*At this time we are not accepting Birthday Parties for March 21st-April 3rd in preparation for our Spring Break. We anticipate a heavy traffic for that range of dates and cannot accommodate for parties at this time.

A party at COGNiTiON is a great way to celebrate a Birthday or something special with your friends! For either option, enjoy all that the center has to offer with staff to help get out animals and assist with any exhibits, a party table for 2 hrs, and a t-shirt for the VIP!

During open hours:

2 hours to enjoy the center for your family and up to 20 guests (+30 min each prep/clean) $190 —or— $150 w/membership

Special private hours:

2 exclusive hours for up to 50 guests with staff present (+30 min each prep/clean) $265 —or— $215 w/membership

Add VR to a Party

during open hrs + $60—or— sp private hrs + $90

A drop-off program for upper elementary students to visit Cog independently! (Must be a member)

$5 supervision fee per 2 hr visit —or— $20 for 5 visit punch-card

Available during open hours

Must have emergency release and signed expectation agreement

(Students 13 yrs and older do not need accompaniment or MidWay program)

Come experience our galaxy in our new inflatable planetarium where we can explore solar systems and the planets together as a group. Available each month beginning on the 3rd Thursday (through Sunday).

Our Planetarium is also available as a Mobile Lab experience, where we bring it to your school or organization! This tour is guided by NGSS teaching standards. Find the details in the next section under Field Trips.

A Field Trip to COGNiTiON treats your class or group to a 2 hr visit designed to meet your needs! From independent exploration, to station rotation or special subject focus, we'll cater to your group.

Mon & Tue 9-5* Up to 50 guests for 2 hrs

Optimal group sizes are 15-30 students with 2-10 chaperones

*Other scheduling arrangements are possible, depending on seasonal attendance and staff availability

Add Planetarium or VR to Field Trip + $3/student

NEW *Mobile Lab experiences can come to you!* We have various options for bringing our Planetarium or Virtual Reality to your school or organization (best value when multiple classes participate)

Partial Scholarships may be available

Things change and things stay the same. Sometimes the change is good and sometimes it is not. Learn all about change, growth, old & new~

Day camps are geared for kids ages 6-13. Each week will have different topics to explore and new projects, so you can sign up for them all!

June 17-19 July 8-10 August 5-7

June 24-26 July 15-17 August 12-14

July 22-24 August 19-21

July 29-31

Camp will be Monday-Wednesday:

10:00-4:00 Full Day sign ups for campers who have completed 1st grade: $150 for members/$175 for non-members, 20% sibling discount.