Parks and Recreation Summer Science at Rocky Reach

See what there is to discover. Free weekly programs will be held at Rocky Reach Visitor Center starting in mid-June and running through early August. Taught by Visitor Center staff, these classes are tailored for the grade-school scientist. Come, learn and enjoy.

Time: 9:30 - 10:30 am
Tues: 2nd-4th graders; Wed: 5th-7th graders

Call (509) 663-7522 to register.

June 22 and 23 - Light and Energy
Experience the wonder of the electro-magnetic spectrum (light) and the marvel of visual reception and interpretation (sight). Together, light and sight bring color, shapes and depth to our world.

June 29 and 30 - History of Energy and Transportation
From the wheel to the train to modern-day aircraft, learn how energy moves our world. Grasp not only the history of how we moved in the past, but also the possibilities of how we may move in the future.

July 6 and 7 - Electrical Energy and Our Future
Understand six major sources of electrical energy in the United States (coal, natural gas, nuclear, solar, wind and hydro).

July 13 and 14 - Fish Anatomy
Learn all about external fish anatomy including the location and uses of fins; how fish sense vibrations; how they balance; how they go and how they stop. Make your own fish anatomy Gyotaku fish print. 

July 20 and 21 - The Solar Experience
It’s all about solar power! Use the sun to power a water fountain, drive a go-cart, and toast marshmallows. Understand photons and electrons.

July 27 and 28 - The Electron Circus
Learn how to gather, transport, use and have fun with electrons. It is a hats-off and hands-on experience.  

Aug. 3 and 4 - More than Salmon
Discover the life cycles and habits of the “other” fish in the Columbia River including the Pacific lamprey, white sturgeon, bull trout, northern pikeminnow, chiselmouth and peamouth.

Aug. 12 - Summer Science Review Picnic and Celebration
A hot dog barbeque with an end-of-the-year review and experience in all we have learned. 10:30 a.m. - noon.