At the Center Fees:
$4.00/person (2-hour program)
$6.00/person (5-hour program, including lunch break)
Lunch Options: If your school is at the Center over the lunch hour, you are welcome to use our Brown Bag Lunch area in the basement of our facility, the city park or various local restaurants.
Teacher/Chaperones are required to accompany students through the field trip programs. A minimum of one adult for every 15 students is recommended. One adult per every 15 students is welcomed free of charge.
Handful of Healthy Habits (PreK-4): This program is designed to encourage students to take care of their bodies by following basic health rules: proper nutrition, exercise, hand washing to prevent communicable diseases, and understanding body organs and senses. K-2 (S 3.1.4)
Safety Matters (PreK-2): Students will learn techniques in keeping themselves safe with the telephone, internet, medicine chest and strangers. Students will also discover the importance of helmet and seatbelt safety. K-2 (S 6.1.3)
Dental Health (PreK-2): During this fun-filled program, students will examine the parts of a tooth and learn proper dental health and hygiene. K-2 (S.6.1.1,2,3)
Bones & Muscles (K-4): Students meet the authentic skeleton "Charlie Bones" who will help them learn the importance of keeping bones and muscles healthy. Students will be taught the importance of exercise and how to chose calcium-rich foods. K-2 (S6.1.3)
Nutrition I (K-4): Using the "My Pyramid," students will be involved in choosing good snacks and foods for a life long healthy body. Fat and sugar content of foods and drinks will be discussed. 3-4 (S6.1.1, 2, 3)
Digestive System (3-7): Students discover how the digestive system breaks down food using both mechanical and chemical digestion. Lesson will be concluded with a fun demonstration of this amazing system! 5-7 (S3.1.3)
Circulatory System (4-7): Students will learn the parts and function of the heart. Interactive activities will help students recognize and prevent diseases of the circulatory system. 5-7 (S3.1.3 & 6.1.1)
Respiratory System (3-7): Observing preserved pig lungs, students explore the respiratory system and discover the consequences of smoking. 5-7 (S3.1.3, 4 & 6.1.1)
Nervous System (5-8): Students identify the parts of a cell and build a "brain" cell. After examining the physiology of the nervous system, students will observe the possible consequences of alcohol on the "brain cell." 5-7 (S3.1.1, 2, 3, 4)
Nutrition I (3-4): Using the "My Pyramid," students will be involved in choosing good snacks and foods for a life long healthy body. Fats and sugars will be emphasized. 3-4 (S6.1.1, 2, 3)
Nutrition II (5-7): Students will learn about dietary and caloric needs, and how to best meet them through the use of the "My Pyramid" and energy expenditure activities. Learning food label information and participating in a food trivia game will teach how to make healthy food choices. 5-7 (S6.1.1)
Drugs: Choice or Chance (3-6): This program describes the body's response to alcohol, tobacco, inhalants and marijuana. Interactive activities allow students to learn techniques on how to deal with peer pressure. 3-67 (S 6.1.1)
You, Your Body and Puberty (5-6):After a physiology lesson of the human reproductive system students will recognize signs and symptoms of puberty and have some preparation to meet the challenges both physically and emotionally of adolescence. This class is divided boys/girls. 5-7 (S 3,2,1)
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You, Your Body and Puberty Parent Program This preview program allows parents and educators the opportunity to view and ask questons about the puberty and human growth classes, prior to their child attending the program. Fee: $50.00
Mean Streets of Middle School (5-7): Bullying behavior can have serious negative effects on the school climate. Students will be engaged in activities that explore the types of bullying. Stategies for coping and the short and long term consequences of bullying are also discussed. 5-7 (S 6.1.1 & C 3.1.5)
Human Growth & Development (5-7): A summary of maturation, reproductive system and the birth process is covered. Students will gain a positive view of sexuality, developmentally appropriate knowledge and skills to make decisions now and in the future. This class can be divided boy/girl. 5-7 (S 2.1, 2, 3)
In the NO with Drugs (6-Adult): This session is a straightforward discussion on the consequences of drug use and the effects that lead to tolerance and addiction. Includes high-impact video clips and interactive studies. 8-12 (S 6.1.1, 2)
Life's A Gamble (8-Adult): An overview of the male/female reproductive systems, graphic illustrations of STI's (Sexually Transmitted Infections) and activities demonstrate that abstinence leads to a healthy relationship. 8-12 (S 6.1.1, 2, 3)
Eating in Style (7-12): Based on nutritional guidelines students learn to choose heathy foods and provide energy to get them through the day. They are encouraged to strive for a fit body, rather than an "ideal" body physique. Interactive activities and video-clips create a better understanding for students. 8-12 (S 6.1.2, 3, 4)
Health Ed - 505: Build excitement in your future educators about teaching health. This program provides an overview of general body systems or the reproductive system for your elementary and secondary education majors. Admission: $3.50 per student
Dating Dilemma (8-Adult) Students will recognize characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships. Concepts covered: building relationships based on respect, preventing sexual harassment and dating violence, and understanding alcohols influence on dating. 8-12 (S 6.1.1. 2. 3 & C 3.1.3)
Family Day (All ages) Nourish your child's intelligence about health with a fun day at the Center. This fun day is availabe for home schools, play dates or even a day out with grandparents. Call the Center for more information and reservations. Admission: $4.00 per participant
