JUNE 18 – AUG 24 | 9:30am – 4:30pm | Week-Long Workshops & Camps
$275 Members | $300 Non-Members

*Special pricing offered for Special Edition Mini Camps, Merit Badge Workshops/Camps, and the S/V Denis Sullivan Camps. Please see Registration Form in downloadable brochure link below.*

This Summer Teens & Youth Will Build a Bright Future @ Discovery World – Milwaukee’s Premiere Center For Public Innovation

We know that your kids are smart, talented, creative, curious, and eager to build the future. Discovery World is their launch pad – the place where they learn how to build that future. We’ve designed our Teen Workshops and Summer Camps just for them – 10 weeks of unique, exciting, non-stop fun for young scientists, engineers, artists, innovators, and designers.

Week-Long Teen Workshops* Grades 9-12
Designed specifically for high school teenagers, these new workshops will provide a more in-depth and focused week-long experience. By providing a place to interact directly with industry professionals, teens learn real-world techniques and participate in guided experiences. Teens will focus their work on a final project that will prepare them for college and future careers.

Week-Long  Summer Camps* Grades 3-8
Our camps for middle school and grade school students appeal to builders, creators, and explorers curious about the world around them as well as those interested in technology and the environment. Small camp sizes promote one-on-one interactions, hands-on activities, and optimal engagement. Guest experts and professionals in the field augment our exceptional staff by enhancing our camps with their real-world experiences.

Special Edition 1-DAY Mini Camps & Workshops
What better way to spend your 4th of July week than coming to Discovery World for the first ever Special Edition Mini Camps and Workshops! Since July 4th falls on a Wednesday, we will be offering one-day Mini Camps and Workshops that highlight some of our most popular topics. These one-day Mini Camps and Workshops are experiences made to introduce campers to new ideas, techniques, careers, and innovations.

Boy Scout  Merit Badge Workshops
Middle and high school students will work together to earn badges ranging from Graphic Arts and Photography to Radio and Electronics. The Merit Badge Workshops will follow the same schedule as the regular Summer Camps and Workshops and will be offered as one or two-day experiences. *Grade Requirement: Participants must be entering the grade required for the Workshop/Camp of their choice by the start of the 2012-2013 school year.

Nourish special talents and interests! Enroll in a workshop or camp at Discovery World!

IMPORTANT: Before registering, please view the full Teen Workshops/Summer Camp descriptions in the downloadable brochure. DOWNLOAD THE 2012 BROCHURE NOW

PLEASE NOTE: Choose “PROGRAMS” in the Box Office Selections. If you require “Extended Care”, please also choose the day/time options available which are listed separately.

Or call 414.765.8625 or email reservations@discoveryworld.org for more information and to register today.

Categories: Youth Programs
Tags: engineering, science, technology

JAN-MAY 2012

Discovery World is excited to offer ALL NEW Girl Scout Programming! This season Discovery World will offer programming for the NEW Badges and Journeys. Another new component to Discovery World’s Girl Scout Program is that we will bring some of our badge workshops to you. You provide the space, and we’ll bring the expert, experiments, materials, and take care of your next meeting.

Included in the price of a Girl Scout Workshop is admission to Discovery World. Parents/guardians are welcome to watch the Workshop free of charge but not required to stay. If Girl Scout family members would like to explore Discovery World the day of the Workshop (when Discovery World is open to the public), prices for admission are $12 for an adult and $8 for a child. Please mention the discount code SCT01 when purchasing admission tickets at the Admissions Booth.

For questions about Workshop content and activities, or to set up your own private Workshop, please call the Scout Coordinator at 414.765.8764. A minimum of 10 participants is required for a private Workshop.

Discovery World also offers Girl Scout Journey Workshops! Please call us today at 414.765.8764 to customize your Journey and to discuss dates, times, and pricing. Private Journey Workshops must be booked two weeks prior to the requested Workshop date.

To register for a Workshop:

1. First DOWNLOAD the Girl Scout Workshop 2012 Brochure that contains all the information you’ll need to register: Workshop name, time, and dates (This brochure also includes all the information you’ll need regarding policies and other special information.)

2. REGISTER ONLINE NOW Choose “Programs” in the Box Office Selections, then select and register for your Workshop(s)

3. OR Register by calling 414.765.8625

Categories: Special Programs, Youth Programs
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JAN-MAY 2012

Discovery World is excited to continue to offer our most popular Webelos Activity Badges and Boy Scout Merit Badge Workshops. This season Discovery World will also offer Badges and Workshops that come to you! You provide the space, and we’ll bring the expert, experiments, materials, and take care of your next meeting.

