Little Learners

Little Learners: Adventures in STEAM is an interactive preschool-aged (Ages 3 yrs to 6 yrs) program with lots of fun and hands-on activities! We will sharpen our science process skills as we experiment, read, explore, sing, and create! Learners will have time for structured weekly themed activities as well as time to explore our KidsPlace exhibit.

Dates and Times

Little Learners runs September to May, Wednesday mornings, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. in our KidsPlace Area, and will return in September 2025. Come back to this page in August for our September curriculum!

Please note, the rest of the science center will NOT be available for exploration after the conclusion of Little Learners at 11 a.m. on Wednesdays.

Other Details

Please enter through the 3rd Street entrance (This entrance can be found across the street from Strawberry Square).

Parents MUST stay with participants while in Whitaker Center!

Pricing

Members: $3 per child
Non-members: $10 per child

Each child ticket includes admission for one accompanying adult.

If inquiring about complimentary admission with an ACCESS card, please contact info@whitakercenter.org to discuss the registration process.

Registration

Pre-registration is required. Registration will stay open until 10 am the day of the program.

This can be done in advance via the ticketing links below or by contacting the box office at 717-214-ARTS.

Thank you to Penn National Insurance for sponsoring this program.

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