Limit 2 ticket vouchers per donating family while supplies last).

March 2013Rube Goldberg Machine ContestSaturday, March 2 (Contest starts at 11am)

Root for your favorite invention as COSI hosts

the 2013 Rube Goldberg Machine Contest.

Teams of talented high school students will put

their creations to the test. The deadline for

team registration is February 16, 2013.

Questions? Contact Kurt Huffman, at

[email protected], call 614.629.3147,

or visit www.rubegoldberg.com.

Engineering Challenge Science DaySaturday, March 23 (11am–3:30pm)

Meet engineers and learn how they

approach challenges. Then work together

to solve problems and get the job done in

a series of highly interactive engineering

challenges. Add COSI’s Earthworm Dissection

Family Workshop for a fee (see page 8).

Nano Science DaySaturday, March 30 (10am–3pm)

Meet researchers from OSU

and local nanotechnology

companies to find out just

how tiny a nanoparticle

really is. View images under

an electron microscope and

try some of your own very

small experiments. Add COSI’s

Earthworm Dissection Family

Workshop for a fee

(see page 8).

Egg Hunt (COSI Members ONLY)Saturday, March 30

(8:30am–10:30am

Participate in a

scavenger hunt

exclusively for COSI

Members! Earn eggs

by solving riddles and

completing challenges.

Fee applies.

April 2013Week of the Young Child Family DaySaturday, April 20 (11am–3:30pm)

Get messy with classic COSI activities for young

children, including flubber, “clean” mud, and

digging for dinosaur

fossils. Plus, engage

in math exploration,

sorting, counting,

and measuring in

fun and exciting

ways!

Backyard Science DaySaturday, April 27 (11am–3:30pm)

Spring is here! Discover the science you can

find in your own backyard. Look through

microscopes, examine fossils, and learn how

plants transform the landscape. Add COSI’s

Earthworm Dissection Family Workshop for

a fee (see page 8).

Supported by:

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May 2013Robot Science DaySaturday, May 11 (11am–3:30pm)

Join robot clubs from all over Central Ohio

as they show you how robots move, sense the

world, and do work. Explore how we interact

with robots every day. Add COSI’s Robotics

Family Workshop for a fee (see page 8).

EMS & Safety DaySunday, May 19 (12pm–4pm)

Meet firefighters from the Columbus Division

of Fire and other emergency personnel. Get

an up close look at a fire truck, see a Medflight

helicopter land and take-off on COSI’s lawn,

and more. Emergency equipment subject to availability.

Save onCAMP FEES WItH yOur COSI MEMbErSHIP!See Pages 2 & 3 for details!

Summer Camp Registration Starts January 2013

February 2013Mindbender Science DaySaturday, February 2 (11am–3:30pm)

Test your brain power with puzzles, riddles,

and logical brain twisters. Plus explore

COSI’s new limited-engagement exhibition,

Mindbender Mansion and Amazing Mazes.

Add COSI’s Soldering Family Workshop for

a fee (see page 8).

Meet Iron ManSaturday, February 9 Exclusive COSI Member Meet & Greet

(10am–12:30pm)

General Public Meet & Greet (1–4pm)

Free with COSI admission. Free timed tickets will

be issued on a first-come, first-served basis at

the COSI Box Office. Limited quantity available.

Please consider arriving early to secure a ticket

to meet Iron Man.

Saturday, February 16 (10am–4pm)

Enjoy a fun-filled day full of bounce

houses, carnival games, stage acts, party

area, family bingo, sports zone, and more!

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Limited Engagement Exhibitions

Sharks 3DExtreme Screen Film Open Now through March 10, 2013 Enjoy a breathtaking journey with the aid of Aris Turtle, your friendly guide

throughout the film, and learn about the wild and fascinating shark species that were

already in existence a million years before the dinosaurs. (Running Time: 42 minutes).

Flight of the Butterflies 3DExtreme Screen Film Opening March 13, 2013Flight of the Butterflies 3D interweaves the story of the monarch butterfly migration,

the longest most amazing insect migration on the Planet Earth.

(Running Time: 44 minutes).

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Gadgets Stage Presenting Sponsor:

COSI’s live stage shows are included with COSI Membership or General Admission. Please check for show times at the Box Office when you arrive.

It’s So Cold It’s HotJanuary 9–March 3, 2013If you think it’s cold outside, come to COSI’s

Gadgets Stage for an explosive look at our favorite

frozen demos, from dry ice to liquid oxygen.

