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February 2012
2/6
Monday
Monday
Members Monday: Pomegranate Painting
02/06/2012
10am
Pomegranates are special fruits with beautiful red juice. Have you ever tried painting with them? Let's explore the insides of these winter fruits and make some squishy, sticky pomegranate art.
2/7
Tuesday
Tuesday
Animal Yoga ($)
02/07/2012
10:30am
Have you ever wanted to be a dog? What about a ssssssnake? Join us for an easy session of yoga for beginner or expert kid yogis! We'll transform our bodies into animals and tell a story at the same time. New attendees and drop-ins encouraged!
$3 per child for members / $4 per child for visitors. Ideal for ages 3 & up. Sign up the morning of at the front desk.
$3 per child for members / $4 per child for visitors. Ideal for ages 3 & up. Sign up the morning of at the front desk.
2/7
Tuesday
Tuesday
Valentine Time
02/07/2012
11:30am
Doilies, ribbon, lace and glitter... let's make some valentines for those we love.
2/8
Wednesday
Wednesday
Teensy Weensy Production Class: The Snowy Day (R$)
02/08/2012
10-11am
Session 2 of 4. What's your favorite thing to do in the snow? Our youngest actors will be making a play about our favorite snowy days and you can join them! Let it snow outside, and we will use our imaginations inside with the help of The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats. This is a creative drama class focusing on confidence and cooperation: making a play together! Parents, family and friends are invited to the performance at 10:45am on February 29th.
Ages 3-5.
$60 per 4 week session for members / $75 per 4 week session for visitors. Try a single class for $15.
To register call 828-1234 x247 or stop by the front desk.
Thanks to a generous donor, scholarship funds are available for this program. For details, please contact Executive Director Suzanne Olson at .
Ages 3-5.
$60 per 4 week session for members / $75 per 4 week session for visitors. Try a single class for $15.
To register call 828-1234 x247 or stop by the front desk.
Thanks to a generous donor, scholarship funds are available for this program. For details, please contact Executive Director Suzanne Olson at .
2/8
Wednesday
Wednesday
Whose Spot?
02/08/2012
10:30am
Many animals have spots on their bodies. Help match the spot to the right animal and learn the different reasons why animals have spots.
2/8
Wednesday
Wednesday
Open Art Studio
02/08/2012
11am-12pm
Join us for open studio time in which you can explore painting, collage and sculpture through self-guided projects. To help you craft your wildest masterpieces, we'll have an arts educator on hand. Come experiment with paint, clay, fabric, paper and found objects. What will you make?
2/8
Wednesday
Wednesday
We Are Maine: Mithai
02/08/2012
3pm
Mithai is how you say "sweets" in Hindi. Join us in our We Are Maine exhibit to sample delicious treats from India, and learn how to make them at home.
2/9
Thursday
Thursday
Tiny Tots: Balloon Bash
02/09/2012
10:30am
How long can we keep one balloon up in the air? What about two, three, or five? Come play with us and find out! Ideal for ages 18-36 months.
2/9
Thursday
Thursday
Kitchen Chemistry: Amazing Yeast
02/09/2012
11:30am
Did you know amazing chemistry can happen with simple ingredients from your kitchen? Yeast makes bread fluffy and turns juice into wine. We will experiment with yeast and learn how this living organism works; let's see if it can blow up a balloon!
2/9
Thursday
Thursday
Where Science Meets Art: Anatomy
02/09/2012
3:45pm
Dr. H.V. Carter and Henry Gray spent years creating accurate drawings of our insides to publish their famous book, Gray's Anatomy. Come and create artwork about the human body using collage materials from this historic reference book.
2/10
Friday
Friday
Valentine Time
02/10/2012
10:30am
Doilies, ribbon, lace and glitter... let's make some valentines for those we love.
2/10
Friday
Friday
Ashpet: Storytelling Adventure
02/10/2012
11am
Meet Ashpet, a brave Appalachian girl who might remind you of Cinderella. Ashpet will tell you her story and ask you to use your magic and help her act it out. You might be a dirty dish, or maybe you'll help find Ashpet's red shoe. This storytelling adventure is appropriate for all ages.
2/10
Friday
Friday
All About Bears
02/10/2012
11:30am
Find out what bears do during the cold winter months in Maine and around the world. Don't forget to bring your favorite teddy bear!
2/10
Friday
Friday
Money Mad Lib
02/10/2012
3:30pm
Our spin on this classic game is all about math. We'll create our own silly scenarios about earning, saving and spending money. Does it rain five nickels? Will a singing Hawaiian lion eat your ten cents? Do 100 pennies fall into quicksand? Anything can happen during Money Mad Libs. Ideal for ages 4 & up.
Generously sponsored by KeyBank of Maine
Generously sponsored by KeyBank of Maine
2/11
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday Morning Live! (R$)
02/11/2012
10:15-11:30am
Are you a natural comic? Do you want to get your feet wet on our stage? This is a special program for kids between the ages of 6 and 11. We'll learn improv theatre games and rehearse sketch comedy, all to put on a very fun comedy show an hour later for our museum audience! Live from the Dress Up Theatre, it's Saturday Morning! $10 per class.
To register, call 828-1234 x247 or sign up at the front desk.
To register, call 828-1234 x247 or sign up at the front desk.
2/11
Saturday
Saturday
The Chop Shop
02/11/2012
10:30am
There are all kinds of neat recycled items at the chop shop. Answer questions about money and saving to earn points to buy items and make your own special creation. Ideal for ages 4 & up!
Generously sponsored by KeyBank of Maine
Generously sponsored by KeyBank of Maine
2/11
Saturday
Saturday
Worm Bin Composting Workshop (R$)
02/11/2012
11:30am
Did you know over 27% of the garbage we throw out is compostable? Composting during the winter can be difficult, but if you have the help of hundreds of squirmy worms, it can be done. Vermicomposting (using worms to eat your food scraps) helps reduce the amount of garbage going to the landfill while creating an amazing soil enhancer and fertilizer for house plants, gardens and lawns! You will leave our worm workshop with your own compost collector bucket, worm bin, worms and the knowledge you need to keep your compost bin healthy and productive. For more information, please contact Ryan at .
Presented with support from the Roy A. Hunt Foundation.
$25 per bin for members / $28 per bin for visitors.
To register call 828-1234 x231 or stop by the front desk.
Deadline extended! Register by Thursday, February 9th.
Presented with support from the Roy A. Hunt Foundation.
$25 per bin for members / $28 per bin for visitors.
To register call 828-1234 x231 or stop by the front desk.
Deadline extended! Register by Thursday, February 9th.
2/11
Saturday
Saturday
Ashpet: Storytelling Adventure
02/11/2012
1pm
Meet Ashpet, a brave Appalachian girl who might remind you of Cinderella. Ashpet will tell you her story and ask you to use your magic and help her act it out. You might be a dirty dish, or maybe you'll help find Ashpet's red shoe. This storytelling adventure is appropriate for all ages.
2/11
Saturday
Saturday
Open Art Studio
02/11/2012
2-3pm
Join us for open studio time in which you can explore painting, collage and sculpture through self-guided projects. To help you craft your wildest masterpieces, we'll have an arts educator on hand. Come experiment with paint, clay, fabric, paper and found objects. What will you make?
