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Written by Jeff Stanford
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08 September 2010 Posted in
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Science Center Presents The Big Top for Big Kids
Cocktails, Magicians, Stilt Walkers, Comedians, Film Premieres and More!
Saturday, September 11, 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Orlando, FL - September 6, 2010 - It’s some serious circus fun for the young at heart during Cocktails & Cosmos at the Orlando Science Center on Saturday, September 11. From 6:00 to 10:00 p.m., this event will feature live entertainment and the premiere of Forces of Nature on the giant screen of the Dr. Phillips CineDome. Indulge in Downtown Orlando’s most scientifically unique and socially inclined experience with Happy Hour food and drink specials, followed by an evening of music, art, and film.
More than 1,700 Running to Support the Orlando Science Center
August 14, 2010
Saturday, August 14 kicked off Track Shack’s annual Grand Prix series with the Celebration of Running 5K at the Orlando Science Center in Loch Haven Park. What you may not know is proceeds from this event benefit the Orlando Science Center and help us promote science education and provide engaging experiences for all ages in the community.
More than 1,700 runners and walkers enjoyed the scenic route through the lovely neighborhoods surrounding Loch Haven Park. Proceeds benefit the Orlando Science Center through the Track Shack Foundation and will be used to promote science education and provide engaging experiences for all ages in the community.
Presented by Florida Hospital and the Track Shack Foundation, the Annual Celebration of Running 5K is the launch of a month long celebration (and sale) at the Track Shack, which commemorates 32 years of business, and kicks off the famous Grand Prix series of races.
August 14, 2010, Begins 7:30 a.m. at the Science Center
WHAT: Presented by Florida Hospital and the Track Shack Foundation, the Annual Celebration of Running 5K will be held at the Orlando Science Center in Loch Haven Park on August 14, 2010. The Celebration of Running 5K is part of a month long celebration (and sale) at the Track Shack, which commemorates 32 years of business, and kicks off the famous Grand Prix series.
New Healthcare Exhibit Premieres on Saturday, April 17
ORLANDO, FL - (April 8, 2010) - Have you ever wondered what the everyday life of a nurse or doctor would be like? Or perhaps you just wanted some information on the variety of careers possible in the expanding healthcare industry. Careers for Life, premiering on Saturday, April 17 at the Orlando Science Center, was created to showcase the high demand careers dedicated to saving and helping the lives of others.
This new exhibit offers information and education presented in an interactive experience with a focus on opportunities within the growing healthcare field for everyone. Careers for Life is an addition to the Science Center’s collection of permanent exhibits. It forms the basis for a larger health and wellness exhibit, currently in development.
New Summer Camps Being Offered, Now Enrolling for Grades PreK-9
Engaging Science Available Weekly From June 14 - August 20
(Orlando, FL) - May 18, 2010 - School may be ending but that doesn’t mean the learning does! The Orlando Science Center’s summer camp program has an exciting and creative roster available for kids to enjoy, including hands-on exploration in science and nature, space and astronomy, archeology, math, computers, robotics, and even cooking! During the hottest days of the summer, kids will enjoy each full-day, weeklong session in air-conditioned comfort (thanks to a new A/C system) with special access to Science Center exhibits and films.
Camps are offered weekly this summer from June 14 to August 20. New camps have been added to this year’s roster of opportunities for children in grades K-6. Campers can experience the joys of cooking while experimenting with different elements and creating their own favorite concoctions. If cooking isn’t their passion, kids can get fizzy with the science of bubbles. Another new addition includes an engineering camp where children can design their own racecars and create contraptions to perform everyday tasks.
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