Illinois

Exploring the Wonders of Science: Chicago With Your Grandchild

Program No. 23719RJ
Alongside your grandchild, discover the wonders of Science while exploring the Windy City. Practice your problem solving skills as you build a robot and design a zoo habitat for a Lion.

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At a Glance

Alongside your grandchild, discover the wonders of science while exploring the Windy City. When you’re not making new friends big and small, you’ll get a chance to practice problem-solving skills with your grandchild as you build a robot, learn the scientific method while cruising the Chicago River, or design a zoo habitat for an African lion.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking up to 2 miles a day and standing at museums and on walking explorations.

What You'll Learn

  • Explore some of Chicago’s most iconic museums and learn about the animals at the Lincoln Park Zoo.
  • Build your very own robot and see it in action at the end of the workshop.
  • Explore Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry with fun and engaging activities included for all ages
Featured Expert
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Aurora Cruz Nelson
Aurora Cruz Nelson is a seasoned world traveler and infinite life learner. She strives to ensure that others are positively impacted by their travel; her experience has given her a global perspective that she wants to share. She is motivated by her dedication to quality life for all. Aurora has held positions in education, nonprofits, and travel sectors. Her strengths include creativity, curiosity, and gratitude. Her favorite person is her teenage son, who she took on a six-country gap year.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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Sue Shoemaker, a native-born Michigander, lives on a farm in the “Thumb.” A gratifying teaching and counseling career at the middle school level inspired Sue to become a group leader in order to share her passion for learning and travel with others. Sue has led a variety of Road Scholar programs: study cruises on the Great Lakes and the Columbia River, as well as land-based programs in Chicago, Detroit, Albuquerque (Balloon Fiesta), and northern Michigan.
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Aurora Cruz Nelson View biography
Aurora Cruz Nelson is a seasoned world traveler and infinite life learner. She strives to ensure that others are positively impacted by their travel; her experience has given her a global perspective that she wants to share. She is motivated by her dedication to quality life for all. Aurora has held positions in education, nonprofits, and travel sectors. Her strengths include creativity, curiosity, and gratitude. Her favorite person is her teenage son, who she took on a six-country gap year.





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