Join us for
Spring Break at BSP
The BSP Express is full STEAM ahead! Join us March 13-17 for Spring Break at the Park!
*Supervision of children is required. Please do not plan on dropping off your children as we want the whole family to enjoy this experience!
Join us Monday - Friday from 10am - 2pm! With a different theme each day, there is something for every member of the family to enjoy. This fun filled event is FREE so mark your calendars and be ready to explore the incredible world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math)!
The Full STEAM Ahead Trail will be located along the pathway between Mable the Mosaic Owl and the Ann and Ward Edwards Boathouse. Once you arrive at the park, follow the Lakeland Regional Health Circulator to either Mable the Mosaic Owl or the GiveWell Community Foundation Nature Center, and your family will be able to see and hear the Full STEAM Ahead Trail from there!
Use the clickable map below to find out what is happening on each day!
Monday, March 13 | 10am - 2pm | Science of Animals
Welcome Table
Welcome TableWelcome Table
DJ & Dance ZoneDJ & Dance Zone
Free Face PaintingFree Face Painting
Orange - Amazing AnimalsAmazing Florida Animals
Florida is full of amazing animals that are unique to our state. Join Amazing Animals, Inc. at this station to meet some of Florida’s most recognizable animal residents!
Science of Sea Turtles
Sea turtles rely on Florida coastlines to provide nesting areas, shelter, and food throughout their lifetimes. Join the Florida Aquarium at this station to learn more about these creatures and how we can help them survive for generations to come!
Therapy Dogs
Birding
There are over 190 species of breeding birds that call Florida their home. Join us at this station where you can borrow binoculars and pocket guides to identify birds visiting our Lagoon!
Pink - GatorlandAlligator Ambassador
American Alligators were once on the Endangered Species List, but now thrive throughout the state. Join Gatorland at this station for an educational meet-and-greet with one of these beautiful creatures!
The Science of Insects
There are over 200,000 species of pollinators that help plants reproduce and thrive. Join UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Master Gardeners at this station to get up close and personal with insects as you learn more about attracting and protecting these important creatures!
Tuesday, March 14 | 10am - 2pm | Technology
Welcome Tent
Welcome TableWelcome Table
Free Play AreaFree Play Area
DJ & Dance ZoneDJ & Dance Zone
OrangeSnappin' Circuits
Electric circuits are closed loops that allow power to travel in a continuous cycle. Join the Florida Children’s Museum at this station to construct your own circuit to turn a light on, ring a bell, or even power a fan!
Van Der Graff Generator
"Spark" your curiosity about electricity by touching our hair-raising Van Der Graff generator! Investigate conductors and insulators at this hands-on station.
Mobile Planetarium
Planetarium viewing will run every 15 minutes, with 30 minutes breaks at 11:15AM & 12:15PM. We’ve brought the Universe to you in the form of a Mobile Planetarium! Join Orlando Science Center at this station for an immersive tour through space and time to view stars, constellations, planets, galaxies, and more!
Fire Rescue Demos
Water Quality Exploration
There are over 50,000 miles of rivers and streams throughout Florida. Join the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) at this station to conduct your own water quality tests right here at Bonnet Springs Park!
Rigamajig
Technology exists in many different forms and helps people solve a variety of problems. Join BSP Volunteers to learn about simple machines and work collaboratively to build with our RIgamajig cart!
BSP Volunteer Lead Activity
PurpleBot Builders
Cubelets®️, modular robotic cubes, are an incredible tool to learn about computational thinking. Join Snapology at this station to create unique robots and program them to complete a wide range of tasks!
Wednesday, March 15 | 10am - 2pm | Engineering
Welcome Tent
Welcome TableWelcome Table
Free Play AreaFree Play Area
DJ & Dance ZoneDJ & Dance Zone
OrangeExplore Flight
Aviation connects communities around the world and requires very complex engineering principles to operate safely. Join the Aerospace Center for Excellence at this station to explore an airplane, design your own paper airplane, and even operate a virtual flight simulator!
Drone Zone
Drone flights will run every 15 minutes with a 30 min break at 11:30AM. Drone technology is reaching new heights and can be used for a wide range of needs, like monitoring wildfires and capturing video footage as new buildings are built. Join the Orlando Science Center at this station to explore drone technology while flying these amazing machines in a drone cage!
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Learn From a Surveyor!
Learn about the world of land surveying with professional surveyors from Chastain-Skillman. Participants will have the ability to learn about the equipment used for surveys, the methods used for collecting data, and how CS surveyors conducted a tree survey for Bonnet Springs Park.
