Will You Help Us?
Please visit the "How You Can Help" section of this site to learn how you can participate, or give us a call at (805) 473-1421 to speak with us directly.
Help Us Grow
Make A Donation
Your generous donation makes the dream come to reality. Thank you for sharing in our vision of hope.
What's New
Children's Interactive Science Center Open:
Thursdays and Fridays:
12pm to 5pm
Saturdays:
11am to 5pm
$2/child 3+ $3/Adult $2/Adult 65+
Click here for more information.
New Exhibits all about the Solar System!!
Extended Experiences
Coming Soon!!
About Our Fundraiser on November 6th 2011:
Chemistry of Cocktails
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2011 First Place Recipe:
from Rosa's Italian Restaurant in Pismo Beach
Double Your Pleasure
Absolut Mandarin Vodka
Caravello Orancello Liqueur
Basil
Sugar Cubes
Orange Juice
Sweet 'n' sour
260 Double Chocolate Vodka
Congratulations to F.McClintock's, 2nd Place Sea Venture, 3rd Place and the Quarterdeck for People's Choice
Thank you to all of the restaurants and mixologists who participated including: Marisol at the Cliffs, Lido, Fin's, Mongo's, NOVO, and Cafe Roma
Thank you to all of the local businesses who donated to our silent auction and to California Fine Wire for your sponsorship.
Thank you to all who attended our first Chemistry of Cocktails event! We were able to raise funds to continue our mission of connecting our community through science and technology, to inspire people of all ages to enjoy and embrace science.
About our Extended Experiences:
Thank you to the
Central Coast Salmon Enhancement,
Pacific Wildlife Care, Arroyo Grande Eagle Robotics Team, SLO WANDERS, Supercharged Science, Avila Sea Life Center
and Lana, our resident chemist, for taking part in our Extended Experience Programs. Thank you Dr. Chen and Cal Poly students in
the Materials Engineering Dept. for including us in the NanoDays celebration here at the Exploration Station.
Thanks to all of our wonderful volunteers for making these events fun, educational, and possible.
EXPLORE DREAM DISCOVER
The Exploration Station is a non-profit public facility where families can enjoy revolving science exhibits, interactive displays, and weekly activities designed to spark the imagination and creativity of the youth and adults in our community.
The Exploration Station is organized and maintained by the South County Family Educational and Cultural Center Incorporated. We are dedicated to providing a facility in our community for positive social and educational experiences.
We provide science-based programs and activities that encourage educational, social, environmental and recreational opportunities for children aged 3-16 years.
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Our programs and activities emphasize cooperation and mutual learning between adults and youth and encourage vocational learning through community partnerships with local Schools, Colleges, and other organizations. Please explore this web site for more information about us, our programs, and what we offer the local community and our youth.
