Mission Statement:

At Science, Kids and Beyond our mission is to spark joy, inspire creativity, and foster lifelong learning in children aged 6 months to 12 years. We believe that childhood should be a magical journey filled with discovery, laughter, and growth.

Our commitment is to provide a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where children can explore their limitless potential. Through a dynamic blend of play, exploration, and structured activities, we aim to ignite their imaginations and cultivate essential life skills.

An image of 4 children on a semicircular earth like object, with a starry sky below. Yellow lettering reads: Childhood is a ourney not a race

What to Expect

I work hard to create an effective and engaging program for all my clients. When it comes to choosing a program know that I tailor each event to the audience and needs of the venue. We can work together to make it the best for everyone.

Check out some recent photos below:

We pledge to:

Nurture Curiosity: Encourage children to ask questions, seek answers, and embark on exciting adventures of exploration.
Promote Inclusivity: Embrace diversity and create a welcoming space where all children, regardless of background or abilities, can come together to learn and play.
Support Social Development: Foster positive relationships, teamwork, and communication skills, nurturing empathy and cooperation.
Ignite Creativity: Inspire creativity through art, music, science, and imaginative play, helping children discover their unique talents.
Empower Lifelong Learning: Lay the foundation for a lifelong love of learning by instilling a growth mindset and a sense of wonder.

A campfire with two marshmallows on sticks on either side. Above are graham crackers and hershey bars. Below is the word FIre in foam floor letters.

Inclusive

Kindergarten

A table with several birds, books and egg related items. The word egg is on the floor below made from foam floor letters

Toddlers

A childrens orange and white tepee, sits behind the word tent made from foam floor letters. To the right is an orange yoga mat with the word baby made out of foam floor letters.

Who We Serve

Prekindergarten

A sand table with digging items is flanked on either side by pith helmets. A stuffed tyranosaurus rex stands at one corner.

Foam floor numbers 1-9 in a 3 by 3 grid with books surrounding it.

Babies

Elementary

A table with silver trays. Kids hands are molding clay into marble runs.

A blue hexagon with the black words Science, Kids and Beyond .

Staff

We are here for you!

•Susan Kozak Buckley is the Owner, Program Coordinator and Presenter

•Ms. Buckley has been doing programs for children for 25 years and was previously employed the Hamilton YMCA Afterschool STEM program and is presently the Program Coordinator for the New Jersey State Museum Foundation’s Small Explorer Program.

•AS degree in Medical Technology, Mercer County Community College

•BS degree in Biology, Elizabethtown College

•MS degree in Zoology, Rutgers University.

•Employees will be local students or local parents.

Priority will be given to employees with financial need,

ability to communicate in other languages (Spanish and ASL),

and those who come with recommendations.