2/11
Saturday
Saturday
Chocolate Heart Pops (R$)
02/11/2012
3:30pm
Do you know someone who loves chocolate? Let's make something sweet that will melt someone's heart. $2 per pop for members / $3 per pop for visitors. To register call 828-1234 x227 or stop by the front desk.
2/12
Sunday
Sunday
Valentine's Candy Making Workshop ($)
02/12/2012
1:30pm
Valentine's Day is right around the corner; do you have a present for a special person? Come learn how to make some delicious homemade candy, a perfect gift or a tasty treat for yourself. We'll also make a gift box to put the candy in. $5 per box for members / $6 per box for visitors. Ideal for ages 4 & up. Sign up the day of at the front desk.
2/12
Sunday
Sunday
American Girls Club: Addy Saves the Day (R)
02/12/2012
3pm
This month we'll learn about Addy, an American Girl from 1864. We'll explore this era of US History by reading an excerpt from Addy Saves the Day, sharing a snack and making a special craft. New members are welcome! Ideal for ages 6 & up. To register visit call 828-1234 x241 or stop by the front desk.
2/13
Monday
Monday
Members Monday: Valentine Making
02/13/2012
10am
Do you need to make a last minute valentine for someone special? Don't worry - we've got all the supplies you need to make the perfect valentine.
2/14
Tuesday
Tuesday
Around the World with Coffee by Design: Valentine's Day Social
02/14/2012
10:30am-12pm
Valentine's Day is about love, caring, and kindness. Join us to sample coffee originating from Colombia, learn about the important relationship between us and the people of Colombia, and make beautiful valentines from doilies, ribbon, lace, glitter and more! Hot chocolate will be available for non-coffee drinkers, light snacks will be provided, and unique coffee games led by creative educators make this event fun for all ages! Sip, create, and mingle while learning about the global impact of a caring relationship between farmers, Coffee by Design, and you.
2/14
Tuesday
Tuesday
Valentine's Candy Making Workshop ($)
02/14/2012
2:30pm
Today is Valentine's Day! Do you have a present for a special person? Come learn how to make some delicious homemade candy, a perfect gift or a tasty treat for yourself. We'll also make a gift box to put the candy in. $5 per box for members / $6 per box for visitors. Ideal for ages 4 & up. Sign up the day of at the front desk.
2/15
Wednesday
Wednesday
Teensy Weensy Production Class: The Snowy Day (R$)
02/15/2012
10-11am
Session 3 of 4. What's your favorite thing to do in the snow? Our youngest actors will be making a play about our favorite snowy days and you can join them! Let it snow outside, and we will use our imaginations inside with the help of The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats. This is a creative drama class focusing on confidence and cooperation: making a play together! Parents, family and friends are invited to the performance at 10:45am on February 29th.
Ages 3-5.
$60 per 4 week session for members / $75 per 4 week session for visitors. Try a single class for $15.
To register call 828-1234 x247 or stop by the front desk.
Thanks to a generous donor, scholarship funds are available for this program. For details, please contact Executive Director Suzanne Olson at .
Ages 3-5.
$60 per 4 week session for members / $75 per 4 week session for visitors. Try a single class for $15.
To register call 828-1234 x247 or stop by the front desk.
Thanks to a generous donor, scholarship funds are available for this program. For details, please contact Executive Director Suzanne Olson at .
2/15
Wednesday
Wednesday
Animal Homes
02/15/2012
10:30am
Where do otters like to play? Where do salamanders sleep? Play a matching game to help our animal friends find their homes.
2/15
Wednesday
Wednesday
Open Art Studio
02/15/2012
11am-12pm
Join us for open studio time in which you can explore painting, collage and sculpture through self-guided projects. To help you craft your wildest masterpieces, we'll have an arts educator on hand. Come experiment with paint, clay, fabric, paper and found objects. What will you make?
2/15
Wednesday
Wednesday
We Are Maine: Spice Smelling
02/15/2012
3pm
There are all kinds of spices used for cooking, like cinnamon, cayenne pepper and thyme. Did you know there are hundreds of spices used in Indian cooking? Let's smell samples of many different spices and learn how to use them! We'll even have a recipe for you to take home and try.
2/16
Thursday
Thursday
Tiny Tots: Finger Painting
02/16/2012
10:30am
Who's ready for some good, old-fashioned finger painting? Let's make some messy art at the Museum and not at home! Ideal for ages 18-36 months.
2/16
Thursday
Thursday
Animal Fun
02/16/2012
11:30am
Join the staff of the Animal Refuge League and learn about your favorite pets! You'll have a chance to meet and touch a real, live animal.
2/16
Thursday
Thursday
Where Science Meets Art: Anatomy
02/16/2012
3:45pm
Dr. H.V. Carter and Henry Gray spent years creating accurate drawings of our insides to publish their famous book, Gray's Anatomy. Come and create artwork about the human body using collage materials from this historic reference book.
2/17
Friday
Friday
Fire Safety Friday
02/17/2012
10:30am
It's our favorite Friday! Join us for a chance to meet Portland's firefighters and to sit on a real fire truck! (Dependent on weather and fire fighter availability.)
2/17
Friday
Friday
The Science of Snowflakes
02/17/2012
11:30am
Learn about what makes each snowflake unique and make your own to take home.
2/17
Friday
Friday
Money Mad Lib
02/17/2012
3:30pm
Our spin on this classic game is all about math. We'll create our own silly scenarios about earning, saving and spending money. Does it rain five nickels? Will a singing Hawaiian lion eat your ten cents? Do 100 pennies fall into quicksand? Anything can happen during Money Mad Libs. Ideal for ages 4 & up.
Generously sponsored by KeyBank of Maine
Generously sponsored by KeyBank of Maine
2/17
Friday
Friday
Wiley and the Hairy Man (R$)
02/17/2012
Friday at 4:30pm
Deep in the swamps of Appalachia, young Wiley must face down his nemesis, the magical, mischievous Hairy Man. How can one little boy defeat the Hairy Man? He can't out-fight him, he can't out-run him... but with bravery and wit, he just might be able to out-fox him. Join Wiley, his hound dog and his conjurin' Mammy on this wild and rhythmic adventure based on a traditional southern folktale. Produced by special arrangement with Anchorage Press Plays, Inc. of Louisville, Kentucky.
$8 per person for members / $9 per person for visitors. See the play and stay to play for $15.
Ask about flex passes and group rates to performances.
Reservations recommended. For tickets call 828-1234 x231, or stop by our front desk.
$8 per person for members / $9 per person for visitors. See the play and stay to play for $15.
Ask about flex passes and group rates to performances.
Reservations recommended. For tickets call 828-1234 x231, or stop by our front desk.
2/18
Saturday
Saturday
Pets & More
02/18/2012
10:30am
Meet a real, live pet and talk to an animal caregiver about what it takes to have a pet in your life. Join a humane educator from the Animal Welfare Society of Kennebunk to learn about caring for the furry and feathered members of your family!
2/18
Saturday
Saturday
Winter Fairy Wing Workshop (R$)
02/18/2012
11:30am
Every time it snows, little crystals fall from the sky. Who is dropping these snowflakes down? Could it be the winter snow fairies? Turn into a snow fairy yourself by making your own set of glittery winter wings. Then maybe you'll know the secrets of the snow... $5 per set of wings for members / $6 per set of wings for visitors. Ages 3+.
