The Cowboy Carousel Discover Center is a nonprofit educational and cultural institution committed to serving the needs and interest of children by providing STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) exhibits and programs that stimulate curiosity and motivate learning. In the coming years, as we move forward, everything will be designed to inspire children to explore, imagine, and experiment. Interactive experiences are an integral element of learning. When children are given the freedom to play, they develop life skills like curiosity, confidence, and creativity. These skills strengthen a child’s potential to excel in school, their future careers, their communities, and beyond. The Cowboy Carousel Center is excited to provide these programs to the families of Johnson County and surrounding areas.

STEAM Saturdays are the second Saturday of the month. They are free FUN hands-on workshops that explore different areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math! Students will take part in unique activities, plus create take-home projects. The workshops are designed for ages 1 through 10 years old.
Drop in anytime between 10:00 am through 2:00 pm for age-appropriate activities.
Mark your calendar now! Workshop Dates:
June 13th - POSTPHONED TO JULY 11TH!
July 11th - Summer Science Splash & Sparks - Red, White & STEAM!
August 8th - STEAM Detectives Day
September 12th - Fall Into STEAM
October 10th - Spooky Science
November 14th - Join us for James and the Giant Peach
December 12th - Winter Wonder STEAM Day
Come see how the new discovery center fits into the Cowboy Carousel Community Center. Entrance to the discovery center through the side entrance off the parking lot.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information, please call Marie at 307-620-2244.

Drop in anytime between 10 AM and 2 PM for a hands‑on, come‑and‑go workshop featuring water‑powered science, art, engineering, and messy fun for ages 1–10. Families move at their own pace through rotating stations — perfect for curious minds and creative hands!
1. Baby & Toddler Water Sensory Bay (Ages 1–3) Sensory exploration with water bins, sponges, scoops, cups, and floating toys.
Concepts: Absorption, volume, cause & effect
2. Water Wall Engineering (Ages 3–10) Design your own gravity‑powered water path using funnels, tubing, and recycled bottles.
Concepts: Gravity, flow rate, engineering design
3. Splash Art Lab (Ages 1–10) Create watercolor art with droppers, spray bottles, and melting ice paints.
Concepts: Color mixing, diffusion, states of matter
4. Build‑A‑Boat Challenge (Ages 4–10) Construct boats that float, carry weight, and move with wind power.
Concepts: Buoyancy, stability, propulsion
5. Rainbow Bubble Science (Ages 3–10) Mix your own bubble solution and make giant, colorful bubbles!
Concepts: Surface tension, elasticity
6. Water Rockets & Splash Launch Zone (Ages 5–10) Blast off with film canister rockets and water‑powered stomp rockets.
Concepts: Chemical reaction, thrust, trajectory
7. Ice Excavation Lab (Ages 2–10) Excavate frozen treasures using warm water and salt.
Concepts: Temperature, states of matter
8. Mud Kitchen (All Ages) Dig, mix, and create in our outdoor mud kitchen — sensory play meets imagination!
Concepts: Texture, creativity, natural materials
Bring your curiosity, sunscreen, and a towel — it’s going to be a splash!!

A fun, hands-on cooking class designed just for kids ages 7–12.
In this exciting three-week course, young chefs will:
~ Learn essential kitchen skills like safe knife handling
~ Read and follow recipes
~ Create shopping lists
~ Practice proper food safety
~ Explore table setting basics
~ Build confidence in the kitchen
Let’s cook, learn, and have fun together!
Email: cowboycarouseldiscoverycenter@gmail.com
Text 307-620-2244











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