Junior Rockhounds Minerals and Science Meetings to be held February – May, 2026
February 25 @ 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm EST
PLEASE TELL KIDS YOU KNOW: Junior Rockhounds Minerals and Science Meetings to be held February – May, 2026
Weekly meetings for kids
Junior Rockhounds meetings have a different topic each time, such as minerals, fossils, gemstones, geology, and dinosaurs. They include fun hands-on activities and discussions with an expert. Parents stay with their children, and may get a lot out of the meetings too! You don’t have to be a member to attend; please come out and see what it’s all about.
Adults who would like to help present these programs are cordially invited to come to a meeting.
Come to the Junior Rockhounds: Rocks, Fossils, and Minerals Meetings!
WHO: You! Best for students in 3rd through 8th grades, WITH their parents.
WHAT: Junior Rockhounds Science Meetings – Rocks and Minerals Programs.
WHERE:
BOAL HALL – Boalsburg Fire Hall
113 East Pine St.
Boalsburg PA 16827
Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/gtHjdzUgXbN9b5J8A
WHEN: Wednesdays listed below, 6:00 – 6:40 p.m.
NOTE THE CHANGE – FIRST MEETING IS FEB. 25th.
No reservations needed! (dates subject to change)
2026:
February 25,
March 4, 18, and 25,
April 8, 15, 22, and 29,
May 6 and 13.
Cost: Free! (plus students get free mineral samples and collection boxes)
Parents: Please accompany your student! All materials provided free of cost. Students get specimens to add to their personal collection. Hands-on, messy, fun! Science, learning, and family fun!
Sponsored by Junior Museum and Nittany Mineralogical Society.
Contact for any questions is:
Andrew A. Sicree, Ph.D.
aas132@psu.edu
814-867-6263