The Nittany Lion looks out from a 
Central Pennsylvania doubly terminated quartz crystal.  Artwork © John Passaneau.
Nittany Mineralogical Society, Inc.
State College, Pennsylvania

Junior Rockhounds Meetings
January - April, 2025

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Twice-monthly meetings for kids

The 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.

Join the Junior Rockhounds: Rocks, Fossils, and Minerals Club!

WHO: You! Best for students in 3rd through 8th grades, WITH their parents.
WHAT: Junior Rockhounds Science Club – Rocks and Minerals Programs.
WHERE:
      BOALSBURG FIRE HALL
      113 E Pine St.
      Boalsburg PA 16827
Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/gtHjdzUgXbN9b5J8A

WHEN: Wednesdays listed below, 6:00 - 6:45 p.m.
No reservations needed!
(dates subject to change)
2025:
January 8 and 29,
February 12 (cancelled- weather) and 26,
March 19 and 26,
April 2 and 23.

Cost: Free! (plus students get free mineral samples)

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!

Contact for any questions is:
Andrew A. Sicree, Ph.D.
aas132@psu.edu
814-867-6263


Juniors meeting
A demonstration for Junior Rockhounds.

gem polishing meeting for juniors
A gem polishing program for Junior Rockhounds.

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