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Introducing Terrier P.U.P.S.
POP-UP PRESCHOOL

For children ages 3-5 in the Carbondale community (including families from Desoto, Giant City, and Unity Point districts)
Program Features:
- FREE to attend! Snack provided
- Hands-on, play-based activities that spark curiosity and learning
- Learn ways to support your child’s development at home
- Jump Start on Kindergarten Readiness
- For every 3 sessions attended, earn a free visit pass to The Science Center!
Thursdays & Fridays 10 AM - 12 PM at The Science Center!
- March 20 & 21
- April 3 & 4
- April 10 & 11
- April 17 & 18
- May 8 & 9
- May 15 & 16
For questions, contact cdalechildrenscabinet@gmail.com

Made possible by a grant from Birth to Five
We have Summer Camps incoming! Check back for more information, but save these dates!
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march 12th 2025 Astro Road Trip
Chicago's Adler Planetarium is coming to The Science Center! Fun, hands-on activities led by Adler staff will include seeing and touching our fabulous Moon, Mars, and asteroid meteorite collection, making a drawing of the Moon using chalk and construction paper, and creating lunar craters using household materials. Event runs from 11:00-1:00 and 2:00-3:00. Come in and check it out
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march 15th 2025 Mel's Mammals & More
Come see Mel's Mammals & More Saturday March 15th at The Science Center. Visit and get hands on with a variety of exotic animals. Program is free with the price of admission. 🐭🐍🐢🦎🦔🐁