Kids
The Next Generation of Scientists, Innovators & Dreamers
It's a fact, science is part of our everyday world. Whether you are making a sandwich, riding a bike or building a rocket - its all around us. At Chabot, we are inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers, innovators and dreamers.
We offer many exciting opportunities for kids to get involved, get excited and get engaged! Check out our Discovery Lab, submit a question to a real life Astronomer or Scientist, take a photo in our replica Gemini Transport Capsule, participate in a demonstration, celebrate a birthday or look through a telescope at the same stars that kids looked at over a hundred years ago. Kids can bring their parents to our Tykes Explorers program, Girl Power workshops, participate in Space Explorers Summer Camp, or vanquish energy vampires in our Bills Climate Lab online game and much more.
The list below is just some of the things you will find especially for KIDS at Chabot.
Bookmark this page to learn about all the exciting things that we have just for Kids.
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Space & Science Camp
June 24 - August 2
Welcome to the ultimate camp experience for aspiring scientists, engineers, inventors and space explorers. Brought to you by Galileo Learning, Chabot Space & Science Camp provides rising 3rd - 7th grade campers with an ideal mix of learning and fun.
Extended care is available from 8am - 9am and 4pm - 6pm.
Full Moon Hikes
Friday, May 24
(6pm - 9pm: 5 mile moderate)
(7pm - 9pm: 3 mile easy)
Tickets: $10 (does not include admission into the Center)
RSVP recommended, space is limited!
Register online or call (510) 336-7373
Hike through the redwoods in the beauty of the full moon on either of two hikes. After the hike, stay and view the night sky through our telescopes (weather permitting) or tour the Telescope Makers Workshop. Hike will take place rain or shine.
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Tyke Explorers Workshop
Tuesday, May 28 (10am, 12:30pm or 3pm)
For Ages 3 - 5 years
In the Garden
For the final session of our Living Earth unit, we will learn what living organisms need to stay alive and how worms help many plants live by making vermicompost. We'll finish the session with a day planting fruits and vegetables in the Chabot garden!
Slumber with the Stars
A Family/Group Overnight
Friday, June 7 (6pm - 10am)
Ages 5 & Up
Advance reservations required: (510) 336-7373
Spend a night under the stars or with some really cool exhibits. Join us for Slumber with the Stars, Chabot's family night out. An overnight in our Center that includes games, exhibit exploration, hike in the Redwoods, a live planetarium show and viewing through our renowned, large telescopes (weather permitting). An experience your family will remember for a lifetime.
First Glance
Member Telescope Viewing
Sunday, June 9 (7:30pm - 10:30pm)
FREE Member Admission, RSVP Required!
Space is limited and by reservation only,
so call (510) 336-7392 for tickets today.
Each Sunday preceding the 1st quarter moon, the Eastbay Astronomical Society invites you to a special private telescope viewing. Unlike our regular viewing on Friday and Saturday evenings, EAS personalizes the experience by taking viewing requests, live interaction, and hosting tours and it's exclusively for our members!Tyke Explorers Workshop
Tuesdays: Jun 11 | Jun 18 | Jun 25
(10am or 2pm)
For Ages 3 - 5 years
What's the Earth Made Of?
This series begins with a tour of the earth- inside and out! Then learn how our earth makes all the different types of rocks we see. Finally we'll look inside the rocks to find fossils of animals that lived long ago.
Monsters, Inc.
Saturday, June 15 (7pm)
Guests: $21 Adults / $17 Children
Members: $5 Adults / Free for Children
Includes General Admission
Follow the adventure of two loveable monsters that work in a scream factory in the city of Monstropolis, Sulley and side-kick Mike Wazowski. Sulley and Mike scare children for a living until a young girl named Boo wanders into their factory full of monsters who are terrified of children! Come enjoy a show that is funny for all ages and visually captivating. Activities include face painting for kids, costumed characters and other fun monster mayhem!
