Sitka Sprouts session on Tuesday is all about insects

All about insects is the theme for the next session of Sitka Sprouts on Tuesday, April 30. This is the last Sitka Sprouts session before summer.

“We’re going to wrap up Sprouts this spring with a program about insects,” Sitka Sound Science Center science education coordinator Kari Paustian said. “We’ll make insect prints, practice being bees (and eat a sweet honey treat!), take a close look at pollen, and ID some insect shapes.”

Sitka Sprouts is a free, weekly science education program designed for 3–5 year olds and parents that takes place from 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Tuesday at the Karsh classroom in the Sitka Sound Science Center. The aquarium is open.

Information can be found at www.sitkascience.org, or by emailing Kari Paustian at kpaustian@sitkascience.org.

Sitka Sprouts session on Tuesday is all about planes, trains, and automobiles

All about planes, trains, and automobiles is the theme for the next session of Sitka Sprouts on Tuesday, April 23.

“I’m so excited to see you tomorrow for a special edition of Sprouts focused on fun transportation methods! We’ll have the Cool Bus joining us for rides, fun activities involving planes, and a train table as well as train play opportunities in Karsh (the Karsh classroom),” Sitka Sound Science Center science education coordinator Kari Paustian said. “As always, we’ll start with a story before breaking off into different activities.”

Sitka Sprouts is a free, weekly science education program designed for 3–5 year olds and parents that takes place from 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Tuesday at the Karsh classroom in the Sitka Sound Science Center. The aquarium is open.

Information can be found at www.sitkascience.org, or by emailing Kari Paustian at kpaustian@sitkascience.org.

Sitka Sprouts session on Tuesday is all about patterns in nature

All about patterns in nature is the theme for the next session of Sitka Sprouts on Tuesday, April 16.

“Come join us to celebrate the world waking up and starting to grow,” Sitka Sound Science Center science education coordinator Kari Paustian said. “We’re going to do activities, art, and exploration around patterns in the world across a range of subjects from trees to intertidal critters to human growth! Hope you can join us. Nicolly of Outer Coast) and SSSC’s own Lina Kapp (our current Visitor Experience Manager who has a secret past as a preschool teacher!) will be leading this Sprouts.”

Sitka Sprouts is a free, weekly science education program designed for 3–5 year olds and parents that takes place from 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Tuesday at the Karsh classroom in the Sitka Sound Science Center. The aquarium is open.

Information can be found at www.sitkascience.org, or by emailing Kari Paustian at kpaustian@sitkascience.org.

Sitka Sprouts session on Tuesday is all about making costumes for the Parade of the Species

All about making costumes for the Parade of he Species is the theme for the next session of Sitka Sprouts on Tuesday, April 9.

“We’ll be gathering this coming Tuesday 04/09 at 10:30 am to read a story, play with animals, explore the aquarium, and BUILD COSTUMES!!!” Sitka Sound Science Center science education coordinator Kari Paustian said. “Earth Day is April 22, and I’d love to see our Sprouts families come join Sitka Conservation Society and Sitka Sound Science Center at Totem Square at 3:45 pm to walk up and celebrate the diversity of life on our planet. The parade’s end point is TBD, but it will likely be somewhere close to SSSC or the Sitka Historical National Park. We’re hoping to have Lincoln St closed for the first portion, and then walk along the seawalk the rest of the way. There will be prizes for various costume categories, and celebration all around. Dressing up and coming out is open to all ages, not just littles.”

Sitka Sprouts is a free, weekly science education program designed for 3–5 year olds and parents that takes place from 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Tuesday at the Karsh classroom in the Sitka Sound Science Center. The aquarium is open.

Information can be found at www.sitkascience.org, or by emailing Kari Paustian at kpaustian@sitkascience.org.

Sitka Sprouts session on Tuesday is all about eggs

All about eggs is the theme for the next session of Sitka Sprouts on Tuesday, April 2.

“It’s spring, and that means everyone is laying eggs out in the world – in the trees, on the ground, under the waves,” Sitka Sound Science Center science education coordinator Kari Paustian said. “We’ll get into some fun science and art activities connecting ourselves and the littles to eggs and hatching and babies.”

Sitka Sprouts is a free, weekly science education program designed for 3–5 year olds and parents that takes place from 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Tuesday at the Karsh classroom in the Sitka Sound Science Center. The aquarium is open.

Information can be found at www.sitkascience.org, or by emailing Kari Paustian at kpaustian@sitkascience.org.

Registration open for Sitka Spruce Tips/Alaska Way of Life 4-H summer camps

The Sitka Spruce Tips/Alaska Way of Life 4-H Club will host several summer camps this year, and registration is now open. The 4-H Club is co-sponsored by the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service and the Sitka Conservation Society.

Camp registration is on ZSuites, https://4h.zsuite.org. You will need to enroll in 4-H, then log in to your account and the camps will be listed as separate events. You can pay for camps by credit card directly through your ZSuites account. If you prefer to pay by check/cash, or would like to request a scholarship, contact jdshaw2@alaska.edu.