Included in the price of a Boy Scout Workshop is admission to Discovery World. Parents/guardians are welcome to watch the Workshop free of charge but not required to stay. If Scout family members would like to explore Discovery World the day of the Workshop (when Discovery World is open to the public), prices for admission are $12 for an adult and $8 for a child.
Please mention the discount code SCT01 when purπchasing admission tickets at the Admissions Booth.

For questions about Workshop content and activities, or to set up your own private Workshop, please call the Scout Coordinator at 414.765.8764. A minimum of 10 participants is required for a private Workshop.

To register for a Workshop:

1. First DOWNLOAD the Boy Scout Workshop 2012 Brochure that contains all the information you’ll need to register: Workshop name, time, and dates (This brochure also includes all the information you’ll need regarding policies and other special information.)

2. REGISTER ONLINE NOW Choose “Programs” in the Box Office Selections, then select and register for your Workshop(s)

3. OR Register by calling 414.765.8625

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With more than twenty ancient and traditional ales under our belts, the 2012 Ale through the Ages brewing series at Discovery World is underway again.

JAN 2012

Ancient Egyptian Ale
The ancient Egyptian civilization had a healthy appetite for beer. This delicious date-infused ale is based on  iconographic imagery, written sources, and molecular archaeological analysis from residue found in pottery jars throughout Egypt that date as early as 5000 years ago.

Brewing: THUR  |  JAN 5  |  6pm
Bottling:  THUR  |  JAN 19  |  6pm

Member: $20 Per Session | Non-Member: $25 Per Session REGISTER ONLINE NOW or call 414.765.8625
Includes Samples During Brewing Session and Take-Home Samples!

Participants must be at least 21 or accompanied by a parent.

MARCH 2012

Old Irish Curim Ale
Curim is an old Irish word for beer; specifically wheat beer.  Expect this wheat-based ale to be golden in color, echoing a tradition of brewing in Ireland for millennia. Come celebrate the history and archaeology of the Celtic Isles, as we recreate this authentic taste of Ireland.

Brewing: THUR  |  MAR 1  |  6pm
Bottling:  THUR  |  MAR 15  |  6pm

Member: $20 Per Session | Non-Member: $25 Per Session  REGISTER ONLINE NOW or call 414.765.8625
Includes Samples During Brewing Session and Take-Home Samples!

Participants must be at least 21 or accompanied by a parent.

Special Program:  Beer and Textiles in Iron Age Germany
This special brewing program will recreate the ancient beer of the Iron Age Celts who lived in southwest Germany more than 2,000 years ago. Featuring UWM professor of Anthropology, Dr. Bettina Arnold, who will discuss recent archaeological excavations in Germany that have yielded evidence of brewing beer; highlighting the important social and political role it played.  German scholars on ancient textiles will also be on hand to display the intricate textiles from these pre-Roman sites as unique markers of status.

Brewing: THUR  |  MAR 22  |  6pm
Bottling:  THUR  |  APR 5  |  6pm

Member: $20 Per Session | Non-Member: $25 Per Session  REGISTER ONLINE NOW or call 414.765.8625
Includes Samples During Brewing Session and Take-Home Samples!

Participants must be at least 21 or accompanied by a parent.

Categories: Adult Programs
Tags: ales, ancient, home brewing

Monday, Jan. 16 | 9am-4pm | In the Digital Theater
Included with General Admission
Students: Included With Special $5 General Admission

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Discovery World is proud to showcase African American Lives, a PBS television miniseries hosted by historian Henry Louis Gates, Jr., focusing on African American genealogical research. The family histories of prominent African Americans are explored using traditional genealogic techniques as well as genetic analysis.

Sponsored by:

Categories: Special Events
Tags: America, civil rights, documentary

Get the chance to work with the experts. The Master Brewer Series provides beer lovers and makers the opportunity to work side-by-side with some of Wisconsin’s top brewers while creating all-grain, limited edition recipes and using professional-grade brewing equipment. Upon completion of the brewing workshop, participants return to bottle a case of their product and take it home.

