Programs

Home School Day – Civil Engineering
Thursday, February 21st
10:00 am & 11:00 am

10AM Workshop for students 6-9 years: Design and plan a city using Legos, and program an Ozobot to navigate the streets

11AM Workshop for students 10-13 years: Construct a truss bridge and test its functionality

The schedule is as follows for AGES 6-9:
9:30 AM – Arrival/Check-In
10:00 AM – Ages 6-9 – STEM Lab
10:50 AM – Ages 6-9 – Parents/Guardians are invited in the workshop to see child’s work
11:00 AM – Ages 6-9 – Museum Gallery Exploration
12:00 PM – Lunch (You can either bring your own lunch or order from the Cafe [Closed Mondays and Tuesdays])

The schedule is as follows for AGES 10-13:

10:30 AM – Arrival/Check-In
11:00 AM – Ages 10-13 – Museum Gallery Exploration
12:00 PM – Ages 10-13 STEM Lab
12:50 PM – Ages 10-13 – Parents/Guardians are invited in the workshop to see child’s work
1:00 PM – Lunch (You can either bring your own lunch or order from the Cafe [Closed Mondays and Tuesdays])

Due to limited space, parents will not be able to attend the workshop. Accommodations can be made for students with special needs who require assistance.

Please note a few changes to this year’s reservation process and age group ranges:

1. Payment will be accepted at the time of the reservation in order to hold your workshop spot (capacity= 30 spots).
• Pricing:
Student: $9.00 ($6.00 admission + $3.00 workshop)
Student (Clay Center Member): $3.00
• Please Note: If you need to cancel your reservation, 24 hour notice must be given in order to receive a refund.
• Additional Attendees (parents, siblings, etc.) will pay the day of:
• Siblings: $6.00 [under age 12; not attending a workshop]
• Adult: $7.50
• Children 2 & under: Free
2. Workshop Participant Ages:
• Workshop Session 1: ages 6-9
• Workshop Session 2: ages 10-13
Please make sure to check in at the Box Office in order to get your stickers and schedules!

Eggstravaganza
Saturday, April 13
11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Hop on down to the Clay Center for some Egg-citing Easter fun! Meet the Easter Bunny, go on an egg hunt, participate in an egg drop challenge and more!  All activities included in the cost of admission. $9 for adults and $7.50 for kids. Clay Center members are free!

Spring Break Camp – Animal Careers
Ages 6-8
April 15-19, 9am – 4pm 

Do you love animals?  Explore the fields of veterinary medicine, pet grooming, animal adoption and even get to meet some furry (and not so furry) friends.  Register online here or by calling the box office at 304.561.3570, hurry, limited spots are available and they fill up quickly!

Spring Break Camp – Video Game Creator
Ages 9-13
April 15-19, 9am – 4pm

Video games are fun to play, but what if you could create your own?  Work with local game developers from Appalachian Game Creators to design, program and play your own video game. Register online here or by calling the box office at 304.561.3570, hurry, limited spots are available and they fill up quickly! 

Tiny Tales Story Time Thursdays at 11 am & 1 pm Some of our smallest visitors can enjoy this story and craft time every week! Stories at 11 am & 1 pm.  Tiny Tales Story Time is free with the cost of Clay Center museum admission.