cosi programs catalog for families january-may 2010

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CampCOSIGrowing minds don’t

take a school break!

January through May 2010

COSI Programsfor FamiliesAmazing, educational, stimulating, and fun programs

for children, teens, families, & adult lifelong learners!

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Summer camp

registration starts

January 11. See page 1 for details!

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What’s Inside for You…1 Premium Summer Camp Experiences:

Ages 9–16

1 Mini-Camps: Ages 5–6

2 Young Explorers Camps: Ages 7–8

2 Scientists in Action Camps: Ages 9–11

3 Extreme Adventure Camps: Ages 12–14

3 School’s Out Camps: Ages 5–14

4 Limited Engagement Exhibitions,

Films, & Live Shows

5 Camp-In® 2010 Programs

6 Infant Workshops: Ages 6–17 months

6 Toddler Workshops: Ages 18–36 months

7 Preschool Workshops: Ages 3–5 years

7 Kindergarten Workshops: Ages 5–6 years

8 Homeschool Workshops

8 Family Workshops

9 You Try It Family Workshops

9 Girl Scout & Boy Scout Badge Workshops

9 Science Days at COSI

10 New! Programs with The Zula Patrol

11 Boys Discover… Engineering!

11 Girls Discover…Health, Medicine, & More!

11 Videoconference Programs

11 Career Ladder Volunteer Program

11 Parents’ Night Out

Please note that all dates, prices, and program details are subject to change without notice.

Mark yourcalendar, Camp COSI Summer 2010 reservations open in January!

• January 11 for COSI Premium Members

• January 18 for COSI Members

• January 25 for the General Public

*Register anytime for School’s Out Camps!

Warm up your winter and spring with exciting science

programs from COSI. This issue is full of great science

adventures for everyone in your family—a camp about

robots, a workshop about butterflies, even new exhibitions

that teach you all about snot or the underwater expedition

that found the greatest ship of all time.

COSI birthdays for kids ages 3–11are a mix of silly science and serious fun.The best part is that you won’t have to clean up!

Parties include:• Use of a private party room • Liquid nitrogen ice cream made right at your party• Activities led by a COSI Team Member• Admission to COSI and a 10% discount in

COSI’s Science2GO! gift shop for attendees• Personalized birthday cake, punch drink, and place settings• Choose from six different party themes and lots of fantastic

add-ons – including an appearance by COSI’s mascot RATiO!

Reserve: Call 614.228.2674 or reserve online at www.cosi.org/birthdayregCost: Parties start at $325 for COSI Members and $375 for Nonmembers.Online: www.cosi.org/family/birthday-ev

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NEW! Weeklong Mini-Camps: Ages 5–6These all-new camps combine hands-on explorations with COSI exploration all week long.Camps include a daily snack and wrap-around care is available for an additional fee.

Water – Splash, Spill, & Swim!July 19–23 (9am–Noon)Be prepared to get wet as we explore the properties of water! We’ll also head outside to investigate the ecology of the Scioto River to see what swims in our local watershed.

Engineering – Make it FloatJuly 19–23 (1pm–4pm)Put on your engineering hat as we explore how and why things float. We’ll work togetherto build boats and see how many different ways they can move across the water.

Register: Call 614.228.2674 or visit www.cosi.org/camp-cosiCost: COSI Members $145; Nonmembers $170.

Amazing Caves (ages 9–12)July 12–16 Keep naturally cool this summer exploring the world beneath our feet.Spend three days at COSI, then discover what life is like underground, as we visit Cincinnati Museum Center’s Caves exhibit on our way to Mammoth Caves National Park! Plus, you’ll see the movie Amazing

Caves on COSI’s Extreme Screen!


Launch Into Space: Kennedy Space Center (ages 13–16)August 2 – August 7Spend one day at COSI exploring Newton’s Laws of Motion and building rockets. Then embark on a five-day trip southward that includes Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, where we’ll see the space shuttle up close!


Premium Summer Camp Experiences: Ages 9–16

Mini-Camps: Ages 5–6COSI’s three-hour Mini Camps are perfect for 5- and 6-year-olds ready for a camp experience without an adult. Camps include open-ended explorations,trips to COSI’s exhibitions, a story, and a snack. Please choose from either the morning session (9am–noon) or the afternoon session (1pm–4pm). Register for four or more Mini-Camps to receive 10% off each program!

New! Space with The Zula PatrolSee page 10 for information and pricing.

SpaceJune 22, July 6Explore rockets, astronauts, and the Solar System in an out-of-this-world workshop!

NEW TOPIC! RoboticsJune 24, June 29, August 12Explore the world of robots and gadgets and learn how these machines work.

It’s A MysteryJuly 1, 13The Camp COSI snack has been stolen and we need your help to figure out the clues and get it back!

Diggin’ DinosJuly 8 ,15, 27Aspiring young paleontologists will enjoy discovering dinosaurs, fossils, digging, and more dinosaurs.

NEW TOPIC! ChemistryJuly 29, August 3Investigate physical changes, chemical changes and phase changes as we make thing pop, ooze and slime!

Creepy Crawly BugsAugust 5, 10Explore the amazing world of arthropods, arachnids and insects, and take home your own caterpillar!

