Science programs for kids & families!

Discovery Days (ages 6 – 11): multiple dates!

Dive into Discovery at PBCB! Each day brings a splash of science with hands-on themes designed to spark curiosity and creativity. Perfect for young explorers ages 6-11, $75/student.

  • Tuesday, November 11th (Veteran’s Day): Space
  • Monday, December 29th (Winter break): Ecosystems
  • Tuesday, December 30th (Winter break): Engineering

Activity highlights include science dioramas, nature-themed art projects, microscope work, dissection, games, and building projects.

Each day will run 9 AM – 3 PM on PBCB’s campus at 2287 MA 28 in Harwich. Students will meet at the Hillside classroom. They should be prepared with warm clothing for brief periods outside (weather-permitting), but the program will likely run largely indoors.

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February & April Vacation Weeklong Programs (ages 6 – 11):

This program will offer a taste of our summer science camp experience as a 1-week school break experience. This all-day program includes a blend of hands-on science experiments, outdoor exploration, camp games, and art. Students may learn about local ecology while exploring the Pleasant Bay shoreline, complete engineering challenges and water quality testing, and end their days with creative projects and games. Students should be prepared with warm/dry clothing, as we will spend some time outside on nicer days. Activities will be adjusted based on the weather, but we’ll have a blast no matter what Cape Cod weather is thrown at us! This program is geared towards ages 6 – 11 and will run 9 AM – 3 PM daily.

  • Monday, February 16th through Friday, February 20th
  • Monday, April 20th through Friday, April 24th

For more information about any of our science programming, please contact our Science Coordinator, Jeanna Santana.

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Spring/Fall Field Trips

Contact Science Coordinator Jeanna Santana if your group would like to schedule an experience at PBCB! Our floating classroom is in the water and available mid-May through September. Our field trip season typically runs mid-May through mid-June, and September (bookending our summer camp season), but we do have summer availability for smaller groups. We already work with several local schools and teachers, but welcome new faces and encourage you to have your child’s teacher or club leader reach out to us to plan a field trip!

Click here for more information about the floating classroom!