Whitaker on Wheels
Bringing science directly to you in the W.O.W. van!!
Our Whitaker On Wheels program, commonly referred to as W.O.W., offers preschools and daycare centers the opportunity to bring live STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) demonstrations directly to the children they look after and teach. With hands-on programs for young children ranging from learning about our senses to states of matter and what it takes to make plants grow, children will get an integrative STEM experience!
Pricing for 2018
| PROGRAM LENGTH | AGE RANGE | NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS | PRICING |
| 60 minutes | 3+ | Less than 50 | $250 |
| 30 minutes | Infant-Age 2 | Less than 50 | $50* |
* The infant to age 2 (30-minute) program must be booked in conjunction with one of the 3+ (60-minute) programs. It is not offered separately.
Any program over 50 children and/or over 60 miles from Whitaker Center will incur additional charges
Programs
LITTLE GENIUSES
AGES: Infant – Age 2 | TIME: 30 minutes | TOPIC: Sensory Exploration
AGENDA
Introduction
Book
Song
Sensory Bins
Our sensory bins are filled with tactile objects, perfect for young learners to become engaged and exercise all five senses. The ocean, dinosaurs, construction and vegetable garden are just a few examples of the bins used to encourage sensory play.
WHIZ KIDS #1
AGES: 3+ | TIME: 60 minutes | TOPIC: Solids, Liquids & Gases
AGENDA
Introduction
Book
Song
Stations (including but not limited to)
- Solids/Liquids: Freshwater
Container of freshwater and solids used by children to determine if the solids sink or float in the water. - Solids/Liquids: Saltwater
Container of saltwater and solids used by children to determine if the solids sink or float in the water. - Gases: Make a Pinwheel
Using a piece of paper, pencil and pushpin, children get to create their very own pinwheel that they can blow on and watch spin!
Wrap-Up Discussion/Questions
WHIZ KIDS #2
AGES: 3+ | TIME: 60 minutes | TOPIC: Plants
AGENDA
Introduction
Book
Song
Stations (including but not limited to)
- Seed Sorting Trays
Children will match different types of seeds to the correct packet in the provided trays. - Decorate a Cup
Cups will be provided for children to color/decorate before planting their seed. - Plant Seeds/Grass to Take Home
Children will be given the opportunity to plant their own seeds/grass in the cup they decorated to take home asa souvenir for the day.
Wrap-Up Discussion/Questions
Scheduling
To schedule W.O.W. programming for your preschool or daycare center, please contact our Education Services Coordinator at 717-724-3859 or education@whitakercenter.org
