Kaleidoscope Discovery Center

05/30/2026

Special thank you to MILES CARPENTRY SERVICES for installing our exterior sign mounts, soon we'll have our banners up on the sides of the building! We're grateful for your skills and support!

05/30/2026

Community Request... we have a project going... anyone have these? We'll take empty or with paint leftovers... We need about 15 more. Just drop them off at the Kaleidoscope!

05/29/2026

Camp Kaleidoscope just got even wilder! If your camper loves animals, creating things, and exploring, this is the week for them.

Here is a sneak peek at what we’re doing for Paws, Claws, and Laws of Science:

🛠️ Engineering Projects: Designing and building our very own zoo enclosures and wildlife crossings!

📝 Field Journals: Stepping into the shoes of real biologists to track and sketch discoveries.

📺 Wild Kratts Inspiration: Channeling our inner Creature Powers!

🦎 Special Guest: Getting up close and personal with a real bearded dragon and other animals!

It’s the ultimate mix of creature features and hands-on engineering. Spots are filling up fast!

👉 Activate creature powers and register here: https://thekaleidoscope.org/summer-camps/

Location: Kaleidoscope Discovery Center, 609 N. Rolla St. Rolla, MO

05/28/2026

Interested in medicine or human anatomy? Join Teen Science Cafe at 🏥 Phelps Health Simulation and Training lab next week on June 4! We’ll start at 12:45.
🚁 Optional EMS tour and Stop the Bleed certification, 2-2:30pm.
‼️ Register at thekaleidoscope.org/tsc - link in FB Event — ‼️ attendance Min 6, Max15 — so message a friend and get registered!

We are hosted by MO AHEC. The photo shows the Stop the bleed activity.

The simulation lab has computerized adult and child “patients” where training for normal situations can take place, as well as rare IRL crises, so everyone knows what to do when those situations do occur. It’s going to be great!!

Teen Science Cafe - Kaleidoscope Discovery Center , part of the Science Cafe Network

Phelps Health Simulation Lab - Teen Science Cafe 🏥 🚁

05/22/2026

🦖 CALLING ALL JUNIOR PALEONTOLOGISTS! 🕵️‍♂️
Is your child ready to travel back in time to the age of giants? Registration is OPEN for our ultimate prehistoric adventure!

From May 26–29, 2026, campers will step into the boots of a real paleontologist. They won't just learn about history—they'll live it!

🌟 Camp Highlights:
🪨 Dig for real fossils and uncover ancient secrets.

🦴 Reconstruct dinosaur skeletons bone by bone.

🌿 Explore the prehistoric world and discover how these massive creatures lived.

Spaces are limited, and these spots are going extinct fast! Give your child a week of discovery, hands-on science, and roaring fun.

🗓️ Dates: May 26–30, 2026

📍 Location: The Kaleidoscope Discovery Center; Rolla MO

🔗 Secure your child's spot today: https://thekaleidoscope.org/summer-camps/

05/19/2026

05/19/2026

🎙️ From Dots and Dashes to Digital Downloads! 🎙️
Ever wonder how we went from clicking Morse code keys to recording viral podcasts? It’s time to find out at The Kaleidoscope Discovery Center!

Join us for an epic journey through the history of communication. This isn't just a history lesson—it’s a hands-on tech adventure.

🗓️ Camp Details
Theme: From Typewriters to Podcasts

Dates: June 8–12, 2026

Location: Kaleidoscope Discovery Center, 609 N. Rolla St. Rolla, MO

🚀 What’s Happening?
Go Retro: Sample the secrets of Morse code and historical signaling.

Time Travel: Take a funky field trip to a typewriter museum to see the machines that started it all.

Level Up: Step into the modern era! Learn to record, edit, and produce your very own podcast episodes.

From the tactile "click-clack" of keys to the glow of a soundboard, your camper will gain real-world media skills while exploring the evolution of human connection.

🔗 Ready to Broadcast?
Spaces are limited, so grab your spot before the signal fades!

https://thekaleidoscope.org/summer-camps/

05/18/2026

✨ Once Upon a Blueprint: Where Fairy Tales Meet Engineering! ✨
Is your child ready to save the day using the power of STEM? We’re turning classic stories into real-world engineering challenges at the Kaleidoscope Discovery Center!

In this magical week of camp, we bridge the gap between enchantment and the Engineering Design Process. Your young innovator will use simple machines, levers, and pulleys to solve "happily ever after" problems.

🏰 The Mission:
Forget magic wands—we’re using physics! Campers will tackle legendary challenges like:

Porridge Cooling Investigation: Dive into thermodynamics by testing different insulators to find the temperature that is "just right."

Parachute Escapes: Design and drop mini-parachutes to help the Three Little Pigs float to safety.

Storybook Solutions: Using gears and grit to help their favorite characters win the day.

📅 Camp Details:
Date: July 13 – 17, 2026

Ages: 6–13

Location: Kaleidoscope Discovery Center, 609 N. Rolla St. Rolla, MO

"Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the greatest engineer of them all?" (Spoiler: It’s your kid.)

Don’t let this story end without them! Spaces are limited, so grab your spot today and let the building begin.

🔗 Register Now: https://thekaleidoscope.org/summer-camps/

05/15/2026

🧱 Ready to Build the Best Summer Ever? 🧱
Looking for a way to keep those young minds sharp (and those LEGO bricks off your living room floor)? Sign them up for LEGO Camp at the Kaleidoscope Discovery Center right here in Rolla!

Whether your child is a master builder or just starting their engineering journey, our camps offer a hands-on world of creativity, problem-solving, and—most importantly—fun.

📅 Pick Your Week:
We have four sessions available for ages 6–13:

May 26 – 29 Snap, Click, Build!

July 6 – 10 Lego-opolis

July 20 – 24 Brick by Brick

August 10 – 14 Brickyard Bash

🚀 Why LEGO Camp?
STEM Learning: We sneak the science and math in through play.

Teamwork: Kids collaborate on epic builds and challenges.

Creativity: From robotics to architecture, the possibilities are endless.

Spots fill up fast! Don’t let your summer plans stay "under construction."

📍 Location: Kaleidoscope Discovery Center, Rolla, MO
🔗 Register Today: https://thekaleidoscope.org/summer-camps/

05/10/2026

Attention classroom teachers - extraordinary opportunity, June 15-17.

Held annually in June, The Sustainability Institute for Educators challenges K-12 and informal educators from all roles and environments to build awareness, recognize responsibility and take action as global citizens working to build a sustainable world.

05/09/2026

Ever wanted to wear actual biology? 🧬 Come see us today at the Ozark Farms Strawberry Festival! From 10am–3pm, we’re doing FREE science demos where you’ll extract strawberry DNA and turn it into a one-of-a-kind necklace to take home!

✨ Here’s what else is in store:
🍓 Farm-fresh strawberries
🛍️ Local shopping vendors
🐴 Mini pony rides + face painting
🍔 Food trucks
🎶 Live music
🎈 Bounce houses
🐣 Baby chicks + mini goats
and so much more

💵 Admission: FREE
📍 Ozark Farms | 11600 Hwy 72, Rolla MO