Register: Call 614.228.2674 or visit www.cosi.org/camp-cosiCost: COSI Members $32; Nonmembers $40 (excluding Zula Space!).

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AnimationJune 21–25 (1pm–4pm) OR August 2–6 (9am–Noon)Learn the secrets of cartoon characters and create your own stop-motion film.

New! Eco Kids June 21–25 (9am–Noon)Learn about the impact your choices have onour planet in this new camp that makes “goinggreen” more fun than ever!

New! Mission to Planet Zula June 21–25, 2010See page 10 for information and pricing.

Ancient AdventuresJune 28–July 2 (9am–Noon) Learn about fascinating civilizations and creatures in this weeklong journey into the past.

Science SleuthJune 28 – July 2 (1pm–4pm) July 19–23 (9am–Noon)Dust for fingerprints, analyze handwriting and ink samples, and piece together evidenceto solve a crime.

Fun with PhysicsJuly 5–9 (1pm–4pm) OR July 26–30 (9am–Noon)Explore the laws of physics while we play with everyday toys.

Astronaut AdventuresJuly 5–9 (9am-Noon) Join us as we explore our solar system andlearn what it takes to be an astronaut.

Junior EngineersJuly 12–16 (9am–Noon)OR August 9–13 (1pm–4pm)Explore the world of engineering. Learn aboutthe structure of bridges and buildings, design anairplane, and create your own skyscraper.

New! Simple Machines with The Zula Patrol July 12–16, 2010 See page 10 for information and pricing.

Amazing H2OJuly 12–16 (1pm–4pm) Explore the physical properties of water and investigate the ecology of the Scioto River.

New! Creature KeepersJuly 19–23 (1pm–4pm) OR August 9–13 (9am–Noon)From the tiniest insects to giant humpbackwhales, you'll see the animal kingdom from a whole new perspective.

New! Invent It!June 26–30 (1pm–4pm) Get those creative juices flowing as you investigate what makes the world around ustick. See your own ideas come to life as you design your own invention to solve a real-world challenge.

RoboticsAugust 2–6, (1pm–4pm)Jump into the field of robotics using LEGO®’s new WeDo technology. Build basic programming skills and witness both the fun and the functional side of robots.

Register: Call 614.228.2674 or visit www.cosi.org/camp-cosiCost: COSI Members $145, Nonmembers $170.

Young Explorers Camps: Ages 7–8 These high-energy weeklong camps mix hands-on activities in our workshop rooms with exploration of COSI’s incredible exhibitions. Young ExplorersCamps meet Monday through Friday for three hours each day. Wrap-around care is available for an additional fee. Includes a snack & supplies. Register for four or more half-day camps receive 10% off each camp!

Crime Scene ScienceJune 21–25Explore the chemistry, physics, and biology that go into crime scene investigation as you use observation and problem-solving skills tosolve a mystery at COSI. We’ll even take a field trip to a real police department!

Amusement Park ScienceJune 21–25 OR July 19–23Discover the science of motion and the physics behind thrill rides. Finish the week with a trip to Kings Island, where we’ll put our knowledge to the test!

Robotics for BeginnersJune 28–July 2 OR July 26–30Work together as a team to design, build, and program a LEGO® robot. By the end of the week, you and your fellow engineers willhave a team of robots that can compete in a robotic event. Includes a field trip to Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Science Center.

Science of Video GamesJuly 5–9Learn fundamental programming concepts. Use"Scratch" to create a completely new game toshare with friends and family. Includes a visit toan Ohio video games facility.

New! Science of TitanicJuly 26–30Dive into the infamous maiden voyage of the RMS Titanic with the workshop that covers it all: from the physical properties of water and the science of weather to the technologyand engineering of shipbuilding.

Can You Dig It?August 2-6Discover the sciences of archaeology and paleontology. Learn about ancient civilizationsand creatures.

Robotics for IntermediatesAugust 9–13(Prerequisite: Robotics for Beginners)Join us in the lab once again to investigate robotics as we use sensors to program a robot that will interact with the world around us. Includes a field trip to an Ohio robotics facility.

Destination: SPACE!August 9–13Join us for a week of astronomy, rocketry and astronaut training. Learn what it is like to prepare for a space mission in a week of camp that is out of this world! Includes a field trip to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton.

Scientists in Action Camps: Ages 9–11 COSI’s full-day, weeklong camps for ages 9-11 run from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and include exploration of COSI’s exhibitions, a daily snack, hands-on science in our themed workshop rooms, field trips, Extreme Screen films plus an overnight stay at COSI! Parents and caregivers, please pack a sacked lunch. Wrap-around care is available. Register for three or more full-day camps and receive 10% off each camp!

Register: Call 614.228.2674 or visit www.cosi.org/camp-cosiCost: COSI Members $285; Nonmembers $335. Science of Titanic: COSI Members $345; Nonmembers $395.

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Science Sleuth: Ages 5–11Martin Luther King, Jr. DayJanuary 18, 2010 (9am–4pm)Explore the technologies involved in crime scene investigation, evidence assessment and authentication.

GROSSOLOGY: Ages 5–11President’s DayFebruary 15, 2010 (9am–4pm)Get GROSS and explore COSI’s new exhibition, GROSSOLOGY: The Impolite Science of the Human Body!