To register call 828-1234 x227 or stop by the front desk by February 17th.
To register call 828-1234 x227 or stop by the front desk by February 17th.
2/18
Saturday
Saturday
Open Art Studio
02/18/2012
2-3pm
Join us for open studio time in which you can explore painting, collage and sculpture through self-guided projects. To help you craft your wildest masterpieces, we'll have an arts educator on hand. Come experiment with paint, clay, fabric, paper and found objects. What will you make?
2/18
Saturday
Saturday
Wiley and the Hairy Man (R$)
02/18/2012
Saturday at 2pm
By Susan Zeder. Deep in the swamps of Appalachia, young Wiley must face down his nemesis, the magical, mischievous Hairy Man. How can one little boy defeat the Hairy Man? He can't out-fight him, he can't out-run him... but with bravery and wit, he just might be able to out-fox him. Join Wiley, his hound dog and his conjurin' Mammy on this wild and rhythmic adventure based on a traditional southern folktale. Produced by special arrangement with Anchorage Press Plays, Inc. of Louisville, Kentucky.
$8 per person for members / $9 per person for visitors. See the play and stay to play for $15.
Ask about flex passes and group rates to performances.
Reservations recommended. For tickets call 828-1234 x231, or stop by our front desk.
$8 per person for members / $9 per person for visitors. See the play and stay to play for $15.
Ask about flex passes and group rates to performances.
Reservations recommended. For tickets call 828-1234 x231, or stop by our front desk.
2/18
Saturday
Saturday
Animal Adaptations
02/18/2012
3:30pm
Explore the many ways that animals adapt to the cold winter weather.
2/18
Saturday
Saturday
Wiley and the Hairy Man (R$)
02/18/2012
Saturday at 4:30pm
By Susan Zeder. Deep in the swamps of Appalachia, young Wiley must face down his nemesis, the magical, mischievous Hairy Man. How can one little boy defeat the Hairy Man? He can't out-fight him, he can't out-run him... but with bravery and wit, he just might be able to out-fox him. Join Wiley, his hound dog and his conjurin' Mammy on this wild and rhythmic adventure based on a traditional southern folktale. Produced by special arrangement with Anchorage Press Plays, Inc. of Louisville, Kentucky.
$8 per person for members / $9 per person for visitors. See the play and stay to play for $15.
Ask about flex passes and group rates to performances.
Reservations recommended. For tickets call 828-1234 x231, or stop by our front desk.
$8 per person for members / $9 per person for visitors. See the play and stay to play for $15.
Ask about flex passes and group rates to performances.
Reservations recommended. For tickets call 828-1234 x231, or stop by our front desk.
2/19
Sunday
Sunday
Play Our Way: Private Playtime for Families Affected by Autism
02/19/2012
10am-12pm
Families of a child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are invited to the Museum for a special, private playtime. The Museum will be closed to the general public, providing a more conducive play environment. Our staff has made adjustments to the lighting in our exhibit and play areas and noise-reducing headphones will be available. Picture map books of the exhibits will be available at the front desk to plan your visit. There will also be a guided art project available for children seeking a structured activity. Play Our Way is free, and pre-registration is not required. For more information contact or call 828-1234 x227.
Presented with support from Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maine
Presented with support from Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maine
2/19
Sunday
Sunday
Brazilian Carnival!
02/19/2012
1:30pm
One of the biggest parties of the year in Brazil, Carnival is an incredible sight with costumes, parades, music and dancing. Learn about this festival and make a crazy, colorful, festive mask to wear home.
2/19
Sunday
Sunday
Meditation and Play Workshop
02/19/2012
3pm
In the last of our four-part series, we'll hear stories about the Hindu lord of dance, Nataraja, and illustrate them with dance! Practice some basic dance gestures to help tell stories with special guest Anca Gooje, dancer and meditation specialist. Ideal for ages 3 & up.
2/20
Monday
Monday
Old-Time Musical Chairs
02/20/2012
10:30am
Bring your best musical chairs skills to the Museum - we're going to have a chair-off! We'll play to old-time Appalachian banjo music in honor of our current play, Wiley & the Hairy Man - bring an instrument if you've got one.
2/20
Monday
Monday
Ashpet: Storytelling Adventure
02/20/2012
11:30am
Meet Ashpet, a brave Appalachian girl who might remind you of Cinderella. Ashpet will tell you her story and ask you to use your magic and help her act it out. You might be a dirty dish, or maybe you'll help find Ashpet's red shoe. This storytelling adventure is appropriate for all ages.
2/20
Monday
Monday
Kids on the Block ®
02/20/2012
1pm
Check out our troupe of life-size educational puppets with real stories just like real kids! Kids on the Block ® is a nation-wide program using Bunraku puppetry as a way to break down boundaries and accept individual differences. Our troupe consists of middle school and high school volunteers and nine puppets! For more information call 828-1234 x 247 or email reba@kitetails.org.
Presented through a generous donation from Unum.
Presented through a generous donation from Unum.
2/20
Monday
Monday
Pomegranate Ice Cream Making ($)
02/20/2012
3pm
Did you know that pomegranates are full of antioxidants? Let's make some festive, pink ice cream with the juice of this delicious and healthy fruit. $2 per scoop for members / $3 per scoop for visitors.
2/21
Tuesday
Tuesday
Instrument Making
02/21/2012
10:30am
Have you ever wanted to design your own instrument? We'll have ideas, materials and tools to make an instrument of your choice to take home and make some music with.
2/21
Tuesday
Tuesday
Animals in Appalachia
02/21/2012
11:30am
Our new theatre production, Wiley and the Hairy Man, takes place in Appalachia. Where is that, and what types of animals live there? Are some the same as in Maine? Explore the terrain and make your own animal mask to wear to this weekend's performances of Wiley and the Hairy Man.
2/21
Tuesday
Tuesday
Sparks Ark Live Animal Show (R$)
02/21/2012
11:30am
Join wildlife rehabilitator David Sparks to meet some truly amazing live animals and hear some awesome stories of animal rescue! Past animal presentations have included a fuzzy chinchilla, an owl and a flying squirrel! Reservations recommended. $2 person for members / $3 person for visitors. For tickets stop by the front desk.
2/21
Tuesday
Tuesday
Bird's Nest Cupcakes Workshop ($)
02/21/2012
3pm
Spring is just around the corner, and that means bird's nests will be showing up soon. Make your own edible bird's nest cupcake! $3 per cupcake for members / $4 per cupcake for visitors. Ideal for ages 3 & up.
2/22
Wednesday
Wednesday
Instrument Making
02/22/2012
10:30am
Have you ever wanted to design your own instrument? We'll have ideas, materials and tools to make an instrument of your choice to take home and make some music with.
2/22
Wednesday
Wednesday
Open Art Studio
02/22/2012
11am-12pm
Join us for open studio time in which you can explore painting, collage and sculpture through self-guided projects. To help you craft your wildest masterpieces, we'll have an arts educator on hand. Come experiment with paint, clay, fabric, paper and found objects. What will you make?
