SUMMER CAMPS

Registration opens March 25, 2024
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PRESCHOOL & AFTERSCHOOL

We offer preschool and pre-K programs for ages 3 – 4 and an afterschool program for ages 5-12.
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BIRTHDAY PARTIES & RENTALS

Celebrate a child's birthday in the Museum or a special milestone in the Story Garden!
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Important Note about Monday, May 1, 2023.

Please note that parking in the main parking lot will not be available until after 11AM. As part of Police Week, we are hosting the Remember Fallen Officers Ceremony from 10-11AM that will include the annual flag raising and gun salute.

HALLOWEEN PHOTO CONTEST

This year, we're inviting families to share photos of your child(ren) in their Halloween costume(s)! While we have a special treat for everyone who participates, two lucky winners will be selected on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 to receive a 4-pack of tickets to Halloweeekend at Ross Park. We can't wait to see your photos!

Upcoming Events

Hippity Hop into Spring at The Discovery Center

Hippity Hop into Spring

10AM-1PM on March 23

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Spring Break Fun

11AM-1PM on April 1-5

Preschool Open House

5:30-7:30pm on April 10

FREE ADMISSION NIGHT at The Discovery Center

Free Admission Night

4-7PM on April 19

Kids Cultural Kaleidoscope The Discovery Center

Kids Cultural Kaleidoscope

10AM-4PM on April 27

BookFest The Discovery Center of the Southern Tier

BookFest

May 18

Summer Birthday Carnival The Discovery Center

40th Birthday Carnival

June 8

Juneteenth Celebration at The Discovery Center

Juneteenth Celebration

June 19

Toddler Time at The Discovery Center

Toddler Time

10AM-12PM on Mondays

STEAM for little hands The Discovery Center

STEAM for Little Hands

10AM-12PM on Wednesdays

Latest News

Happy Families Come to Play, Learn, and Explore at The Discovery Center!

The Discovery Center of the Southern Tier is committed to creating an environment that fosters the intellectual, physical and emotional well-being of children through education, participatory exhibits and programs. Offering a safe, engaging and happy atmosphere, The Discovery Center fosters play, sparks creative thinking, and builds self-esteem. Children explore, grow, and have fun in our Summer Camps, Preschool, Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK), Afterschool, and Extended Play Programs!

Dr. Brenda Myers

Executive Director's
Learning Corner

Dr. Brenda Myers shares ideas and tips for caregivers that align with The Discovery Center's mission to ensure all children have rich opportunities to learn through play.

November Learning Corner

Ways to Inspire Humble Curiosity

This month we are featuring an article from Greater Good Science Center written by Amy L. Eva. The full article and additional resources can be found here. Humility and curiosity can encourage students to be passionate

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The Discovery Center Read-A-Thon

The Discovery Center’s annual virtual Read-A-Thon is an important fundraiser used to help upgrade our indoor and outdoor exhibits – the special places where children can explore and families can build lasting memories. Each year we challenge members of our community to demonstrate their love of reading through a day of reading children’s books out loud.

Our 4th Annual Read-A-Thon was held in person on April 14 – 15, 2023. Stay tuned for 2024!

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Make Memories at The Southern Tier's Only Hands-on Children's Museum!

With over 40 interactive exhibits, our remarkable space was created for, with, and by children. We understand that play is an essential part of learning and exploration of the world leads children to self-discovery.

Children are free to touch, to laugh, to manipulate and to encounter in a happy and safe environment.

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