Children's School of Science

Children's School of Science offers courses including Seashore Life, Animal Behavior, Seaweeds, Ichthyology, Coastal Processes & Protection, Woods, Ponds & Fields, Gulf Stream Orphans, Ornithology, Marine Biology, Comparative Habitats, Film Photography, and Robotics/ROVs. Course times listed include 8:30-10:15, 10:30-12:15, and 12:30-2:15, depending on the course.

Programs

• Seashore Life — 7-8 · 8:30-10:15; 10:30-12:15
• Animal Behavior — 8-9 · 8:30-10:15; 12:30-2:15
• Seaweeds — 10-11 · 8:30-10:15
• Ichthyology — 12-13 · 8:30-10:15
• Coastal Processes & Protection — 13-16 · 8:30-10:15
• Woods, Ponds & Fields — 8-9 · 8:30-10:15; 12:30-2:15
• Gulf Stream Orphans — 10-11 · 8:30-10:15
• Ornithology — 11-12 · 8:30-10:15
• Marine Biology — 9-10 · 10:30-12:15; 12:30-2:15
• Comparative Habitats — 11-12 · 10:30-12:15
• Film Photography — 12-13 · 10:30-12:15; 12:30-2:15
• Robotics/ROVs — 13-16 · 10:30-12:15

At a glance

• Ages: 7–16 years old
• General schedule: Session A: June 29-July 17. Session B: July 20-August 6.

About the provider

The Children’s School of Science was founded in 1913. Its mission is to encourage a love and appreciation of science through inquiry-based learning. The school states that there are no pre-requisites for any courses, and no exams, homework, or credits.

The school states there are no pre-requisites for any courses, nor are there any exams, homework, or credits. The Children’s School of Science does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, or national or ethnic origin in registering students, awarding aid, hiring staff, or administering its programs and activities.

What families say

“Science is fun. Science is curiosity.” — Astronaut Sally Ride

“Science has great beauty.” — Physicist & Chemist Marie Curie

Last updated September 26, 2026.