Science of FireworksMay 22–July 21, 2013Explore the science behind the oohs, aahs, and wows, with

explosions along the way. Don’t miss the grand finale: a

roomful of colorful explosions that bring it all together!

Seasonal Live Stage Shows

MythBusters: The Explosive ExhibitionExhibition Showing June 8 – September 2, 2013 The MythBusters from the popular TV series do more than explain

how something may or may not be scientifically possible—

they actually demonstrate it. This Exhibition sparks that same

creative experimentation and allows YOU to be the MythBuster!

Admission upcharge applies.

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Extreme Screen Films

Cost: COSI Supporting Members, free; COSI Premium & Basic Members, $5.50; Nonmembers, $6.55 with COSI admission, $7.50 without COSI admission. Please confirm show times by visiting cosi.org or calling 614.228.2674 the day of your visit. Discounted group rates available with advance reservations.

Visit cosi.org to subscribe to COSI’s email newsletters and get the latest on COSI events and programs delivered right to your in-box!

• General admission to COSI • Use of a private party room• Liquid nitrogen ice cream made at your party• Activities led by a COSI Team Member• Personalized birthday cake, punch, and place settings• 10% discount for attendees in COSI’s Science2GO! gift shop.

reserve: Please call 614.228.2674 or reserve online at cosi.orgCost: 15 children and 15 adults: $325 for COSI Members, $375 for Nonmembers. 25 children and 25 adults: $525 for COSI Members, $575 for Nonmembers.

COSI birthdays are a mix of silly science and serious fun. The best part is that you won’t have to clean up! Parties include: COSI

Members

Save$50!

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FOR ages 3–5 yeaRs FOR ages 6–11 yeaRs Dinosaur AdventureRainbowsSpace ExplorersSquishy Science

Dinosaur AdventureDigging Deeper into AdventureScience SleuthAstronaut AdventureGross Science

Work together or challenge yourself to solve more than

100 quirky puzzles, brainteasers, and interactive mazes...

all included with COSI Membership or General Admission.

1 limited-engagement exhibitions

1 extreme Screen Films

1 live Stage Shows

2 Summer 2013 Science Camps

3 Summer 2013 Science Camps, continued

4 School’s Out Camps

4 Scout Badge Workshops

4 Interactive videoconferences

5 COSI Camp-In® 2013

6 early Childhood Workshops

7 early Childhood Workshops, continued

7 Discover Programs

8 Family Workshops

9 Family Workshops, continued

9 homeschool Workshops

10 Monthly Special events

Exhibition Showing January 26 – April 28, 2013 Mindbender Mansion & Amazing Mazes

Mindbender Mansion is produced and

toured by the Oregon Museum of Science

and Industry, Portland, Oregon. ©2013.

©2013 & TM Discovery Communications, LLC. All rights reserved. MythBusters: The Explosive Exhibition is organized by EDG, GMC+A, Discovery and MSI, Chicago. MythBusters Developed

and Produced by Beyond Entertainment Limited.

New Winter Film!

Flying Monsters 3DExtreme Screen Film Opening December 22, 2012

Flying Monsters 3D is a groundbreaking film that uses

cutting-edge 3D technology and CGI to bring the story

of giant flying monsters and their prehistoric world

to life. Audiences of all ages will be in awe as they

experience REAL Flying Monsters – in 3D.

(Running Time: 40 minutes).

Annual Presenting Media Sponsor:

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LEGO® RoboticsJune 10−14 (9am–4pm)

July 22−26 (1pm–4pm)

July 29−August 2 (9am–4pm)

Spend a week learning about robots and

building some of our own using LEGO®

WeDo technology.

Combine the half-day version of this camp with

Science Sleuth for a full-day camp.

Astronaut AdventuresJune 24−28 (9am–4pm)

July 8−12 (9am–Noon)

Spend a week with us learning about our Solar

System, rockets, and the wonders of space.


Messy Science for a full-day camp.

DinosaursJune 11 (9am–Noon) or (1pm–4pm)

Your aspiring paleontologist will enjoy

discovering dinosaurs, fossils, and digging!

Mega MachinesJune 13 (9am–Noon) or (1pm–4pm)

This “how does it work?” experience includes

plenty of hands-on opportunities to put things

together and take things apart!

