The Peoria Academy of Science is proud to sponsor the 23rd Annual Science Treasure Hunt. The Treasure Hunt is a combination family adventure and scavenger hunt focusing on science and technology facilities and resources in the Peoria area. All entrants must be students between 1st and 8th grade on April 21, 2012 and reside in Central Illinois. The hunt starts April 21 and ends on September 5.
If your kids are too young to officially enter, the places to visit for the Peoria Academy of Science Treasure Hunt are fun, regardless of age. There are the traditional Peoria attractions listed, but there are several that I never knew were available for visits. All the sites are great learning opportunities. Below are their suggested treasure hunt sites:
Byerly Aviation
Dickson Mounds Museum
Emiquon Preserve, Nature Conservancy
Fon du Lac Farm Park
Forest Park Nature Center
Jake Wolf Fish Hatchery
Lakeview Museum
Luthy Botanical Gardens
Northmoor Obervatory
Pekin Park District, Soldwedel Program Center
Peoria Air National Guard
Peoria Humane Society
Peoria NEXT Duryea Site
Peoria Zoo
Princeville Historical Society Museum
Springdale Cemetery Savanna
U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Detachment
Wheels O’ Time Museum
Wildlife Prairie Park
Geology Section Annual Show (Aug 25-26)
21st Annual Reptile & Amphibian Fair (Aug 18-19)
For more info, visit www.peoriaacademyofscience.org.