Science and STEM are back and better than ever this 2024 with Little Medical School of the Treasure Coast! They offer year-round excitement and learning for kids ages 5 to 11 years old. Their programs and classes offer hands-on exploration on a variety of topics in health, medicine, and animals. Best of all, their programs are packed with interactive hands-on lessons, themed crafts, and exploration of future careers led by their dedicated and trained instructors. It’s as immersive as it gets! Register your kid for their favorite subject at https://littlemedicalschool.com/treasurecoast/events/list/?tribe-bar-search=stuart.
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Dog Body Language 101 Class | Ages 5-11
Hosted by Little Prodigy School of the Arts | 851 SE Johnson Avenue, Stuart
Tuesday, February 6th from 6:15 pm-7:15 pm | $15.00 per kid
In this special class on veterinary medicine, kids will learn about physical exams for dogs through some hands-on activities. They will learn some common dog body postures and what they could be saying about how the pet is feeling, list 3 signs that a dog needs more space, list some signals that a dog is relaxed, and list 3 situations that might make a dog not want to be touched or approached. This class is a great way to introduce topics about animals to kids. Register here.
Little Veterinarian School Horse After-School Program
Hosted by Little Prodigy School of the Arts | 851 SE Johnson Avenue, Stuart
Wednesdays, February 7th-March 13th from 4:00 pm-5:00 pm | $160.00 per kid
Hello future veterinarian! Kids will learn all about becoming a little veterinarian through fun and creative hands-on activities in this unique 6-week after-school program. These future veterinarians will learn the anatomy of horses, proper horse care, and more. Students will go home with models, worksheets, and their own horse plushie “patient”. Register here.
All About the Heart Class
Hosted by Little Prodigy School of the Arts | 851 SE Johnson Avenue, Stuart
Tuesday, February 20th from 6:15 pm-7:15 pm | $20.00 per kid
In this special class on the heart, kids will learn the different parts of the heart and what it looks like, learn how to use a stethoscope (which they will get to take home), and do a few class exercises together that show how hard the heart works. Register here.
Eye Spy Dog Anatomy Class
Hosted by Little Prodigy School of the Arts | 851 SE Johnson Avenue, Stuart
Tuesday, March 5th from 6:15 pm-7:15 pm | $15.00 per kid
In this special class on dog anatomy and injuries, kids will name and label the different parts of a dog’s eye, recognize the types of abrasions that can be found in the eye, understand the process that vets use to treat these abrasions and compare what colors dogs see to what colors people see. Register here.
Babysitting 101 Teen Course
Hosted by Little Prodigy School of the Arts | 851 SE Johnson Avenue, Stuart
Tuesday, March 19th from 6:15 pm-7:15 pm | $85.00 per kid
In this 2.5-hour class designed for students ages 11 and up who are interested in babysitting, pre-teens and teens will have an introduction to basic care, safety, and first aid for infants and children. They will also learn about the developmental stages of infants through school-age children and design activities to use with each age. Health, nutrition, and sleep for each developmental age will be taught. They will also learn the Heimlich maneuver and how to use an EpiPen. Finally, these pre-teens and teens will design a babysitting advertisement for their future business and receive a Little Medical School certificate of completion. Register here.
Sports Medicine School After-School Program
Hosted by Little Prodigy School of the Arts | 851 SE Johnson Avenue, Stuart
Wednesdays, March 27th-May 1st from 4:00 pm-5:00 pm | $160.00 per kid
Think fast! Kids will engage in dynamic and hands-on activities to learn about sports medicine in this unique after-school program. These future sports physicians will learn about common sports injuries, Tommy John surgery, and more. Students will go home with models, worksheets, and more! We will begin with a white coat ceremony and end with a graduation ceremony. Register here.
Cat Stress & Enrichment Craft Class
Hosted by Little Prodigy School of the Arts | 851 SE Johnson Avenue, Stuart
Tuesday, April 9th from 6:15 pm-7:15 pm | $28.00 per kid
A stress-free cat is a healthy cat! In this special class on cats, kids will learn about what causes stress for cats, strategies to reduce stress, what makes a great cat toy, and will create their own cat toys using various crafts tools. They will get to go home with their own plushie cat “patients” and the cat toys they create. Register here.
Preparing For A Sibling Class
Hosted by Little Prodigy School of the Arts | 851 SE Johnson Avenue, Stuart
Tuesday, April 16th from 6:15 pm-7:15 pm | $28.00 per kid
In this special class on pediatrics, kids will learn about describing how to keep a baby safe when they sleep, discuss the Finnish Baby Box and make their own, write their own book to read to their baby and learn a song to sing at bedtime. This class is wonderful for kids who are getting ready to become big brothers or sisters for the first time and for moms looking to introduce their kids to the concept of caring for a sibling in a way that helps mom and the family. Kids in this class will go home with their own plushie baby “patient” to continue honing their sibling skills at home. We’re happy to be able to bring this class to help celebrate National Siblings Day on April 10th. Register here.
Little Pediatrician School After-School Program
Hosted by Little Prodigy School of the Arts | 851 SE Johnson Avenue, Stuart
Wednesdays, May 1st-May 29th from 4:00 pm-5:00 pm | $140.00 per kid
Is your kid getting ready for a new sibling? After “adopting” their own plushie baby, students will role-play the key responsibilities of a pediatrician and learn how to perform a head-to-toe exam on a newborn. These future pediatricians will learn about diapering, diaper rash, bottling, burping, the infant Heimlich maneuver, childhood immunizations, and safe sleeping. Register here.
Horse Anatomy 101 Class
Hosted by Little Prodigy School of the Arts | 851 SE Johnson Avenue, Stuart
Tuesday, May 7th from 6:15 pm-7:15 pm | $28.00 per kid
Let’s “build a horse” and learn about this beautiful animal’s anatomy! In this special class on veterinary medicine, kids will learn about the organs, bones, mouth, and hooves of a horse through hands-on activities. They will build their own horse organ and skeletal anatomy model to take home and will learn about hoof care using tools such as hoof picks, curry combs, and spray bottles. They will practice alongside their own plushie horse “patients” which they will get to take home. Register here.
Pharmacy & Medications Class
Hosted by Little Prodigy School of the Arts | 851 SE Johnson Avenue, Stuart
Tuesday, May 21st from 6:15 pm-7:15 pm | $15.00 per kid
Your challenge? Dispense the right amount of medication! In this special class highlighting being a pharmacist for the day, kids will hone their mathematical skills by learning what a prescription is and what information it must contain, discuss what a doctor must consider before prescribing medication, understand how a pharmacist dispenses prescriptions, and practice “prescribing” and “filling” medications orders at different amounts in a fun class game. Kids will go home with their own Little Medical School prescription pads and white coats. Register here.
*Space is limited and spots fill up fast. Early registration is recommended. Register here for some fun this semester with Little Medical School!