ChemistryJuly 15 (9am–Noon) or (1pm–4pm)

We’ll investigate physical changes, chemical

changes, and phase changes as we make

things pop, ooze, and slime.

New! Science of MusicJuly 16 (9am–Noon) or (1pm–4pm)

Investigate frequency, pitch and vibration

through a variety of materials and instruments

to make music.

SpaceJuly 18 Or 30 (9am–Noon) or (1pm–4pm)

Make fizzy rockets, create an alien, and explore

the solar system in an out-of-this-world camp!

New! Messy ScienceJuly 29 (9am–Noon) or (1pm–4pm)

Try out COSI’s special formulas to create

flubber, oobleck, slime and other messy

concoctions.

New! EnergyAugust 1 (9am–Noon) or (1pm–4pm)

Explore the energy sources that power our

world in this energetic hands-on camp!

Half-Day Camps: COSI Members, $34; Nonmembers $42.

Register: Call 614.228.2674.

SpaceJune 17−21 (9am–Noon)

Find out what it takes to be an astronaut as you

explore planets, meteors, and more. Combine with Flight (below) for a full-day camp.

FlightJune 17−21 (1pm–4pm)

Get hands-on with physics and life science:

learn to identify lift, thrust, drag, gravity, and

plants and animals that take to the sky. Combine with Space (above) for a full-day camp.

New! NatureJune 24−28 (9am–4pm)

August 5−9 (9am–4pm)

Discover the natural world of plants, animals

and insects! We will explore COSI’s prairie,

rain garden, and the Scioto River.

The Science of ArtJuly 8−12 (9am–Noon)

Dress for a mess and discover the science

behind papermaking, painting, and more.

Make amazing creations! Combine with Messy Science (below) for a full-day camp.

New! Messy ScienceJuly 8−12 (1pm–4pm)

Try out COSI’s

special formulas

to create flubber,

slime, and other

messy concoctions.

Combine with Science of Art (above) for a full-day camp.

DinosaursJuly 22−26 (9am–Noon)

Discover dinosaurs, uncover fossils, and learn

about these fascinating creatures. Combine with Earth Matters (below) for a full-day camp.

Earth MattersJuly 22−26 (1pm–4pm)

Explore different parts of the Earth from Ohio to

the rain forest, through hands-on topics in this

around-the-world adventure.

Combine with Dinosaurs (above) for a full-day camp.


Full-Day Camps: COSI Members, $330; Nonmembers $380.

Register: Call 614.228.2674.

Single-Day Summer Camps: For Rising Kindergartners & 1st Graders

Week-long Summer Camps: For Rising Kindergartners & 1st Graders

MythBustersJune 10–14 (9am–4pm)July 15–19 (9am–4pm)Dive deeper into COSI’s MythBusters: The Explosive Exhibition, as we take a closer look at some of the myths busted on the show and check out the science behind popular legends.

EngineeringJune 17–21 (9am–4pm)Engineers are responsible for designing some of the most amazing things on our planet (and beyond)–we’ll be designing and constructing our own rockets, robots, electric circuits, and more.

Amusement Park ScienceJune 24–28 (9am–4pm)August 5–9 (9am–4pm)Explore the science of motion and the physics behind thrill rides, and then put your knowledge (and courage) to the test with a field trip to Kings Island.

LEGO® RoboticsJuly 8–12 (9am–4pm)We’re going to be ramping up the robotic challenges as we spend the week designing, building, and programming robots using the LEGO® MINDSTORM system.

Rockets & RoversJuly 22–26 (9am–4pm)We’ll spend the week exploring how NASA gathers information about our Solar System and beyond using rockets, rovers, and manned missions. Video GamesJuly 29–August 2 (9am–4pm)Learn fundamental programming concepts and use the Scratch program to create your own video game to share with friends and family.

Summer Camps: For Rising 4th & 5th GradersAs campers grow, so do COSI’s camp experiences. These full-day, week-long camps include hands-on science in our workshop rooms, daily snacks, a field trip, and an overnight stay at COSI. Wrap-around care is available for $5 in the morning (8−9am) and $10 in the afternoon (4−5pm).

Summer Camps: For Rising 6th through 8th GradersOur camps for rising sixth through eighth graders put a focus on sharpening skills using real-world tools and experiences. Each camp includes hands-on science in our workshop rooms, daily snacks, a field trip, and an overnight stay at COSI. Wrap-around care is available for $5 in the morning (8−9am) and $10 in the afternoon (4−5pm).