Engineering 1: Ages 5–11Spring BreakMarch 22–26, 2010 (9am–4pm)Construct towers, build bridges, wire circuits,and explore the worlds of civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering.

New! Introduction to Social Media: Ages 12–14 Spring BreakMarch 24–26, 2010 (9am–4pm)Work with COSI and WOSU team members to become a digital journalist. Make and edit your own videos to post online. Cost: COSI Members, $150; nonmembers, $180.

Be a Scientist: Ages 5–11Good FridayApril 2, 2010 (9am–4pm)Learn what it takes to be a real scientist in an exciting fun-filled day at COSI!

Engineering 2: Ages 5–11Spring BreakApril 5–9, 2010 (9am–4pm)Construct towers, build bridges, wire circuits, and explore the worlds of civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering.

Planet Earth: Ages 5-11Memorial DayMay 31, 2010 (9am–4pm)Explore the interconnectedness of water, air, and land by looking at the Earth's changes. Discover ways to “go green”.

Animal Safari: Ages 5–11June 7–11, 2010 (9am–4pm)Calling all animal lovers! Join us as we discover the science behind animal adaptations. Have a close encounter with COSI’s animal inhabitants!

Busting Myths: Ages 5–11June 14–18, 2010 (9am–4pm)Take on many of the most common myths and urban legends using real science.

Register: Call 614.228.2674Cost for Single-day Camps: COSI Members $50; Nonmembers $60. Cost for Weeklong Camps: COSI Members $285; Nonmembers $335. Online: www.cosi.org/camp-cosi

School’s Out Camps: Ages 5–14 Day camp experiences during school holidays – all camps include a snack & supplies. Parents and caregivers: please pack a sacked lunch. Wrap-around care is available for an additional fee.

Amusement Park Science: ReloadedJune 28 – July 2 (9am–4pm)What thrills people and why? Find out first-handas you explore the science behind some of theworld’s tallest and fastest “scream machines.”End the week with a trip to Cedar Point!

Science of SportsJuly 5–9 (9am–4pm)Explore the fascinating world of sports as we focus on the science behind some of your favorite sporting events. Conclude yourweek with a field trip to The Ohio State University’s stadium!

Science of Video GamesJuly 12–16 (9am–4pm)Go beyond the fundamental programming concepts and create a completely new game with “Gamemaker” to share with friends and family. Includes a visit to avideogames facility.

RoboticsJuly 19–23 (9am–4pm)Work together as a team to design, build, and program a LEGO® robot. By the end of the week, you and your fellow engineers will have a team of robots that can compete in a robotic event. Includes a visit to an Ohio robotics facility.

Social Media: YouTubeAugust 2–6 (9am–4pm)Work with a group of peers, COSI and WOSU Team Members to create a storyline and film a YouTube video. Complete your experience with an in-depth tour of the WOSU TV Studios @ COSI.

Register: Call 614.228.2674 or visitwww.cosi.org/camp-cosiCost: COSI Members $285; Nonmembers $335.

Extreme Adventure Camps: Ages 12–14 Teens aren’t too old for COSI – check out our intense camps designed to sharpen science learning skills in students ages 12–14. Camps include explorationof COSI’s exhibitions, a daily snack, hands-on science in our themed workshop rooms, field trips, Extreme Screen films, plus an overnight stay at COSI! Register for three or more full-day camps and receive 10% off each camp!

COSI Premium Membership Receive all your favorite membership benefits PLUS additional family-friendly benefits!

Join for only $125 per year! Call 614.228.2674 to upgrade!

GROSSOLOGY: The (Impolite) Science of the Human BodyExhibition showing January 30, 2010 through May 9, 2010When was the last time you were truly en-GROSS-ed with biology? If you’ve ever wondered what causes gas build up, why you barf, or why snot comes out of your nose, bring your entire family to GROSSOLOGY: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body.Created and produced by Advanced Exhibits, a division of Advanced Animations, LLC. in collaboration with Science World British Columbia.

Presented by:

Cost: Free with COSI Membership or General AdmissionOnline: www.cosi.org

Dinosaurs: Giants of PatagoniaOn the Extreme Screen now through March 15, 2010.Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia provides a unique occasion to get a true experience of the incredible size and strength of these creatures. 45 minutes.

Annual Presenting Media Sponsor:

Cost: $6 with COSI admission; $7.50 without COSI admissionOnline: www.cosi.org/theater

Jane Goodall's Wild ChimpanzeesOn the Extreme Screen beginning January 6, 2010This remarkable film features Dr. Jane Goodall's legendary work with the chimpanzees of Tanzania's Gombe Stream National Park. 45 minutes.Cost: $6 with COSI admission; $7.50 without COSI admissionOnline: www.cosi.org/theater


AnimalopolisNow Showing!A whimsical voyage to a magical world where animals “sing” and“dance." This lighthearted film features 12 different animals that will stimulate your child’s imagination and curiosity and is sure to make themlaugh! Perfect for children 3 years and up. Running time is 25 minutes.Cost: $6 with COSI Admission, $7.50 without COSI AdmissionOnline: www.cosi.org/theater


Dolphins and Whales 3DOpens on COSI’s 7-Story Extreme Screen on March 18, 2010Dolphins and Whales 3D takes audiences on an immersive and emotional adventure for a close encounter with the surviving tribes of the ocean. Through stunning images captured for the first time instereoscopy, viewers will discover these animals’ lives and habitats as never seen before.Cost: $6 with COSI Admission; $7.50 without COSI AdmissionOnline: www.cosi.org/theater


Film Sponsors: Peebles Creative Group

Exhibitions, Films, & Live Shows

Live ShowsCheck out these fantastic seasonal shows included with COSI admission. Visit Guest Services or COSI’s Box Office for more live show topics and times.

