Happenings This Month at The Health Adventure

Homeschool Happenings
Wednesday, May 10
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Kindergarten - Grade 1: Be Safe
Children will learn egg-sactly how to protect their heads, fire safety, 911 and more.
Grades 2 - 3: Slime
The chemistry of polymers might become a sticky subject as students make their own slime!
Grades 4 - 5: Substance Abuse
Students will learn about the dangerous effects of alcohol and tobacco on the human body.
Grades 6 - 8: Life Patterns
This program provides an introduction to adolescent changes, reproductive anatomy and physiology, conception, fetal development and birth.
Homeschool Happenings is $5.50 per child. To RSVP, call 254-6373, ext. 329.

Fabulous Friday: Round & Round We Go
Friday, May 12
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
It's time to take a spin as we make and play with things that twirl. Mazes and spinning blimps will turn heads, and the fun will keep rolling as little ones take home their own roly-poly creations.
Fabulous Fridays are $5 per child for members/$7 per child for non-members. To RSVP, call 254-6373, ext. 329.

Rainforest ALIVE! Family Day: Feathers and Fur
Saturday, May 20
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
There's more to the rainforest than snakes and spiders! Jungle Joe from AnimaLogic will introduce your family to some of the mammals and birds that inhabit the rainforests of the world.
This program is free to members or with museum admission. No RSVP is required, but space is extremely limited. Arriving at least 30 minutes in advance is suggested.

Don't Miss Rainforest ALIVE!

There's still time for you and your family to head to The Health Adventure for a tropical rainforest journey! Rainforest ALIVE!, an exhibit developed by the Catawba Science Center, is open at The Health Adventure through May 28. Bring your family to explore 1,800 square feet chock full of the sights and sounds of a semi-tropical rainforest.

A path festooned with vines and vegetation winds through habitats featuring animals native to the rainforest. You and your family can discover the power of a poison dart frog, find out how a fruit bat's 'sweet tooth' helps and rainforest grow, and see if a tomato frog really lives up to its name. It's an adventure you won't want to miss!

Spaces Still Available in Discover Science Summer Camp

There are still spaces available in The Health Adventure's Discover Science Summer Camp. At this camp, children don't just learn about science, they experience it! Call 254-6373, ext. 329 to reserve your child's space today.

Young Adventurers Make a Splash! (Rising 1st - 2nd Graders)
June 19 - 23 and June 26 - 30
The wonders of water will be explored, frozen, boiled and more! Campers will investigate salt and fresh water and what lurks beneath.

Young Adventurers Inside the Body (Rising 1st - 2nd Graders)
June 26 - 30
Campers will follow a white blood cell on a seek-and-destroy mission against bacteria and solve a mystery with bones. They'll move their muscles, fire up their brains, and get totally "into themselves!"

Fizz Bubble Pop Boom (Rising 3rd - 6th Graders)
July 10 - 14 and July 17 - 21
Soap bubbles, air bubbles, bubbles galore! Kids will make concoctions, shake stuff up, make noise with air, and enjoy the chemistry of everyday life. What a gas!

Pick Your Brain! (Rising 3rd - 6th Graders)
July 10 - 14 and July 17 - 21
It's a chance for campers to use their noodles, get their gray matter in gear, and notify their noggins. They'll decode messages, test their reaction time, and tackle tongue twisters. From optical illusions to radical riddles, this camp will tickle your child's amazing brain.

To download a Discover Science Summer Camp registration form, click here

The 2006 Pack Place Raffle is Underway!

The 2006 Pack Place Raffle is underway, and you can enter to win a 7-day stay in in Italy! The winner will have his or her choice of an Italian villa to enjoy for an entire week. The package also includes airfare for two, rental car for your stay, and daily maid and cook service.

Raffle tickets are $100 each, and only 500 tickets will be sold.�All proceeds benefit Pack Place Education, Arts and Science Center. To purchase tickets, use one of four easy methods:
1. Visit the Pack Place Box Office
2.�Call (828) 257-4500
3.�Visit www.packplace.org
4. Order by mail: Pack Place Raffle, 2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC 28801