Welcome to the Center for Science Teaching and Learning (CSTL)
CSTL is an organization dedicated to science literacy for all people. We create educational programs for kids, schools and families. Here you can explore the different programs we offer from our dinosaur museum to our family and summer programs, as well as school trip programs and our annual Halloween event. Please sign up to our email list to stay informed with our monthly newsletter.
Upcoming
Sunday Science
Do you have a child that loves science? Sign them up for this monthly drop-off program where your child can learn hands-on science! With different topics each month, you can choose whichever sessions you’d like to book.
Discovery Summer Camp
Discovery Summer Camp is an excellent summer program for both girls and boys that gives your child an opportunity to have fun while learning! The program engages children in hands-on investigations and fun experiments all summer long.
School’s Out! Winter Camp
The Center for Science Teaching & Learning offers full-day programs during school vacations that get kids involved in hands-on science experiments and explorations. Children have the opportunity to explore 17 acres of nature, visit our live animals, conduct experiments, and take part in science shows and demonstrations conducted by our staff of professional science teachers.
Help Animals in Need
CSTL is collecting donations for the Pasadena Humane Society, an organization working hard to help animals affected by the recent wildfires in California. If you’d like to help, we’re taking any donations via cash, check or card. 100% of your donations will go to this great organization, with zero fees attached.
To donate with a credit card or learn more, please give us a call at (516) 764-0045.
Programs
for Families
Located on a 17-acre nature preserve, CSTL offers a variety of fun-filled programs designed to engage and entertain families with kids of all ages.
for Kids
The Center for Science Teaching & Learning (CSTL) provides year-round programs aimed to introduce kids to science and nature here at Tanglewood Preserve.
for Schools & Groups
The Center for Science Teaching & Learning (CSTL) provides field trip and outreach program experiences for groups of all sizes, ages, abilities and needs.
Be Curious about the center for science teaching and learning!
CSTL is where natural curiosity is inspired! As a science education organization, CSTL is dedicated to providing people of all ages with a place to engage in informal science learning. CSTL also creates signature corporate programs and delivers educational workshops locally and around the world.
The Center for Science Teaching and Learning is a registered 501c3 non-profit organization, currently celebrating our 25th year since incorporation.
What Our Customers Have to Say!
Such a Great Experience! ❤️
My daughter takes the school’s out classes and she absolutely loves it. Today they fed a goat, pet and learned about a python and did a Dino dig.. along with other stem related things.
Michelle C. , Google
Great Place!
Really great place for both students and teachers to learn/participate in project based learning opportunities. Dr. Ray Ann is the nicest!
Michael A. , Google
Dinosaur Exhibit Was Great!
So much to learn and see. The live animals are kept in very clean environments. Such a great place, will definitely visit there again!
Lisa K. , Facebook
Nice Facility!
My kids have a great time at the programs they have there, we are regular customers. Summer programs and educational for kids. Nice facility with a lovely museum and zoo with dinosaurs and live animals for kids to enjoy. An easy Long Island attraction to visit.
James B. , Google
They Were Fantastic!
The staff was very helpful and kind when my son was the only one of his friends that didn’t get a ticket and it was sold out.
Donna Carbonaro B. , Facebook
So Much Fun!
Wonderful experience for all ages, so much fun. Very knowledgeable and wonderful people making the experience special.
Martha C. , Facebook
Center for Science Teaching & Learning
1450 Tanglewood Rd., Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 764-0045