Location: Discovery World’s MillerCoors Thirst lab

JANUARY 2012

Troy Rysewyk: MillerCoors Pilot Brewery

The featured brewer for this workshop will be Troy Rysewyk, head brewer at the MillerCoors Pilot Brewery. Troy  will lead a hands-on brewing seminar as we brew a limited edition recipe.

Brewing: FRI  |  JAN 20  |  5-9pm
Bottling:  FRI  |  FEB 3  |  6-8pm

Member: $80 Per Session | Non-Member: $90 Per Session Register online now or call 414.765.8625
Fee includes training, refreshments, and take-home product.

Participants must be at least 21.

FEBRUARY 2012

Andy Jones: Lakefront Brewery

The featured brewer for this workshop will be Andy Jones, brewery manager at Lakefront Brewery. Andy will lead a hands-on brewing seminar as we brew a special recipe.

Brewing: FRI  | FEB 24  |  5-9pm
Bottling:  FRI  |  MAR 9  |  6-8pm

Member: $80 Per Session | Non-Member: $90 Per Session Register online now or call 414.765.8625
Fee includes training, refreshments, and take-home product.

Participants must be at least 21.

Categories: Adult Programs
Tags: ale, brewmaster, home-brew

January 21 | Location: Discovery World’s Pilot House

9am | doors open
10am | tournament begins
4:30pm | award ceremony

Join us for this day-long chess tournament hosted by The Wisconsin Scholastic Chess Federation and Discovery World. Children in grades K-12 are welcome to participate. First place winners in each category will also receive a Family Membership to Discovery World!

• $15 entry fee by 11:00pm Jan 8

• $20 entry fee by 11:00pm Jan 15

• $25 entry fee by 11:00pm on Jan 19

• On-site registration $40

• $10 accompanying adults & additional children – provides all access to Discovery World.

• Regular parking rates apply.

Learn more and REGISTER ONLINE NOW

Sponsored by:

Categories: Special Events, Youth Programs
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Every 2^nd Saturday | JAN-MAY | 10am-2pm

The Market is FREE! Plus, receive a Special $10 Discovery World Admission rate when you make a purchase at the Market.

The January Market will feature live painting with kids!

Enjoy locally homegrown and handmade products from artists, craftspeople, and farm market vendors.

Featuring a rotating cast of vendors, including:

•            Organic Meats, Eggs, Cheeses

•            Natural Bath & Beauty Oils

•            Handmade Candles

•            Farm Fresh Veggies

•            Handmade Housewares & Textiles

•            Locally Designed T-Shirts

•            Local Art

•            Handmade Jewelry

•            Handmade Kids Clothing & Baby Onesies

•            Local Photography

•            Baked Goods, Coffee & Tea!

•            and much more….

Sponsored by East Town, Discovery World, ArtMilwaukee, and 91.7 WMSE

Categories: Special Events
Tags: artists, craftspeople, handmade

February 7, 2012

Whether you’ve been to Homeschool Day at Discovery World before or it’s your first time, you are sure to enjoy these hands-on experiences! We are geared up to entertain and educate you on the exciting side of innovation, technology, and design. Your family will participate in labs and other new activities with other homeschooling families. It’s a great opportunity for you to meet other parents who choose to homeschool. Students will have an enjoyable time interacting with others as they participate in educational and fun activities.

TO REGISTER ONLINE:

1. DOWNLOAD the Homeschool Day Brochure to see the full schedule and descriptions.

2. REGISTER ONLINE NOW Please note: After hitting the link, please click on “Programs”, then find “February 7″ to register for any of the programs.

Or simply fill out downloaded form and mail in, or call 414.765.8625

Categories: Family Programs, Special Programs, Youth Programs
Tags: design, innovation, technology

March 25  |  1:30 – 3pm  |  Pilot House
Included with Special $12 Discovery World General Admission

Don’t miss this third in a series of Weather Watch 12 weather presentations only at Discovery World. Join the Weather Watch 12 weather team: Mark Baden, Jeremy Nelson, Luke Sampe and Sally Severson, and learn all about our spring weather in Wisconsin.

Spring weather in Wisconsin can be mild, blustery, stormy, and at times dangerous. From snow storms to balmy breezes; from tornadoes to lightning storms, Wisconsin’s weather has it all, and the Weather Watch 12 team will help you understand and appreciate our ever-changing climate.

They’ll show you dramatic video of Wisconsin’s weather and share their knowledge about our weather and the steps the whole family can take to stay safe – with plenty of time for questions.

Categories: Special Programs
Tags: climate, storms, wisconsin