Water Wednesdays at the Cook Museum
Wednesdays, August 5, 12, 26, & September 2 from 9:30 am – 1 pm
For all ages (ages 2 & under FREE but will need a ticket)
$15 (+ tax) per participant, per session; $5 Member Discount
Limited spots available; advance registration recommended.
Kick off the school year with a fun, family-friendly experience featuring hands-on learning stations and Exhibit exploration!
Classroom activities are designed for participants in grades K – 6 to complete with a registered adult. An additional craft station will be available for all ages, including younger siblings and adults.
Families can work together or team up with friends to complete a Scavenger Hunt through the Exhibits, discovering nature and animals along the way.
A designated lunch space will be available – feel free to bring your own lunch or purchase food onsite from Nature’s Table.
Topics:
- August 5 & 12 – Wetlands and Rivers: (Pairs well with WaterWorks Canoe Experience)
- Stations: Aquatic Animal Observation, Water Sample Analysis, Stream Table Experiments, a craft and coloring station for younger siblings, and more!
- August 26 & September 2 – Creeks and Habitats: (Pairs well with WaterWorks Hike Experience)
- Stations: Land Animal Observation, Beaver Dam Modeling, Filtration Challenge, a craft and coloring station for younger siblings, and more!
The hands-on activities and scavenger hunt will repeat on the second offering of each topic.
This program is separate from, but pairs well with, the Water Wednesdays at WaterWorks Environmental Learning Lab (for participants in Grades 7 -12).
Schedule of Activities:
- 9:30 – 10:30 am Check-in
- 9:30 – 11:30 am Hands-on Activity Stations in the Classroom
- 9:30 – 12:30 pm Scavenger Hunt in the Exhibits
- 11:30 – 1:00 pm Reserved Lunch Area Available
Sessions are sold individually. All sales are final; no refunds. Admission to the Exhibits is included. Any participants ages 14 & under must always be accompanied by a registered adult, including in the classroom. Only registered participants are permitted in the classroom. Non-registered adults and children would need to wait outside the classroom.
Guests may register online or in person at the Guest Services Desk in the Museum Lobby. If you have any questions, contact the Group Sales department during regular weekday business hours at (256) 898-6312 or email groups@cookmuseum.org.