Summer Camps: For Rising 9th through 12th Graders

Summer 2013 Science Camps

Week-long Summer Camps: For Rising Second & Third GradersThese high-energy week-long camps mix hands-on activities in our workshop rooms with exploration of COSI’s incredible exhibitions.

Combine half-day offerings to create a full-day experience. Wrap-around care is available for $5 in the morning (8−9am) and $10 in the afternoon (4−5pm).


Video GamesJune 17–21 (9am–4pm)

July 15–19 (9am–4pm)

Learn how to use Microsoft’s Kodu Game Lab

to create your own three-dimensional game

world with skills that translate from the PC to

Microsoft’s Xbox 360® Console.

Medical Career Discovery CampAugust 5–9 (9am–4pm)

Presetned by:

Learn about various medical careers through the professionals

and experts at OhioHealth. We’ll travel to multiple OhioHealth

facilities to see them and their teams in action.

COSI Members: $350; Nonmembers: $400

Register: Call 614.228.2674. Scholarships are available.

Advanced Amusement Park ScienceJuly 29–August 2 (9am–4pm)

We’ll be going behind the scenes at Cedar

Point and spending two days at the park

(spending the night in Sandusky), riding the

best roller coasters and learning what it takes

to make them work.

You.Edit Journalism LabJune 10–June 14 (9am–1pm)

Learn the basic skills of professional video

journalism and create and publish a new clip

on the MacNeil/Lehrer You.Edit website.

You.Edit Journalism LabJuly 15–July 26 (9am–1pm)

Receive hands-on, real-world experience in video production and

journalism. Work with TV producers from WOSU and experts from

COSI to create a news clip for publication on the MacNeil/Lehrer

You.Edit website.

COSI Members: $400; Nonmembers: $450

Register: Call 614.228.2674. Please note this camp

does not meet on Saturday, July 20, or Sunday, July 21, 2013.

COSI Members: $350 (Amusement Park Science, $400). Nonmembers: $400 (Amusement Park Science, $450). register: Call 614.228.2674.

Registration Opens: 2013 Science Camp

These camps are perfect for young children ready for an exciting camp experience without a parent or guardian. Camps include open-ended activities, trips to COSI’s amazing exhibitions, a story, and a snack.

These in-depth camps combine hands-on experiences with exploration of COSI’s exhibitions all week-long. Wrap-around care is available for $5 in the morning (8−9am) and $10 in the afternoon (4−5pm).

Science SleuthJuly 22−26 (9am–Noon)

Every summer we seem to have one big caper

that happens right under our nose and we

need your help in solving it!

Combine this camp with LEGO® Robotics

for a full-day camp.


Full-Day Camps: COSI Members, $330; Nonmembers $380. Register: Call 614.228.2674.

Camp COSI Scholarships are available!

Call 614.228.2674 for details.

January 21: COSI Premium & Supporting Members

January 29: All COSI Members

February 4: Nonmembers

COSI Members: $340 (Amusement Park

Science, $360). Nonmembers: $390

(Amusement Park Science, $410).

Call 614.228.2674 to register.

Messy ScienceJuly 8−12 (1pm–4pm)

August 5−9 (9am–4pm)

Get dirty with some of COSI’s best “messy”

experiments: flubber, gack, slime, barfing

pumpkins, boogers, germs, and soda geysers!


Astronaut Adventures for a full-day camp.

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Camp-In® 2013All 2013 COSI Camp-In Overnight Programs include:

COSI Camp-In Overnight Program

Contributing Sponsor:

COSI Camp-In Day Programs

All 2013 COSI Camp-In Day Programs include:

COSI Camp-In Overnight Program Dates

COSI Camp-In Day Program DatesGirls in Grades 4—8 (Juniors & Cadettes)

Saturday, January 26, 2013

Friday, February 1, 2013

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Friday, February 8, 2013

Saturday, March 2, 2013

Friday, March 15, 2013

Friday, March 22, 2013

Friday, April 12, 2013

Friday, April 19, 2013

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Friday, May 10, 2013

Saturday, February 9, 2013

Sunday, February 17, 2013




Saturday, April 6, 2013

Sunday, April 21, 2013

Sunday, April 28, 2013


Girls in Grades 1—3 (Brownies)