2/22
Wednesday
Wednesday
Sock Puppet Workshop (R$)
02/22/2012
12-1pm
Create your own dynamic character for puppet shows. We have everything you need to make your own fantastic sock puppet stars, and then use them to act out a story with your friends on our puppet stage. $5 per sock for members / $6 per sock for visitors.
To register call 828-1234 x247 or stop by the front desk.
To register call 828-1234 x247 or stop by the front desk.
2/22
Wednesday
Wednesday
Glitter Slime (R$)
02/22/2012
2:30pm
This slime is much more glittery than gooey. Create your own bag of winter glitter slime to take home while learning about chemical reactions. Ideal for ages 4 & up. $3 per batch. Sign up at the front desk the morning of to save your spot.
2/22
Wednesday
Wednesday
We Are Maine: Brazilian Carnival
02/22/2012
3pm
One of the biggest parties of the year in Brazil, Carnival is an incredible sight with costumes, parades, music and dancing. Learn about this festival and make a crazy, colorful, festive mask to wear home.
2/22
Wednesday
Wednesday
Audition Workshop: Snow White and the Seven Dwarves (R)
02/22/2012
3:30pm
If you're between the ages of 8 and 17 and you'd like to audition for Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, come to this audition workshop to find out what it's all about. We'll tell you all about our upcoming play, explain what it's like to be one of our young actors and take you through the audition process. This workshop is for anyone, veteran actors and fledglings alike. To register for this free workshop, call 828-1234 x247 or stop by the front desk.
2/23
Thursday
Thursday
Tiny Tots: Musical Shakers
02/23/2012
10:30am
One, two, three, four! Do you like music and rhythm? Let's create some noise makers we can use to shake out a beat. Ideal for ages 18-36 months.
2/23
Thursday
Thursday
Kitchen Chemistry: Volcanoes!
02/23/2012
11:30am
Did you know amazing chemistry can happen with simple ingredients from your kitchen? Experiment with different liquids to see which one makes the best explosion for our mini volcanoes.
2/23
Thursday
Thursday
Wiley and the Hairy Man (R$)
02/23/2012
Thursday at 1pm
By Susan Zeder. Deep in the swamps of Appalachia, young Wiley must face down his nemesis, the magical, mischievous Hairy Man. How can one little boy defeat the Hairy Man? He can't out-fight him, he can't out-run him... but with bravery and wit, he just might be able to out-fox him. Join Wiley, his hound dog and his conjurin' Mammy on this wild and rhythmic adventure based on a traditional southern folktale. Produced by special arrangement with Anchorage Press Plays, Inc. of Louisville, Kentucky.
$8 per person for members / $9 per person for visitors. See the play and stay to play for $15.
Ask about flex passes and group rates to performances.
Reservations recommended. For tickets call 828-1234 x231, or stop by our front desk.
$8 per person for members / $9 per person for visitors. See the play and stay to play for $15.
Ask about flex passes and group rates to performances.
Reservations recommended. For tickets call 828-1234 x231, or stop by our front desk.
2/23
Thursday
Thursday
Chemistry Club Show (R$)
02/23/2012
2:30pm
Join members of the University of Southern Maine Chemistry Club for an explosive and amazing show. It might seem like magic, but it's science!
Reservations recommended. $2 person for members / $3 person for visitors. For tickets call 828-1234 x231 or stop by the front desk.
Reservations recommended. $2 person for members / $3 person for visitors. For tickets call 828-1234 x231 or stop by the front desk.
2/23
Thursday
Thursday
Where Science Meets Art: Anatomy
02/23/2012
3:45pm
Dr. H.V. Carter and Henry Gray spent years creating accurate drawings of our insides to publish their famous book, Gray's Anatomy. Come and create artwork about the human body using collage materials from this historic reference book.
2/24
Friday
Friday
Animals in Appalachia
02/24/2012
10:30am
Our new theatre production, Wiley and the Hairy Man, takes place in Appalachia. Where is that, and what types of animals live there? Are some the same as in Maine? Explore the terrain and make your own animal mask to wear to this weekend's performances of Wiley and the Hairy Man.
2/24
Friday
Friday
Wiley and the Hairy Man (R$)
02/24/2012
Friday at 11am
By Susan Zeder. Deep in the swamps of Appalachia, young Wiley must face down his nemesis, the magical, mischievous Hairy Man. How can one little boy defeat the Hairy Man? He can't out-fight him, he can't out-run him... but with bravery and wit, he just might be able to out-fox him. Join Wiley, his hound dog and his conjurin' Mammy on this wild and rhythmic adventure based on a traditional southern folktale. Produced by special arrangement with Anchorage Press Plays, Inc. of Louisville, Kentucky.
$8 per person for members / $9 per person for visitors. See the play and stay to play for $15.
Ask about flex passes and group rates to performances.
Reservations recommended. For tickets call 828-1234 x231, or stop by our front desk.
$8 per person for members / $9 per person for visitors. See the play and stay to play for $15.
Ask about flex passes and group rates to performances.
Reservations recommended. For tickets call 828-1234 x231, or stop by our front desk.
2/24
Friday
Friday
Wiley and the Hairy Man (R$)
02/24/2012
Friday at 1pm
Tickets are sold out.
Click here for other show times.
Deep in the swamps of Appalachia, young Wiley must face down his nemesis, the magical, mischievous Hairy Man. How can one little boy defeat the Hairy Man? He can't out-fight him, he can't out-run him... but with bravery and wit, he just might be able to out-fox him. Join Wiley, his hound dog and his conjurin' Mammy on this wild and rhythmic adventure based on a traditional southern folktale.
Click here for other show times.
Deep in the swamps of Appalachia, young Wiley must face down his nemesis, the magical, mischievous Hairy Man. How can one little boy defeat the Hairy Man? He can't out-fight him, he can't out-run him... but with bravery and wit, he just might be able to out-fox him. Join Wiley, his hound dog and his conjurin' Mammy on this wild and rhythmic adventure based on a traditional southern folktale.
2/24
Friday
Friday
Money Mad Lib
02/24/2012
3:30pm
Our spin on this classic game is all about math. We'll create our own silly scenarios about earning, saving and spending money. Does it rain five nickels? Will a singing Hawaiian lion eat your ten cents? Do 100 pennies fall into quicksand? Anything can happen during Money Mad Libs. Ideal for ages 4 & up.
Generously sponsored by KeyBank of Maine
Generously sponsored by KeyBank of Maine
2/24
Friday
Friday
Wiley and the Hairy Man (R$)
02/24/2012
Friday at 4:30pm
By Susan Zeder. Deep in the swamps of Appalachia, young Wiley must face down his nemesis, the magical, mischievous Hairy Man. How can one little boy defeat the Hairy Man? He can't out-fight him, he can't out-run him... but with bravery and wit, he just might be able to out-fox him. Join Wiley, his hound dog and his conjurin' Mammy on this wild and rhythmic adventure based on a traditional southern folktale. Produced by special arrangement with Anchorage Press Plays, Inc. of Louisville, Kentucky.
$8 per person for members / $9 per person for visitors. See the play and stay to play for $15.
Ask about flex passes and group rates to performances.
Reservations recommended. For tickets call 828-1234 x231, or stop by our front desk.
$8 per person for members / $9 per person for visitors. See the play and stay to play for $15.
Ask about flex passes and group rates to performances.
Reservations recommended. For tickets call 828-1234 x231, or stop by our front desk.
