Elementary Programs

Elementary Programs

Build with LEGO, learn a new board game, or have a blast with activities based on your favorite series. Our programs for ages 6-12 are designed to entertain even the pickiest pals. And if your child develops a new interest, we have books to help them continue their adventure at home.

Elementary Program
Date Event Location Type Audience
Broken stone tablet with hieroglyphics.
Aug 6 Thu
Paleolithic Picassos
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For millennia, humans have been creating symbolic art on cave walls. Draw inspiration from ancient art and try to tell your own story on our community cave art mural using only pictographs and iconography. This program is designed for children ages 6-12.

Kahlotus Elementary Program 6-12
Broken stone tablet with hieroglyphics.
Aug 13 Thu
Sumerian Scribes
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Why does paper beat rock? It’s a lot easier to write on! Come try writing in clay as we explore a version of the oldest known writing system. This program is designed for children ages 9-12.

Kahlotus Elementary Program 9-12
Gray, gold, and blue rock.
Jul 9 Thu
Geo-Treasurers
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Calling all junior rockhounds! Discover guaranteed treasure and learn about crystal creation with these DIY geodes. Kids will create a sparkling treasure using readily available household supplies. This program is designed for children ages 9-12.

Kahlotus Elementary Program 9-12
Orange background with brown shadows of dinosaurs and trees.
Jul 30 Thu
Pastasaurus
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Macaroni art is a time-honored craft tradition, so grab some glue and some strange pasta shapes to puzzle out and recreate delectable dinosaur skeletons. This program is designed for children ages 6-12.

Kahlotus Elementary Program 6-12
Orange background with brown shadows of dinosaurs and trees.
Jul 23 Thu
Pet Dinos
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Quetzalcoatlus, I choose you! Pick out a miniature dino buddy and craft the perfect home for them, making sure they have the right landscape and plenty of food in this terrarium-inspired craft. This program is designed for children ages 9-12.

Kahlotus Elementary Program 9-12
Neon green background with hatching dinosaur egg.
Jul 16 Thu
Primordial Goo
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Did you know there are several ways fossils can be preserved? Learn about one of the rarest forms of fossilization—preserved remains—while playing with slime! This program is designed for children ages 6-12.

Kahlotus Elementary Program 6-12
T-Rex with an Uncle Sam Top Hat and fireworks in the background.
Jun 25 Thu
Dinosaur Democracy
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Thomas Jefferaptor vs. John Quinceratops Adams? Learn about the democratic process by making campaign posters for your favorite dinosaur and then cast your ballot to see which dinosaur will win! This program is designed for children ages 9-12.

West Pasco Elementary Program 9-12
T-Rex with an Uncle Sam Top Hat and fireworks in the background.
Jun 25 Thu
Dinosaur Democracy
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Thomas Jefferaptor vs. John Quinceratops Adams? Learn about the democratic process by making campaign posters for your favorite dinosaur and then cast your ballot to see which dinosaur will win! This program is designed for children ages 9-12.

Kahlotus Elementary Program 9-12
Blue background with a mammoth looking at an iceberg.
Aug 6 Thu
Paleolithic Picassos
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For millennia, humans have been creating symbolic art on cave walls. Draw inspiration from ancient art and try to tell your own story on our community cave art mural using only pictographs and iconography. This program is designed for children ages 6-12.

West Pasco Elementary Program 6-12
Brown background with a leaf fossil, fish fossil, and dinosaur footprint fossil.
Jul 30 Thu
Pastasaurus
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Macaroni art is a time-honored craft tradition, so grab some glue and some strange pasta shapes to puzzle out and recreate delectable dinosaur skeletons. This program is designed for children ages 6-12.

Merrill's Corner Elementary Program 6-12
Neon green background with hatching dinosaur egg.
Jul 16 Thu
Primordial Goo
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Did you know there are several ways fossils can be preserved? Learn about one of the rarest forms of fossilization—preserved remains—while playing with slime! This program is designed for children ages 6-12.

West Pasco Elementary Program 6-12
T-Rex with an Uncle Sam Top Hat and fireworks in the background.
Jul 2 Thu
Water Rocket Challenge
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3-2-1, it’s gonna be fun! Observe a chemical reaction and have a blast with these safe, colorful water rockets to celebrate America’s birthday! This program is designed for children ages 6-12

Kahlotus Elementary Program 6-12
An open book with colorful looking smoke and clouds leaving the book
Jul 10 Fri
Book Wizards Book Club: Historical Fiction
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Enter the realm of imagination where elementary readers wield the power of curiosity and embark on spellbinding literary quests that ignite a lifelong love for books! This month we’re exploring the historical fiction genre. Join us and chat about a historical fiction book you’ve read!

Kennewick Elementary Program 9-12
An open book with colorful looking smoke and clouds leaving the book
Aug 14 Fri
Book Wizards Book Club: Science Fiction
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Enter the realm of imagination where elementary readers wield the power of curiosity and embark on spellbinding literary quests that ignite a lifelong love for books! This month we’re exploring the science fiction genre. Join us and chat about a sci-fi book you’ve read!

