Get back into the hurricane so mommy can take a picture
posted on Thu Jul 29th, 2010 at 8:39 AM by Mike Rathfon
Yesterday, I took my kids (ages 5 and 7) to the Science Center at Whitaker Center. Talk about a crazy, fun time! It was three levels of kid heaven and a paradise for me; this place would wear them out for sure.
They nearly lost their minds when I told them they could touch absolutely everything; and touch they did. Giant bubbles were made, a tornado was grabbed and they dug in the sand. They climbed rock walls, rode bicycles and built structures to destroy in an earthquake. It was mad-scientist bliss. At one point, I had to bribe my youngest son with bubble gum, just so we could go to the bathroom. Thank goodness I did, because level three was spectacular!
To be honest, I had as much fun as they did. I aged myself on some crazy machine to 70 years old, and now have that horrifying image burned into my brain. I also moved a ball with my mind, which, was seriously, the coolest thing -- EVER. Too bad it doesn’t work without the strap on your head; I tried.
With shouts of, “Mom … Mom … look at THIS!” shouted at me the entire day, I was assured my boys loved this place. Who knew science could be so exciting? The next time we come here (yes, I promised) I’ll be sure to wear sneakers and allot more time. My kids did not want to leave.
Click here to see my son in a hurricane and more from our trip to Whitaker Center.
P.S. I also visited the Titanic exhibit. I should have done this alone, because I couldn’t enjoy it while yelling at my boys, “Don’t touch anything!” every five seconds. The best part of Titanic was this HUGE iceberg they had frozen in the middle of the exhibition. We were encouraged to touch it; to feel the temperature of the icy waters on that fateful night. It really brought it home for me. Oh, and they hand you a boarding pass at the beginning of the display with an actual passenger’s name and biography on it. At the end, you can look up this name, to see if you survived. I did … whew!
Other places I love:
Dutch wonderland – Young kids can ride EVERY ride in this beautiful, clean amusement park. FYI: The water play area is a blast!
Hershey’s Chocolate World – Take a FREE ride on the chocolate factory tour and get a sweet treat at the end.
Adventure Sports – Go carts, mini-golf and a kid’s game room make this family-friendly place a day of fun!
Til next time,
Jane
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