Young Scientists
Preschool Science Program
Registration is Open!
Back and In-Person
Enjoy hands-on science with your young scientist. Each four-week session provides developmentally appropriate, informal learning experiences that support and enhance exploration, create excitement and facilitate scientific discoveries. The program is designed for children ages 3–5 years old with an accompanying adult. Participants must register for all four classes in each session. Our in-person sessions meet on Saturdays from 9am-10am or 11am-12pm and include access to the exhibit galleries after the program.
Virtual Young Scientists - Continuing by Popular Demand
The Fleet Science Center is continuing to offer its early childhood program online for families to continue their learning experiences that enhance exploration and create excitement together with children ages 3-5 from the comfort of home. Our virtual programs will take place on Thursday's from 11a.m.-12p.m. Registration in our four 4-week virtual program includes:
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Prepackaged materials ranging from craft supplies to specialty items packed by our Science Educators
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Weekly video content that set the challenge and provide strategies to make caregiver confident in facilitating these activities.
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Designated live and virtual weekly meeting meetings with your Science Educator
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Access to an interactive and social community to keep everyone connected and engaged throughout the session.
Additional information regarding Young Scientists can be found on our Youth Programs Policies and FAQ page. For more information about virtual programs and material distribution please click here
For questions about the Young Scientists program, please contact us at (619) 238-1233, ext. 806
Pricing and Registration
In Person Sessions
- Members $75 per session
- Nonmembers $85 per session
Virtual Sessions
- Members $60 per session
- Nonmembers $70 per session
Topics and Dates
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Session 4: Big Blue Ocean Investigate the murky depths of the deep blue sea, including fantastic creatures, ocean chemistry and more. |
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Virtual 11am (Thu) |
Saturday 9am |
Saturday 11am |
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1/6/2022 |
1/8/2022 |
1/8/2022 |
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1/13/2022 |
1/15/2022 |
1/15/2022 |
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1/20/2022 |
1/22/2022 |
1/22/2022 |
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1/27/2022 |
1/29/2022 |
1/29/2022 |
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Session 5: Astronomy Adventures Explore the mysteries of space! We’ll learn about the planets and replicate some of the tools that scientists use to understand our solar system. |
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Virtual 11am (Thu) |
Saturday 9am |
Saturday 11am |
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2/3/2022 |
2/5/2022 |
2/5/2022 |
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2/10/2022 |
2/12/2022 |
2/12/2022 |
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2/17/2022 |
2/19/2022 |
2/19/2022 |
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2/24/2022 |
2/26/2022 |
2/26/2022 |
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Session 6: Making Music Discover the science of sound and design your own instrument to take home. |
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Virtual 11am (Thu) |
Saturday 9am |
Saturday 11am |
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3/3/2022 |
3/5/2022 |
3/5/2022 |
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3/10/2022 |
3/12/2022 |
3/12/2022 |
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3/17/2022 |
3/19/2022 |
3/19/2022 |
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3/24/2022 |
3/26/2022 |
3/26/2022 |
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Session 7: Tinkering Lab Get ready to design, invent and build. All the tools you’ll need with be provided. Just bring your imagination! |
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Virtual 11am (Thu) |
Saturday 9am |
Saturday 11am |
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4/7/2022 |
4/9/2022 |
4/9/2022 |
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4/14/2022 |
4/16/2022 |
4/16/2022 |
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4/21/2022 |
4/23/2022 |
4/23/2022 |
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4/28/2022 |
4/30/2022 |
4/30/2022 |
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Session 8: Kid Chemistry Explore the world of chemistry by creating chemical compounds, analyzing acids and bases, making things glow and whipping up new recipes. |
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Virtual 11am (Thu) |
Saturday 9am |
Saturday 11am |
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5/5/2022 |
5/7/2022 |
5/7/2022 |
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5/12/2022 |
5/14/2022 |
5/14/2022 |
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5/19/2022 |
5/21/2022 |
5/21/2022 |
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5/26/2022 |
5/28/2022 |
5/28/2022 |
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Virtual Young Scientists
Curbside pick-up for materials for each session will be available on at the Fleet Science Center from 9:30-10:00a.m. and 3:00-3:30p.m. on the Monday before the start of the new session. Pick-up will be located at the Business Entrance on the south side of the building, adjacent to the parking lot. To get to the South entrance from Park Boulevard, turn on Space Theater Way and make an immediate right into the parking lot adjacent to the building. The Fleet Science Center is located at 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101.
Shipping is available! To have your materials shipped to you for an additional $35/session, please contact our Education Coordinator at (619) 238-1233, ext. 806. Shipping will occur on the same day as material pick up.
Has your Young Scientist graduated from the program and looking for more science fun?
Students in grades 1–4 can join our Junior Science Club. Join us on the third Thursday of each month to investigate exciting science topics. Sessions will be filled with new challenges, hands-on activities and interaction with local scientists.
To learn about our upcoming topics and dates, please see our Science Club page.
Please view our policies here.
