Programs

FALL 2026 SESSION

September through December

Brooklyn kids interacting with live insects during Don’t Bug Me STEAM program

Don't Bug Me: (PreK)

Welcome to the world of creepy crawlers. Explore and observe critters like pill bugs, mega mealworms, earthworms, caterpillars, wax worms, and yes, even the Madagascar Hissing Cockroach. Take home bug glasses and see through an insect’s eyes. Wrap your body in an exoskeleton and understand why insects are a walking shield of armor. Like fireflies, make your own model firefly and make it glow in the dark. Make your own insect habitat, and explore what it’s really like living the life of a bug. All this and more, next creepy crawly session.

Brooklyn children participating in educational live animal demonstrations and science exploration

Animal laboratory Exploratory: (Ages 5-7)

Welcome to the world of creepy crawlers. Explore and observe critters like pill bugs, mega mealworms, earthworms, caterpillars, wax worms, and yes, even the Madagascar Hissing Cockroach. Take home bug glasses and see through an insect’s eyes. Wrap your body in an exoskeleton and understand why insects are a walking shield of armor. Like fireflies, make your own model firefly and make it glow in the dark. Make your own insect habitat, and explore what it’s really like living the life of a bug. All this and more, next creepy crawly session.

Brooklyn children learning about creepy crawlers through fun science activities

Carmelo’s Cosmic Kingdom: (Ages 8-10)

Welcome to the world of creepy crawlers. Explore and observe critters like pill bugs, mega mealworms, earthworms, caterpillars, wax worms, and yes, even the Madagascar Hissing Cockroach. Take home bug glasses and see through an insect’s eyes. Wrap your body in an exoskeleton and understand why insects are a walking shield of armor. Like fireflies, make your own model firefly and make it glow in the dark. Make your own insect habitat, and explore what it’s really like living the life of a bug. All this and more, next creepy crawly session.