Friday, February 15, 2013 -




boys in Grades 1—8 Saturday, February 16, 2013


boys & Girls in Grades 1—8 Saturday, February 23, 2013 -

boys & Girls in Grades 3—6 Thursday, March 7, 2013

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Thursday, May 2, 2013

• “60-Second Science” Take-Home

Activity Book (one per camper)

• Two-day COSI admission

• Exclusive access to COSI’s Adventure exhibition

• Exclusive “60-Second Science” workshop activities

• Meerkats 3D on COSI’s Digital Extreme Screen

• Late-night snack and breakfast

• Admission to COSI’s limited-engagement

exhibition, Mindbender Mansion and Amazing

Mazes (through April 28, 2013)

• Souvenir patch good for a free return visit*

* Present your COSI Camp-In 2013 patch at the COSI Box Office and get

a free youth general admission. Offer valid through Labor Day 2013.

2013 School’s Out Camps For students in K–6

Space (9am–4pm)

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 21, 2013What does it take to get us into space, to the

moon, and to Mars? Spend the day learning

about the science behind the space program,

making rockets, and landing rovers on Mars.

Mindbenders (9am–4pm)

President’s DayFebruary 18, 2013We’ll take a look at some of the mind-bending

puzzles in COSI’s limited engagement exhibit

Mindbender Mansion and Amazing Mazes and

put our problem-solving skills to the test with

puzzles and fast-paced science challenges.

Engineering (9am–4pm)

Spring breakMarch 25–29 & April 1–5, 2013Engineers are responsible for designing some

of the most amazing things on our planet (and

beyond). We’ll design and construct rockets,

robots, electric circuits, and more.

Science Sleuth (9am–4pm)

Memorial DayMay 27, 2013Spend the day piecing together clues and

using forensic science to solve COSI’s greatest

mystery… who stole the ice cream!?

Flight (9am–4pm)

Pre-Summer School breakJune 3–7, 2013We’ll spend the week encouraging the next

generation of Ohio’s aviation and space

pioneers by designing and building our own

rockets and planes.

Single-day Camps Cost: COSI Members, $55; Nonmembers, $65.

Week-long Camps Cost: COSI Members $285; Nonmembers $335

When school is out, COSI is in! COSI’s School’s Out Camps provide the perfect opportunity for campers to stay scientific outside of school. All camps include

snacks and supplies. Parents and caregivers, please pack a lunch for your campers. Wrap-around care is available for $5 in the morning (8−9am) and $10

in the afternoon (4−5pm). Call 614.228.2674 to register.

Surgical Suite: Total Knee Replacement

See actual surgery in real time for ages 12 through AdultCameras take you into the operating room at Mount Carmel Hospital

in Columbus for a live 90-minute total knee replacement procedure.

Ask questions and get answers from the surgical team in real time.

This program takes place in COSI’s Galaxy Theater.

register: Call 614.228.2674 for upcoming dates and times

(advance reservations required).

Cost: $13 per person for COSI Members, Nonmembers and groups

(admission to COSI not included but may be purchased separately).

In Depth: Autopsy

COSI’s award-winning anatomy program for ages 15 through AdultAn Ohio State University pathology resident joins you live in this 90-minute

videoconferencing program. Audience members follow an actual recorded

human autopsy from start to finish and solve the case for the cause of death.

This program takes place in COSI’s Galaxy Theater.

register: Call 614.228.2674 for upcoming dates and times

(advance reservations required).

Cost: $13 per person for COSI Members, Nonmembers and groups

(admission to COSI not included but may be purchased separately).

Presented by: Supported by:

Scout Badge WorkshopsHelp your Girl Scouts and boy Scouts fulfill their badge and pin requirements at COSI! Our three-hour badge workshops are designed to help Scouts earn badges and pins. Choose from dozens of badge options in six different categories for both girls and boys.

Visit cosi.org/scouts to see available topics and pricing, then call 614.228.2674 to schedule your workshop on a date of your choosing.

Workshops include necessary materials, a COSI fun patch, and COSI general admission. Badges and pins are not included. Minimum group size: 15.

Spend the night at COSI! Camp-In is perfect for Scouts, youth groups,

and families of all sizes. Camp-In 2013’s theme is 60-Second

Science—we’ll use our brains, our critical thinking skills, and our

teamwork to solve hands-on challenges FAST!

Group day camp experiences for children in grades K-3

For children not quite ready for an overnight experience, join us for

COSI’s Camp-In 2013 Day Program. It’s a day camp experience

that’s perfect for Cub Scouts, Daisies, Brownies, youth groups, and

families of all sizes. Reserve your date now and pay later!

