jan-may 2011 cosi programs catalog for families

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January through May 2011

COSI Programsfor FamiliesAmazing, educational, stimulating, and fun programs

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

Summer camp

registration starts

January 2011. See inside cover for details!

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Contents:1 Premium Summer Camp Experiences:

Ages 9–16

1 Mini-Camps: Ages 5–6

2 Young Explorers Camps: Ages 7–8

2 Extreme Teen Adventures: Ages 12–14

3 Scientists in Action Camps: Ages 9–11

3 School’s Out Camps: Ages 5–11

4 Camp COSI 2011 Calendar

5 Limited Engagement Exhibitions,

Extreme Screen Films, & Live Shows

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 Family Workshops

8 You Try It Family Workshops

9 Camp-In® 2011 Programs

10 Early Childhood Family Workshops

with The Zula Patrol

10 Boys Discover… Engineering!

10 Girls Discover… Archaeology!

11 Science Days at COSI

11 Science Programming by Videoconferencing

11 Girl Scout & Boy Scout Badge Workshops

12 COSI Academy

12 Parents’ Night Out Programs

12 Birthday Parties at COSI

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

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Dinosaur Family Overnight Friday, June 10, 2011Begins 7:00 pm Friday and ends the following morning

Spend the night with dinosaurs! Admission price includes a special private experiencein COSI’s Dinosaurs exhibition, breakfast the next day, and a showing of DinosaursAlive 3-D in COSI’s Extreme Screen Theater. Register early for a chance to sleep withthe dinosaurs, then stay and enjoy Dinosaur Science Day on Saturday, June 11.

Register: Call 614.228.2674Cost: COSI Members $34; Nonmembers $37. Online: cosi.org

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Camp COSI Summer 2011 registration opens in January!

• January 10, 2011 for COSI Premium and Supporting Family Members**Learn more about these levels and their extra benefits at cosi.org.

• January 17, 2011 for COSI Members

• January 24, 2011 for Nonmembers

Register anytime for School’s Out Camps!

Kids have questions, lots of questions. Help them find some answers this summer at Camp COSI.

Whether they are fascinated by robots, video games or dinosaurs, COSI's amazing camp programs will inspire your child's interest in science and encourage them to want to learn more about their world. Begin your child's journey of exploration and discovery today at COSI.

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3-Hour Mini-Camps: Ages 5–6

SpaceJuly 19 or August 11, 2011(9am–Noon OR 1pm–4pm)Make balloon rockets, create analien, and explore the Solar Systemin an out of this world camp.

RoboticsJune 28 or August 4, 2011(9am–Noon OR 1pm–4pm)Explore the world of robots andgadgets and learn how these amazing machines work.

It’s A MysteryJune 30 or August 2, 2011(9am–Noon OR 1pm–4pm)Put on your detective's cap –it's time to solve a mystery. An important Camp COSI object has been stolen and we need your help to figure out theclues and get it back.

Diggin’ DinosJune 23 or August 9, 2011 (9am–Noon OR 1pm–4pm)Explore the wonderful world of dinosaurs. Aspiring paleontologistswill enjoy discovering dinosaurs, fossils, and digging!

ChemistryJune 16 or July 5, 2011(9am–Noon OR 1pm–4pm)Investigate physical changes, chemical changes, and phasechanges as we make thing pop,ooze, and slime.

Water New this summer!June 14 or July 7, 2011(9am–Noon OR 1pm–4pm)Put on your engineering hat as we explore how and why thingsfloat. We'll work together to build a boat and see how many different ways it can move across the water.

Science of Art New this summer!June 21 or July 21, 2011 (9am–Noon OR 1pm–4pm)Discover your own creativity in this fun filled camp. Work with photography and paint and learnhow art connects to science.

Register: Call 614.228.2674Cost: COSI Members, $32; Nonmembers, $40.Online: cosi.org/camp-cosi

Single-Day 3-Hour Mini-CampsThese 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 eitherthe morning session (9am–Noon) or the afternoon session (1pm–4pm).

SpaceJuly 11–15, 2011(9am–Noon)Blast off into the deep exploration of outer space. Discover planets,meteors, and more!

FlightJuly 11–15, 2011(1pm–4pm)Get hands-on with physicsand learn about machines that fly. Discover lift, thrust, drag, and gravity.

DinosJuly 18–July 22, 2011(9am–Noon)Become a paleontologist! Discover dinosaurs, uncover fossils, and learn about these fascinating creatures.

ArchaeologyJuly 18–July 22, 2011(1pm–4pm)Put on your archaeologist hat andjourney through the world of ancientcivilizations. What will you dig up?

Mixtures and SolutionsJuly 25–July 29, 2011(9am–Noon)Mix, mash and stir your waythrough this exciting camp aboutmixtures and solutions. What willyou create?

ChemistryJuly 25–July 29, 2011(1pm–4pm)Explore physical and chemicalchanges as we do hands-on scienceexperiments. Beware of popping,oozing, and sliming substances!

Weeklong 3-Hour Mini-CampsThese in-depth topics combine hands-on experiences with exploration of COSI's exhibitions all week long. Wrap-around care is available for an additional fee.Combine 2 camps to make a full-day program!

Register: Call 614.228.2674Cost: COSI Members, $165; Nonmembers, $190.Online: cosi.org/camp-cosi

COSI Members save up to $50 on camps!Camp COSINew! Dino Summer: Chicago (Ages 9–12)July 18–22, 2011Get up close and exclusive access to COSI's Dinosaurs exhibit, then come face-to-face with ”Sue,” the world famous T-Rex at Chicago's incredible Field Museum. Plus, you'll see the movie Dinosaurs Alive 3Don COSI's 7-story Extreme Screen, and much more.