The flier only has minimal details. Full descriptions of the camps are listed on ZSuites, but again, you can reach out with any questions/clarifications needed.

Summer camps are not our only 4-H activities this summer. We will continue to have various project meetings (e.g. birding, gardening, sprockets etc.) and workshops. Those will be sent out in the monthly calendar per usual.

Camps have limited spots and are open until filled. If the camp you want to register is full, email jdshaw2@alaska.edu to get on the waitlist.

You must pay for the camp/apply for a scholarship in order to secure your spot. Reimbursement policy — Reimbursements for camps are possible up to two weeks prior to the first day of camp. After that date has passed, no reimbursements are given.

Sitka Sprouts session on Tuesday is all about yaaw (herring)

All about yaaw (herring) is the theme for the next session of Sitka Sprouts on Tuesday, March 26.

“We’ll be focusing on the return of yaaw (herring) to Sitka Sound this week in Sprouts  with a variety of activities and ways to celebrate this bountiful and dynamic time of year,” Sitka Sound Science Center science education coordinator Kari Paustian said. “There will be art, science observation, and of course a great book we can read together.”

Sitka Sprouts is a free, weekly science education program designed for 3–5 year olds and parents that takes place from 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Tuesday at the Karsh classroom in the Sitka Sound Science Center. The aquarium is open.

Information can be found at www.sitkascience.org, or by emailing Kari Paustian at kpaustian@sitkascience.org.

Sitka Sprouts session on Tuesday is all about octopuses

All about octopuses is the theme for the next session of Sitka Sprouts on Tuesday, March 5.

“This is your reminder that theme for Sprouts next Tuesday will be octopuses,” Sitka Sound Science Center science education coordinator Kari Paustian said. “Outer Coast students Nicolly and James (a former OC service member with our Education program) will be co-hosting Sprouts. Our aquarist Matt Wilson will be joining our program to share some SUPER cool octopus specimens (preserved in neutral alcohol) with the littles and there will be lots of fun art and tactile activities for all! The aquarium will be open as always, along with a bonus opportunity to hunt for octopus food in the tanks.”

Sitka Sprouts is a free, weekly science education program designed for 3–5 year olds and parents that takes place from 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Tuesday at the Karsh classroom in the Sitka Sound Science Center. The aquarium is open.

Information can be found at www.sitkascience.org, or by emailing Kari Paustian at kpaustian@sitkascience.org.

Registration open for Sitka Sound Science Center summer camps

The theme for this year’s Sitka Sound Science Center summer camps is “Journeys.” With seven different camps available to rising first graders all the way to adults there is truly something for everyone. Join us to journey through space, through time, and through chemical reactions, all the while learning about our natural world.

Every camp will combine art, design, engineering, and outdoor excursions. Science Center programs are high energy, science-based, and tons of fun.

SSSC Compass, Salmon, and Humpback Level Member receive 25 percent off their registration with a membership code (if you missed the email please reach out.)

Summer Camp Scholarships Available.

The Sitka Sound Science Center believes every participant should have equal access to science education and research opportunities. SSSC aims to provide inclusive programming for people of all ages and backgrounds.

We offer scholarships every year to reduce financial barriers that limit access to enrichment opportunities. With backing from the Alaska State Department of Early Education Summer Learning and Enrichment Grant, participants can apply to have the cost waived for summer camp programming. Other scholarship funds are available throughout the year.

There are no prerequisites for this application. Scholarships will be awarded on a rolling basis.

Please email accounting@sitkascience.org with “scholarship ” in subject line to apply.

Browse Camp Offerings

Rising 1st-3rd Graders

• • Space Travelers

• • Dinosaur Tales

Rising 4th-6th Graders

• • Feathered Fliers

• • Acting & Reacting

Rising 7th-9th Graders

• • Ocean Adventure

Rising 7th-12th Graders

• • Revolution Engineering Camp | Design It | Build It

Adults

• • Snorkel Club

Sitka Sprouts session on Tuesday is all about planets

All about planets is the theme for the next session of Sitka Sprouts on Tuesday, Feb. 13.

“We’ll be wrapping up our series of space themes this week with a bunch of activities focused on planets. Did you know that Jupiter is visible in our night sky just after sunset? The forecast has been calling for some clear skies over this week, so let’s learn about planets, and then keep our eyes peeled and our faces upturned in this phase of the new moon, to see if we can spot some extra-bright lights in the sky,” Sitka Sound Science Center science education coordinator Kari Paustian said. “We’ll be making special telescopes, matching planet shapes, making our own colorful planets, and of course reading a fun book about little aliens.”

Sitka Sprouts is a free, weekly science education program designed for 3–5 year olds and parents that takes place from 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Tuesday at the Karsh classroom in the Sitka Sound Science Center. The aquarium is open.

Information can be found at www.sitkascience.org, or by emailing Kari Paustian at kpaustian@sitkascience.org.