So Cold It’s HOT! January 6 through February 28, 2010Extremely cold, extremely explosive science!

Science of Fireworks!May 26 through July 25, 2010The science of the lights, colors, and BOOMS of fireworks!


Exhibition showing March 27, 2010 through September 6, 2010The most visited exhibition in COSI’s history sets sail again for amagnificent second voyage featuring nearly 100 new artifacts - 23making their world debut at COSI. Explore stunning room recreations,see hundreds of authentic treasures, and interact with costumed characters from that fateful voyage.The Exhibition is produced by Atlanta-based RMS Titanic, a wholly owned subsidiary of Premier Exhibitions, Inc.

Cost: Adult (13–59) $23.75; Seniors (60+) $21.75; Youth (2–12) $16.75; COSI Members (adult/youth) $8/$7Online: www.cosi.org



Camp-In®

*Show your 2010 Camp-In

souvenir patch at COSI’s box office for free youth admission

through Labor Day 2010!

Overnight Program: Grades 1–8Spend the night at COSI! You can register now (and pay later) for Camp-In 2010, the overnight experience that lasts a lifetime.Camp-In is perfect for Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, youth groups, and families of all sizes.

Camp-In Overnight Programs include:• Admission to COSI exhibits (begins at 5pm and ends at

noon the next day)• Exclusive access to COSI’s Adventure and GROSSOLOGY:

The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body exhibitions • Truly gross GROSSOLOGY workshop activities • A movie on COSI’s 7-story Extreme Screen –

Ohio’s BIGGEST movie screen!• Late-night snack and breakfast • Souvenir patch*• Add dinner to your overnight

program for just $8 more!

2010 Camp-In Overnight Programs Reserve now and pay later! New! Saturday, January 30 (Girls, grades 4–8)Friday, February 5 (Boys, grades 1–8)New! Saturday, February 6 (Girls, grades 1–3)Friday, February 12 (Girls, grades 4–8)Saturday, March 6 (Girls in grades 4–8) FULLFriday, March 19 (Boys & girls, grades 1–8)Saturday, March 27 (Girls, grades 4–8)Friday, April 9 (Girls, grades 4–8)Saturday, April 10 (Girls, grades 1–3) FULLFriday, April 16 (Girls, grades 4–8)Saturday, April 17 (Girls, grades 4–8)New! Friday, April 23 (Girls, grades 4–8)Friday, May 7 (Girls, grades 1–3)Saturday, May 8 (Girls, grades 1–3)

Register: Call 614.228.2674 or register online at www.cosi.org/camp-in Cost: $32 per person without dinner; $40 per person with dinner.Online: www.cosi.org/camp-inMore information: Call 614.228.2674 or email [email protected]

Day Program: Grades K–3For children not quite ready for an overnight experience, check out COSI’s Camp-In Day Program! You can register now (and pay later) for Camp-In 2010, the day camp experience that’s perfect for Cub Scouts, Daisies, Brownies,youth groups, and families of all sizes.

Camp-In day programs include:• Single-day admission to COSI

(program begins at 9:00am and ends at 4:00pm)• Access to COSI’s GROSSOLOGY: The (Impolite)

Science of the Human Body exhibition• Truly gross GROSSOLOGY workshop activities • A movie on COSI’s 7-story Extreme Screen –

Ohio’s BIGGEST movie screen!• Souvenir patch*• Add lunch to your program for just $5 more!

2010 Camp-In Day Programs Reserve now and pay later! (All programs are appropriate for boys and girls in grades K–3)Saturday, February 13 Saturday, March 6Saturday, March 13Sunday, March 28Saturday, April 10Sunday, April 18Saturday, May 1Saturday, May 8

Register: Call 614.228.2674 or register online at www.cosi.org/camp-in Cost: $15 per person ($20 per person with lunch)Online: www.cosi.org/camp-inSee our Parents' Night Out

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Snow!Based on Snow by Erza Keats. Discover thewinter season – and everything cold and snowy.Thursday, January 7, 2010(10:15am–10:45am)Sunday, January 10, 2010(3:15pm–3:45pm)Thursday, January 21, 2010(10:15am–10:45am)

Five Little DucksBased on the Scholastic Book Series. Come and sing about five little ducks while helpingyour infant explore water, test fine motor skills, and experience finger-painting. Thursday, February 4, 2010(10:15am–10:45am)Sunday, February 7, 2010(3:15pm–3:45pm)Thursday, February 18, 2010(10:15am–10:45am)