Geek Out with Dad Day
Sunday, June 16
(Hike: 9am | Speaker: 12:30pm | Solar Cars: 1:30pm)
Solar Cars & Presentation
included with General Admission
Hike: $8 (register at (510) 336-7373)
Looking for something unique to do on Father's Day? We've got a bunch of cool space and science activities for you and dad to enjoy. Ken Denmead, author of the hit book series Geek Dad, is sharing his global "Geek Dad" movement and he's sharing his best secrets to geeking out with your kids. The adventure continues with a 4-5 mile moderate interpretation hike led by an experienced hiker and Chabot educator. Hear fascinating facts about the redwood ecosystems and astronomical activity. If that's not enough, build and race solar hot rods in a Solar Car Challenge (ages 8+).
Moonlight Hike
Friday, June 21 (6:30pm - 9:30pm)
Tickets: $10 (does not include admission into the Center)
RSVP Recommended, space is limited!
Register online or call (510) 336-7373
Experience the summer solstice with our Moonlight Hike. Hike through the redwoods in twilight and moonlight on a moderate 4-5 mile hike. Come beforehand at 6pm to see a quick demonstration about the summer solstice. After the hike, stay and view the night sky through our telescopes (weather permitting) or tour the Telescope Makers Workshop. Hike will take place rain or shine.
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Member Movie Night
Sunday, July 7 (5:30pm)
FREE Member Admission, RSVP Required!
Space is limited and by reservation only,
so call (510) 336-7392 for tickets today.
July's members-only movie is the sci-fi adventure Captain America. Join us in the MegaDome Theater for this free, members-only screening. Refreshments will be available by donation.
Tyke Explorers Workshop
Tuesdays: Jul 9 | Jul 16 | Jul 30
(10am or 2pm)
For Ages 3 - 5 years
Water, Water, Everywhere!
Join us as we discover different properties of water and explore incredible water habitats including kelp forests.
Men in Black
Cosmos & Cocktails
Friday, July 12 (7pm)
Guests: $21 Adults / $17 Children
Members: $5 Adults / Free for Children
Includes General Admission
Join us for Men in Black, the sci-fi comedy classic that follows a New York detective who joins a secret organization that polices extraterrestrial on Earth. Grab dinner in the café or a glass of wine before the show. A perfect night out for parents! On-site childcare is available.
Additional on-site childcare
provided for kids ages 2-5 years: $12 per child
For more information or to
make a reservation, contact: (510) 336-7395
Star Stories
Saturday, July 13 (8pm - 10pm)
Tickets: $8 (children 1 year & under free)
Does not include General Admission
Lay on the grass and look up at the stars this summer! Bring your sleeping bags and blankets and come listen to an expert stargazer explain the mythology behind the constellations, stories from the night sky as seen throughout history and look for planets and other clues to help orient you to the night's sky.
Space is limited. Call (510) 336-7373 today
to reserve your spot on the hill.
First Glance
Member Telescope Viewing
Sunday, July 14 (7:30pm - 10:30pm)
FREE Member Admission, RSVP Required!
Space is limited and by reservation only,
so call (510) 336-7392 for tickets today.
Each Sunday preceding the 1st quarter moon, the Eastbay Astronomical Society invites you to a special private telescope viewing. Unlike our regular viewing on Friday and Saturday evenings, EAS personalizes the experience by taking viewing requests, live interaction, and hosting tours and it's exclusively for our members!
Moonlight Hike
Friday, July 19 (6:30pm - 9:30pm)
Tickets: $10 (does not include admission into the Center)
RSVP Recommended, space is limited!
Register online or call (510) 336-7373
Hike through the redwoods in twilight and moonlight on a moderate 4-5 mile hike. After the hike, stay and view the night sky through our telescopes (weather permitting) or tour the Telescope Makers Workshop. Hike will take place rain or shine.
Star Stories
Saturday, July 24 (8pm - 10pm)
Tickets: $8 (children 1 year & under free)
Does not include General Admission
Lay on the grass and look up at the stars this summer! Bring your sleeping bags and blankets and come listen to an expert stargazer explain the mythology behind the constellations, stories from the night sky as seen throughout history and look for planets and other clues to help orient you to the night's sky.
Space is limited. Call (510) 336-7373 today
to reserve your spot on the hill.
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Planetarium ShowsView All
Secret of the Cardboard Rocket
Ask Jeeves Planetarium
Tales of the Maya Skies
Ask Jeeves Planetarium
Astronaut
Ask Jeeves Planetarium