Register: online at cosi.org/scouts.

Cost: $35 per person without dinner; $42 per person with dinner.*Show your 2013 Camp-In souvenir patch at COSI’s box office for free youth

admission through Labor Day 2013!

Register: online at cosi.org/scouts.

Cost: $18 per person; $24 per person

with lunch. *Show your 2013 Camp-In souvenir

patch at COSI’s box office for free

youth admission through Labor Day 2013!

nOW takIng ReSeRvatIOnS!Reserve your program today and pay later!

Call toll-free 888.819.2674 or

visit cosi.org/scouts!

Interactive Videoconferences

• “60-Second Science” Take-Home

Activity Book (one per camper)

• Single-day general admission to COSI (beginning at 9am)

• Exclusive “60-Second Science” workshop activities

• Meerkats 3D on COSI’s Digital Extreme Screen

• Admission to COSI’s limited-engagement

exhibition, Mindbender Mansion and Amazing

Mazes (through April 28, 2013)

• Souvenir patch good for a free return visit*

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SnowStay warm indoors while

exploring everything that’s

cold and snowy. Based on

Snow by Ezra Keats.

thursday, January 3 Or 17

(10am)

Sunday, January 6 Or 20

(3:30pm)

Science of artColor Surprises by Chuck

Murphy is the inspiration

for this investigation of

color and art!

Sunday, February 3 Or 24(3:30pm)

thursday, February 7 Or 21(10am)

Peas and CarrotsHear, see, smell, touch as

we use everyday vegetables

for learning. Based on the

book Carrots or Peas?

by Anthony Lewis and

Anna Nilsen.

Sunday, March 3 Or 17 (3:30pm)

thursday, March 7 Or 14 (10am)

Bugs & ButterfliesFlutter like a butterfly, creep

like a ladybug, and wiggle

like a worm in this fun-filled

hands-on workshop. Based

on The Itsy Bitsy Spider by

Iza Trapani.

thursday, April 11 Or 25 (10am)

Sunday, April 14 Or 28(3:30pm)

explore natureEnjoy this full sensory

experience using natural

materials. Based on the

book Hello Lily! by

Mandy Ross.

thursday, May 9 Or 23 (10am)

Sunday, May 12 Or 26(3:30pm)

Dig & DriveGet to work moving

materials, building roads

and digging dirt in this

earth-moving adventure.

Based on the book Tip Tip,

Dig Dig by Emma Garcia.

Sunday, June 2 Or 9(3:30pm)

Monday, June 3 Or 10 (10am)

early Childhood Workshops: Science explorationInfant Workshops: ages 6–17 monthsDesigned for infants and their favorite adult to explore their environment through hands-on sensory activities that help develop social, cognitive, and motor skills and allow for creative expression. COSI’s Infant Workshops meet once for one hour inside little kidspace® on COSI’s Level 2 and include a brief excursion to another part of COSI.

Science of artLet’s experiment with paint, clay and

other art materials! Based on the book

Mouse Paint by Ellen Stoll Walsh.

Friday Session: Meets February 1 anD February 15Saturday Session: Meets February 2 anD February 16

Fruit SaladFruits and vegetables have many different

colors and tastes. Discover their differences and

make your own fruit salad. Based on the book

Oliver’s Fruit Salad by Vivian French.

Friday Session: Meets March 1 anD March 15Saturday Session: Meets March 2 anD March 16

Bugs & Butterflies Explore different types of bugs and discover

where butterflies come from. Based on

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle.

Friday Session: Meets April 5 anD April 19Saturday Session: Meets April 6 anD April 20

PlantsJump into the world of plants, flowers, and

other things you may find in your backyard.

Based on the book Planting a Rainbow by

Lois Ehlert.

Friday Session: Meets May 3 anD May 24Saturday Session: Meets May 4 anD May 25

Big MachinesBuild, construct and stack as we use materials

to create towers, houses, and more. Based on

the book Building a House by Byron Barton.

Friday Session: Meets June 7 anD June 21Saturday Session: Meets June 8 anD June 22

toddler Workshops: ages 18–36 monthsInvestigate the world around you and your toddler through a field trip into COSI, hands-on activities, take-home materials, and lots of time creating and exploring together. Choose our early morning workshop (9:15-10:15am) or mid-morning workshop (10:45am–11:45am) for either pair of dates. toddler Workshops meet twice for one hour each time.

