Passport to Science

A  program that invites kids in the Middletown and surrounding community on campus to experience and explore all that science has to offer. Activities include Space Nights at the observatory, visiting the Joe Webb Peoples Museum, lab tours, and discipline specific workshops, games, and other activities.

Our inaugural event on Wesleyan's campus is postponed. It is tentatively scheduled for  Saturday, November, 21 2026, 10am. Please check back for more information soon.

 

Drawing with Collections--Animal Bones!
Wednesday, November 18, 4:30-6:30pm
Exley Science Center Room 184 (Woodhead Lounge)
265 Church Street, Middletown
Love drawing? Want a relaxing and fun activity for all ages? Join us for our first "Drawing with Collections" event. Our theme for November 18 will be animal bones. All skill levels are welcome. Paper and colored pencils will be provided, or you can bring your own art supplies. This event is co-sponsored by the Wesleyan Archaeology Program and Center for the Arts.
Get a passport to science at this event!

Wesleyan Students!

Are you interested in particiapting in the Passport to Science program?

  • interact with kids in our community
  • demonstrate the importance of science and math
  • volunteer with like minded peers and mentors
  • help shape the Passport curriculum
  • design activities based on your own experience, research, and interests

Passport activities are on or near campus and the time commitment can be as little as two hours a month or six hours a semester. All students are welcome to participate regardless of major or year. Please reach out to Anika (adane@wesleyan.edu) or Miki (mlynch@wesleyan.edu) with any questions or ideas.

Middletown Families!

Hello! The Passport to Science Program is a unique initiative we are currently planning to bring science to elementary school and middle school students. Students will visit Wesleyan's campus for a weekend event where students will be given a booklet or “passport” that can be stamped after attending a variety of organized activities across disciplines in the sciences. Stamps can be collected throughout the school year at related events.

To make this program as engaging as possible, we want your input! Please complete this questionnaire to indicate your children's interests and share your ideas. To get up to date information about the program, please provide your email.