for Ages 5-12

SCIENCE BIRTHDAY PARTIES

  • Prehistoric Mammal of Fremont

  • Dinosaurs

  • Volcanoes

  • Critters of the Sea

  • Magnets

  • Chemical Madness

 

Looking for a different way to celebrate your child’s birthday?  How about a fun-filled science experience with Math Science Nucleus staff and hands-on activities?  A great way to learn about science.  Proceeds from these parties helps to maintain the Natural History Museum.

 

2 GREAT LOCATIONS:  Children's Natural History Museum  and Tule Ponds at Tyson Lagoon

 

Saturday: $200 for Math Science Nucleus members; $235 for non-members (includes membership).  A 2 hour party for 15 children and up to 5 parents includes 1 1/2 hour presentation two to three hands-on activities and a personal guide through the Children's Natural History Museum.  Party favors are provided as part of the activities, but you may purchase more in our museum shop.  Limited food is permitted at Children's Natural History Museum; Tule Ponds at Tyson Lagoon has more flexibility.   

 

Sunday: $250 for Math Science Nucleus members; $285 for non-members (includes membership) A 2 hour party for 15 children and up to 5 parents includes 1 1/2 hour presentation two to three hands-on activities and a personal guide through the Natural History Museum.  Party favors are provided as part of the activities, but you may purchase more in our museum shop.    Limited food is permitted at Children's Natural History Museum; Tule Ponds at Tyson Lagoon has more flexibility.     

 

Monday – Friday: If you would like to have a Field Trip Birthday party for your child's class (up to 30) consider giving a gift to the teacher of a field trip.  During snack you can provide cupcakes and milk and we can sing Happy Birthday.  These are available for  $150.00 for 32 children or less ($175 for over 32 children( during the school  week only.  This can qualify as a “donation” and is tax deductible.  Give the gift of education. Look at our website (http://msnucleus.org)  under Field Trips if interested.   This is also dependant on whether your child’s teacher approves of such a party.  Transportation must be discussed with teacher.

 

DESCRIPTION OF PARTIES

  • Prehistoric Mammals of Fremont (recommended for ages 6-12):  Students will look at the different animals that roamed the East Bay during the Ice Age.  Students will get a view back into time of the how the “Boy Paleontologists” dug for fossils in the 1940’s.  Students will get a plastic pith helmet to decorate and make a shark tooth necklace.
     

  • Dinosaurs (recommended 5-8)  Children make and take a dinosaur bracelet by sorting the different types of dinosaurs.  They will also make different footprints and skin prints and keep a diorama of 3 dinosaurs.
     

  • Volcanoes (recommended from 5-10) Children learn about the different parts of the volcano.  They will make their own volcano with clay and erupt it with vinegar and baking soda.  They will also look at the different rocks created by volcanic action.
     

  • Critters of the Sea (recommended 6-12)  Children learn about the different invertebrates that live in the sea.  They make a shell necklace and sort shells.  They make and take their own shell collection.
     

  • Magnets (recommended  7-12)  Children learn about the physics of magnetism by playing with magnetic toys.  They will also make a hairy monster and a magnetic toy. 
     

  • Chemical Madness  (recommended 9-12)  Children learn about chemical principles by making a superb all plus different types of slimes that the students keep. 

    More Information or to reserve a date and time call (510)790-6284 or email Dorel Baca baca@msnucleus.org

    Payment: Advance reservations required (minimum of 7 days notice).  A non-refundable deposit of $35 is required within 48 hours of reservation.  Payment due on or before the party date.
    Responsibilities:  Parents will need to control the behavior of their guests.  Many of the items used in the presentations are expensive and sometimes irreplaceable (fossils).  Children need to adhere to signs that say “Do Not Touch.”
    Food: Cake or cupcakes, drinks in container with straw, and pizza (or other approved foods) are allowed. Children should only be fed sitting down and should not be allowed to walk around with food.
    Number of participating children: Each additional participating child is $12.00 up to 20 children (including birthday child).  If you bring more than 20 there will be a $25.00 fee for each child, and we cannot guarantee materials.
    Clean up: Parents must clean the area to how it was when they arrived.  Garbage can be thrown out in our bin and we do provide garbage bags. 
    Time: If you stay over your allotted time you will be charged $10.00 for each 10 minutes (unless cleaning).  Please be mindful of the instructor’s time.  Program will start no later than 10 minutes after scheduled time if guests are late.
    Non participating guests: Siblings and parents not participating in party are $5.00 per guest. If parents wish to stay they need talk in the Natural History Museum or outside and not interfere with the instructors program. Young children need to be supervised at all times.

    Come in and see our classroom and Children's Natural History Museum.

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    Master of Ceremonies:  Dorel Baca
    email: baca@msnucleus.org

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