Register: Call 614.228.2674 or visit cosi.org/camp-cosiCost: COSI Members $425; Nonmembers $475.

New! Museumology: The Smithsonian (Ages 13–16)August 1–5, 2011Spend two days at COSI, then travel to Washington, D.C. to visit the most famous museums in the world. The National Air & Space Museum,the American Museum of Natural History, and even the Spy Museum are all included!

Register: Call 614.228.2674 or visit cosi.org/camp-cosiCost: COSI Members $450; Nonmembers $500.

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Can You Dig It?June 20–24, 2011 (9am–4pm)Discover the sciences of archaeology and paleontology.Learn about ancient civilizationsand creatures.

Astronaut Adventures Full-Day Edition!June 27–30, 2011 (9am–4pm)Join us as we explore our solar system and learn what it takes to be an astronaut. Please note this is a four-day camp that meets Monday through Thursday. A half-day version of this camp is also available.

Exploring RobotsFull-Day Edition!July 18–22, 2011 (9am–4pm) Jump into the field of robotics usingLEGOs new WeDo technology. Build basic programming skills and witness both the fun and thefunctional side of robots.A half-day version of this camp is also available.

Junior EngineersAugust 1–5, 2011 (9am–4pm)Explore the world of engineering.Learn about the structure ofbridges and buildings, design an airplane, and create your own skyscraper.

Young Explorers: Ages 7–8

Science of Video GamesJune 20–24, 2011 (9am–4pm)Go beyond the fundamental programming concepts and createa completely new game withGamemaker to share with friendsand family. Includes a field trip to a computer graphics laboratory.

New! Electronic Music MakingJuly 11–15, 2011 (9am–4pm)

Education Partner:

Use GarageBand™ to create an original composition. Learn to compose, record, mix, add effects, loop, and final mastering techniques.

Amusement Park Science:ReloadedJuly 25–29, 2011 (9am–4pm)What thrills people and why? Find out first-hand as you explorethe science behind some of theworld’s tallest and fastest screammachines. We'll take a trip toCedar Point to test what we'velearned on the real thing.

RoboticsAugust 8–12, 2011 (9am–4pm)Work together as a team to design, build, and program aLEGO robot. We'll take a trip toan Ohio robotics facility to see industrial robots in action. By theend of the week, you and your fellow engineers will have a teamof robots that can compete in a robotic event.

Extreme Teen Adventures: Ages 12–14 Teens aren't too old for COSI - check out our intense week-long experiences designed to sharpen science learning skills in students ages 12–14. These camps 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 sack lunch. Register for three or more full-day camps and receive 10% off each camp.

Register: Call 614.228.2674Cost: COSI Members $330; Nonmembers $380.Online: cosi.org/camp-cosi

Young Explorers Full-Day CampsThese high-energy weeklong camps mix hands-on activities with COSI's incredible science shows, demonstrations, and exhibitions. Young Explorers Camps meet from 9am to 4pm each day. Wrap-around care is available for an additional fee. Includes a snack & supplies. Parents and caregivers, please pack a sack lunch. Register for three or more full-day camps and receive 10% off each camp!

Register: Call 614.228.2674Cost: Five-day camps: COSI Members, $330; Nonmembers, $380. Four-day camps: COSI Members, $265; Nonmembers, $305.Online: cosi.org/camp-cosi

AnimationJuly 11–15, 2011 (9am–Noon)Learn the secrets of cartoon characters and create your own stop-motion film.

New! Bioneers July 11–15, 2011 (1pm–4pm)Become a biological engineer as you look to nature for unique solutions to engineering problems.

Science SleuthJuly 25–29, 2011 (9am–Noon) Dust for fingerprints, analyze handwriting and ink samples, and piece together evidence to solve a crime.

Invent ItJuly 25–29, 2011 (1pm–4pm) See your own ideas come to life asyou design your own invention tosolve a real-world challenge.

Astronaut Adventures Half-Day Edition!August 8–12, 2011 (9am–Noon)Join us as we explore our solar system and learn what it takes to be an astronaut. Please note, a full-day version of this camp is also available.

Exploring Robots Half-Day Edition!August 8–12, 2011 (1pm–4pm)Jump into the field of robotics usingLEGOs new WeDo technology.Build basic programming skills and witness both the fun and thefunctional side of robots.

New! Messy Science (Four-Day Camp) July 5–8, 2011(9am–Noon each day)COSI’s messiest workshop ever!Learn about non-newtonian fluidsand experiment with all their amazing properties.

Ancient AdventuresJuly 5–8, 2011 (1pm–4pm each day)Learn all about fascinating civilizations and creatures in aweeklong journey into the past that includes a journey to COSI'smysterious Adventure exhibition.

Register: Call 614.228.2674Cost: Five-day camps: COSI Members, $165; Nonmembers, $190. Four-daycamps: COSI Members, $132;Nonmembers, $152.Online: cosi.org/camp-cosi

Young Explorers Half-Day CampsCombine 2 camps to make a full-day program!Half-day camps meet for three hours each day, morning or afternoon. To make it a full-day camp, sign up for both the morning and the afternoon session. Wrap-around care is available for an additional fee. Includes a snack & supplies. Register for four or more half-day camps and receive 10% off each camp.

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Scientists in Action: Ages 9–11

BioneersMartin Luther King, Jr. Day, Single-Day CampJanuary 17, 2011, (9am–4pm)Become a biological engineer asyou look to nature for unique solutions to engineering problems.