BellybuttonsBased on Where's My Bellybutton? by Karen Katz. Let's play peek-a-boo and use our hands to learn about different textures in the world around us.Thursday, March 4, 2010(10:15am–10:45am)Sunday, March 7, 2010(3:15pm–3:45pm)Thursday, March 18, 2010(10:15am–10:45am)

AirplanesBased on Planes by Byron Barton. Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Discover what we hear and see in the air around us.Thursday, April 8, 2010(10:15am–10:45am)Sunday, April 11, 2010(3:15pm–3:45pm)Thursday, April 22, 2010(10:15am–10:45am)

Peas and CarrotsBased on Carrots or Peas? by Anthony Lewisand Anna Nilsen. Hear, see, smell, touch andmaybe even sneak a taste as we use everydayvegetables for learning.Sunday, May 2, 2010(3:15pm–3:45pm)Thursday, May 6, 2010(10:15am–10:45am)Thursday, May 20, 2010(10:15am–10:45am)

Register: Call 614.228.2674Cost: COSI Members $10 per child; Nonmembers $15 per child.Online: www.cosi.org/infant-workshops

Early Childhood WorkshopsInfant Workshops: Ages 6–17 monthsCOSI’s Infant Workshops are designed for infants and their favorite adult to explore their environment through sensory, fine motor, and creative expression. Workshops meet once per month for 30 minutes.


Workshops

Snowballs!Based on Snowballs by Louis Ehlert. Snowballs are wet and cold. Explore cold and wet as we discover winter fun!Friday, January 8 and 22, 2010 (9:30am–10:15am OR 10:45am–11:30am)Saturday, January 9 and 23, 2010 (9:30am–10:15am OR 10:45am–11:30am)

BIG & smallBased on Panda Big, Panda Small by JaneCabrera. Compare, measure, and explore whatit means to be HUGE or little, LARGE or tiny.Friday, February 5 and 19, 2010(9:30am–10:15am OR 10:45am–11:30am)Saturday, February 6 and 20, 2010(9:30am–10:15am OR 10:45am–11:30am)

Our HandsBased on My Hands by Aliki. Develop fine and gross motor skills while exploring what our hands can do – rolling, squishing, clapping, and more.Friday, March 5 and 19, 2010(9:30am–10:15am OR 10:45am–11:30am)Saturday, March 6 and 20, 2010(9:30am–10:15am OR 10:45am–11:30am)

Caterpillars & ButterfliesBased on The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. Explore different types of bugs and discover where butterflies come from.Friday, April 9 and 23, 2010(9:30am–10:15am OR 10:45am–11:30am)Saturday, April 10 and 24, 2010(9:30am–10:15am OR 10:45am–11:30am)

Fruit SaladBased on Fruit Salad by Andrea Butler. Discover the different tastes and colors of fruitsand vegetables and make your own fruit salad.Friday, May 7 and 21, 2010(9:30am–10:15am OR 10:45am–11:30am)Saturday, May 8 and 22, 2010(9:30am–10:15am OR 10:45am–11:30am)

Register: Call 614.228.2674Cost: COSI Members $20 per child, or $54 perchild for three workshops reserved together;Nonmembers $27 per childOnline: www.cosi.org/toddler-workshops

Toddler Workshops: Ages 18–36 monthsInvestigate the world around you and your toddler through hands-on activities, take-home materials, and lots of time creating and exploring together. Workshops meet twice per month for 45 minutes.



C-C-Cold ScienceChill out while we learn all about the science of cold. Explore some really cool, wet, and dry experiments. Wednesday, January 13, 2010 (10am–Noon OR 2pm–4pm)Wednesday, January 27, 2010(10am–Noon OR 2pm–4pm)Thursday, January 28, 2010(10am–Noon OR 2pm–4pm)Saturday, January 30, 2010(10am–Noon OR 2pm–4pm)

Measure, Weigh, & CompareInches, feet and pounds...let's explore how things are measured. Wednesday, February 10(10am–Noon OR 2pm–4pm)Wednesday, February 24, 2010(10am–Noon OR 2pm–4pm)Thursday, February 25, 2010(10am–Noon OR 2pm–4pm)Saturday, February 27, 2010(10am–Noon OR 2pm–4pm)

The BodyHead and shoulders, knees and toes! We'll takea closer look at our body to see how it works. Wednesday, March 10, 2010(10am–Noon OR 2pm–4pm)Wednesday, March 24, 2010(10am–Noon OR 2pm–4pm)Thursday, March 25, 2010(10am–Noon OR 2pm–4pm)Saturday, March 27, 2010(10am–Noon OR 2pm–4pm)

ButterfliesCompare these six-legged creatures with arachnids and arthropods, and take home a live “Painted Lady” caterpillar.Wednesday, April 14, 2010(10am–Noon OR 2pm–4pm)Wednesday, April 28, 2010(10am–Noon OR 2pm–4pm)Saturday, April 17, 2010(10am–Noon OR 2pm–4pm)Thursday, April 29, 2010(10am–Noon OR 2pm–4pm)

Mix, Stir, Mash and Cook!COSI’s version of chef school where playingwith your food is allowed! Note: Workshop includes experiments with food items and preparations for recipes to be finished at home.Wednesday, May 12, 2010(10am–Noon OR 2pm–4pm)Wednesday, May 26, 2010(10am–Noon OR 2pm–4pm)Thursday, May 27, 2010(10am–Noon OR 2pm–4pm)Saturday, May 29, 2010(10am–Noon OR 2pm–4pm)

Register: Call 614.228.2674Cost: COSI Members $20 per child, or $54 per child for three workshops reserved together;Nonmembers $27 per child.Online: www.cosi.org/preschool-workshops

Preschool Workshops: Ages 3–5 yearsCOSI’s Preschool Workshops are for children not yet in kindergarten and their favorite adult to explore the world around them. Each workshop meets once per month for two hours and includes a snack, hands-on activities, and take-home materials.

