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CENTER FOR SCIENCE TEACHING & LEARNING

Exhibits and Science Programs at Tanglewood Preserve In Rockville Centre, NY

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Dinosaur Carnival

Welcome to the Center for Science Teaching and Learning (CSTL)

CSTL is an organization dedicated to science literacy. CSTL creates educational programs for kids, schools, and families. Please explore our programs on our calendar, from our dinosaur museum to our summer programs and our annual Halloween event. Please join our newsletter to stay informed with our monthly newsletter.

Upcoming Programs

Holiday Camp
Family Animal Show
Dinosaur Carnival
Night at the Museum

Just for Families

DINOSAUR EXHIBIT

See robotic and skeletal life size dinosaurs and live animals such as snakes, emus, turtles and lots more in natural settings! Appropriate for all ages. Learn about animal and dinosaur adaptations, what’s so special about each dinosaur or animal that helped it survive? Hands on activities and a dino dig too!

 

DINOSAUR EXHIBIT

See robotic and skeletal life size dinosaurs and live animals such as snakes, emus, turtles and lots more in natural settings! Appropriate for all ages. Learn about animal and dinosaur adaptations, what’s so special about each dinosaur or animal that helped it survive? Hands on activities and a dino dig too!

 

Just for Kids

DISCOVERY SUMMER PROGRAM

An excellent summer program for both Girls and Boys! CSTL’s Discovery Summer Program gives your child an opportunity to have fun while learning.

 

NATURE’S KIDS

Our philosophy is to provide a stimulating and meaningful first school experience for your child. We foster a partnership between dedicated, nurturing teachers and involved caring parents.

NATURE’S KIDS

Our philosophy is to provide a stimulating and meaningful first school experience for your child. We foster a partnership between dedicated, nurturing teachers and involved caring parents.

SCHOOL’S OUT!

CSTL offers full-day programs during school vacations that get kids involved in hands-on science experiments and explorations. Join us at the Center for Science Teaching & Learning by booking your kid’s spot today!  School’s Out! camps are offered during the Holiday, Winter and Spring breaks from school.

Family Programs

TINY TOTS

Tiny Tots gives an opportunity for a caregiver and a child ages 18 mos. – 3 years to have hands-on fun with science! Each session is ten workshops.

DINOSAUR EXHIBIT

See robotic and skeletal life size dinosaurs and live animals such as snakes, emus, turtles and lots more in natural settings! Appropriate for all ages. Learn about animal and dinosaur adaptations, what’s so special about each dinosaur or animal that helped it survive? Hands on activities and a dino dig too!

 

Schools & Groups

Schools & Groups

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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 501(C3) nonprofit organization.

What Our Customers Have To Say!
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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
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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
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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
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Dinosaur Exhibit Was Great!

Such A Great Place!

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
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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
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It Was A Wonderful Experience!

Staff is very nice and kids definitely have fun at this place very interesting.

– Steven I. , Facebook
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So Much Fun!

Wonderful experience for all ages, so much fun. Very knowledgeable and wonderful people making the experience special.

– Martha C. , Facebook