2/25
Saturday
Saturday
The Chop Shop
02/25/2012
10:30am
There are all kinds of neat recycled items at the chop shop. Answer questions about money and saving to earn points to buy items and make your own special creation. Ideal for ages 4 & up!
Generously sponsored by KeyBank of Maine
Generously sponsored by KeyBank of Maine
2/25
Saturday
Saturday
Puppet Show: Flossie and the Fox
02/25/2012
11am
Meet Flossie, a bold little girl on her way to deliver a basket of eggs. A fox tries to frighten her, but is he any match for her sharp wits? Flossie will show us how to keep a fox on his toes in this African American folk tale.
2/25
Saturday
Saturday
Animals in Appalachia
02/25/2012
11:30am
Our new theatre production, Wiley and the Hairy Man, takes place in Appalachia. Where is that, and what types of animals live there? Are some the same as in Maine? Explore the terrain and make your own animal mask to wear to this weekend's performances of Wiley and the Hairy Man.
2/25
Saturday
Saturday
Wiley and the Hairy Man (R$)
02/25/2012
Saturday at 2pm
By Susan Zeder. Deep in the swamps of Appalachia, young Wiley must face down his nemesis, the magical, mischievous Hairy Man. How can one little boy defeat the Hairy Man? He can't out-fight him, he can't out-run him... but with bravery and wit, he just might be able to out-fox him. Join Wiley, his hound dog and his conjurin' Mammy on this wild and rhythmic adventure based on a traditional southern folktale. Produced by special arrangement with Anchorage Press Plays, Inc. of Louisville, Kentucky.
$8 per person for members / $9 per person for visitors. See the play and stay to play for $15.
Ask about flex passes and group rates to performances.
Reservations recommended. For tickets call 828-1234 x231, or stop by our front desk.
$8 per person for members / $9 per person for visitors. See the play and stay to play for $15.
Ask about flex passes and group rates to performances.
Reservations recommended. For tickets call 828-1234 x231, or stop by our front desk.
2/25
Saturday
Saturday
Open Art Studio
02/25/2012
2-3pm
Join us for open studio time in which you can explore painting, collage and sculpture through self-guided projects. To help you craft your wildest masterpieces, we'll have an arts educator on hand. Come experiment with paint, clay, fabric, paper and found objects. What will you make?
2/25
Saturday
Saturday
Paper Pilots
02/25/2012
3:30pm
Come design and fly your own paper helicopters. We will have a contest to see if anyone can land his/her helicopter on the bull's eye when piloting from high above.
2/25
Saturday
Saturday
Wiley and the Hairy Man (R$)
02/25/2012
Saturday at 4:30pm
By Susan Zeder. Deep in the swamps of Appalachia, young Wiley must face down his nemesis, the magical, mischievous Hairy Man. How can one little boy defeat the Hairy Man? He can't out-fight him, he can't out-run him... but with bravery and wit, he just might be able to out-fox him. Join Wiley, his hound dog and his conjurin' Mammy on this wild and rhythmic adventure based on a traditional southern folktale. Produced by special arrangement with Anchorage Press Plays, Inc. of Louisville, Kentucky.
$8 per person for members / $9 per person for visitors. See the play and stay to play for $15.
Ask about flex passes and group rates to performances.
Reservations recommended. For tickets call 828-1234 x231, or stop by our front desk.
$8 per person for members / $9 per person for visitors. See the play and stay to play for $15.
Ask about flex passes and group rates to performances.
Reservations recommended. For tickets call 828-1234 x231, or stop by our front desk.
2/26
Sunday
Sunday
Pattern Play
02/26/2012
1:30pm
There are patterns everywhere - you just have to know how to find them. Let's learn about patterns in nature and then create patterns of our own to make a beautiful work of art.
2/26
Sunday
Sunday
Pomegranate Ice Cream Making ($)
02/26/2012
3pm
Did you know that pomegranates are full of antioxidants? Let's make some festive, pink ice cream with the juice of this delicious and healthy fruit. $2 per scoop for members / $3 per scoop for visitors.
2/26
Sunday
Sunday
Wiley and the Hairy Man (R$)
02/26/2012
Sunday at 4:30pm
By Susan Zeder. Deep in the swamps of Appalachia, young Wiley must face down his nemesis, the magical, mischievous Hairy Man. How can one little boy defeat the Hairy Man? He can't out-fight him, he can't out-run him... but with bravery and wit, he just might be able to out-fox him. Join Wiley, his hound dog and his conjurin' Mammy on this wild and rhythmic adventure based on a traditional southern folktale. Produced by special arrangement with Anchorage Press Plays, Inc. of Louisville, Kentucky.
$8 per person for members / $9 per person for visitors. See the play and stay to play for $15.
Ask about flex passes and group rates to performances.
Reservations recommended. For tickets call 828-1234 x231, or stop by our front desk.
$8 per person for members / $9 per person for visitors. See the play and stay to play for $15.
Ask about flex passes and group rates to performances.
Reservations recommended. For tickets call 828-1234 x231, or stop by our front desk.
2/27
Monday
Monday
Members Monday: Pattern Play
02/27/2012
10am
There are patterns everywhere - you just have to know how to find them. Let's learn about patterns in nature and then create patterns of our own to make a beautiful work of art.
2/28
Tuesday
Tuesday
Pattern Play
02/28/2012
10:30am
There are patterns everywhere - you just have to know how to find them. Let's learn about patterns in nature and then create patterns of our own to make a beautiful work of art.
2/28
Tuesday
Tuesday
In the Night Kitchen Dough-Making
02/28/2012
11:30am
Mix, mash, listen and look while we read the story In the Night Kitchen by Maurice Sendak. As we follow the story of Mikey who helps bake a nighttime cake, we'll mix up our own all-natural play dough.
2/29
Wednesday
Wednesday
Teensy Weensy Production Class: The Snowy Day (R$)
02/29/2012
10-11am
Session 4 of 4. What's your favorite thing to do in the snow? Our youngest actors will be making a play about our favorite snowy days, and you can join them! Let it snow outside, and we will use our imaginations inside with the help of The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats. This is a creative drama class focusing on confidence and cooperation: making a play together! Parents, family and friends are invited to the performance at 10:45am on February 29th.
$60 per 4 week session for members / $75 per 4 week session for visitors. Try a single class for $15. Ages 3-5.
To register call 828-1234 x247 or stop by the front desk.
Thanks to a generous donor, scholarship funds are available for this program. For details, please contact Executive Director Suzanne Olson at .
$60 per 4 week session for members / $75 per 4 week session for visitors. Try a single class for $15. Ages 3-5.
To register call 828-1234 x247 or stop by the front desk.
Thanks to a generous donor, scholarship funds are available for this program. For details, please contact Executive Director Suzanne Olson at .
2/29
Wednesday
Wednesday
Whose Spot?
02/29/2012
10:30am
Many animals have spots on their bodies. Help match the spot to the right animal and learn the different reasons why animals have spots.
2/29
Wednesday
Wednesday
Open Art Studio
02/29/2012
11am-12pm
Join us for open studio time in which you can explore painting, collage and sculpture through self-guided projects. To help you craft your wildest masterpieces, we'll have an arts educator on hand. Come experiment with paint, clay, fabric, paper and found objects. What will you make?