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3D Printing
3D printing allows makers to design and build complex products from a variety of materials. Join Catapult at this station to see 3D printers in action and even take away your very own 3D printed item!
Rigamajig
Technology exists in many different forms and helps people solve a variety of problems. Join BSP Volunteers to learn about simple machines and work collaboratively to build with our Rigamajig cart!
BSP Volunteer Lead Activity
PinkRocket Science
Rockets launch from the Kennedy Space Center on a regular basis and can occasionally be seen all the way from Lakeland, FL. Join MOSI at this station to view explosive rocket launch demonstrations!
Water Wall
The USGS estimates that each person in the United States uses 80-100 gallons of water every single day. Join the City of Lakeland’s Water Utility team at this station to design a drainage system and learn about how their vacuum truck operates!
Water Utilities
Thursday, March 16 | 10am - 2pm | Art
Welcome Tent
Welcome TableWelcome Table
Free Play AreaFree Play Area
DJ & Dance ZoneDJ & Dance Zone - Local Motive's Party Starter Session
Movement is a form of expression that can be combined with music for a jaw-dropping performance. Join Local Motive Dance at this station for a hip-hop oriented dance experience where everyone can watch, learn and participate with professional dancers in a fun, safe and encouraging environment!
Spice Art
Spices take on a whole new use when you add them to your artwork. Join Bok Tower Gardens at this station for a sensory experience using spices as an art medium where participants will have the opportunity to use a variety of spices to create an original art piece!
DIY Puppetry
The art of puppetry has been experienced for generations, even 600 years ago in Europe. Join MicheLee Puppets at this station to create your very own hand puppet and learn how to put on a memorable performance!
Improv In Action
The art of improv is a form of live theatre in which the plot, characters, and dialogue of a game, scene, or story are made up in the moment. Join Broadway Beginnings at this station to join in on the fun, fast-paced action of improv!
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Bubble Art
Art can be created with a variety of materials, from paint to yarn and many others. Join the CJB UW Children’s Resource Center at this station to create dynamic bubble art!
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Japanese Inspired Fish Printing
Gyotaku is a form of Japanese art that was developed to help fishermen keep record of the types of fish they caught. Join the Lakeland Art Association at this station to use replicas of various fish to create a print of the fish's shape and texture.
Community Weaving
Weaving has been an artform that creates beautiful fabrics and tapestries for hundreds of years. Join BSP Volunteers at this station to contribute to a large, community loom project!
BSP Volunteer Lead Activity
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Rhythm & Beats
On average, Americans spend over 4 hours a day exposed to music all aroung them. Join the Lakeland Symphony Orchastra at this station to make your own musical masterpiece using interactive tuned percussion instruments called Boomwhackers!
Drums as Language
Drums can be used to create dynamic rhythms and even communicate with others. Join Pathfinder Outdoor Education at this station to find your percussive voice while beating a drum alongside other guests!
Friday, March 17 | 10am - 2pm | Math
Welcome Tent
Welcome TableWelcome Table
Free Play AreaFree Play Area
DJ & Dance ZoneDJ & Dance Zone
OrangeTurn Math Into Art
Spirographs are a geometric drawing tool that create mathematical curves and connect mathematics to the beauty of art. Join the Florida Children’s Museum at this station to use repeating patterns and colors to create a design all your own!
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Nature Math
Math can be found everywhere, especially in nature. Join WonderHere at this station to explore fractions, counting, and more using nature as your guide!
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Mathnasium Presents Pi Day!
Pi Day may have happened on 3/14 but that won’t stop us from celebrating! Join Mathnasium of Lakeland Highlands at this station for fun, interactive Pi Day themed math activities for the whole family!
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LEGO®️ STEAM Math Challenge
Show off your math skills while interacting with multiple motorized LEGO®️ models! Join Bricks 4 Kidz at this station to solve addition and subtraction problems at the Earthquake Simulator or use multiplication to find the area of our LEGO®️ Foosball Court!
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Marble Maze
Outsmart your opponents to be the first to this finish line! Join Snapology at this station to solve puzzles and riddles, build your own LEGO race course, and challenge a friend to a friendly marble maze race.
Geometric Patterns
Archeological evidence suggests that geometric patterns have been used in art dating back to 1000 BCE. Join BSP Volunteers at this station to choose a geometric pattern and replicate it using assorted geometric blocks!
BSP Volunteer Lead Activity
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Color By Number
How closely related are math and art? Find out by joining local artist Bump Galletta at this station for a special Color-By-Numbers activity where you’ll use your math skills to complete your own art piece!
Basketball Score Keepers
Dribble, shoot, swish! Join Lakeland Magic at this station to practice basketball and math drills and meet their beloved mascot, Swish.
