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After School and School's Out programs are offered all year long. Organized around seasonal themes, each class is fun, hands-on and educational.
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When school’s out MOSS is out too – outdoors that is! School’s Out Classes now have extended hours. Parents - we heard you and we understand. Many of our programs now run until 5 pm!
Antarctica
Explore the polar regions of the world! Take a close look at the frozen ice caps and learn how they drastically change the landscape. Investigate animals of Antarctica and unique adaptations they have to survive the frozen world!
January 17 1:00 - 5:00 pm
$23
Snow Forts
Investigate snowflake composition and how it relates to creating a structure out of snow. Learn to protect yourself from the winter chill as you work together to build a Quinzee or snow shelter.
February 12 1:00 - 5:00 pm
$23
Nature’s Fury Spring Break!
Floods, avalanches, fires and earthquakes! When nature gets aggressive, our normally calm world turns upside down- the ground quakes, volcanoes erupt and twisters fly across the sky. Why do natural disasters happen and how does nature cope? Hold on to your hats as we dive into the science of nature’s fury.
March 10-14 8:30 am-4:00 pm
$205
March 10, 12, 14th 8:30 am 4:00 pm
$125
March 11, 13th 8:30 am- 4:00 pm
$84
Marvelous Moms
Give mom a break! Explore animal moms and their babies. Compare mammal moms with the other moms in the animal kingdom. Learn why babies are born in the spring and how they survive.
May 7 1:00- 5:00 pm
$23
Middle School Outdoor Club
Begins the week of October 2nd!
Mondays - Chief Joseph Room 111, Wednesdays - Sacajawea Room 157, 3:30 – 5:00 pm
The Middle School Outdoor Science Club is primed for another year of exciting activities and events in and around the Gallatin Valley. This FREE club offers hands-on, scientific-based adventures with our weekly meetings and monthly field trips.
Children's Museum of Bozeman Call 522-9807 to register
Wednesdays, 3:30 – 5:30 pm
September - Naturescape
October - Scales & Tails
November - Animal Tracking
December - Where Do They Go In the Winter?
January - Winter Discoveries
February & March - People From Cold Places
April & May - Wild & Wacky Weather
Irving School Call school to register
Tuesdays, 3:30 – 5:30 pm
September & October - Falling for Fall
November - Predators
December - Winter Discoveries
January - Snowology
February - Animal Snowshoes
Museum of the Rockies Call 994-5282 to register
Ages K-5
Yellowstone Explorers
Yellowstone explorers left behind a scientific legacy that endures today. Use your senses and develop skills of observation to make scientific observations in nature. Through field sketching and journal entries we will explore some of the plants and animals native to the Yellowstone landscape.
Thursday, January 24, 3:45 – 5:00 pm
Rocks Rule!
Calling all rock-hounds: Join Montana Outdoor Science School for an afternoon of hands on experiments and exploration discovering the layers of our earth and the three rock kingdoms they are composed of. Find out just why Rocks Rule!
Thursday, May 22, 3:45 – 5:00 pm
Nature Ramblers! AGES 3-5
These introductory courses provides a safe and fun experience for you and your young one(s) to discover the wonders of nature first hand! Parents or a “big buddy” are asked to attend.
Season Celebrations
Season Celebrations is a program designed for children in preschool and kindergarten. As we celebrate the changes that each season brings, we explore science concepts by engaging students in award-winning literature that enhances hands-on exploration. The fusion between science and literature allows students to gain a deeper appreciation of reading by allowing them to apply their new knowledge to their surrounding environment. Activities that enhance their investigation include sensory awareness exploration, nature-art, and observing how seasonal changes affect plants, birds, insects and mammals of their region.
Every-other Friday, 9:00 am - 11:30 am
$20 per session
Wonders of Winter
Discover the magic of winter. We will explore this wondrous season through a flurry of investigations !
February 1 or 8
Animal Snowshoes
Who made those tracks? Become a detective as you search for tracks and determine which animals walked, trotted or bounded through the snow.
February 15 or 22
Sensing Spring
Why are the days growing warmer and longer? Using your senses reveal the signs of spring and investigate the importance of this sensational season.
March 7 or 14
What’s the Buzz?
Investigate why bees are so important and how the life cycle of a flower is dependent on this incredible insect.
March 21 or 28
Soil Scientist
Why is soil important? Uncover the secrets of soil and learn about the tiny wonders that break it down.
April 4 or 11
Marvelous Moms
Why are animal babies born in the spring? Meet animal moms and their new babies and explore what makes mammal moms different from other moms in the animal kingdom.
April 18 or 25
Amazing Amphibians
Explore the lives of creatures that make their homes both on land and in water. Observe frogs and salamanders and learn about their unique life cycle.
May 2 or 9
Wetland Wonders
Wetlands are called nature’s nurseries because all sorts of plants and animals abound there. Venture into a wetland and search for all that can be found.
May 16 or 23
Join Montana Outdoor Science School for experience-based science courses designed especially for homeschooled students - ages 8 to 12 (can vary with prior permission). Get outdoors, socialize with other homeschooled students and learn about the Montana landscape.
Classes meet on Thursday 1:00-4:00 (see below for exact dates)
$20 per student per class
Pre-Registration required
Registration:
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Registration will be done through MOSS.
- Please download and complete the registration form (click here) or call MOSS at 406-582-0526.
- A deposit of 50% is due at the time of registration.
- Full payment is due one week before the beginning of the class.
- Classes fill quickly- early registration is encouraged.
- A confirmation letter with additional course information will be sent when the deposit is received.
Snowology
Why does it seem so quiet right after a snowfall? Why does snow look white when it’s made of ice, which is clear? How does a snowflake’s shape tell scientists what conditions are like high above? These questions and more can be answered by examining snowflakes, snow density and the insulative properties of snow.
January 31
Where Do They go in the Winter?
Explore the various ways that animals spend their winter. Learn about the animals that are active all winter, how some of them sleep through the winter chill and how others escape Montana.
February 21
Scales and Tales
Explore the fascinating lives of Reptiles and Amphibians. Discover their special adaptations, curious habits and fascinating life cycles. Meet the MOSS animals and learn from the resident zoo-keeper.
March 20
Mud Madness
Let’s get down and dirty. Through explorations and hands-on experiments we will investigate the earth, rocks and dirt. We will create artwork using materials gathered during our explorations and enjoy a YUMMY mud pie. Be prepared to get muddy!
April 17
Wonders of Water
Dive into the wonderful world of water and unlock the secrets behind this amazing substance. Using all of your senses discover why water is connected to all life on earth! Discover the plants and animals that call water their home!
May 15
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