Myth BustersPresident's Day, Single-Day CampFebruary 21, 2011, (9am–4pm)Take on many of the most commonmyths and urban legends using real science.

AnimationSpring Break, Five-Day CampMarch 21–25, 2011 (9am–4pm)OR April 4–8, 2011 (9am–4pm)Learn the secrets of cartoon characters and create your own stop motion film in this week-long camp.

Investigating EnergySpring Break, Five-Day CampMarch 28–April 1, 2011 (9am–4pm)Experiment with energy sources ofyesterday, today, and tomorrow.Find out what you can do to save energy and help build the energysystem of the future.

Be a ScientistGood Friday, Single-Day CampApril 22, 2011 (9am–4pm)Learn what it takes to be a real scientist in an exciting fun-filled day at COSI!

ChemysteryMemorial Day, Single-Day CampMay 30, 2011 (9am–4pm)Mix, stir, and separate in this day of intriguing chemical investigations.

Animal SafariEarly Summer Break, Five-Day CampJune 6–10, 2011 (9am–4pm)Join us as we discover the sciencebehind animal adaptations andenjoy a close encounter with COSI's animal inhabitants.

FlightEarly Summer Break, Five-Day CampJune 13–17, 2011 (9am–4pm)Discover how airplanes defy gravity through Newton's Laws ofMotion and explore these modern engineering marvels.

School’s Out Day Camps: Ages 5–11These day camp experiences during school holidays include a snack and supplies. Parents and caregivers, please pack a sack lunch, and we'll take care of the rest. Wrap-around care before and after camp is available for an additional fee.

Register: Call 614.228.2674Cost: Single-Day camps: COSI Members $55, nonmembers $65; Five-Day camps: COSI Members $285, nonmembers $335.Online: cosi.org/camp-cosi

Scientists in Action Four-Day CampsThis year COSI is offering four-day camps theweek before and the week of IndependenceDay. These camps are awesome, but they don'tinclude a field trip or an overnight stay like ourfive-day "Scientists in Action" camps.

Science of Video GamesJune 27–30, 2011 (9am–4pm)Learn fundamental programming concepts behind video game design. Use "Scratch" tocreate a completely new game to share withfriends and family.

Crime Scene ScienceJuly 5–8, 2011 (9am–4pm)Explore the chemistry, physics, and biology that go into crime scene investigation as you use observation and problem-solving skills tosolve a mystery at COSI.

Register: Call 614.228.2674Cost: Four-day camps: COSI Members, $265;Nonmembers, $305. Online: cosi.org/camp-cosi

Robotics for Beginners June 20–24, 2011 (9am–4pm)Work together as a team to design, build, andprogram a LEGO robot. Take a field trip to checkout the robots at Pittsburgh's amazing CarnegieScience Center. By the end of the week, you andyour fellow engineers will have a team of robotsthat can compete in a robotic event.

Amusement Park Science July 11–15, 2011 (9am–4pm)Discover the science of motion and the physics behind thrill rides. Includes a field trip to Kings Island, where we'll put our newphysics knowledge to the test.

Amusement Park Science: ReloadedJuly 25–29, 2011 (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. Includes a field trip to Cedar Point, where we'lltest what we've learned about roller coastersaboard the real thing.

Robotics for IntermediatesAugust 1–5, 2011 (9am–4pm)(COSI Prerequisite: Robotics for Beginners)Join us in the lab to investigate robotics as weuse sensors to program a robot that will interactwith the world around us. We'll take a trip to RobotWorx, a working robot lab where you'll see industrial robots in action and even try programming one.

Destination: SPACEAugust 8–12, 2011 (9am–4pm)Join us for a week of astronomy, rocketry, and astronaut training. Learn what it is like to preparefor a space mission in a week of camp that's outof this world. Includes a field trip to the NationalMuseum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, whereyou'll see some of the world's most famous flying machines.

Register: Call 614.228.2674Cost: Five-day camps: COSI Members, $330;Nonmembers, $380.Online: cosi.org/camp-cosi

Scientists in Action Five-Day CampsCOSI's full-day, weeklong camps for ages 9-11 run from 9am–4pm 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 sack lunch. Wrap-around care is available. Register for three or more full-day camps and receive 10% off each camp.

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Camp COSI 2011Summer Calendar

13 14 15 16 17Water, Ages 5-6 (9am-Noon OR 1pm-4pm) Chemistry, Ages 5-6 (9am-Noon OR 1pm-4pm)

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Science of Art, Ages 5-6 (9am-Noon OR 1pm-4pm)

Astronaut Adventures, Ages 7-8 (9am-4pm)

Science of Video Games, Ages 9-11 (9am-4pm)

Diggin Dinos, Ages 5-6 (9am-Noon OR 1pm-4pm)

Robotics, Ages 5-6 (9am-Noon OR 1pm-4pm) It’s a Mystery, Ages 5-6 (9am-Noon OR 1pm-4pm)


4 5 6 7 8Water, Ages 5-6 (9am-Noon OR 1pm-4pm)Chemistry, Ages 5-6 (9am-Noon OR 1pm-4pm)

18 19 20 21 22Space, Ages 5-6 (9am-Noon OR 1pm-4pm)

Dino Summer: Chicago, Ages 9-12

Dinos, Ages 5-6 (9am-Noon)

Archaeology, Ages 5-6 (1pm-4pm)

Exploring Robots, Ages 7-8 (9am-4pm)

Science of Art, Ages 5-6 (9am-Noon OR 1pm-4pm)

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Space, Ages 5-6 (9am-Noon)

Flight, Ages 5-6 (1pm-4pm)

Animation, Ages 7-8 (9am-Noon)

