From 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday, February 14, Springfield’s Kidzeum of Health and Science is offering free admission for a special Community Appreciation Day.
Family and friends alike are invited to enjoy a day of community connection and discovery, with guest appearances and scientific demonstrations throughout the day at 412 East Adams Street. Community Appreciation Day will also feature special activities celebrating Black History Month including a paper plane obstacle course honoring historic Black aviator Bessie Coleman; as a football toss exhibit celebrating wide receiver Jerry Rice; and other activities, including a storytime reading with Downtown Springfield’s Alderwoman Lakeisha Purchase.
Additionally, Kidzeum has announced that registration for Kidzeum’s 2025 Summer Camps is now open at https://kidzeum.org/education/camps:
Give your child a summer filled with fun and discovery at our full-day camp! Through hands-on exploration and play, they’ll dive into the exciting world of STEM/STEAM with the guidance of our certified STEAM educators. Spark curiosity, stay active, and make this summer one to remember!
This year’s summer camp period features the following themes throughout the program’s 8 weeks:
June 9 – 13: Nature Quest
June 16 – 20: (Four Day) Olympics
June 23 – 27: Flight School
June 30 – July 3: (Four Day) Fairy Tale STEM
July 7 – July 11: Deep Space Explorers
July 14 – 18: Magical Mysteries
July 21 – 25: Time Traveler’s Guide to Summer
July 28 – Aug 1: Script to Screen
