Headwaters Science Center

 

 

birthday at HSC Having a Birthday?!?

Headwaters Science Center is a perfect place for your birthday party!

The facilities offer a lot of opportunity for fun. The exhibit floor is available to do hands on experiments and learning. You also can rent the upstairs, which allows you to have a great place for eating birthday cake and treats, opening gifts, and playing games. And, if you are interested in learning more about science, request a "special option" party from the  themes listed below.

An exciting birthday adventure is waiting for you! Call the Headwaters Science Center to schedule at (218) 444 – 4472.

 

 

Birthday Party Options
1. "Do It Yourself" Party

Includes: upstairs room rental and admission to exhibit floor.

•Up to 10 kids and 4 adults: member  - $55, non-member - $70
•Additional kids: member - $2, non-member - $2
•Additional non-member adults - $4
•Demonstrations: $3 per person ($60 minimum). Hands-on activity: 4 per person ($60 minimum).  Available topics can be chosen from:

Cryogenics: See how we can bend steel without touching it, make a bubble volcano, and liquefy your breath. Explore the properties of extreme cold.

Combustion: Bing! Bang! Boom! Clouds of flame, balloon bombs and flameproof money. Come and see the magic of chemistry.

Animals: They creep, crawl, wiggle and squirm, but they're friendly!

Starlab: Tour space in our portable star lab. Learn about stars, planets, constellations and other bodies in space.

Pushes and Pulls: The science of forces and motion will show how simple machines give you super strength.

2. BASIC THEME PARTY - Our "theme" birthday parties have been quite a success. We do the planning and preparation to occupy your child and friends for a party with activities and fun! Choose from three theme ideas. The following fees include: Party host for 1 1⁄2 hours, decorations, activities and programming, a group picture and admission to exhibit floor. Balloons are available for $1.00 each.

•Up to 10 kids and 4 adults: member - $95, non-member - $120
•Additional kids: member - $4, non-member - $4
•Additional non-member adults - $4

3. THEME PARTY WITH GIFT BAG
Includes: Party host for 1 1⁄2 hours, decorations, activities and programming, a group picture, admission to the exhibit floor, and a gift bag for each child. Balloons are available for $1.00 each.

•Up to 10 kids and 4 adults: member - $135, non-member - $155
•Additional kids: member - $8, non-member - $8
•Additional non-member adults - $4

4. SUPER THEME PARTY
Includes: Party host for 1 1⁄2 hours, decorations, activities and programming, a group picture, admission to the exhibit floor, a gift bag per child, cake, ice cream, beverages, and party goods. Balloons are available for $1.00 each.

•Up to 10 kids and 4 adults: member - $170, non-member - $195 •Additional kids: member - $9, non-member - $9
•Additional non-member adults - $4

Prices subject to change. Please call to verify correct pricing.

 

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Themes

Dinosaurs

Ages 3-6

Step back in time with dinosaurs and fossils. This party will explore a favorite subject of many youngsters and is sure to be a dinomagic time!

Concoct a Birthday

Ages 6-12

This party will definitely get your scientific juices flowing as you concoct everything from slime to ice cream. The mad scientist will even join your party, which is sure to be an explosive event!

A Birthday with the Stars

Ages 9-12

This space experience will take your birthday party out of this world. Visit the Starlab and tour the nighttime sky. This party will be a journey that you will never forget!Entering Starlab

 

 

 

Animals

All Ages

girl with snake

They may be creepy and crawly, but they are also fascinating and fun to hold. Come meet the animals at HSC!

 

 

We also offer customized birthday parties. We can design parties featuring catapults, flight, electricity or other science themes. Please book  at least three weeks in advance so our staff can design the perfect party.