Bioneers, Ages 7-8 (1pm-4pm)

Amusement Park Science, Ages 9-11 (9am-4pm)

Electronic Music Making, Ages 12-14 (9am-4pm)

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Mixtures: Solutions, Ages 5-6 (9am-Noon)

Chemistry, Ages 5-6 (1pm-4pm)

Science Slueth, Ages 7-8 (9am-Noon)

Invent It, Ages 7-8 (1pm-4pm)

Messy Science, Ages 7-8 (9am-Noon)

Ancient Adventures, Ages 7-8 (1pm-4pm)

Crime Scene Science, Ages 9-11 (9am-4pm)

Amusement Park Science: Reloaded, Ages 12-14 (9am-4pm)


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It’s a Mystery, Ages 5-6 (9am-Noon OR 1pm-4pm)

Museumology: The Smithsonian, Ages 12-16

Junior Engineers, Ages 7-8 (9am-4pm)

Robotics for Intermediates, Ages 9-11 (9am-4pm)

Astronaut Adventures, Ages 7-8 (9am-Noon)

Exploring Robots, Ages 7-8 (1pm-4pm)

Destination Space, Ages 9-11 (9am-4pm)

Robotics, Ages 12-14 (9am-4pm)

Robotics, Ages 5-6 (9am-Noon OR 1pm-4pm)

Diggin Dinos, Ages 5-6 (9am-Noon OR 1pm-4pm) Space, Ages 5-6 (9am-Noon OR 1pm-4pm)

Amusement Park Science: Reloaded, Ages 9-11 (9am-4pm)

Can You Dig It?, Ages 7-8 (9am-4pm)

Robotics for Beginners, Ages 9-11 (9am-4pm)

Science of Video Games, Ages 12-14 (9am-4pm)

Use this calendar to help you more easily plan summer camp experiences for all your children.

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So Cold, It's Hot January 5 – February 27, 2011If you think it's cold outside, come in to the Gadgets Stage for an explosive look at our favorite frozen demos, from dry ice to liquid oxygen. The show climaxes with a three-barreled liquid-nitrogen explosion.

Science of Fireworks May 18 – July 19, 2011Explore the science behind the oohs, aahs, and wows, with lots of explosions along the way. How do fireworks get in the air? Why do they blow up? And what's with allthose colors? Don't miss the grand finale, with a roomful of colorful explosions that bring it all together.

Seasonal Live ShowsIncluded with COSI Membership or General Admission. Please check with COSI's Box Office when you arrive for exact showtimes.

Dinosaurs: Explore, Escape, SurviveExhibition showing May 28 – September 5, 2011Dinosaurs stomp into COSI this summer, in a limited engagement exhibition featuring giant animatronic dinos,simulator pods where you'll hunt, eat, and flee predators,and a maze where you'll uncover facts and fossils like a paleontologist in a Mesozoic adventure.

Limited Engagement Exhibitions

Extreme Screen FilmsAnnual Presenting Media Sponsor:

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Legends of Flight Showing now through March 13, 2011

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Fly in the cockpit of some of history’s most amazing aircraft – including a Stearman wooden biplane, Harrier Jump Jet, and Super

Constellation. Discover the design challenges, financial risks and the lessons learned from a century of aviation trial and error, bringing us

to the dawn of a new era of revolutionary aircraft — Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner and the Airbus 380.

Adventure: In the Valley of the UnknownOpen through September 5, 2011

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Inside this 9,500-square-foot Shangri-La for knowledge seekers, visitors become explorers, working to solve the mystery of an archaeological find. Journey to the Valley of the Unknown on a quest for knowledge –chasing clues, solving puzzles, and escaping the Eyes of Scorn! Recommended for ages 8 and up.

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Geckos: From Tails to Toepads January 15, 2011 – May 8, 2011

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Bulging eyes for night vision, ‘sticky’ toepads that can climb glass, extreme camouflage, and disposable body parts. See what separates geckos from your typical reptile.

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Mysteries of the Great LakesShowing January 5 – May 27, 2011Follow a drop of water's 400-year-journey from the headwaters of Lake Superior to the edge of Lake Ontario. Along the way, the water passes by towering cliffs dotted with early Native American pictographs, caribou and moose grazing on theshores, over giant prehistoric sturgeon lurking among thousands of shipwrecks and past nearly 40 million people who live along the more than 10,000 miles of coastline.


AirplanesBased on I Love Planes byPhilemon Sturges. Is it abird? Is it a plane? Discoverwhat we hear and see in the air around us.Thursday, January 6, 2011(10:00am–10:45am)Sunday, January 9, 2011(3:30pm–4:15pm)Thursday, January 20, 2011(10:00am–10:45am)Sunday, January 23, 2011(3:30pm–4:15pm)

Five Little DucksBased on the ScholasticBook Series. Come and singabout five little ducks whilehelping your infant explorewater, test their fine motorskills, and experience painting with their fingers. Thursday, February 3, 2011(10:00am–10:45am)Sunday, February 6, 2011(3:30pm–4:15pm)Thursday, February 17, 2011(10:00am–10:45am)Sunday, February 20, 2011(3:30pm–4:15pm)

Peas and CarrotsSupported by:

Based on Carrots or Peas?by Anthony Lewis and Anna Nilsen. Hear, see,smell, touch, and maybeeven sneak a taste as we use everyday vegetables for learning.Thursday, March 3, 2011 (10:00am–10:45am)Sunday, March 6, 2011 (3:30pm–4:15pm)Thursday, March 17, 2011(10:00am–10:45am)Sunday, March 20, 2011 (3:30pm–4:15pm)

