Summer Tracktivities
Thursdays in July and August 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Suffolk Downs is partnering with Outside the Box Learning Company with Linda Sessa to offer free programming for kids at The Track this summer. Join us in the Paddock from 9:30am – 11:00pm on Thursdays in July and August for hands-on science experiments, games, challenges, and more!
These events are free to attend but registration is required as staffing and supplies are limited to 25 children per event. Events are appropriate for children ages 3 and up and children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the event. Events will be held rain or shine.
SCHEDULE:
July 11: Science of Bubbles
July 18: Slime, Wonderful Slime!
July 25: Messy Science
August 1: Creation Station
August 8: Science of Bubbles
August 15: Slime, Wonderful Slime!
August 22: Messy Science
August 29: Creation Station
The Science of BubblesLet’s explore bubbles together! What’s the best bubble solution and how do we make it? How can we make giant bubbles? What elements are needed for the most amazing bubbles? Come explore, experiment and find out the science behind bubbles.
Slime, Wonderful Slime!What is ooey & gooey, easy to make, and can be any color of the rainbow? Slime, wonderful slime! Let’s use every day, household ingredients and have fun making slime.
Messy ScienceYeast, hydrogen peroxide, vinegar, baking soda, cornstarch and water, what do these have in common? They are all usually found in your home and when combined they create crazy reactions! Let’s have fun combining different combinations of ingredients while we uncover some mysteries of science.
Creation StationDo you love making art, building sculptures, or just seeing what you can create with a little glue, feathers, sticks, and paint? Join us for a fun morning at our Creation Station family event! We’ll provide all the materials—you just bring your imagination!