Explorit Science Center

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Explorit is a non profit 503(c)(3) California Corporation founded in 1982

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3141 5th Street

Davis, CA 95618

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Wednesday, 1pm - 5pm

Friday, 1pm - 5pm

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WELCOME

Here at Explorit, we create excitement for science and nature through interactive exploration for all. Visit our Center in Davis for fun interactive experiences, animals, backyard habitats and more. We also provide off and onsite programs to schools in 18 Northern California counties.

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After-School Camps

After-School Camps to help enrich your student’s science learning while schools are in a digital learning format. Explorit has integrated COVID-19 safety regulations, such as temperature checks, mask wearing, and social distancing measures, into camp activities. Registration is now open for our after-school camps in February and March.

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COVID-19 Update

Explorit will be closed for public hours until public health restrictions have been lifted or eased. We will still be running after-school camps with important safety measures put into place to protect children and staff. Our staff is working remotely and will be answering emails.  For questions please contact explorit@explorit.org.

Featured Explorit Programs

Classroom Adventures

Invite Explorit into your classroom! 
Guided hands-on and minds-on experiences for students grads K-6.

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Family Science Night

Explorit transforms your school's multipurpose room into a hands-on science museum for the entire family.

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Inquiry Labs

You visit us! Students, in small groups, meet open-ended challenges to stimulate curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.

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WHAT'S NEW?

Avalanche Awareness on the Slopes

Thank You to Our 2020 Volunteers

The Science of Candy and Sweets

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Our Mission

To ignite and foster curiosity about science and nature through inquiry and discovery

30,000

students reached last year

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Stimulating scientific curiosity and excitement in a million minds

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18

California counties served

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Avalanche Awareness on the Slopes

Thank You to Our 2020 Volunteers

Thank You to Our 2020 Volunteers

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The Science of Candy and Sweets

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Unique Reindeer

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Lighting our Way

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