Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum
Children's Summer Programs
Wizard University: A Summer of Mystery, Adventure and Fun at the Vanderbilt Museum
The Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium Plans Second Annual Summer Program for Kids Ages 6-12
Slimy potions and galactic exploration, giant sea creatures and Egyptian mummies. These and other summer enchantments await the adventurous kids who enter the fascinating world of Wizard University at William K. Vanderbilt II's Eagle's Nest Estate.
Students will be divided into houses named for the men and woman who helped shape the Vanderbilt Museum. (Students can influence their choice of house, too.) Weltfish House focuses on anthropology, world cultures and exploration. Yellin House emphasizes history, crafts and the arts. Boone House looks at ichthyology and natural history. Sharp House deals with astronomy and science.
Vanderbilt Museum's Wizard University Brochure
JULY Wizard University Courses
In July, Wizard University will offer four, one-week courses, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students are divided into age groups and will explore the planetarium, marine-life museum, bird and ethnographic-artifact room, animal habitat room, the historic mansion and the rolling, wooded grounds of the 43-acre estate on a spectacular hill above Northport Harbor. The hands-on fun will include music, stories, games and slimy experiments, plus many fun craft projects to take home.
AUGUST Wizard University Courses
In August, Wizard University will feature weekly programs (half-day, three-hour sessions), 9 a.m. to Noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Students can sign up for a week of half days or for a week of full days with a monitored lunch. Students who attend the week-long university in July are welcome to come back for in-depth study.
Astronomy: Peering into the Past, Figuring the Future
Week 5, August 2-6, mornings
Week 7, August 16-20, mornings
Potions: Slimy Science
Week 5, August 2-6, afternoons
Week 6, August 9-13, mornings
Almost Magical Creatures
Week 7, August 16-20, afternoons
Week 8, August 23-27, afternoons
Ancient Worlds: Mummies, Myths and Marvels
Week 6, August 9-13, afternoons
Week 8, August 23-27, mornings
