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

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Tags: design, innovation, technology

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:

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Tags: America, civil rights, documentary

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

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Sun  |  DEC 4  |  10am-5pm

Enjoy FREE admission and 4x the fun when you visit Discovery World, Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, the Milwaukee Art Museum and the Milwaukee Public Museum during Member Swap Day!

Please stop by Discovery World’s Membership Desk for your all-access wristband before visiting the other museums. No advance registration required.

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Dec 17 & 18 | 10am-5pm | Location: Promenade   |  Included with General Admission

Step back in time to revisit your youth, or bring along the kids to let them discover the magic of model trains for themselves.

• See displays by Lionel Club of WI, Badgerland S Gaugers Club, WI National Model Railroad Association,  and more.

• Hit the rails with a film about the history of the railroad in the Digital Theater.

• Mingle among other model railroad enthusiasts.

Lionel Reiman Aquarium Cars available for purchase in the Gift Shop! Be among the first people to get one of these soon-to-be collector items. Price $95.  Supplies limited.

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Tags: holiday, railroad, trains

December 28, 29, 30 2011 | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm | Location: Discovery World

This camp will have three ability levels of WSCF’s curriculum. This camp will focus on the pawn, knight and bishop levels of study. WSCF awards a certificate to each student upon mastering the material at each level. On the first day of camp, students will be assessed of their ability level and put into one of the three groups for the remainder of the camp. All of WSCF camps are balanced for competitive play, chess instruction, and play for fun with an emphasis on game analysis at all three levels. Students will learn and practice chess notation for most of their games at the camp. Student instructor ration will be maintained close to 1: 10. Students will participate in a 5 round tournament with trophies awarded to the top three participants and medals to all. A team trophy will be awarded to the top team.

Students will have a 15-minute break in the morning and afternoon.  They will also break 1 hour for lunch and will be able to view and participate in the Discovery World exhibits. They may also visit the exhibits after the class each day until Discovery World closes. Parents do not need to stay at this camp but are asked to accompany their children at Discovery World after camp ends at 4:00pm. Students may bring their own lunch or purchase at Discovery World.

REGISTER ONLINE NOW or call 414-765-8625, or WSCF at 262-573-5624. Space is limited.
Fee: $150
Participants will receive free entry into the Discovery World Chess tournament on January 21,2012 and a free WSCF T-shirt.

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Nov. 25 – Dec. 31, 2011

Help those less fortunate this holiday season by participating in Discovery World’s Holiday Food Challenge, in partnership with Hunger Task Force.

Bring 3 or more non-perishable food items to Discovery World and receive $5 off the admission price.*

Our goal is to symbolically load the deck of the Challenge, Discovery World’s life size re-creation of a 19th century schooner, with two tons of non-perishable food items for those in need.

In the 1800s, the Challenge brought needed goods and supplies to the people of Milwaukee.  In that  same spirit, let’s do it again in 2011.

*Not valid with any other  discounts or promotions.

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Saturday, November 5 | 10am-5pm
FREE Admission

Time Warner Cable presents STEMfest as part of its Connect a Million Minds Initiative.

STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

Enjoy special STEM-themed exhibits with engaging learning opportunities!

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NOV 13  |  1:30 – 3pm  |  Pilot House | This presentation is FREE

Don’t miss this second in a series of Weather Watch 12 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 winter weather in Wisconsin.

Winter weather in Wisconsin can be mild, blustery, stormy, and at times dangerous. From mild days to blizzards and freezing rain, 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.

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November 15

INNOVATION & DESIGN

Discovery World is ready to launch a new year of Homeschool Day Programs! 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 a 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 “November 15″ to register for any of the programs.

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

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Tags: design, innovation, technology

Brewing: Friday, Nov 18 | 5-9pm
Bottling: Monday, Dec 5 | 5-7pm
Location: Discovery World’s MillerCoors THIRST Lab

Join head brewer Robert “Bert” Morton of the Milwaukee Brewing Company for this preview of Discovery World’s master brewer series. You’ll work side by side with him to create an all-grain, limited edition beer.

• Brew a Begian-style Dubbel in this hands-on program.

• Explore a deeper understanding of the brewing craft and the theory behind it.

• Use professional-grade brewing equipment.

• Upon completion of the brewing workshop, you’ll return to bottle your beer and take it home!

$75 members | $85 non-members
Fee includes training, food, refreshments, and a case of the resulting product.

REGISTER ONLINE NOW or call 414.765.8625
Maximum 15 participants.

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Tags: beer, home brewing

Back for a fourth season! Join us for this “Best of the Best” Ale through the Ages brewing series.
Taught by Discovery World’s staff archaeologist and scholar of ancient brewing methods, Kevin Cullen.

Learn how to make traditional and ancient ales, as well as the techniques needed to brew at home.  You’ll be part of the growing group of brewing aficionados who are gaining new insights into both the origins of beer, as well as the ethnographic variations of this fermented beverage throughout the world.

Note: participants must be 21 years of age to participate, or be accompanied by an adult.

Iron Age Anatolian Ale
This 2500 year old royal ale is based on residues found in a cauldron buried with a king in modern day Turkey.  Brewed with barley, Muscat grapes and saffron, expect this high octane golden ale to be full bodied with subtle grape finish.

Brewing: Thurs, Oct 6 | 6:00-8:00pm
Bottling*: Thurs, Oct 20 | 6:00-7:30pm

Members: $20 per session  |  Non-members: $25 per session
REGISTER ONLINE NOW or call 414.765.8625

*In order to take home your own samples of these beverages, participants must return to Discovery World two weeks following the initial brewing exercise to learn how to bottle their beer.

Scandinavian Sahti
Sahti is a traditional beer of Finland that some argue is one of the oldest continually brewed beers in the world, due to archaeological evidence of Sahti residue in wooden barrels found on Viking ships from Norway. It’s brewed with pilsner, barley, and rye malted grains along with juniper berries, juniper branches, and hops.

Brewing: Thurs, Nov 3 | 6:00-8:00pm
Bottling*: Thurs, Nov 17 | 6:00-7:30pm

Members: $20 per session  |  Non-members: $25 per session
REGISTER ONLINE NOW or call 414.765.8625

*In order to take home your own samples of these beverages, participants must return to Discovery World two weeks following the initial brewing exercise to learn how to bottle their beer.

Bronze Age Bragot
Bragot is an ancient honey-flavored ale brewed in Northern Europe for millennia. This recipe is based on residues of honey, wheat, bog myrtle, and cranberries in a birch-bark vessel that was buried with a woman in Denmark more than 3,000 years ago.

Brewing: Thurs, Dec 1 | 6:00-8:00pm
Bottling*: Thurs, Dec15 | 6:00-7:30pm

Members: $20 per session  |  Non-members: $25 per session
REGISTER ONLINE NOW or call 414.765.8625

*In order to take home your own samples of these beverages, participants must return to Discovery World two weeks following the initial brewing exercise to learn how to bottle their beer.

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Tags: ales, archaeology, home brewing