Flint Hills Discovery Center flinthillsdiscovery.org

Youth Programs

Mission Aerospace

May 20 - September 10

Explore the history of flight, navigation, and NASA’s vision for the future. Experiment with thrust, lift, control surfaces and gyroscopes. Build rockets and paper airplanes, then test them for distance and airdexterity. Launch your rocket to Saturn, your plane to Sydney, or learn about a career at NASA!

Nature Together

Parents, bring your littles to the outdoor classroom and build your skills to raise a nature lover. Play games, hear stories, and explore natural items using your five senses. Come prepared to get a little dirty, learn about nature, and be a role model in the outdoors for your child. Registration opens August 14.

Age

18 months – 3.5 years old, with an adult

Dates (Wednesdays)

September 20, 27

October 4, 11, 18, 25

September 23, 2023 - January 7, 2024

Discover the beauty and majesty of America’s Great Plains in the work of award-winning photographer Michael Forsberg. From 2005-2009, Forsberg crisscrossed the Plains from Canada to Mexico, capturing the wildlife, habitats, and conservation challenges in the heart of the continent. Inspiring, informative, and timely – the exhibit is a love letter to this endangered ecosystem.

Price (six-week session)

FHDC Members $50

Non-Members

$60

Time 9:30-10:30 AM