Iron Hill Science Center
Each Discovery Day includes activities that are STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) oriented but hidden in fun educational instruction, arts and crafts, games, and indoor and outdoor activities, with professional and highly qualified counselors. Iron Hill Museum & Science Center in Newark, Delaware, has been connecting families to nature since 1968!
Each summer, Iron Hill offers science adventures for youth ages 7-13. Our counselors are trained to teach to various age ranges and excel at helping children learn in many different ways.
Please call 302-368-5703 or email ironhillmuseum2@gmail.com to request a paper application.
Iron Hill Adventures
Select weekly classes from the week of June 23 to August 8, 2025.
Age 7 - 13
Love nature!? These days are for you! Each day looks at a different part of the great outdoors. From insects, to plants, to animals, to even ancient life looking at fossils. These classes are all about making memories and learning new things about the world around you.
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June 27, 2025- Trees and Other Plants. The day includes flowers, ferns, and seeds.
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July 11, 2025- Amazing Rocks! Learn what they are, and go rock collecting.
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July 18, 2025- The Ancient World. Dinosaurs, fossils, and Delaware Ancient Life.
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July 24, 2025- Fur, Feathers, & Scales. A day about mammals, birds, reptiles, & amphibians.
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August 1, 2025- Insect Inspectors- Learn about bugs, arachnids, and how to catch them.
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August 8, 2025- History of Iron Hill. Learn about the Lenape as well as Iron Hill School #112C.
*Disclaimer: The Iron Hill Museum & Science Center interprets contemporary scientific information. This may include, but is not limited to current scientific methods, researched geological stratigraphy, and historical nature.*
Through the Years