Explore NatureBased on Hello Lily! byMandy Ross. Enjoy a fullsensory experience with natural materials.Sunday, April 3, 2011 (3:30pm–4:15pm)Thursday, April 14, 2011 (10:00am–10:45am)Sunday, April 17, 2011 (3:30pm–4:15pm)Thursday, April 28, 2011 (10:00am–10:45am)

BellybuttonsBased on Where's My Bellybutton? by Karen Katz.Let's play peek-a-boo anduse our hands to learn aboutthe different textures in theworld around us.Thursday, May 5, 2011(10:00am–10:45am)Sunday, May 15, 2011(3:30pm–4:15pm)Thursday, May 19, 2011(10:00am–10:45am)Sunday, May 22, 2011(3:30pm–4:15pm)

Early Childhood WorkshopsInfant Workshops: Ages 6–17 monthsDesigned for infants and their favorite adult to explore their environment through sensory, fine motor, and creative expression. Workshops meet once for 45 minutes.

Register: Call 614.228.2674Cost: COSI Members, $12 for one adult/child pair.Nonmembers, $17 per one adult/child pair.Online: cosi.org/infant-workshops

Planes, Trains, & AutomobilesBased on Giant Pop-Out Vehicles: A Pop-OutSurprise Book by Amelia Powers. Use yourhands to discover how people zooooom fromplace to place with vehicles.Friday Session: Meets January 7 AND January 21, 2011Saturday Session: Meets January 8 AND January 22, 2011Choose your session time:9:30am–10:15am OR 10:45am–11:30am

Jump Frog, Jump! Based on Five Green and Speckled Frogs byPriscilla Burris. Come hop, jump, and ribbit aswe learn all about these fascinating creatures.Friday Session: Meets February 4 AND February 18, 2011Saturday Session: Meets February 5 AND February 19, 2011Choose your session time:9:30am–10:15am OR 10:45am–11:30am

Fruit Salad

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Based on Oliver's Fruit Salad by Vivian French.Fruits and vegetables have many different colorsand tastes. Discover what makes each uniqueand make your own fruit salad.Friday Session: Meets March 4 AND March 18, 2011Saturday Session: Meets March 5 AND March 19, 2011Choose your session time:9:30am–10:15am OR 10:45am–11:30am

Buggy for Bugs! Based on The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. Explore different types of bugs and discover where butterflies come from. Friday Session: Meets April 1 AND April 15, 2011Saturday Session: Meets April 2 AND April 16, 2011Choose your session time:9:30am–10:15am OR 10:45am–11:30am

From Head to ToeBased on From Head to Toe by Eric Carle.“Head, shoulders, knees and toes, eyes, ears,mouth and nose!” We'll take a closer look and see how our body works and moves.Friday Session: Meets May 6 AND May 20, 2011Saturday Session: Meets May 7 AND May 21, 2011Choose your session time:9:30am–10:15am OR 10:45am–11:30am

Register: Call 614.228.2674Cost: COSI Members, $24 for one adult/child pair, or $66 for three workshops reserved together; Nonmembers, $31 per one adult/child pair.Online: 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 for 45 minutes.

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Up, Up, and Away!Learn about lift, thrust, drag and gravity! Explore the physics of different flying machines.Wednesday, January 12, 2011Wednesday, January 26, 2011Thursday, January 27, 2011Saturday, January 29, 2011Choose your session time: 10am–Noon OR 2pm–4pm

Geckos & AmphibiansHop into an exploration of geckos, frogs, and amphibians! Discover their similarities and differences. Wednesday, February 9, 2011 Wednesday, February 23, 2011 Thursday, February 24, 2011Saturday, February 26, 2011Choose your session time: 10am–Noon OR 2pm–4pm

Earth MattersLearn about plants, gardening, recycling, and how you can become more GREEN.Wednesday, March 9, 2011Wednesday, March 23, 2011Thursday, March 24, 2011Saturday, March 26, 2011 Choose your session time: 10am–Noon OR 2pm–4pm

Incredible Insects: ButterfliesCompare these six-legged creatures with arachnids and arthropods. Take home a livePainted Lady caterpillar!Wednesday, April 6, 2011Wednesday, April 20, 2011Saturday, April 21, 2011Thursday, April 30, 2011Choose your session time: 10am–Noon OR 2pm–4pm

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Touch, feel, and experiment with new materials. Bring out your inner scientist as we explore the world of chemistry.Wednesday, May 11, 2011Saturday, May 14, 2011Wednesday, May 25, 2011Thursday, May 26, 2011Choose your session time:10am–Noon OR 2pm–4pm

Preschool Workshops: Ages 3–5 yearsOur Preschool Workshops are for children not yet in kindergarten and their favorite adult to explorethe world around them. Workshops meet once for two hours and include a snack, hands-on activities,and take-home materials.

Register: Call 614.228.2674Cost: COSI Members, $24 for per adult/child pair, or $66 for three workshops reserved together; Nonmembers, $31 per one adult/child pair.Online: cosi.org/preschool-workshops

RobotsExplore the world of robots and gadgets andlearn how these amazing machines work. Thursday, January 13, 2011 (9am–11am)Saturday, January 15, 2011 (9am–11am)

What is Biomimicry? Be inspired by nature! Learn how things in our natural world are incorporated into oureveryday life.Thursday, February 10, 2011 (9am–11am)Saturday, February 12, 2011 (9am–11am)

In My BackyardJump into the world of plants, flowers, and other things you may find in your backyard! Thursday, March 10, 2011 (9am–11am)Saturday, March 12, 2011 (9am–11am)

The Buzzzzz About Bugs!Explore and compare the amazing world of BUGS! Take home your very own Painted Lady caterpillar.Thursday, April 7, 2011 (9am–11am)Saturday, April 9, 2011 (9am–11am)

Hands on Health

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Explore how we stay healthy. Learn aboutgerms, eating healthy and exercise through exciting hands-on experiments!Thursday, May 12, 2011 (9am–11am)Saturday, May 14, 2011 (9am–11am)

Kindergarten Workshops: Ages 5–6 yearsThese drop-and-go workshops are perfect for children ready for a COSI experience without an accompanying parent or guardian. Adults are welcome though, if your child is not quite ready to attend alone. These workshops meet once for two hours and include a snack.

