Current & Recent Courses

Monday–Friday, June 23–27, 2025

Dino Wars @ Bethel Park

Hands-on paleontology exploration at the Bethel Park Community Center.

Monday–Friday, June 16–20, 2025

Extreme Animals

Your children will be amazed at the diversity of life on earth!

June 9–13, 2025

Molecules, Matter & Messes Acorn Academy Science Camp – AM session

Explore chemistry and physics in a very hands-on (MESSY!) way.

June 9–13, 2025

Frenzied Foaming Formulas Acorn Academy Science Camp – PM session

More messy chemistry and physics exploration

Mondays, September 8, 2025 – May 18, 2026

Cross Roads Preschool’s Earth Explorers Science Enrichment Program 2025–2026

Kindergartners and preschoolers learn about microscopic life, bio-luminescence, and life underground in hands-on lessons.

Wednesdays, March 26–May 7, 2025

Abracadabra: Secrets & Science of Magic

Explore the history and mystery of magic tricks and tricksters. From alchemy to escape artists learn how impossible illusions are possibly accomplished, using sensational science and marvelous math at Eden Hall.

Fridays, September 13, 2024–May 9, 2025

Acorn Academy’s Earth Explorers Science Enrichment Program 2024–2025

Preschoolers learn about microscopic life, bio-luminescence, and life underground over the fall and spring semesters.

Mondays or Thursdays, September 9, 2024 – May 12, 2025

Cross Roads Preschool’s Earth Explorers Science Enrichment Program 2024–2025

Preschoolers learn about microscopic life, bio-luminescence, and life underground over the fall and spring semesters.

Featured Courses

4-session course

Monster Menagerie

Using real specimens and models, explore the evidence supporting or refuting the existence of bizarre beasts such as Bigfoot or the Loch Ness Monster.

5-day camp

Camouflaged Critters

Kids will learn about animals that blend in with their surroundings through games, crafts, and outdoor activities.

5-day camp

Beauty Amongst the Beasts and Branches

earn about the plants and animals whose leaves and blossoms, feathers and fur will be used to create artistic treasures.

Monday–Friday, August 12–16, 2024

How to Catch a Crook

Learn how forensic science helps to solve the mystery of who-dun-it.

6-session course

The Tudors, Too

Queen Elizabeth I of England has been described as fragile and fierce, majestic and manipulative, vain and veined. How did this daughter of Henry VIII go from disowned, disinherited, and imprisoned to becoming Gloriana, the most regal ruling royal of all?

5-day camp

Phenomenal Physics

In this search through science, we will examine and explain “Now, how did that happen?” By performing hands-on activities, we will learn about light and flight.

6-week course

The Human Machine

Using physical tests, experiments, and demonstrations, we’ll learn about the fascinating functions and abilities of the body, including super-human strength and endurance.

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