Preschool Workshops: ages 3–5 yearsthese workshops are specially designed for children not yet in kindergarten and their favorite adult to explore the world around them. Preschool Workshops each meet four times for two hours and include a snack, hands-on activities, and take-home materials.

register: Call 614.228.2674

Cost: COSI Members, $85 per each adult/child pair, Nonmembers,

$105 per each adult/child pair.

614.228.2674 cosi.org

Register: Call 614.228.2674

Cost: COSI Members, $27 per each adult &

child pair. Nonmembers, $34 per each adult

& child pair. Members, book three workshops

for $75 and save $2 per workshop!

New! Multi-Session Format!

New! Discover…Chemistry!

Presenting Sponsor:

A day-long career exploration program for girls and boys in

grades 6–8.

Saturday, April 13 (9am–3:15pm)

Girls & boys meet professional and student chemists,

explore careers in chemistry, participate in hands-on workshops,

and meet new friends.

Cost: $40 per person. Includes two workshops, lunch,

a souvenir T-shirt, and COSI admission.

Register: Download registration forms online at cosi.org, or call

888.819.2674. Advance registration is required.

Science Career Exploration For Middle-School Students

Boys Discover…engineering!A day-long career exploration program for boys in grades 6–8.

Saturday, February 23, 2013 (9am–3:15pm)

Boys meet professional and student engineers, explore careers

in engineering, participate in hands-on workshops, and meet

new friends. COSI’s Girls Discover...Engineering! will return in

the fall of 2013.

Presented By: Scholarships Provided By:

register: Call

614.228.2674

Cost: COSI Members, $12

per each adult/child pair.

Nonmembers, $17 per

each adult/child pair.

Cost: $40 per person. Includes two workshops, lunch, a souvenir T-shirt,

and COSI admission. Register: Request or download your registration forms

online at cosi.org, or call 888.819.2674. Advance registration is required.

Science of artCompose, create and collaborate with art

materials in exciting new ways over four

sessions. Dress for the mess!

Wednesday Course Meets: February 6 (10am–12pm)

February 20 (10am–12pm)

March 6 (10am–12pm)


Saturday Session Meets: February 9 (10am–12pm)

February 23 (10am–12pm)



natureDiscover the natural world of plants,

animals and insects. We’ll explore the

great outdoors including the COSI

prairie, rain garden, and more.

Wednesday Course Meets: April 17 (10am–12pm)

May 1 (10am–12pm)

May 15 (10am–12pm)

May 29 (10am–12pm)

Saturday Session Meets: April 13 (10am–12pm)

April 27 (10am–12pm)

May 11 (10am–12pm)

June 1 (10am–12pm)

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Cow eye Dissection Saturday, January 5 (1pm–2pm)

Sunday, January 6 (1:30pm–2:30pm)

Use tools to dissect a real cow’s eye in this squishy,

slippery, and totally “eye-opening” workshop.

register: Reserve in advance by calling 614.228.2674,

or inquire about remaining spots at the COSI Box Office on your arrival.

Cost: COSI Members $5, Nonmembers $5 plus COSI admission.

Each pair of participants receives one cow eye.

At least one member of each pair must be 12 or older.

Cold Science Saturday, January 12 (10am–11:30am)

Sunday, January 13 (3:30pm–5pm)

Discover that no two snowflakes are alike and find out just how

cold COLD can be.




Mindbenders: Discovering Puzzles

thursday, February 7 (10am–Noon) or (1pm–3pm)

Use your problem-solving skills to solve challenging

puzzles and problems in a “minute-to-win-it” format.

Family Workshops For families with children ages 0–17homeschool WorkshopsFor children ages 6–13

Basic Soldering Family WorkshopSaturday, January 19 (1pm–2pm)

Saturday, February 2, 9, 16, 23 (1pm–2pm)

Saturday, March 2, 9, 16 (1pm–2pm)

Learn the basics of soldering, including the safety, the science, and the

techniques. Take home the project you complete!

Soldering Irons donated by X-ACTO




robotics Family Workshop: Part 2Saturday, January 26 (10am–Noon) or (1:30pm–3:30pm)

Saturday, May 11 (10am–Noon) or (1:30pm–3:30pm)

Delve even deeper into the power and potential of robots to

change the world.