Register: Call 614.228.2674Cost: COSI Members, $24 for one adult/child pair, or $66 for three workshops reserved together; Nonmembers, $31 per one adult/child pair.Online: cosi.org/kindergarten-workshops

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Week of the Young Child!

April 13–16, 2011, at COSI

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RoboticsSaturday, January 29, 2011 (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 chores.

Earth DaySaturday, April 23, 2011 (10am–Noon OR 1:30pm–3:30pm)Celebrate Earth Day by experimenting with energy sources of yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Find out what your family can do to save energy and help build the energy system of the future.

DinosaursSaturday, June 11, 2011 (10am–Noon OR 1:30pm–3:30pm)Discover the secrets of these amazing beasts. How did dinosaurs live, eat, and move? Do dinosaurs still live among us today?

Register: Call 614.228.2674(please note advance registration is required)Cost: COSI Members $22 for one adult/child pair (each additional person $11); Nonmembers $44 for one adult/child pair (each additional person $22). Price includes admission to COSI's exhibition areas.Online: cosi.org/familyworkshops

Cow Eye DissectionSaturday, May 7, 14, 21, 2011 (1pm) Sunday, May 8, 15, 22, 2011 (2:30pm)Have you ever wondered what's inside an eyeball? Use real tools to dissect a cow's eye in this squishy, slippery, and totally “eye-opening” workshop.

Register: COSI Members may reserve in advance by calling614.228.2674. Nonmembers, please inquire about remaining spots at the COSI Box Office on your arrival.Cost: COSI Members $5, nonmembers $5 plus COSI admission. Each pair of participants receives one cow eye. At least one member of each pair must be 12 or older.Online: cosi.org/familyworkshops

Family WorkshopsHands-on experiences designed for families with children ages 6–12

You Try It! Family WorkshopsIn-depth science experiences designed for families with children ages 6–12Catch one of COSI's entertaining live science shows, then try some science yourself with a 45-minute workshop that includes a take-home experiment and a “scientific” ice cream treat. COSI Members may reserve their spots in advance by calling 614.228.2674.

Chemistry LIVEIn COSI's most explosive show, we investigate the differences between chemicaland physical changes. Can you drive a nailwith a banana? Is that $20 bill really on fire?And just how loud will those explosions be?Hint: Really loud.Friday, February 25, 2011 (7pm) Saturday, February 26, 2011 (2pm)Sunday, February 27, 2011 (4pm)

Weather LIVEJoin our COSI performer in an exploration of the ways water and air come together tomake the weather we experience every day.See the power of hurricane-force winds and crawl through a real cloud.Friday, March 25, 2011 (7pm) Saturday March 26, 2011 (2pm)Sunday, March 27, 2011 (4pm)Friday, April 29, 2011 (7pm) Saturday, April 30, 2011 (2pm)Sunday, May 1, 2011 (4pm)

Flight ShowJoin our performers for this hilarious journey through the history of flight, COSI style. Then join us for hands-on experiments and liquid-nitrogen ice cream.Saturday, January 8, 2011 (1pm)Sunday, January 9, 2011 (2:30pm)Saturday, January 15, 2011 (1pm)Sunday, January 16, 2011 (2:30pm)Saturday, February 5, 2011 (1pm)Sunday, February 6, 2011 (2:30 pm)Saturday, March 5, 2011 (1pm)Sunday, March 6, 2011 (2:30 pm)Saturday, March 19, 2011 (1pm)Sunday, March 20, 2011 (2:30 pm)Saturday, April 2, 2011 (1pm)Sunday, April 3, 2011 (2:30 pm)Saturday, April 16, 2011 (1pm)Sunday, April 17, 2011 (2:30 pm)

Science of FireworksExplore the science behind the oohs, aahs, and wows, with lots of explosions along theway. How do fireworks get in the air? Why do they blow up? And what's with allthose colors? Don't miss the grand finale, with a roomful of colorful explosions that bring it all together.Friday, May 27, 2011 (7pm)Saturday, May 28, 2011 (2 pm)Sunday, May 29, 2011 (4 pm)

Register: COSI Members may reserve in advance by calling 614.228.2674. Nonmembers, please inquire about remainingspots at the COSI Box Office on your arrival.Cost: $5 per person, plus the price of COSI admission for nonmembers.Online: cosi.org/familyworkshops

Homeschool WorkshopsSee page 5 of the EDUCATORS side!

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Overnight Programs: For families and kids in Grades 1–8 An overnight experience that lasts a lifetime. Perfect for Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, youth groups, and families of all sizes!

Camp-In 2011 Overnight Programs are $34 per person and include:• Two full days of COSI general admission• Exclusive access to COSI’s Adventure and

Geckos: From Tails to Toepads exhibitions • “Bioneers: Engineers Inspired

by Nature” Workshop• Mysteries of the Great Lakes 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 $10 more!

