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Kid’s Cafe

Monday- Thursday 5:30-7:00, ages 7-12 years old. Dinner runs from 5:30-6:00 and then activities run from 6:00-7:00. Activities include; arts and crafts, game room equipped with PS5s, Nintendo Switches, foosball, bubble hockey, and shuffle board, computer lab, and gym (dodgeball, basketball, soccer, pickleball, volleyball, etc.).

Events and birthday parties

Hammar’s Studios also specializes in events and birthday parties. Whether it’s a canvas painting, ceramics, or cooking party, Hammar’s truly puts the ART in PARTY! Our team of skilled artisans leads each event with step-by-step instruction and hands-on guidance. In addition to youth events, we host adult private events that are perfect for team bonding, family outings, and fun social gatherings. We also offer art and cooking camps that provide engaging, youth-focused creative experiences.

In Studio Services

Our in-studio services include weekly classes and programs in painting, drawing, cooking, and baking. No matter your child’s interests, Hammar’s Studios is ready to welcome aspiring artists into programs that foster creativity and help build lifelong skills. We also offer “make-and-take” experiences at our Salem, NH studio, including paint-your-own pottery and canvas painting.

Sensory & Immunocompromised Friendly Hours

The SEE Science Center is piloting a free program to welcome visitors who face barriers to visiting our museum during normal operating hours because of sensory or immune issues. While there is no admission charge for these hours, we require all attendees to sign up ahead of time through the SEE website so that we can control crowd sizes. Registration will open one month prior to each event.

View the schedule and details and sign up on the SEE website: https://see-sciencecenter.org/friendly-hours-pilot-program/

Age 13-16: Teen Programs

At Copper Cannon Camp, we care about our campers! We want to make sure you have a blast at camp. There are activities you know and love as well as new opportunities for you to try! The friendships you make at camp will last a lifetime. You will learn valuable lessons and make memories that you will carry throughout your life. Even a short week of camp can have a lifelong impact you will never forget.

We have different programs for our teenagers. We have beginner mountain biking and a hiking programs. As well as this we have a week of our traditional overnight program just for the teens.

Age 9-12: Traditional Camp

Campers between the ages of 9-12 have the opportunity to experience a week of traditional summer camp! Activities include everything from Archery and Swimming to team building exercises and Campfires. There are even some surprises we guarantee you haven’t seen at any other camp. You’ll share a cabin with 5-6 other campers for the week and awesome caring counselors. The food is great, the activities are fun and the friendships you make last a lifetime!

Other Programs and Opportunities

In addition, the Discovery Center offers monthly educational programs such as Super Stellar Friday, Universe Unplugged, Scout visits and even our annual Alex Higgins Memorial Space Camp Scholarship that provides funding for a young New Hampshire student to experience the U.S. Space Camp & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

Homeschool Programs

Activities are designed to be active, hands-on, open-ended explorations that require creative, out-of-the-box thinking—the kind of thinking that has always fueled the imaginations of scientists, artists, makers, mathematicians, and creators. Classes meet twice a month on the first and third Mondays, with the option of two sessions for each class.

STEM Summer Camps

Families can take advantage of our STEM Summer Camps, each week offers a chance to learn about science, technology, engineering, and math! From rockets to weather, ecology to dinosaurs—each camp has a unique theme created by our educators for different age groups to enjoy while learning! Scholarships available.

Outreach Programs

For schools and other organizations that can’t come to the Discovery Center, we can go to them with our outreach programs. We offer several programs that vary from highly hands-on workshops to exciting and engaging demonstrations, including: Mini Paper Rockets, a Traveling Planetarium, Telescopes to Go, and ISS: Living and Working in Space, a workshop featuring several activities that demonstrate what it’s like to be an astronaut. These programs are popular with libraries, community centers, and schools that would require a lot of travel time to visit.

Field Trips

The Discovery Center welcomes thousands of students for onsite field trips every year. Field trips offer schools the opportunity to explore the exhibit galleries and watch a planetarium show for a more accessible cost than regular general admission.

The 2025-26 school year price is $9 per person, with one chaperone for every 10 students receiving free admission. Next Generation Science Standards include Earth and space science topics in each K-12 grade level, making the Discovery Center the perfect place to expand and enhance classroom lessons. Thanks to a recent foundation grant, we can offer free on-site or outreach education programming to schools in New Hampshire with 40% or more of students qualifying to receive free or reduced lunch.

Ritmo Sabor Juniors (Rhythm & Flavor) Age 12 years – 14 years

Our dance classes designed for children between 12 and 14 years old emphasize advanced techniques and choreography. In these sessions, participants will learn to blend various rhythms within a single song, including salsa, bachata, merengue, reggaeton/hip-hop, and contemporary styles. We also offer instruction in advanced salsa techniques and support students in creating their own choreographies. This class is perfect for young dancers who are eager to enhance their skills, explore diverse dance styles, and express their creativity.

Wednesday • 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM – Sep 09, 2025 – Jun 20, 2026 (40 weeks)

Ritmo Creciente (Rhythm Rising Kids) Age 9 years – 11 years

In our dance classes designed for children aged 9 to 11, we introduce them to the lively realms of salsa, bachata, and reggaetón. These sessions focus on enhancing coordination through the joy of music and dance while fostering creativity and self-expression. Our engaging and interactive lessons empower children to overcome stage fright and encourage improvisation, ultimately boosting their confidence both on and off the dance floor.

Wednesday • 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Sep 09, 2025 – Jun 20, 2026 (40 weeks)

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