The Franklin Institute Offers a New Discovery Camp at Valley Forge National Historical Park

The Franklin Institute Offers a New Discovery Camp at Valley Forge National Historical Park Still looking for a summer camp for your kids? Take advantage of this special discount and save $25 off one week of Discovery Camp at Valley Forge National Historic Park if you register by May 31! Call 215- 448-1200 and mention coupon code DCVF12 to receive your discount*.

Journey beyond the walls of the Museum and learn about science outdoors, at Valley Forge National Historical Park! Campers will spend most of the day outside – hiking, exploring, and nurturing their love of science and nature. Discovery Camp at Valley Forge is offered for children in Grades 3 – 8.

Camp dates,times and prices are as follows:
July 16 – July 20
July 23 – July 27
July 30 – August 3
August 6 – August 10
Camp Day: 9AM-4PM

$275/week for Franklin Institute Members
$300/week for for Non-Members
**Early arrival and late departure times are available for an additional fee.

Valley Forge National Historical Park is located in King of Prussia, PA. Campers in this program will need to be dropped off and picked up inside the park each day by their parent or guardian.

Click here to learn more about Discovery Camp at Valley Forge and for Sign Up Information and necessary forms.

*Discount is only valid on one week of Discovery Camp at Valley Forge Historical Park. Not valid on Discovery Camp at The Franklin Institute or previous Discovery Camp purchases.

Family Fun, Food and Relaxation

Philadelphia –

• The Franklin Institute -$31 gets Two Adult Tickets Plus Two Audio Tours to Mummies of the World: The Exhibition (51% savings)
• Champions Shoot Out Tennis Champions Series tickets – Section 100 Upper Level ($32) or Lower Level ($47) Ticket for One at the Wells Fargo Center.

Philadelphia-Western Suburbs –

• Osteria Restaurant – $24 for $48 to Spend on Italian Cuisine
• The Home Improvement Coach – Two-Hour Home Repair/Maintenance Session with Instruction Plus Two $50 Gift Cards Toward Future Services for $99

Philadelphia-Northern Suburbs –

• Bella Tori at the Mansion – $50 to Spend on Italian Cuisine for just $25
• Urban Allure Salon & Spa at Newtown Athletic Club – $42 for a 55-Minute Deep-Tissue Massage

South Jersey –

• Garden State Discovery Museum – Admission for Two ($10) or Four ($20)

Family Deals –

• Menu for the Week – $24 for a 12-Month Membership including Weekly Recipe Email
• Dance to the Music – for $20 get Three Kids’ Dance Classes
• Disney FamilyFun – One- ($5) or Two- ($10) Year Magazine Subscription

Calling ALL Scouts! Register for ‘Badge Day" at The Franklin Institute!

It’s Badge Day at The Franklin Institute!
Saturday, May 7, 2011

9:30am to 4:00pm
Out of this World Astronomy programming just for you!

Help your Scouts work towards:
Space Explorer Try-It (Brownies GS)
Sky Search Badge (Junior GS)
Space Exploration Interest Project (Cadette GS)
Astronomy Belt Loop & Pin (Cub Scout)

Your Day at the Museum Includes:
· Admission to The Franklin Institute
· Special programs to celebrate National Astronomy Day
· Fels Planetarium Show
· Opportunity to make your own Star Field
· Special Guest Speaker—Cosmologist and Chair of the Department
of Physics and Astronomy at University of Penn, Professor Larry Gladney
· Sky gazing in the Joel N. Bloom Observatory using our historic refracting telecope.
· Badge requirement worksheets
· A souvenir activity patch for Scouts

Cost Per Person: $17.00

IMAX shows, 3D shows, and Leonardo da Vinci’s Workshop are not included, but are available for an additional fee . Spring Scout Day was a sell-out, make sure you don’t miss out. Reserve today! Registration Deadline: April 27, 2011. Contact Group Sales at 1.800.285.0684, weekdays 8:30am to 5:00pm

Spring Break Activities at The Franklin Institute

The Franklin Institute is celebrating Spring Break 2011 with extra special programming throughout the Museum. Check the Daily Programs sheet when you arrive for the most up-to-date information.

Through Sunday, May 1 ((museum closed April 28)

Activities include:The Train Ride – 10:00-3:30 – Train Factory
Tesla Coil – on the hour – Electricity Exhibit
Papermaking – 10:00-3:30 – Key Hallway
Liquid Air Show – 3:30 – Atrium
Live Science Show – 12:30, 2:30 – Demonstration Theater
Storybook Science – 2:00 – Sir Isaac’s Loft / Light & Color
Solar Observing – 10:30-3:00 – Joel N. Bloom Observatory (weather permitting)
Eye Dissection – 12:45 – Giant Heart Exhibit (Weekdays Only)
Heart Dissection – 2:15 – Giant Heart Exhibit (Weekdays Only)
K’Nex Challenge – 11:00-3:30 – 4th Floor Harcourt Center (Weekdays Only)

Thursday, April 21– FREE Advance Screening of Disney African Cats
6:00PM – Pre-Show Activities
7:00PM – Film Screening
Franklin Theater
Free Event
Reservation Required – Call 215.448.1254
Philadelphians are invited to a special complimentary advance screening of Disneynature’s breathtaking new look at life on the African Savanna through the eyes of a lion pride and a cheetah family. Join in special hands-on activities before the show and presentations after the show by speakers from the University of Pennsylvania’s African Studies Center and the Philadelphia Zoo.