Science of SnowDiscover that no two snowflakes are alike, and find out just how COLD cold can be! Thursday, January 14, 2010(9am–11am OR 2pm–4pm)Saturday, January 16, 2010(9am–11am)

Weights & ScalesWe'll tip the scales as we explore the mass and density of objects around us. Thursday, February 11, 2010(9am–11am OR 2pm–4pm)Saturday, February 13, 2010(9am–11am)

My BodyWe'll take an adventure through the human body and investigate everything from your senses to your heart. Thursday, March 11, 2010(9am–11am OR 2pm–4pm)Saturday, March 13, 2010(9am–11am)

Arthropods, Insects, & ArachnidsExplore the amazing world of bugs, plus take home your own live “Painted Lady” caterpillar!Thursday, April 15, 2010(9am–11am OR 2pm–4pm)Saturday, April 17, 2010(9am–11am)

Taste of ScienceYou’ll eat up this educational and delicious workshop as we discover edible science. Thursday, May 13, 2010(9am–11am OR 2pm–4pm)Saturday, May 15, 2010(9am–11am)

Register: Call 614.228.2674Cost: COSI Members $20 per child, or $54 per child for three workshops reserved together; Nonmembers $27 per childOnline: www.cosi.org/kindergarten-workshops

Kindergarten Workshops: Ages 5–6 yearsCOSI’s Kindergarten Workshops are perfect for children ready for a COSI experience without an adult, although adults are welcome if a child is not quite ready to attend alone.Each workshop meets once per month for two hours and includes a snack.


RobotsSaturday, January 23, 2010 (10am–Noon OR 1:30pm–3:30pm)Work together as a family to design, build, and operate your own robot. If only you could program it to do your homework!

AdventureSaturday, February 13, 2010 (10am–Noon OR 1:30pm–3:30pm)COSI’s Adventure exhibition comes to life just for you! Decode ancient languages while members of the Explorers Society guide you in yoursearch for the mysterious treasure hidden within the Observatory. Work together as a family to answer puzzles, unearth artifacts, break codes, and solve a family challenge.

Get Gross with ScienceSaturday, February 20, 2010 (10am–Noon OR 1:30pm–3:30pm)Explore the inner workings of all your juiciest, runniest, stickiest bodily functions in this totally gross workshop.

Science of the Titanic*Saturday, April 10, 2010 (10am–Noon OR 1:30pm–3:30pm)Learn all about RMS Titanic; why she floated, why she sank, and how that single voyage changed technology forever. *Special pricing applies; please call 614.228.2674 for details.

Think About It!Saturday, May 15, 2010 (10am–Noon OR 1:30pm–3:30pm)Explore the world of critical thinking and logical fallacies. Learn how to identify an argument’s strengths and weakness.

Register: Call 614.228.2674(please note advance registration is required)Cost: COSI Members $20 each adult/child pair ($10 each additionalCOSI Member); Nonmembers $40 for each adult/child pair ($20 eachadditional person). Price includes admission to COSI. Special pricing applies to “Science of the Titanic” workshop; please call for details.Online: www.cosi.org/familyworkshops

Family WorkshopsFor Families With Older Children: Ages 6–12COSI Members save $20! Hands-on science experiences for families with children ages 6–12. Science is even more fun when you’re learning about it together! See page 10 for family workshops with younger children!

Trashformations January 7, 21, 2010 (10am–Noon OR 1pm–3pm) Explore the impact your trash has on the population and our planet. Redesign a common product to reduce its impact on the earth. Key concepts: human impact, natural resources, renewable, non-renewable, technology, design, and engineering.

Light and OpticsFebruary 4, 18, 2010 (10am–Noon OR 1pm–3pm) Discover the properties of light and lenses and explore tools such as lasers as we see how these tools improve our lives. Key concepts: light, optics, LASERs, spectrum, wavelength, amplification, reflection, refraction,and diffraction.

Show Us Your Science, Part 2February 25, 2010 (10am–2pm) Participants from Show Us Your Science, Part 1, will present their science investigations at COSI. Key concept: process skills.

Inquiry Into Erosion & SoilMarch 4, 18, 2010 (10am–Noon OR 1pm–3pm) Explore the factors that contribute to erosion and develop your own experiment to investigate the effects of erosion. Key concepts: erosion,slope, flow, sediment, human impact, and vegetation.