2/29
Wednesday
Wednesday
We Are Maine: Holi Colors
02/29/2012
3pm
Holi is a Hindu festival of color celebrated in the spring. Come learn about this holiday and create your own brightly colored paint to make a Holi-inspired work of art.
2/29
Wednesday
Wednesday
Audition Workshop: Snow White and the Seven Dwarves (R)
02/29/2012
3:30pm-5pm
If you're between the ages of 8 and 17 and you'd like to audition for Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, come to this audition workshop to find out what it's all about. We'll tell you all about our upcoming play, explain what it's like to be one of our young actors and take you through the audition process. This workshop is for anyone, veteran actors and fledglings alike.
To register for this free workshop, call 828-1234 x247 or stop by the front desk.
To register for this free workshop, call 828-1234 x247 or stop by the front desk.
March 2012
3/1
Thursday
Thursday
Movin' & Groovin' with Irene Jeffers
03/01/2012
10:30am
Get ready to move and groove with Irene. This dance program is very popular, and space is limited, so sign up at the front desk the morning of to save your spot. Ideal for young children and toddlers.
3/1
Thursday
Thursday
Movin' & Groovin' with Irene Jeffers
03/01/2012
11am
Get ready to move and groove with Irene. This dance program is very popular, and space is limited, so sign up at the front desk the morning of to save your spot. Ideal for young children and toddlers.
3/1
Thursday
Thursday
Kitchen Chemistry: Oobleck
03/01/2012
11:30am
Did you know amazing chemistry can happen with simple ingredients from your kitchen? Oobleck is everyone's favorite non-Newtonian fluid! Don't worry, you don't need to be a scientist to enjoy how this amazing creation works.
3/1
Thursday
Thursday
Where Science Meets Art: Arty-facts
03/01/2012
3:45pm
Explore a unique natural object from the Museum's collection. Can you guess what it is? We'll use some tools to inspect the artifact and use our findings to create a scientific, observational drawing.
3/2
Friday
Friday
Fire Safety Friday
03/02/2012
10:30am
It's our favorite Friday! Join us for a chance to meet Portland's firefighters and to sit on a real fire truck! (Dependent on weather and fire fighter availability.)
3/2
Friday
Friday
Lady Llama Puppet Show
03/02/2012
11am
Wishing for more llama drama? Have you seen a lady llama show? Our resident puppet is back in the month of March to entertain you! Audience members are invited to hold puppets and help them watch the show.
3/2
Friday
Friday
Spy Kids: Secret Messages
03/02/2012
11:30am
Even the best spies can get caught. Come make invisible ink to hide your secret messages. We will show you the special trick to reveal them!
3/2
Friday
Friday
Money Mad Lib
03/02/2012
3:30pm
Our spin on this classic game is all about math. We'll create our own silly scenarios about earning, saving and spending money. Does it rain five nickels? Will a singing Hawaiian lion eat your ten cents? Do 100 pennies fall into quicksand? Anything can happen during Money Mad Libs. Ideal for ages 4 & up.
Generously sponsored by KeyBank of Maine
Generously sponsored by KeyBank of Maine
3/2
Friday
Friday
$1 First Friday
03/02/2012
5pm-8pm
We strive to share the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine experience with families who cannot afford our regular admission or who cannot visit during our regular business hours. To serve our community, we are open the first Friday of every month from 5pm-8pm for only $1 per person. As always, members and children under eighteen months are admitted free.
3/2
Friday
Friday
Raising Readers Presents...
03/02/2012
6pm
Story Time comes alive when authors and illustrators present their books at the Children's Museum & Theatre! Journey with your imagination as you meet two real authors, John and Ann Hassett, who will read-aloud from their story Too Many Frogs! A friendly pediatrician, Dr. Stephen Osborne, will join the Hassetts to talk about the importance of using books to read aloud to children at home. Our generous sponsors, Raising Readers, encourage reading aloud to young children by providing Family Practice and Pediatric providers in Maine new books to give at well child visits from 2 months to 5 years.
3/2
Friday
Friday
Raising Readers Presents...
03/02/2012
7pm
Story Time comes alive when authors and illustrators present their books at the Children's Museum & Theatre! Journey with your imagination as you meet two real authors, John and Ann Hassett who will read-aloud from their story Too Many Frogs! Friendly pediatricians will introduce the authors. Our generous sponsors, Raising Readers, encourage reading aloud to young children by providing Family Practice and Pediatric providers in Maine new books to give at well child visits from 2 months to 5 years.
3/3
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday Morning Live! (R$)
03/03/2012
10:15-11:30am
Are you a natural comic? Do you want to get your feet wet on our stage? This is a special program for kids between the ages of 6 and 11. We'll learn improv theatre games and rehearse sketch comedy, all to put on a very fun comedy show an hour later for our museum audience! Live from the Dress Up Theatre, it's Saturday Morning! $10 per class.
To register, call 828-1234 x247 or sign up at the front desk.
To register, call 828-1234 x247 or sign up at the front desk.
3/3
Saturday
Saturday
The Chop Shop
03/03/2012
10:30am
There are all kinds of neat recycled items at the chop shop. Answer questions about money and saving to earn points to buy items and make your own special creation. Ideal for ages 4 & up!
Generously sponsored by KeyBank of Maine
Generously sponsored by KeyBank of Maine
3/3
Saturday
Saturday
Japanese Doll Festival
03/03/2012
11:30am
Today is Japanese doll festival, or Girls Day, the holiday which celebrates growth and happiness for young girls. Traditionally, dolls are sent to float down a river. Join us as we make paper dolls to carry away bad luck.
3/3
Saturday
Saturday
Open Art Studio
03/03/2012
2-3pm
Join us for open studio time in which you can explore painting, collage and sculpture through self-guided projects. To help you craft your wildest masterpieces, we'll have an arts educator on hand. Come experiment with paint, clay, fabric, paper and found objects. What will you make?
3/3
Saturday
Saturday
Auditions for Snow White and the Seven Dwarves
03/03/2012
2-5pm
We're looking for talented young actors to be part of our Snow White and the Seven Dwarves production going up in April. No experience required and newcomers are welcome! To audition for the character of Snow White, the Jealous Queen, the Brazen Mirror or the Handsome Prince, arrive between 2 and 3:30pm with a one minute monologue prepared and plan to participate in an improv workshop from 4-5pm. To audition for any other characters in the show (like one of the seven dwarves), arrive at 4:00pm prepared to participate in the improv workshop from 4-5pm. We're looking to create a fun ensemble that works well together!
3/3
Saturday
Saturday
Make your own Motz (R$)
03/03/2012
3:30pm
It's on pizza, in string cheese and an ingredient in many other delicious foods. Now you can make your own mozzarella cheese. We will learn about the history of this yummy cheese and use our own hands to measure, stir and stretch a fresh batch of mozzarella for you to take home. $5 person for members, $6 per person for visitors. Ideal for ages 4 & up.
To register call 828-1234 x231 or stop by the front desk.
To register call 828-1234 x231 or stop by the front desk.
3/4
Sunday
Sunday
Holi Art
03/04/2012
1:30pm
Holi is a Hindu festival of color celebrated in the spring. Come learn about this holiday and create your own brightly colored paint to make a Holi-inspired work of art.
