The center provides science classes for school children across South Carolina and also teaches in-service programs. The center sits on 62 acres with classrooms/labs, a pioneer farm, nature trails, a planetarium and observatory, life science labs, a rainforest and an amphitheater. Public programs at the center are limited to Friday with the "Starry Nights" program and the Second Saturday is public day. In addition, the nature trails, arboretum, and butterfly garden are available to the public any time the main gate is open.