Programs

Current Program:

Friday Jan. 17, 2025

1-3 PM at the SOCC

Topic: Chemistry: Oxidation!

Instructors: Erin and Katmai Higman, Al and others

Note to Parents: Students should come prepared to be outside first for a demonstration

What is Seldovia Science Fridays? 

Seldovia Science Fridays is a free youth science- and nature-oriented educational program hosted by the Sea Otter Community Center in Seldovia, Alaska. 

Our 2-hour weekly program is instructed and supported by a rotating staff of educators, staff and scientists from the Kachemak Bay Environmental Education Alliance (KBEEA; including the Seldovia Village Tribe, the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies, the Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and the NOAA Kasitsna Bay Laboratory, among others), as well as parent and community volunteers.

Registration is required by the Wednesday prior to each event. Parents may also enroll their children for all events. 

To enroll a child, please contact seldoviasocc@gmail.com. 

This webpage serves as the primary source of information for participating families.

When

Typically from 1pm to 3pm on most Fridays during the school year when school is in session. Science Fridays may not be held on no school days and early release days, in order to avoid conflicts with other community programming. Check this page for updates and notices.

Where

All events will begin and end at the Sea Otter Community Center in Seldovia unless otherwise stated.

Schedule

Event details, including the topic, instructors and necessary gear/clothing will be posted here by the Monday prior to the event.

Weather, Cancellations and Notifications

In the event that scheduled programs are canceled due to weather or other unforeseen events, a red banner will appear on the KBEAA website (including this page) for the duration of the day. 

The banner will be posted at least 2 hours before the event, typically by 11 am on the day of the event. 

Program staff will also do their best to send out emails and/or text messages to participating families. Please check this page for updates prior to dropping off children at the SOCC. 

Future Programs:

Friday Jan. 24, 2025

1 PM at the SOCC - Pick up at Lollipop Park 3 PM

Topic: Animal Husbandry Science - Chickens!

Instructors: Sydney Chappel, Al C. and Lisa S.

Note to parents: Starting inside at the SOCC, then walk to Syndey's house. Pick up at Lollipop Park

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Friday Jan. 31, 2025

1-3 PM at the SOCC

Topic: Physics - Simple Machines!

Instructors: Andrew Worley, Al C. and Lisa S.

Past Programs:

Friday Jan. 10, 2025

1-3 PM at the SOCC

Topic: Human Anatomy - The Heart

Instructors: Madalyn Grahn, Al Chartier and others

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Friday Jan. 3, 2025

*No Science Friday Today*

Winter Break / No School Day

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Friday Dec. 27, 2024

*No Science Friday Today*

 No School Day

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Friday Dec. 20, 2024

Topic: Sink or Float?: Hands-on Liquid Density Lab

Instructors: Paul (Kasitsna Bay Lab.), Al Chartier and others

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Friday Dec. 13, 2024

*No Science Friday Today*

Note: Early Release, SVT Hosting Santa's Workshop

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Friday Dec. 6, 2024

1 to 3pm at the SOCC

Topic: World Soils Day

Instructors: Homer Soil and Water Conservation District

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Friday Nov. 29, 2024

*No Science Friday Today*

Note: No School Day, Thanksgiving Holiday

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Friday Nov. 22, 2024

1 to 3pm at the SOCC

Topic: Habitats Up Close!

Instructors: Kachemak Bay Research Reserve (KBNERR) Ingrid, Conrad, Sam) and others

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Friday Nov. 15, 2024

*No Science Friday Today*

Message to Parents: Early Release School Day. SVT will host after-school activities.

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Friday Nov. 8, 2024

1 to 3pm at the SOCC

Topic: Nudibranch Nerdout (Sea Slugs)

Instructors: Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies (CACS), NOAA-KBL

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Friday Nov. 1, 2024

*No Science Friday today*

SOCC will be getting new carpet/flooring and is unavailable.

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Friday October 25, 2024

*No Science Friday today*

No School Day

Message to Parents: SVT will be hosting activities for kids

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Friday October 18, 2024

1 to 3 pm; Pick up and Drop off at the SOCC

Topic: Marine Debris and Coast Walk Clean Up

Instructors: Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies: Henry Reiske and others

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Friday October 11, 2024

*No Science Friday today*

No School Day

Message to Parents: SVT is hosting a grand opening with activities for kids at the new clinic from 1-3pm

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SPECIAL: MONDAY October 7, 2024

1 to 3pm at the SOCC

Topic: Sea Birds

Instructors: Ann Harding, Seabird Youth Network

Message to Parents: Learning about seabirds and including a targeted art project. 

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Friday October 4, 2024

1 to 3pm at the SOCC and Seldovia Harbor

Topic: Crabs: Local, Invasive, Identification and Monitoring

Instructors: Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (KBNERR)

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Friday September 27, 2024

1 to 3pm at the SOCC and Seldovia Harbor

Topic: Zooplankton and Jellies

Instructors: Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies

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Friday September 20, 2024

*No Science Friday today*

SCIENCE OLYMPIAD with UAF & SVT

10:00am to 3:00pm at the School

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Friday September 13, 2024

1 to 3pm at the SOCC

Topic: Introduction to Science Fridays and Seasonal Nature Observations

Instructors: Ingrid (KBNERR), Paul C. (NOAA-KBL) and Al Chartier