A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village

Spring Classes and Workshops

Please join us as we explore a variety of topics, activities, and experiments that are sure to educate and excite your child. We have designed these classes & workshops to target a broad range of learning styles. Our classes & workshops fill quickly so sign up early to save your spot.

Registration Information

Please read the descriptions for your child's age, note the sessions that interest you and refer to them when you register. Children must meet age requirements by the first day of class.

To register call (503) 371-3631 or visit A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village during hours of operation.
Full payment required at time of registration by check, credit card, or cash.

Cancellation / Refund Policy

There are no refunds for one day workshops. Withdrawing 14 days prior to class start, full refund; 13 to 7 days 50% refund; less than 7 days no refund. Occasionally, low registrations require us to cancel classes or workshops. If this happens, you will receive a full refund. Refunds will not be granted after class starts or for missed classes

Scholarships

Scholarship opportunities are available for those in financial need. Contact the Director of Education for more information.

DISCOVERY WORKSHOPS

Body Builders
Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
$10 members/$15 nonmembers
What makes the body function? Our friend Stuffee© will introduce students to the major body systems, leading to hands-on activities including the dissection of cow eyeballs and pig hearts and lungs. Comparative anatomy dissection stations, making a cell, "gut" bags, and skeletons complete this lab. Ages 6 and up

Majestic Mystery
Saturday, May 24, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
$10 members/$15 nonmembers
Beginning Magicians will learn to make and perform the Great Escape, Magic Location of a Selected Card, Indestructible Rope, and additional magic effects. They will also develop poise and public speaking skills while expanding their interest in the art of magic. Ages 6-8.

Illusions or Magic?
Saturday, May 24, 2 - 5 p.m.
$15 members/$20 nonmembers
Young Magicians will make and learn to perform tricks including Coins Through Glass, the Magic Wuffle Tube, Linking Clips, Penetrating Bands, and others. Expanding their technical execution of magic's basic principles, they will learn elements of theater, stage presence, comedy, elocution, and timing. This workshop will enable them to continue to gain valuable life-long public speaking and communication skills. Ages 9 and up.

Plant a Pot of Pansies
Saturday, May 31, 12 - 1 p.m.
$6 members/$11 nonmembers
The cheery face of the pansy is a popular choice for gardens, providing an abundance of year-round color. Students will create a planter of pansies, a garden identification label, a gift card, and poem for a complete garden gift. Ages 3 and up.

WEEKLY CLASSES

Paint a Rainbow en Español: Parts I and II
Four-week series begins April 2 (in session)
Wednesdays, 10 - 11 a.m.
$35 members/$45 nonmembers
Research shows that early exposure to another language increases the possibility of second language acquisition and teaches openness to other cultures. In this series, children will explore fun painting techniques with mud, pudding on cookies, and sidewalk chalk, acquiring basic words and phrases in Spanish as they play. Adult is required to stay. Note: If your child enjoyed this class last season, they can enroll again for another exposure to the content with variations in some activities. Ages 2-6

Preschool Science Studio
Eight-week series begins April 3 (in session)
Thursdays, 10 - 11 a.m.
$55 members/$65 nonmembers
Curiosity means actively exploring your environment, asking questions, investigating possibilities, and possessing a sense of both wonder and doubt. In this series, children will experiment with color, paper tricks, balloons, and flight activities while building their curiosity about their world and how it works. Ages 3-6.