Kenton County Parks & Recreation is about to embark on their twelfth season of ‘outstanding’ science programming in Kenton County’s Parks. (Almost) Every Other Thursday Science programs are interactive, educational and fun.
Programs are held in Shelterhouse 1 at Pioneer Park, rain or shine, beginning at 10 a.m. on each of the dates. The free programs are delivered in one hour theatrical assembly presentations.
It’s not just for schools and school-age children, this program has something for everyone!
Arrive early for best seating. Be sure to check out the pre-program (9:30 AM) and post-programs (11AM), as they vary. The actual Science programs will begin at 10 AM
The 2019 program dates are set:
May 23 – Chemistry in Your Hands with Cincinnati Museum Center
9:30 a.m. Pre-program: Kenton County Public Library
11 a.m. Post-program: Behringer Crawford Museum
June 6 – Sounds Like Fun! With Crystal Clear Science
9:30 a.m. Pre-program: Kenton County Public Library
11 a.m. Post-program: Dominach’s Taekwondo Academy
June 13 – The Best of Science Matters with Science Matters in America
9:30 a.m. Pre-program: Legacy Taekwondo Team
11 a.m. Post-program: Legacy Taekwondo Team
June 27 – Go Fish! with Foundation for Ohio River Education
9:30 a.m. Pre-program: Kenton County Public Library
11 a.m. Post-program: Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road Council
July 11 – May the Force Be with You! With Crystal Clear Science
9:30 a.m. Pre-program: Kenton County Public Library
11 a.m. Post-program: Dominach’s Taekwondo Academy
July 25 – The Best of Science Matters with Science Matters in America
9:30 a.m. Pre-program: Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road Council
11 a.m. Post-program: To Be Decided
August 8 – Riparian Zone in a Pot with Foundation for Ohio River Education
9:30 a.m. Pre-program: Kenton County Public Library
11 a.m. Post-program: Dominach’s Taekwondo Academy
Snack lunches will be available for $1 a person and will be provided by Snappy Tomato Pizza in Ft. Wright. Fruit and veggies will be served on the side, thanks to grants from Cincinnati Children’s and Greater Cincinnati Foundation. Lunch is served at 11:30 am.
(Almost) Every Other Thursday Science programs are free to attend and enjoy. Instead of money, Kenton County Parks & Recreation collects non-perishable food or personal care items for Be Concerned.
Pioneer Park is located at 3952 Madison Pike, Covington.
For more information, contact Rhonda Ritzi at Rhonda.Ritzi@KentonCounty.org.
For news of upcoming programs, activities, and events to be held in Kenton County’s parks, call the Parks & Recreation office at (859) 525-PLAY (7529), visit the website, or follow Kenton County Parks & Recreation on Facebook. They are always in need of volunteers and funding sponsors for their programs! Call Kenton County Recreation at (859) 525-PLAY (7529) to see how you can help.
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