Cost: COSI Members $22 for one adult/child pair (each additional

person $11), Nonmembers $44 plus for one adult/child pair (each

additional person $22). Nonmember price includes general COSI

admission.

Science of artSunday, February 10 Or 17 (3:30pm–5pm)

Discover your family’s creativity in this fun filled workshop.

Investigate the science behind paint, photography, and

sculpture. Dress for the mess and prepare a place to showcase your

amazing creations!

register: Reserve in advance by calling 614.228.2674, or inquire about

remaining spots at the COSI Box Office on your arrival.


Mix, Stir, Mash & CookSunday, March 10 Or 24 (3:30pm–5pm)

Check out COSI’s version of chef school—where playing with

your food is allowed! We’ll explore and experiment with food

and prepare some yummy concoctions.


or inquire about remaining spots at the COSI Box Office

on your arrival.


earthworm Dissection Family WorkshopSaturday, March 23 Or 30 (1pm–2pm)

Saturday, April 6, 13 Or 27 (1pm–2pm)

Saturday, May 4 Or 18 (1pm–2pm)

Worms have crawled through the Earth for millions of years. Find out

what makes them so important, take a peek inside, and take home a

starter worm farm kit.

register: Reserve in advance by calling 614.228.2674, or inquire about

remaining spots at the COSI Box Office on your arrival.


Each pair of participants receives one earthworm. At least one member

of each pair must be 12 or older.

614.228.2674 cosi.org

Ages 6–12

Ages 6–12

Ages 6–12

Ages 6–12

Ages 8–17

Ages 0–6

Ages 0–6

Ages 0–6

robotics Family Workshop: Part 1Saturday, January 12 (10am–Noon) or (1:30pm–3:30pm)

Saturday, April 20

(10am–Noon) or (1:30pm–3:30pm)

Work together as a family to design, build, and operate

your own robot.


or inquire about remaining spots at the COSI Box Office on your

arrival. Cost: COSI Members $22 for one adult/child pair (each

additional person $11), Nonmembers $44 plus for one adult/child

pair (each additional person $22). Nonmember price includes

general COSI admission.

Bugs & ButterfliesSunday, April 7 Or 21 (3:30pm–5pm)

Take home your own caterpillar and explore the amazing world

of arthropods, arachnids and insects.



on your arrival.

Cost: COSI Members $10, Nonmembers $10 plus

COSI admission.

earth Matters Sunday, May 5 Or 19

(3:30pm–5pm)

Discover our fascinating planet!

Learn about plants, gardening,

recycling and how you can

become more GREEN!

register: Reserve in advance

by calling 614.228.2674,

or inquire about remaining spots at

the COSI Box Office on your arrival.

Cost: COSI Members $10 per person,

Nonmembers $10 plus COSI admission.

Science of FireworksSaturday, May 25 (2pm–3:30pm)

Sunday, May 26 (3pm–4:30pm)

Monday, May 27 (2pm–3:30pm)

Saturday, June 1, 8, 15, 22 Or 29 (2pm–3:30pm)

thursday, July 4 (2pm–3:30pm)

Saturday, July 6 (2pm–3:30pm)

Explore the science behind the oohs, aahs, and wows, with lots

of explosions along the way. Then try your own experiments and

help make (and eat!) some liquid nitrogen ice cream.



on your arrival.

Cost: COSI Members $5, Nonmembers $5 plus

COSI admission.

GamesSunday, June 16 Or 23 (3:30pm–5pm)

Design, invent and play games your whole family will enjoy!


or inquire about remaining spots at the COSI Box Office on your

arrival.

Cost: COSI Members $10 per person, Nonmembers $10 plus

COSI admission.

Ages 6–12

Ages 0–6

Ages 0–6

Solving Mysteries in adventurethursday, March 7 (10am–Noon) or (1pm–3pm)

Explore solving messages with

secret codes and puzzles and

use your skills to unlock the

mysteries of COSI’s

Adventure exhibition.

Ages 0–6


nanotechnologythursday, April 4 (10am–Noon) or (1pm–3pm)

Take a look at nanotechnology and its presence and importance in our daily lives.

Cost: COSI Members are $27

for one parent and one child;

additional family members are

$13.50. COSI Members may reserve

three workshops together for $75.

Nonmember fees are $34 for one

parent and one child, and $17 per

each additional family member. Price

includes COSI general admission.

Register: call (toll-free)

888.819.2674.

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