Science of Sports April 1, 15, 2010 (10am–Noon OR 1pm–3pm) Learn about the impact science has on the sports you like to play. Explore Newton’s Three Laws of Motion through hands-on exploration and explore vertical leap, friction, and sports safety. Key concepts: friction,Newton’s Laws of Motion, range of motion, center of gravity, velocity, acceleration, mass, and gravity.

Register: Call 614.228.2674 (registration closes one week before workshop)Cost: COSI Members $20 for each parent/child pair, or $54 for threeworkshops reserved together ($5 per additional COSI Member);Nonmembers $27 for each parent/child pair ($10 per additional nonmember). Price includes admission to COSI.Online: www.cosi.org/homeschool

Homeschool WorkshopsSingle-day science workshops for students ages 6–13 Our Homeschool Workshops convey the excitement of science that you nurture throughout the year. Workshops include pre- and post-visit lessons that you can do at home to nurture science inquiry. Participants get the chance to socialize with other young scientists while exploring science careers. Best of all, there's no mess in your kitchen!

Check our website for newHomeschool Workshop additions!

Celebrate the Week of the Young Child at COSI: April 11-18, 2010



You Try It Family WorkshopsFor Families With Older Children: Ages 6–12Deepen your experience by adding a workshop to one of COSI’s famous live shows. You Try It workshops include a take-home experiment and a scientific ice cream treat.

Chemistry LIVE You Try It!Friday, January 29, 2010 (7pm) & Saturday, January 30 (2pm)Friday, February 26, 2010 (7pm) & Saturday, February 27 (2pm)

Weather LIVE You Try It!Saturday, March 6 (11am & 1:30pm)Friday, March 26, 2010 (7pm) & Saturday, March 27 (2pm)Friday, April 30, 2010 (7pm) & Saturday, May 1 (2pm)

Science of Fireworks You Try It!Friday, May 28, 2010 (7pm) & Saturday, May 29 (2pm)Friday, June 25, 2010 (7pm) & Saturday, June 26 (2pm)

Register: COSI Members call 614.228.2674 or inquire at COSI Box Office on arrival. Nonmembers inquire at COSI Box Office on arrival.Cost: $5 per person, plus the price of COSI admission for nonmembers.Online: www.cosi.org/familyworkshops

Girl Scout & Boy Scout Badge WorkshopsPerfect for Scout Leaders!Help your Scouts fulfill their badge and pin requirements! COSI’s three-hour badge workshops are designed to aid in the achievement of Scoutbadges and pins. Choose from dozens of badge options in six different categories for both girls and boys.

Register: Call 614-228-2674Cost: $15 per person, with one adult admitted free for every five children.Includes all necessary materials, plus COSI admission, too! Please notethat badges and pins are not included.Online: www.cosi.org/scout-workshops

Robotics Science Day | January 23Be a robot engineer, and talk with real robot scientists from

RobotWorx. For families with children ages 6 through 12, add an exciting Robots Family Workshop* to your day for an additional fee.

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It's Snot Science | February 20Meet real health professionals and ask all those embarrassing questions you never thought you could ask. Add our Get Gross

with Science Family Workshop* to your day for an additional fee.

Wild Weather Day | March 6Be a meteorologist, touch a cloud, and experiment with water andwind to discover the highs and lows of the weather all around us.

Try your hand at building your own weather instruments in ourWeather LIVE You Try It workshop available for an extra fee.

Titanic Science | April 10Dive into the mysteries of the world's most famous shipwreck. Learn about modern shipbuilding, and experiment with the

“science of sink.” Add our Science of the Titanic Family Workshop* to your day for an additional fee.

Think About It! | May 15Can you really see stars from the bottom of a well? What's the

truth behind the tongue map? Are pop rocks and cola a dangerouscombination? Exercise your critical thinking skills with CentralOhioans for Rational Inquiry. Add our Think About It Family

Workshop* to your day for an additional fee.

*See page 8 for workshop details.

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ScienceDaysat COSI!

Zula Patrol Camps for Older Children: Ages 5–8Please note that Zula Patrol camps are full-day programs.Special pricing applies; please see below.

Space with The Zula Patrol (Ages 5–6)June 17 (9am – noon OR 1pm – 4pm)Blast off into summer and explore the Solar System with thecolorful crew from The Zula Patrol!Cost: COSI Members $40, Nonmembers $50.

Mission to Planet Zula (Ages 7–8)June 21–25 (9am-4pm)Spend the week with The Zula Patroll as you engineer innovativeways to help get the team safely back to Planet Zula! Can you build a rocket powerful enough to send The Zula Patrol home? Cost: COSI Members $340, Nonmembers $400.

Simple Machines with The Zula Patrol (Ages 7–8)July 12–16 (9am–4pm)Use your problem-solving skills to help The Zula Patrol clean up their headquarters after the nefarious Dark Truder creates a mess not even Space Pet Gorga can clean up! Cost: COSI Members $340, Nonmembers $400.

Register: Call 614.228.2674 or visit www.cosi.org/camp-cosi

Programs with The Zula Patrol


Zula Patrol Early Childhood FamilyWorkshops for Families with YoungerChildren: Ages 3–6Science is even more fun when you’re learning about it together –and with the help of The Zula Patrol’s colorful crew! A snack is included,and children under two are free.

