Upcoming Events
The Boundary Waters Canoe Trip is scheduled for July 8th – 15th, 2024. If you are interested in attending, there is an informational meeting Tuesday, May 7th at 6:30pm at AFSC where details will be discussed further. There are only 7 spots available for this adventure trip, so please let us know if you are interested.
Help us get AFSC ready for our summer season! We are hosting two volunteer days, Monday May 13th and Tuesday, May 14th, to do some spring cleaning around the adventure park. We will be doing some clean-up, light maintenance, painting, yard work, mulch, and more. Feel free to bring your own tools. Please bring your own gloves if you have them. Pizza, snacks, and beverages will be provided. Anyone under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
If you are interested, RSVP Here.
What is a ferret? Discover the science behind these living organisms, their classification, and their fancy lives.
If you have ever longed to be the master of your own ship, then we have an opportunity for you. Akron Fossils and Science Center will be offering a Learn To Sail class. This class is designed for beginners who would like to learn the basics of sailing. All ages (7 & up) and experience levels welcome. Cost is $70 and will include two on-land classes at AFSC, Tuesdays, May 21st and May 28th from 6:30pm to 7pm, and one on-water class the week of June 3rd, weather permitting. To learn more and to register, click HERE.
Dinosaur Adventure Camp - On the Hunt. June 10th through June 14th. Get a sneak peek into the life of a Paleontologist.
Akron Fossils and Science Center offers 8 weeks of camps. Each week features a new theme, with fun and educational activities and hands-on learning opportunities. Our summer camps run Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. There are all-day and half-day sessions and before and after care is available for an additional fee. For more information and to register, Click HERE.
Join us this month as we look at the world of forensics. Using science to solve crimes will definitely be fun!
Wacky Science Camp - Keep It Simple. June 17th through June 21st. Explore the importance and many uses of Simple Machines.
Akron Fossils and Science Center offers 8 weeks of camps. Each week features a new theme, with fun and educational activities and hands-on learning opportunities. Our summer camps run Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. There are all-day and half-day sessions and before and after care is available for an additional fee. For more information and to register, Click HERE.
Creature Feature Camp - Fuzzy-Wuzzy. June 24th through 28th. Learn all about the fluffy and furry members of the Animal Kingdom!
Akron Fossils and Science Center offers 8 weeks of camps. Each week features a new theme, with fun and educational activities and hands-on learning opportunities. Our summer camps run Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. There are all-day and half-day sessions and before and after care is available for an additional fee. For more information and to register, Click HERE.
Five days in the untamed Minnesota-Canadian Boundary Waters…Every year, we take a group of participants to experience this amazing unplugged wilderness for themselves. Interested in heading out on this awesome adventure with us? Canoeing, backpacking, hiking and more … what could be better? For more information, click HERE.
Space Exploration Camp - Close to Home. July 8th through July 12th. Explore Mercury, Venus, Mars, our Sun, and the Asteroid Belt!
Akron Fossils and Science Center offers 8 weeks of camps. Each week features a new theme, with fun and educational activities and hands-on learning opportunities. Our summer camps run Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. There are all-day and half-day sessions and before and after care is available for an additional fee. For more information and to register, Click HERE.
Aspiring Artists Camp - Color Me Creative. July 15th through July 19th. Dive into Color Theroy and Artistic Expression!
Akron Fossils and Science Center offers 8 weeks of camps. Each week features a new theme, with fun and educational activities and hands-on learning opportunities. Our summer camps run Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. There are all-day and half-day sessions and before and after care is available for an additional fee. For more information and to register, Click HERE.
Did you know that summer is filled with all kinds of cool science? Explore with us this month for some summer fun!
Creature Feature Camp - Creepy, Crawly. July 22nd through July 26th. Learn all about the slithery, scaly, and sticky members of the Animal Kingdom! (Note: snakes and bugs included)
Akron Fossils and Science Center offers 8 weeks of camps. Each week features a new theme, with fun and educational activities and hands-on learning opportunities. Our summer camps run Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. There are all-day and half-day sessions and before and after care is available for an additional fee. For more information and to register, Click HERE.
CSI Camp - The Case of the Missing Coprolite. July 29th through August 2nd. Collect evidence, follow clues, question suspects, and track down the missing fossils!
Akron Fossils and Science Center offers 8 weeks of camps. Each week features a new theme, with fun and educational activities and hands-on learning opportunities. Our summer camps run Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. There are all-day and half-day sessions and before and after care is available for an additional fee. For more information and to register, Click HERE.
STEAM Camp - Amazing Anatomy. August 5th through August 9th. Investigate our skeletal, muscular, respiratory, circulatory, and nervous systems!
Akron Fossils and Science Center offers 8 weeks of camps. Each week features a new theme, with fun and educational activities and hands-on learning opportunities. Our summer camps run Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. There are all-day and half-day sessions and before and after care is available for an additional fee. For more information and to register, Click HERE.
Do you know what a chinchilla is? Take a look with us, this month, as we study the life of these chill creatures.
Save the Date! This year’s 5th annual Golf Outing Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, September 14th. Enjoy some fresh air, good food, and amazing company- all while supporting a good cause! More details to come, so check back soon.
Did you know that some trees lose their leaves? Join us this month, as we look at the darling world of the deciduous trees!
It’s time once again for Akron Fossils & Science Center’s annual Silent Auction Fundraiser and Carnival! This year’s ONLINE silent auction will start on Saturday, September 28th, and run through October 4th. Like last year, the fundraiser will be a hybrid event. Beginning September 28th, supporters can bid for incredible baskets and items online, all week long. Then, on Saturday, October 5th, join us in person for a kid-style carnival filled with food, games, prizes, a raffle, and fun activities the whole family can enjoy!
For more information and/or to donate to or sponsor this event, click HERE.
It’s time once again for Akron Fossils & Science Center’s annual Silent Auction and Carnival Fundraiser! Join us in person for a kid-style carnival on Saturday, October 5th, 2024 at AFSC. Stop by to pick up your winning auction items and stay for the fun! Akron Fossils and Science Center will be filled with food, games, prizes, a raffle, and fun activities the whole family can enjoy!
The month of fall fun is a great time to learn about pumpkins. Visit with us as we explore these perfect plants.
This month we’ll take a deep dive into the mad world of microbes. Good and bad, these tiny creatures are everywhere! Join us as we take a look into their little lives.
Chocolate is one of the most loved cadies, especially at Christmastime. Explore the chocolate making world and see the many varieties and creations!