3/4
Sunday
Sunday
Chocolate Ice Cream Making ($)
03/04/2012
3pm
I scream, you scream, we all scream... for ice cream! Come find out how ice cream is made - then sample a scoop for yourself. Today we're making chocolate! $2 per scoop for members / $3 per scoop for visitors.
3/5
Monday
Monday
Members Monday: Color Mixing
03/05/2012
10am
Holi is a Hindu festival of color celebrated in the spring. Come learn about this holiday and create your own brightly colored paint to make a Holi-inspired work of art.
3/6
Tuesday
Tuesday
Animal Yoga ($)
03/06/2012
10:30am
Have you ever wanted to be a dog? What about a ssssssnake? Join us for an easy session of yoga for beginner or expert kid yogis! We'll transform our bodies into animals and tell a story at the same time. New attendees and drop-ins encouraged! $3 per child for members / $4 per child for visitors. Ideal for ages 3 & up. Sign up the morning of at the front desk.
3/6
Tuesday
Tuesday
Take-Aparts
03/06/2012
11:30am
What is inside the machines you use? Come find out as we safely dissect worn-out electrical items. What is inside a CD player, a lock, an old toy or a flashlight? We'll find out together! Ideal for ages 4 & up.
3/8
Thursday
Thursday
Kitchen Chemistry: Amazing Yeast
03/08/2012
11:30am
Did you know amazing chemistry can happen with simple ingredients from your kitchen? Yeast makes bread fluffy and turns juice into wine. We will experiment with yeast and learn how this living organism works; let's see if it can blow up a balloon!
3/9
Friday
Friday
Encore Performance: Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie
03/09/2012
4pm
Two teenage girls embark upon an exhilarating journey: traversing the Oregon Trail. Along the way, they'll face heartbreaking loss and moments of triumph. If you missed it the first time, Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie is back for a special encore performance. After the play, join us for a special announcement of our 2012-2013 theatre season! Based upon the Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie: The Oregon Trail Diary of Hattie Campbell (Dear America Series) by Kristiana Gregory, ©1997 Scholastic Inc.
Ideal for ages 6 & up.
$8 per person for members / $9 per person for visitors. See the play and play in the Museum for $15. Ask about flex passes and group rates to performances. Reservations recommended.
For tickets call 828-1234 x231 or stop by our front desk.
Ideal for ages 6 & up.
$8 per person for members / $9 per person for visitors. See the play and play in the Museum for $15. Ask about flex passes and group rates to performances. Reservations recommended.
For tickets call 828-1234 x231 or stop by our front desk.
3/10
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday Morning Live! (R$)
03/10/2012
10:15-11:30am
Are you a natural comic? Do you want to get your feet wet on our stage? This is a special program for kids between the ages of 6 and 11. We'll learn improv theatre games and rehearse sketch comedy, all to put on a very fun comedy show an hour later for our museum audience! Live from the Dress Up Theatre, it's Saturday Morning! $10 per class.
To register, call 828-1234 x247 or sign up at the front desk.
To register, call 828-1234 x247 or sign up at the front desk.
3/17
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday Morning Live! (R$)
03/17/2012
10:15-11:30am
Are you a natural comic? Do you want to get your feet wet on our stage? This is a special program for kids between the ages of 6 and 11. We'll learn improv theatre games and rehearse sketch comedy, all to put on a very fun comedy show an hour later for our museum audience! Live from the Dress Up Theatre, it's Saturday Morning! $10 per class.
To register, call 828-1234 x247 or sign up at the front desk.
To register, call 828-1234 x247 or sign up at the front desk.
3/22
Thursday
Thursday
Kitchen Chemistry: Volcanoes!
03/22/2012
11:30am
Did you know amazing chemistry can happen with simple ingredients from your kitchen? Experiment with different liquids to see which one makes the best explosion for our mini volcanoes.
3/23
Friday
Friday
Play Our Way: Private Playtime for Families Affected by Autism
03/23/2012
5:30-7:30pm
Families of a child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are invited to the Museum for a special, private playtime. The Museum will be closed to the general public, providing a more conducive play environment. Our staff has made adjustments to the lighting in our exhibit and play areas and noise-reducing headphones will be available. Picture map books of the exhibits will be available at the front desk to plan your visit. There will also be a guided art project available for children seeking a structured activity. Play Our Way is free, and pre-registration is not required. For more information contact or call 828-1234 x227.
Presented with support from Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maine
Presented with support from Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maine
3/24
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday Morning Live! (R$)
03/24/2012
10:15-11:30am
Are you a natural comic? Do you want to get your feet wet on our stage? This is a special program for kids between the ages of 6 and 11. We'll learn improv theatre games and rehearse sketch comedy, all to put on a very fun comedy show an hour later for our museum audience! Live from the Dress Up Theatre, it's Saturday Morning! $10 per class.
To register, call 828-1234 x247 or sign up at the front desk.
To register, call 828-1234 x247 or sign up at the front desk.
3/24
Saturday
Saturday
Reconstructed Robots (R$)
03/24/2012
11:30am
In this one-hour workshop, we'll take apart outdated electronics and use our findings to make our own recycled robot art. A keyboard body? A circuit board head? What will your robot be made of?
Ideal for ages 4 & up.
$6 per robot for members / $7 per robot for visitors (adults welcome!).
To register call 828-1234 x227 or stop by the front desk by March 23rd.
Ideal for ages 4 & up.
$6 per robot for members / $7 per robot for visitors (adults welcome!).
To register call 828-1234 x227 or stop by the front desk by March 23rd.
3/29
Thursday
Thursday
Kitchen Chemistry: Oobleck
03/29/2012
11:30am
Did you know amazing chemistry can happen with simple ingredients from your kitchen? Oobleck is everyone's favorite non-Newtonian fluid! Don't worry, you don't need to be a scientist to enjoy how this amazing creation works.
June 2012
6/25
Monday
Monday
Summer Camp: Magical Builders
06/25/2012
June 25-29, 9am-12pm
One-week summer camp for ages 4-6.
Visit our camps page for a complete list of camps for ages 4-8.
We'll build amazing creations and problem-solving skills as we explore the artistic side of engineering. Practice construction techniques by designing aerodynamic fairy wings, customized doll houses and super cities. With a week of creative exploration, there's no limit to what we'll create!
Camp leader: Louisa Donelson (Meet Louisa!)
Camp pricing: $130/week members, $160/week non-members (Become a member today!)
Visit our camps page for a complete list of camps for ages 4-8.
We'll build amazing creations and problem-solving skills as we explore the artistic side of engineering. Practice construction techniques by designing aerodynamic fairy wings, customized doll houses and super cities. With a week of creative exploration, there's no limit to what we'll create!
Camp leader: Louisa Donelson (Meet Louisa!)
Camp pricing: $130/week members, $160/week non-members (Become a member today!)
Early Bird Discount! $10 off each camp when you register and pay by April 30, 2012.
July 2012
7/9
Monday
Monday
Summer Camp: Art, Numbers and Nature
07/09/2012
July 9-13, 9am-12pm
One-week summer camp for ages 6-8.
Visit our camps page for a complete list of camps for ages 4-8.