 

Kennewick Elementary Program 9-12
Creative Kids Logo
Aug 10 Mon
Creative Kids: Balloon Car
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Creative Kids: “Balloon Car”

Othello Elementary Program 6-12
Creative Kids Logo
Jul 6 Mon
Creative Kids: Friendship Bracelets
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Creative Kids: “Friendship Bracelets”

Othello Elementary Program 6-12
Creative Kids Logo
Jun 22 Mon
Creative Kids: Paint With Magnets
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Creative Kids: “Paint with Magnets”

Othello Elementary Program 6-12
Creative Kids Logo
Jul 20 Mon
Creative Kids: Perler Beads
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Creative Kids: “Perler Beads”

Othello Elementary Program 6-12
Dungeons & Dragons Adventure Club
Aug 8 Sat
D&D Adventure Club
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Embark on fantastical quests and forge friendships in our D&D club, where every session brings a new realm of excitement while also building key literacy and life skills. This program is designed for kids in grades 3-5. 

New players are welcome; please arrive 15 minutes early.

Prosser Elementary Program 9-12
Dungeons & Dragons Adventure Club
Jun 27 Sat
D&D Adventure Club
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Embark on fantastical quests and forge friendships in our D&D club, where every session brings a new realm of excitement while also building key literacy and life skills. This program is designed for kids in grades 3-5. 

New players are welcome; please arrive 15 minutes early.

Prosser Elementary Program 9-12
Red background with T-Rex
Jun 18 Thu
Dino-Rama
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Stomp on over and create a one-of-a-kind habitat for your new dino friend! Kids will build a diorama, learn about environments to craft a habitat, and build a mini brick dino. This program is designed for children ages 9-12.

Kahlotus Elementary Program 9-12
Orange background with brown shadows of dinosaurs and trees.
Jun 18 Thu
Dino-Rama
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Stomp on over and create a one-of-a-kind habitat for your new dino friend! Kids will build a diorama, learn about environments to craft a habitat, and build a mini brick dino. This program is designed for children ages 9-12.

Basin City Elementary Program 9-12
Brachiosaurus swimming
Jun 18 Thu
Dino-Rama
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Stomp on over and create a one-of-a-kind habitat for your new dino friend! Kids will build a diorama, learn about environments to craft a habitat, and build a mini brick dino. This program is designed for children ages 9-12.

West Pasco Elementary Program 9-12
Brachiosaurus swimming
Jun 18 Thu
Dino-Rama
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Stomp on over and create a one-of-a-kind habitat for your new dino friend! Kids will build a diorama, learn about environments to craft a habitat, and build a mini brick dino. This program is designed for children ages 9-12.

Keewaydin Park Elementary Program 9-12
Brachiosaurus swimming
Jun 18 Thu
Dino-Rama
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Stomp on over and create a one-of-a-kind habitat for your new dino friend! Kids will build a diorama, learn about environments to craft a habitat, and build a mini brick dino. This program is designed for children ages 9-12.

Merrill's Corner Elementary Program 9-12
Brachiosaurus swimming
Jun 18 Thu
Dino-Rama
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Stomp on over and create a one-of-a-kind habitat for your new dino friend! Kids will build a diorama, learn about environments to craft a habitat, and build a mini brick dino. This program is designed for children ages 9-12.

Othello Elementary Program 6-12
T-Rex with an Uncle Sam Top Hat and fireworks in the background.
Jun 23 Tue
Dinosaur Democracy
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Thomas Jefferaptor vs. John Quinceratops Adams? Learn about the democratic process by making campaign posters for your favorite dinosaur and then cast your ballot to see which dinosaur will win! This program is designed for children ages 9-12.

West Richland Elementary Program 9-12
T-Rex with an Uncle Sam Top Hat and fireworks in the background.
Jun 24 Wed
Dinosaur Democracy
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Thomas Jefferaptor vs. John Quinceratops Adams? Learn about the democratic process by making campaign posters for your favorite dinosaur and then cast your ballot to see which dinosaur will win! This program is designed for children ages 9-12.

Pasco Elementary Program 9-12
T-Rex with an Uncle Sam Top Hat and fireworks in the background.
Jun 23 Tue
Dinosaur Democracy
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Thomas Jefferaptor vs. John Quinceratops Adams? Learn about the democratic process by making campaign posters for your favorite dinosaur and then cast your ballot to see which dinosaur will win! This program is designed for children ages 9-12.

Connell Elementary Program 9-12
Brown background with a leaf fossil, fish fossil, and dinosaur footprint fossil.
Jun 24 Wed
Dinosaur Democracy
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Thomas Jefferaptor vs. John Quinceratops Adams? Learn about the democratic process by making campaign posters for your favorite dinosaur and then cast your ballot to see which dinosaur will win! This program is designed for children ages 9-12.

Prosser Elementary Program 9-12