CuriOdyssey Bubbles and Rainbows Day
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CuriOdyssey Bubbles and Rainbows Day
Were you able to join us for our S.T.E.A.M. Saturday event, Bubbles and Rainbows Day? If not, here are just a few highlights! Tom Noddy amazed us by making bubbles in fantastic shapes and sizes. Tom even made bubbles inside of bubbles and attached bubbles to the outside of those bubbles, rotating it for a bubble carousel! Curious…
Read MoreThree cheers for volunteers!
Every year, more than 120 volunteers spend time on a regular basis at CuriOdyssey educating visitors, assisting campers, facilitating exhibits and activities, caring for our animals, and helping behind the scenes. In honor of National Volunteer Week (April 12-18, 2015), we’re highlighting two of our volunteers who spend time every month helping visitors explore our…
Read MoreThank You for an Exciting 60th Anniversary Year
CuriOdyssey’s 60th Anniversary year has come to a close, and we’d like to take a moment to express to our supporters our gratitude for a successful 12 months. The year 2014 was an exceptional one that gave us much to celebrate – including the highest attendance in the organization’s recent history. We also received numerous…
Read MoreA Summer of Science and Animals
As a science and wildlife center for children, CuriOdyssey provides up close and personal experiences with the natural world for thousands of children in the Bay Area each year. CuriOdyssey’s amazing educators, designers, and animal keepers do this by delivering exhibits, classes, and workshops that utilize authentic scientific phenomena and live animals. The bottom line is — we love…
Read MoreHappy Volunteer Week!
We’re so lucky to have a fantastic group of volunteers at CuriOdyssey. From the Aviary Aides who keep our aviary squeaky clean, to the docents and Interpretive Guides who share their knowledge and connect children with animals, we’re so thankful for all they do. In honor of National Volunteer Week (April 6-12, 2014), we’re profiling…
Read MoreAll Things Being Equal – a resounding success!
When you think of math, if you recall long classroom lectures on the chalkboard or entering math equations on your calculator, you’re probably not alone. For some, mathematics has the reputation for being a little dull and very difficult. While math can get a bad rap, it doesn’t have to be relegated to the dull…
Read MoreFirst-Ever Super Families Day
Kids blowing bubbles, meeting native California animals up close, and exploring science exhibits – those are just a few of the fun things that characterize CuriOdyssey’s first Super Families Day. The first-time event gave children with special needs and their families exclusive access to CuriOdyssey before regular visitor hours. This comfortable, less-crowded program kicked off with…
Read MoreAutumn Science Photo Hunt!
Science is everywhere. From the swirling of water that flows down your tub drain to the heavy fog that rolls in across the Santa Cruz mountains on the coast of California, you can find scientific phenomena all around you in common places. Inspired by some of our most-loved exhibits, we’re challenging families to look out…
Read MoreWon’t you join us? Earth Day Celebration 2013
CuriOdyssey’s Earth Day celebration is something that staff and volunteers look forward to each year. It’s a set-aside day that we pay homage to this amazing planet. It’s also a great time to investigate the science behind what makes this world such an incredible place. This is the sixth year we’ve held our Earth Day…
Read MoreSummer of Science Activity Series: Leaf Skeleton
Welcome to our last project in the Summer of Science activity series! This project will teach you how to remove leaf tissue to see a beautiful “skeleton” of veins. This project can be done with a variety of fresh leaves in any season. Grade level: all grades. However, parental supervision is required due to the…
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1651 Coyote Point Drive
San Mateo, CA 94401
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650-342-7755
info@curiodyssey.org
CuriOdyssey is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, Tax ID 94-1262434