Register: Call 614.228.2674, or register online at cosi.org/camp-in Cost: $34 per person without dinner; $44 per person with dinnerOnline: cosi.org/camp-in

Camp-In 2011 Overnight Programs:Saturday, January 22 (Girls, grades 4–8)Friday, February 4 (Boys, grades 1–8)Friday, February 18 (Girls, grades 1–3)Saturday, February 19 (Girls, grades 4–8)Thursday, February 24 (Overnight Field Trip)Saturday, March 5 (Girls, grades 4–8)Thursday, March 10 (Overnight Field Trip)Friday, March 18 (Boys & girls, grades 1–8)Saturday, March 26 (Girls, grades 4–8)

Friday, April 1 (Girls, grades 4–8)Saturday, April 2 (Girls, grades 4–8)Friday, April 8 (Girls, grades 4–8)Saturday, April 9 (Girls, grades 1–3)Saturday, April 16 (Boys, grades 1–8)Saturday, April 30 (Girls, grades 4–8)Thursday, May 5 (Overnight Field Trip)Friday, May 6 (Girls, grades 1–3)Saturday, May 7 (Girls, grades 1–3)

The future is green! Become a bioneer at COSI's Camp-In 2011 as you work in teams to invent, design, and construct working models of cutting edge technology - using nature as your inspiration. Test your design with other teams as you assemble a solar cell, develop a wind turbine, and race fuel cell cars. Harness your inner energy and nature's expertise to discover the power of renewable resources and the technology of tomorrow.

Day Programs: For families and kids in Grades K–3Day camp experience that's perfect for Cub Scouts, Daisies, Brownies, youth groups, and families of all sizes.

Reserve now, pay later!Camp-In® 2011

*Show your 2011 Camp-In souvenir patch at the COSI box office for one FREE youth general admission through Labor Day 2011!

Camp-In 2011 Day Programs are $17 per person and include:• Single-day admission to COSI (9am–4pm)• Access to Geckos: From Tails to Toepads exhibitions • “Bioneers: Engineers Inspired by Nature” Workshop• Mysteries of the Great Lakes on COSI’s

7-story Extreme Screen – Ohio’s BIGGEST movie screen!• Add lunch to your program for $7 per person• Souvenir patch*

Register: Call 614.228.2674, or register online at cosi.org/camp-in Cost: $17 per person, $24 per person with lunch.Online: cosi.org/camp-in

Check-in begins at 5:30pm the night of your program.

Camp-In 2011 Day Programs:All programs are appropriate for boys and girls in grades K–3.Programs begin at 9am and end at 4pm.

Saturday, February 5Saturday, February 19Saturday, February 26Saturday, March 5

Sunday, March 27Sunday, April 10Saturday, April 16Saturday, April 30

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Early Childhood Family Workshops with The Zula PatrolHands-on workshops based on the children’s hit TV show The Zula Patrol,for families with at least one child age 3–6.

Science is even more fun when you’re learning about it together –and with the help of The Zula Patrol!

Space Probes with The Zula PatrolSaturday, January 22, 2011 (10am–11:30am)Explore planet Zula with The Zula Patrol and work together as a family to create your space probe.

Weather with The Zula PatrolSunday, February 13, 2011 (1pm–2:30pm)Follow The Zula Patrol through good and bad weather. Discover tornadoes and work with your family to create your own landslide!

Mixtures and Solutions with The Zula PatrolSaturday, March 26, 2011 (10am–11:30am)Mix, stir, and watch as your family creates and explores different mixtures and solutions. The Zula Patrol will share a special mixture of theirs with you!

Register: Call 614.228.2674Cost: COSI Members, $20 for one adult/child pair ($5 for each additional COSI Member); Nonmembers, $35 for one adult/child pair ($8 for each additional person). Children under age 2 for free. Older siblings are welcome to attend at fees indicated above.

The Zula PatrolBirthday Parties!

ScholarshipsAvailable!

Blast Off Birthday Bash with The Zula PatrolBirthdays for 3–5 year oldsGear up for a mission with The Zula Patrol that’s out of this world! “Blast off” towards outer space to discover a mysteriousplanet and explore what's really out there.

Launch into Space with The Zula PatrolBirthdays for 6-11 year oldsExplore the galaxy with The Zula Patrol as we build rockets, learnabout life in outer space, and find out how to return home safely.

Reserve: Call 614.228.2674 or reserve online at cosi.org/birthdayregCost: Basic Zula Patrol package (15 children, 15 adults), $400 for COSI Members, $450 for nonmembers. Premium Zula Patrol package (25 children, 25 adults), $630 for COSI Members, $700 for Nonmembers.Online: cosi.org/birthday-ev/

Boys Discover…Engineering!COSI’s day-long career exploration program for boys in grades 6–8Saturday, February 12, 2011 (9am–3:15pm)

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Scholarships provided by:

Boys meet professional engineers, explore careers in engineering, participate in hands-on workshops, and have a great time learning and meeting new friends.Girls Discover...Engineering! program will return November 12, 2011.

Girls Discover…Archaeology!COSI’s day-long career exploration program for girls in grades 6–8Saturday, April 9, 2011 (9am–3:15pm)

Girls meet professional and student archaeologists, explore careers in archaeology, participate in hands-on workshops, and have a great time learning and meeting new friends.

Register: Download registration forms online and fax to 614.629.3226 (advance registration is required and will open in February 2011).Cost: $40 per person (includes two workshops, lunch, a souvenir t-shirt, and COSI admission). Scholarships Available.Online: cosi.org/mentoring

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Girl Scout & Boy Scout Badge WorkshopsPerfect for Scout Leaders!Help your scouts fulfill their badge and pin requirements. COSI's badge workshops are designed to aid in the achievement of Scout badges and pins. Choose from dozens of badge options in six different categories for both girls and boys. All participants receive a Fun Patch.

