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Welcome to PCDC
Come and Explore Putnam County's Best Kept Secret...Adventure, Discovery, And Learning At An Affordable Price
PROGRAMS FROM  BABY - TEENTeen Programs
Mother and Baby Programs

science, drama and art
enrichment programs
are offered year round for children.
we also OFFER SCIENCE, ART & Let's PRETEND
children's parties


Looking for Hands on Science near you?

Is your camp group or school scheduled for a fun, informative science day? FIELD TRIPS
Interested in an after school science program at "your" school? Afterschool Science

WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS SUMMER

SUMMER HOURS OF  OPERATION:

The Discovery Center is open "on demand" you should book a Playtime Adventure

Playtime Adventures
bring your  friends to an exciting Playtime Adventure, 8 kids / at least 3 adults for just $40, add a science activity for even more fun Info: KSposato@DiscoveryCtr.org         845-621-1260 x 307

Summer Play 2009

JOIN THE FUN
with our 10am-1pm programming
"Almost Camp"

View summer programming
a variety of enrichment opportunities for children-- hands on science activities; make and take art; theatre games; song and movement and free play in the interactive children's museum (bring bag lunch)
Sign up with a friend and each save $15
Info: KSposato@DiscoveryCtr.org         845-621-1260 x 307


ACTING DAY TIME WORKSHOP

SIGN UP TODAY AND SAVE!

For ages 6-10 with Kelli in Mahopac 854 Route 6 ( 1/2 mile east of Croton Falls Rd )  
Children will brainstorm to come up with their own play, write their own script, create their own props, act and put on an end of the week show for parents.

August 2-6  5 day M-F session   
10:00-1:00               
 $125  ($99 members)
Info: KSposato@DiscoveryCtr.org         845-621-1260 x 307

 

 

DRAC's BACK ( Fall Play)
click on "Drac's Back" for registration info

Written by Craig Sodaro Directed by Vicky Barbalato and Produced by Carolyn Adams & Judy Marano
Auditions for Fall Performance - Monday August 30th and Tuesday August 31st 6:30 CP Center 15 Mt Ebo Rd South in Brewster off Doansburg Rd near Rt 312.

Production Meeting and Call Back auditions- Tuesday September 7th. Rehearsals begin Friday September 10th and run every Friday 6:30-9:00 and Saturday ( to be announced) until the performance which should be Halloween weekend October 29th and 30th

   $ 299 ( $ 275 members)   
Siblings $275 ( $255 members)

*** if you are taking one of the two Daytime Acting Classes at The Discovery Center this summer (Aug 2nd) deduct $50 off Fall Play Tuition call Kelli (845) 621-1260 ext 307 to learn more
Info: CAdams@DiscoveryCtr.org          845-621-1260 x 306

 

 

 

 

SKETCH COMEDY
is back this Fall for
High School Students
Improv & Fun

Directed by Rebecca Rabinowitz

SKETCH COMEDY WORKSHOP provides students with the chance to let their creative juices flow and their imaginations to go wild! Participants engage in improvisation and theater games to explore ideas for plots and characters. The workshop concludes with an original presentation written and performed by the group.  Perfect for the budding playwright, stand up comic or any student wishing to expand his/her own creativity in a performance-related art form.  Check back soon for exact dates and times. Email JNewman@DiscoveryCtr.org to be kept in the loop for the next group of fabulous teen performers.

 

   

SCIENCE PROGRAMS & EVENTS

The Best Brightest were all under one roof at White Plains HS on April 24, 2010

TRI COUNTY SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FAIR
2010 WINNERS

 

Next year's Fair is April 23, 2011

 

Science Fun for Me & My Pals
If you have 5-8 friends that love Science you can create your own special Science Time– for just $65 for the group your friends will have one hour of hands on science fun — please call  Kelli (845) 621-1260 ext 307 to set up your date and time / payment in full is expected at time of booking

Science Club - Ages 5-9

Oohey, gooey science experiments, fun, hands on discovery &  exploration throughout the center   Meets 5:30-6:30 first Monday of each month ( except on a holiday) Cost $10 if you pre-register / $8 if registering for more then three classes in advance = $24 for 3. Members $9 ( $21 for 3 classes)  Please note we can accept a drop in but it will be $15 at the door. Please note if you wait until the last minute there may not be supplies so it is always best to call that Monday before 1:30pm(845) 621-1260 ext 307

The Discovery Center is Open Year Round with Special Programming

Come & Play
Public Hours

are on Thursdays 10-1 October -May If you want to visit on any other day you can by creating a Playtime Adventures

Scouts Can enjoy Special Programs January-March

SPECIAL SEASONAL SCOUT
ACTIVITIES
January -March

 

During the Summer we re open "on demand" with
Playtime Adventures
bring your  friends to an exciting Playtime Adventure, 8 kids / at least 3 adults for just $40, add a science activity for even more fun
call Kelli to set one up (845) 621-1260 x 307
.
You can enroll your child in a summer enrichment program
In the Winter watch for SNOW CLOSINGS: We follow the Mahopac School District for snow closing, when in doubt use your judgment, we don't want you out in bad weather. You can also call (845) 621-1260 ext 309 and see if the closing has been posted.
We are closed on the following days, but can be booked for
Birthday Parties and other "on demand" special programs
Martin Luther King Monday Presidents Day Monday Good Friday Memorial Day Weekend
Mothers Day Fathers Day Independence Day July 4 Labor Day Weekend
Columbus Day Monday Thanksgiving Weds, Fri & Sat Christmas Eve / Day after Christmas New Years Day ( Jan 1)
We are closed on the following days, and cannot open for any reason
Palm Sunday Easter Sunday Rosh Hashanah (both days) Yom Kippur
Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day  

FAMILY TRIP to ISRAEL 2011

TOUR 1:
Dec 17-Jan 3 

Israel (North & South) & Jordan
(also includes Jerusalem)
TOUR 2:
Dec 17 – Dec 26

Northern Israel & Jerusalem
TOUR 3:
Dec 21- Jan 3    
Southern Israel & Jordan

(also includes Jerusalem)
How to Contact Us

Our volunteers earn
FREE PROGRAMMING

in exchange for their volunteering.

Upcoming Scheduled Special Events
please use links above to see specific areas of interest

Directions to the Center

We are a Not For Profit Organization 501 (c)(3)

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