Looking for more scientific adventures for your children? Check out our Homeschool Academy! We'll have different themed activities each month for multiple age groups. We also have middle school workshops for grades 6-8. Check out our Summer STEAM Workshops for continued education during June and July!
STEP UP SCHOLARSHIP INFO:
The museum is not a Step Up/PEP provider. However, we can provide an invoice for reimbursement after payment is complete, but classes must be registered for via invoice in order to receive this, so please email us at wesbite@ecscience.org to sign up for any classes if you will need a reimbursement. For the security and privacy of our staff, we are unable to provide individual diplomas or certificates; instead, instructor credentials are listed directly on the reimbursement invoice.
Our student scientists explore science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics during hands-on, creative workshops. Maker Days gives learners the opportunity to create, construct, and make something new at each session.
Maker Days is designed as a drop-off program during the school year, and as such it allows many of our home school students to interact with our educators and other students in a classroom setting. These classes are designed to engage, stimulate, encourage, and challenge young children with hands on exploration using a typical class arrangement. This program is for ages 5-11.
First Monday and Tuesday of Each Month
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
The same lesson is taught on both days
Cost
$35 Members | $40 Nonmembers
$10 off additional siblings
Additional Information:
-Students will need to bring their own snack or lunch.
-This is a drop-off program.
-While our staff will make every effort to accommodate any special needs of students, we are not trained behavior specialists. If you wish to discuss your child's needs or address any redirection strategies you use at home with our staff, please schedule a one-on-one conference with an educator at least a week before your child's next class.
-To schedule a conference, please call us at 850-664-1261 or email diane@ecscience.org.
-Please closely review the code of conduct page on the registration form as it outlines behavior expectations so that no students disrupt the class for the rest of the children learning during a session.
Preregistration is required:
Please ensure your registration forms have been submitted and tickets purchased online, via phone, or in person to secure your child's spot in the program as space is limited. YOUR CHILD'S SPOT IN THE WORKSHOP IS NOT CONFIRMED UNTIL PAYMENT IS PROCESSED.
To register, please complete our registration form and email it to us or bring it with you to the workshop; you can also sign up via our events page. If you wish to register for multiple classes at once, please email website@ecscience.org with your completed registration form and the dates you'd like to sign up for to be invoiced.
Cancellation & Refund Policy:
Cancellations made 48 hours or more in advance of the event date will incur a 10% administrative fee. Cancellations made within 48 hours of the event will incur a 30% administrative fee. There will be no refunds offered for missed classes without notice once class has occurred.
MAKER DAYS
2026-2027 Class Topics
August 10th & 11th: Wedges, Levers, & Pulleys Oh My*
Hard hats on- it’s time to build! With interactive stations and fun games, kids will be able to understand and recognize how simple machines make everyday tasks easier by helping us lift, move and build. Then they will become engineers as they design, build, and test their own marble maze, all while using creativity and critical thinking to overcome challenges.
August 31 & September 1st: Spin, Sculpt & Create*
There’s more to clay than meets the eye. In this interactive pottery workshop, children will experiment with different ways to shape and design clay exploring the creativity behind ceramic art. They’ll sculpt their own clay creature, try their hand at throwing a pinch pot on the pottery wheel, and discover how imagination and craftsmanship come together to create something truly unique.
October 5th & 6th: Blueprints of the Wild
Explore the incredible ways animals use engineering to survive! Students will discover incredible feats of animal engineering like how spiders spin strong webs and how ants work together to build living bridges before putting their own engineering skills to the test with hands-on building challenges. Along the way, they'll explore concepts like strength, stability, teamwork, and biomimicry as they learn how nature inspires human engineering.
November 2nd & 3rd: Recycled Creations
Create with a purpose! In this workshop, kids will explore sustainability by sorting what can be recycled, composted, or discarded, then put their learning into action. They'll make recycled paper seed bombs and upcycle plastic bottles into beautiful bright suncatchers.
December 7th & 8th: The Power of Air
Get ready to create, experiment, and let your ideas soar. In this workshop, kids will get to build a mini lung model, engineer flying creations to test in a wind tube, and investigate the invisible force all around us. Through hands-on activities, they'll explore air pressure, lift, drag, and Bernoulli's Principle.
January 4th & 5th: Florida’s Earliest Scientists
Explore Florida’s earliest scientists! Through hands-on exploration, kids will learn how Florida’s Native American communities used STEAM to shape their daily lives. In this interactive class, we will explore tribal agriculture, engineer canoes, and create a weaving all inspired by traditional techniques.
February 1st & 2nd: Make it Spin
Get your creativity spinning! In this workshop kids will get to build a spinning top toy, make a Newton's Disc, and experiment with the science of spinning objects. Through creative STEAM activities, they'll uncover concepts like balance, rotation, inertia, and angular momentum.
March 1st & 2nd: Bubble Science
There’s more to bubbles than meets the eye… Design and build your own custom bubble wand as you think like an engineer: testing, improving, and discovering how different designs affect the bubbles you create. Through hands-on STEAM challenges and exciting activities, students will explore the fascinating science behind all things bubbly!
April 5th & 6th: Paint it out Color Lab
Investigate the colorful side of science! Create your own color wheel and masterful art pieces as you investigate the science of pigments, perception, and light. Through fun experiments and activities, students will investigate light, pigments, color mixing, and the surprising ways our eyes and brains work together to put together the colorful world around us.
May 3rd & 4th: Retro Makers
Take a trip back to the 90s and discover the inventions, gadgets, and trends that made the decade unforgettable. Students will explore the science and engineering behind everyday designs like creating their own slap bracelet and duct tape wallet. Not only will they leave with unique creations, new skills, but a fresh appreciation for the clever ideas that shaped a generation.
*Class held on alternate date due to scheduling issues or holiday