Thanks to the Thriving Communities Program made possible by the State’s Rural Alaska Community Action Program (RurAL CAP) Grant that was awarded to the Sitka Sound Science Center in August 2023 we have been able to offer an array of options to children in 3rd through 8th grade.
From Symmetries in the aquarium to Storytelling, our after-school educator Maia Carter has created wonderful interactive activities. All classes are offered free of charge and transportation from school to the Science Center is included.
There is still time to register for the upcoming sessions below just follow the links. Email Maia mcarter@sitkascience.org or call 651-491-5044 with any questions.
Fab Friday: Colors of Nature | Fridays 2:10pm-4:00pm, Open to all middle school students
Fab Friday: Colors of Nature is a free, afterschool program from SSSC and YAS to help students see the many ways art and science connect. Students will explore paper marbling, observational drawing, natural dyes, and more! It runs on Friday afternoons when school is in session starting September 20th. Transportation from Blatchley and snacks are provided. E-mail Maia Carter at
mcarter@sitkascience.org with questions.
Tank Techs | Mondays 3:30pm-5:00pm, Open to students in 8th grade
Have you ever wondered what it takes to run an aquarium? 8th grade students are invited to join Tank Techs, a free, afterschool club in which students learn the ins and outs of aquarium care. Remove parasites from fish, build a brine shrimp breeder, and more! The club starts on September 23rd and runs throughout the fall semester. Transportation is provided to the Science Center from Blatchley and snacks are provided. E-mail Maia Carter at
mcarter@sitkascience.org with questions.
Water Power! | Thursdays 3:00pm-5:00pm, Open to 4th and 5th grade students
SSSC hosts a free afterschool club for 4th and 5th grade students on Thursday afternoons from 3:30pm-5:00pm starting September 26th. Discover the many powers of water: blast your friends with your own homemade water gun, compete in a water filtering competition, and build your own dam on the stream table! Transportation from Keet to the Science Center and snacks are provided. E-mail Maia Carter at mcarter@sitkascience.org”
Along with SSSC programs there is also funding within this grant for programs through Sitka School District, and City and Borough of Sitka’s Parks and Recreation.
Sitka Sound Science Center, Sitka School District and Parks and Recreation are grateful for the funds provided by the RurAL CAP grant through the State of Alaska Department of Health COVID-19 Health Equity grant.