Space Probes with The Zula PatrolSaturday, January 23, 2010 (2pm–3:30pm)Explore planet Mars with The Zula Patrol and work together as a family to get your space probe safely to the Martian surface.

GROSSOLOGY with The Zula PatrolSaturday, February 20, 2010 (2pm–3:30pm)Follow The Zula Patrol through the human body and discover Multo's secret recipe to replicate human snot.

Mixtures & Solutions with The Zula PatrolFriday, March 26, 2010 (7pm–8:30pm)Sunday, March 28, 2010 (2pm–3:30pm)Mix, stir and watch as your family creates and explores different mixturesand solutions. The Zula Patrol will share their special mixture with you!

Float or Sink with The Zula PatrolSunday, April 11, 2010 (2pm–3:30pm)Take your family on a journey through the various properties of water and work together to make your own "sea-worthy" vessel.

Constellations with The Zula PatrolSunday, May 16, 2010 (2pm–3:30pm)Create your own constellation as a family and share your story!

Register: Call 614.228.2674Cost: COSI Members $20 for one adult/child pair ($5 each additional COSI Member); Nonmembers: $35 for one adult/child pair ($8 each additional person).

Evening Program with The Zula Patrol : Ages 3–11

Pajama Party with The Zula Patrol!Saturday, January 2, 2010 (6pm–9pm)Come spend the evening at COSI with your favorite characters from The Zula Patrol! Have a snack with stalwart Captain Bula, see an exciting show in COSI’s Dome Theater, and experience some out-of-this world activities, too!

Register: Call 614.228.2674Cost: COSI Members $30 for each adult/child pair ($10 each additional COSI Member);Nonmember $50 for each adult/child pair ($15 each additional person).

The Zula Patrol can be seen in the Columbus area on Saturday morningson NBC4 at 10am, and Sunday mornings at 7:30am on WOSU.

Have a Zula-themed

Birthday Party at COSI!

Visit www.cosi.org/family/birthday-evfor details and prices!

New!Camps and workshops based on the hit children’s TV show The Zula Patrol.



Boys Discover… Engineering!Day-long career exploration program: Grades 6-8Saturday, February 13, 2010 (8:15am–3:15pm)Boys explore careers in engineering, guided by professional engineers.

Register: Registration open now. Download registration form online and fax to 614.629.3226 (advance registration is required). Scholarships available. Cost: $25 per person (includes workshops, lunch, and COSI admission)Online: www.cosi.org/mentoring

Girls Discover…Health, Medicine, & More!Day-long career exploration program: Grades 6-8Saturday, March 20, 2010 (8:15am–3:15pm)Girls explore exciting and rewarding careers in health and medicine, guided by professional women in the field.

Register: Download registration form online and fax to 614.629.3226 (advance registration is required and will open in January 2010). Scholarships available. Cost: $35 per person (includes two workshops, lunch, a souvenir t-shirt, and COSI admission)Online: www.cosi.org/mentoring

Supported by:

Career Ladder Volunteer ProgramVolunteer opportunities at COSI: Ages 12 and up Are your children (ages 12 and up) interested in a career in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or education, but you don’t know howto get started? COSI’s Career Ladder Volunteer Program can open a door foryour children into the incredible world of science and technology. Volunteers include traditionally-schooled and home-schooled youth. Career Ladder volunteers must commit to a minimum of eight hours of volunteer work at COSI each month.

Information: Please call 614.629.3196 or email [email protected]: www.cosi.org/volunteer-employment/volunteer

Supported by: Lee Hess and Irene Levine

In Depth: AutopsyCOSI’s award-winning anatomy program for ages 15 & up

In this 90-minute videoconferencing program, audience members follow a videotape of an actual human autopsy from start to finish and solve the case for the cause of death. Retired forensic pathologist Dr. Larry Tate narrates live. This program takes place in COSI’s Galaxy Theater.

Supported by:

Register: Call 614.228.2674 for upcoming dates and times (reservations required)Cost: COSI Members $13 per person; Nonmembers $15 per person (general admission not included).Online: www.cosi.org/in-depth

Surgical Suite: Total Knee ReplacementSee actual surgery in real time for ages 12 & up

Cameras take you into the operating room at Mount Carmel Hospital in Columbus for a live 90-minute total knee replacement procedure. Ask questions and get answers from the surgical team in real time. This program takes place in COSI’s Galaxy Theater.

Presented by:

Register: Call 614.228.2674 for upcoming dates and times (reservations required)Cost: COSI Members $10 per person; Nonmembers $12 per person (general admission not included).Online: www.cosi.org/in-depth

Videoconference Programs

Parents’ Night Out: Valentine’s NightEvening program at COSI for kids ages 5–14

February 11, 2009 (6pm–10pm)Parents, go out on the town (or have fun at COSI’s Sweet Science:

Unraveling the Mysteries of Chocolate program for adults) while your kids ages 5-14 learn about Valentine's Day science, have dinner, and make chocolate at COSI.

Register: Call 614.228.2674 (reservations required)Cost: COSI Members, $25 for the first child ($15 each additional child); Nonmembers, $35 for first child ($20 each additional child).Wrap-around care: 5pm-6pm, $5 per child; 10pm–11pm, $10 per childOnline: www.cosi.org

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