Register: Call 614-228-2674Cost: $18 per person, with one adult admitted free for every five children. Includes all necessary materials, plus COSI admission for the day.Online: cosi.org/scout-workshops

Robot ScienceJanuary 29, 2011 (11am–3pm)

Join robot clubs from all over central Ohio as they show you how robots move, sense the world, and do work. Explore how we interact

with robots every day. Go deeper with COSI's Robotics Family Workshop for an additional fee; please see page 8 for details.

Engineering ChallengeSaturday, February 19, 2011 (11am–3pm)

Meet real engineers and learn how they approach challenges. Then work together to solve problems and get the job done in a series of interactive engineering challenges throughout COSI.

Backyard Science Saturday, March 26, 2011 (11am–3pm)

Spring is here! Discover the science you can find in your own backyard. Look through microscopes, examine fossils, and learn how plantstransform the landscape. Go deeper with COSI's Weather LIVE You Try

It! Workshop for an additional fee; please see page 8 for details.

Earth Day: Exploring EnergySaturday, April 23, 2011 (11am–3pm)

What does our energy future hold? Meet scientists and engineers working to meet our energy needs, and find out how you can make a difference. Go deeper with COSI's Earth Day Family Workshop

for an additional fee; please see page 8 for details.

Art & ScienceSaturday, May 7, 2011 (11am–3pm)

Science as art, art as science. Try out technologies and tools that helpyou engage in the act of creation. Can science, like art, inspire and

amaze? Can science become art?

Dino ScienceSaturday, June 11, 2011 (11am–3pm)

Get up close with COSI's Dinosaurs exhibit, and speak with dinosaurscientists about your favorite extinct creatures. Examine real fossils andlearn about ancient Ohio. Did dinosaurs ever live in your neighborhood?

Could we ever find out? Go deeper with COSI's Dinosaur Family Workshop for an additional fee; please see page 8 for details.

Annual Presenting Sponsor:

ScienceDaysSurgical Suite: Total Knee ReplacementSee actual surgery in real time at COSI for ages 12 & up.

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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.

Register: Call 614.228.2674 for upcoming dates and times (reservations required).Cost: COSI members $10 per person; Nonmembers $12 per person(admission to COSI not included).Online: cosi.org/surgical-suite

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

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Dr. Larry Tate, retired forensic pathologist, joins you live in this 90-minute videoconferencing program. Audience members follow an actual recorded human autopsy from start to finish and solve the case for the cause of death. This program takes place in COSI's Galaxy Theater.

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

Science Programming by VideoconferencingPerfect for introducing homeschool students to medical careers!at COSI!

Amazing hands-on activities included with your COSI Membership or general admission.

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Valentine's Weekend Friday, February 11, 2011 (6pm–10pm)While you and your significant other enjoy a night on the town, your kids can explore the science of chocolate after hours at COSI. Dinner and activities are included. Wrap-around care is available 5–6 pm and 10–11 pm for an additional fee.

St. Patrick's Day WeekendSaturday, March 19, 2011 (6pm–10pm)While you and your significant other enjoy a night on the town, your kids can pan for gold and learn the stunning secrets of this amazing metal. Dinner and activities are included. Wrap-around care is available 5–6 pm and 10–11 pm for an additional fee.

Register: Call 614.228.2674 (reservations required)Cost: COSI Members, $40 for the first child, $15 for each additional child; Nonmembers $50 for the first child, $20 for each additional child.

Go beyond babysitting!

Parents Night Out ProgramsA safe and fun evening program for children ages 5–14,

while parents have a night out.

at COSI!COSI MembersSave

$50!

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Birthday Parties

COSI birthdays for kids ages 3–11

are a mix of silly science and serious fun.

The best part is that you won’t have to clean up!

Reserve: Call 614.228.2674 or reserve online at cosi.org/birthdayreg

Cost: Basic package (15 children, 15 adults), $325 for COSI Members,

$375 for Nonmembers. Premium package (25 children, 25 adults),

$525 for COSI Members, $575 for Nonmembers.

Online: cosi.org/family/birthday-ev

Available May–September 2011Dinosaur Adventures!

Parties include…• Use of a private party room

• Liquid nitrogen ice cream made right at your party

• Activities led by a COSI Team Member

• Personalized birthday cake, punch drink,

and place settings

• Admission to COSI and 10% discount in

Science2GO! store for attendees

• Choose from six different party themes and lots

of fantastic add-ons—including an appearance

by COSI’s mascot RATiO!

COSI AcademyDay-long science career programs for high school students

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Have a high schooler who's passionate about science? Register for any of these upcoming COSI Academy programs to experience a Saturday of hands-on activities spotlighting a critical science topic, plus take a field trip for exclusive access to an Ohio science laboratory or facility.

2011 COSI Academy ProgramsJanuary 8, 2011: Genetic Counseling, with partner Nationwide Children's HospitalFebruary 5, 2011: Engineering to Help Others, with partner Engineers Without BordersMarch 5, 2011: Medical Technology & Laboratory Science, with partner LabCorpApril 2, 2011: Nutrition, with partner Abbott NutritionMay 7, 2011: Chemistry and Life Sciences, with partner Scotts Miracle-Gro

Cost: $40 per program Register: 614.629.3159 or [email protected]: cosi.org

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Presented byCOSI On Wheels!

COSI’s Science Spot delivers energy and excitement to your home birthday party, school

festival, fundraiser, or afterhours event! See page 9 of the EDUCATORS side.

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