Let's explore mathematical concepts of pattern, symmetry, fractals and more through hands-on art projects and things we find in the natural world. With projects like honeycomb sculptures, snail shell geometric drawings and tree branch mapping, this interdisciplinary camp is sure to appeal to artists, mathematicians and scientists alike!
Camp leader: Jamie Andrew (Meet Jamie!)
Camp pricing: $130/week members, $160/week non-members (Become a member today!)
Visit our camps page for a complete list of camps for ages 4-8.
Let's explore mathematical concepts of pattern, symmetry, fractals and more through hands-on art projects and things we find in the natural world. With projects like honeycomb sculptures, snail shell geometric drawings and tree branch mapping, this interdisciplinary camp is sure to appeal to artists, mathematicians and scientists alike!
Camp leader: Jamie Andrew (Meet Jamie!)
Camp pricing: $130/week members, $160/week non-members (Become a member today!)
Early Bird Discount! $10 off each camp when you register and pay by April 30, 2012.
7/16
Monday
Monday
Summer Camp: Pioneer Camp
07/16/2012
July 16-20, 9am-12pm
One-week summer camp for ages 6-8.
Visit our camps page for a complete list of camps for ages 4-8.
Travel back in time as we recreate the journey of the American settlers who headed west more than 150 years ago. Discover how resourceful pioneers of all ages worked together on the exciting expedition to reach their new homes. We'll make our own hand-churned butter and biscuits, build pioneer toys, dip candles and learn wagon songs sung on the trail.
Camp leader: Ryan Wynne (Meet Ryan!)
Camp pricing: $130/week members, $160/week non-members (Become a member today!)
Visit our camps page for a complete list of camps for ages 4-8.
Travel back in time as we recreate the journey of the American settlers who headed west more than 150 years ago. Discover how resourceful pioneers of all ages worked together on the exciting expedition to reach their new homes. We'll make our own hand-churned butter and biscuits, build pioneer toys, dip candles and learn wagon songs sung on the trail.
Camp leader: Ryan Wynne (Meet Ryan!)
Camp pricing: $130/week members, $160/week non-members (Become a member today!)
Early Bird Discount! $10 off each camp when you register and pay by April 30, 2012.
7/23
Monday
Monday
Summer Camp: Messy Masterpieces
07/23/2012
July 23-27, 9am-12pm
One-week summer camp for ages 4-6.
Visit our camps page for a complete list of camps for ages 4-8.
Art gets active! We'll explore head-to-toe art-making techniques, creating some ooey, gooey, don't-try-this-at-home art. We can paint with our toes, use paint-filled squirt guns and make prints using our bodies as rolling pins!
Camp leader: Louisa Donelson (Meet Louisa!)
Camp pricing: $130/week members, $160/week non-members (Become a member today!)
Visit our camps page for a complete list of camps for ages 4-8.
Art gets active! We'll explore head-to-toe art-making techniques, creating some ooey, gooey, don't-try-this-at-home art. We can paint with our toes, use paint-filled squirt guns and make prints using our bodies as rolling pins!
Camp leader: Louisa Donelson (Meet Louisa!)
Camp pricing: $130/week members, $160/week non-members (Become a member today!)
Early Bird Discount! $10 off each camp when you register and pay by April 30, 2012.
7/30
Monday
Monday
Summer Camp: Mini Moviemakers
07/30/2012
July 30-August 3, 9am-12pm
One-week summer camp for ages 6-8.
Visit our camps page for a complete list of camps for ages 4-8.
Lights, camera, action! If you've ever wondered what goes into making a movie, this is the camp for you. We'll write, light, create and film our own movies all week - then celebrate with a screening on Friday (popcorn included). We'll provide the equipment - just bring your imagination.
Camp leader: Jamie Andrew (Meet Jamie!)
Camp pricing: $130/week members, $160/week non-members (Become a member today!)
Visit our camps page for a complete list of camps for ages 4-8.
Lights, camera, action! If you've ever wondered what goes into making a movie, this is the camp for you. We'll write, light, create and film our own movies all week - then celebrate with a screening on Friday (popcorn included). We'll provide the equipment - just bring your imagination.
Camp leader: Jamie Andrew (Meet Jamie!)
Camp pricing: $130/week members, $160/week non-members (Become a member today!)
Early Bird Discount! $10 off each camp when you register and pay by April 30, 2012.
August 2012
8/6
Monday
Monday
Summer Camp: Camp Never Neverland
08/06/2012
August 6-10, 9am-12pm
One-week summer camp for ages 4-6.
Visit our camps page for a complete list of camps for ages 4-8.
Fly away to Never Neverland in this magical theatre camp based on J.M. Barrie's classic children's book, Peter Pan. We'll battle pirates, whisper with mermaids, sprinkle fairy dust and never grow up! This literature-based camp will bring sections of the original text alive for young readers in an interactive role-playing experience.
Camp leader: Reba Short (Meet Reba!)
Camp pricing: $130/week members, $160/week non-members (Become a member today!)
Visit our camps page for a complete list of camps for ages 4-8.
Fly away to Never Neverland in this magical theatre camp based on J.M. Barrie's classic children's book, Peter Pan. We'll battle pirates, whisper with mermaids, sprinkle fairy dust and never grow up! This literature-based camp will bring sections of the original text alive for young readers in an interactive role-playing experience.
Camp leader: Reba Short (Meet Reba!)
Camp pricing: $130/week members, $160/week non-members (Become a member today!)
Early Bird Discount! $10 off each camp when you register and pay by April 30, 2012.
8/13
Monday
Monday
Summer Camp: Backyard Naturalists
08/13/2012
August 13-17, 9am-12pm
One-week summer camp for ages 6-8.
Visit our camps page for a complete list of camps for ages 4-8.
Whether you live in the city, suburbs or countryside, amazing ecosystems are all around you! We will explore our greenhouse and gardens, create field guides, and learn how to make our own backyards welcoming to an incredible array of creatures and plants.
Camp leader: Ryan Wynne (Meet Ryan!)
Camp pricing: $130/week members, $160/week non-members (Become a member today!)
Visit our camps page for a complete list of camps for ages 4-8.
Whether you live in the city, suburbs or countryside, amazing ecosystems are all around you! We will explore our greenhouse and gardens, create field guides, and learn how to make our own backyards welcoming to an incredible array of creatures and plants.
Camp leader: Ryan Wynne (Meet Ryan!)
Camp pricing: $130/week members, $160/week non-members (Become a member today!)
Early Bird Discount! $10 off each camp when you register and pay by April 30, 2012.
8/20
Monday
Monday
Summer Camp: Detective Camp
08/20/2012
August 20-24, 9am-12pm
One-week summer camp for ages 6-8.
Visit our camps page for a complete list of camps for ages 4-8.
Sharpen your acting and investigation skills in this sleuthing drama camp. Campers will create characters and weave together a unique "whodunit." Collect clues and crack codes all week long to solve mysteries!
Camp leader: Reba Short (Meet Reba!)
Camp pricing: $130/week members, $160/week non-members (Become a member today!)
Visit our camps page for a complete list of camps for ages 4-8.
Sharpen your acting and investigation skills in this sleuthing drama camp. Campers will create characters and weave together a unique "whodunit." Collect clues and crack codes all week long to solve mysteries!
Camp leader: Reba Short (Meet Reba!)
Camp pricing: $130/week members, $160/week non-members (Become a member today!)
