Afterschool Experiences

Drop-off programming for children ages five to twelve.

CMTM Afterschool Programs are back!

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From exploring the interconnection between Maine's aquatic species to creating a show as a theatre ensemble, CMTM afterschool experiences are designed with the whole child in mind. Afterschool experiences foster collaboration, empathy, critical thinking, and self-awareness skills for children ages five to ten.

Afterschool Experiences FAQ

  • All programs are drop-off unless otherwise stated.

  • Pricing and sign-up details are available through each link.

  • Please contact bookings@kitetails.org or call 207-828-1234 with questions. Please also note that these tend to fill up quickly.

  • Unable to afford the cost of a program? Don't hesitate to contact bookings@kitetails.org or call 207-828-1234 to express your interest in these experiences, and our staff will be in touch with you regarding availability!

We invite you to explore our menu of options below and look forward to welcoming your child to an unforgettable experience!

Please see AfterSchool Policies for details regarding refunds, cancellations, absences, enrollment, and weather details.

SCIENCE + AQUARIUM PROGRAMMING

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SCIENCE + AQUARIUM

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Afterschool Experiences: Chemistry Club (ages 8 to 10)
Apr 22
Afterschool Experiences
Afterschool: Science
Afterschool Experiences: Chemistry Club (ages 8 to 10)
Afterschool Experiences
Afterschool: Science

Get ready to experiment! Ask questions and test out your hypotheses as we make eruptions, write with invisible ink, explore states of matter with dry ice, and more as we discover the wondrous world of interacting molecules.

This drop-off workshop series meets weekly on Mondays from 3:45 pm - 5:15 pm for 5 weeks from April 22 to May 20: 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 513, 5/20.

Afterschool Experiences
Afterschool: Science

MAKERSPACE + COOKING PROGRAMMING

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MAKERSPACE + COOKING

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SOLD OUT - Afterschool Experiences: Kitchen Magic Potions (ages 5 to 7)
Apr 23
Afterschool Experiences
Afterschool: Kids Cook
SOLD OUT - Afterschool Experiences: Kitchen Magic Potions (ages 5 to 7)
Afterschool Experiences
Afterschool: Kids Cook

Science takes on a magical form as we make color-changing cookies, use dry ice to transform states of matter, and create fanciful treats like caldron cakes! For future magical making, we will compile our spellbinding snacks in a potions notebook.

This drop-off workshop series meets weekly on Tuesdays from 3:45 pm - 5:15 pm for 5 weeks from April 23 to May 21: 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21.

Afterschool Experiences
Afterschool: Kids Cook
Afterschool Experiences: Earthscape Artists (ages 5 to 7)
Apr 24
Afterschool Experiences
Afterschool: MakerSpace
Afterschool Experiences: Earthscape Artists (ages 5 to 7)
Afterschool Experiences
Afterschool: MakerSpace

Get a new perspective on earth, from moss to mushrooms, as we create natural graffiti, make fungi fairy houses, naturally dye cloth, and more! We will draw our materials and our inspiration from the earth’s renewable resources and make beautiful art to take home and treasure.

This drop-off workshop series meets weekly on Wednesdays from 3:45 pm - 5:15 pm for 5 weeks from April 24 to May 22: 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22.

Afterschool Experiences
Afterschool: MakerSpace

THEATRE PROGRAMMING

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THEATRE

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Afterschool Experiences: Theatre Squad: Fantasy World (ages 8 to 10)
Apr 23
Afterschool Experiences
Afterschool: Theatre
Afterschool Experiences: Theatre Squad: Fantasy World (ages 8 to 10)
Afterschool Experiences
Afterschool: Theatre

On the first day of this theatre class, you and the squad of theatre makers will create a map of a fantasy world. You will decide what kind of beasts, monsters and creatures live in this fantasy world, and these beings will inspire your character. Over the course of the class, you will bring this world to life and develop the story of how it came to be and what will happen next.

This drop-off workshop series meets weekly on Tuesdays from 3:45 pm - 5:15 pm for 5 weeks from April 23 to May 21: 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21.

Afterschool Experiences
Afterschool: Theatre
SOLD OUT - Afterschool Experiences: Theatre Troupe: Underwater! (ages 5 to 7)
Apr 24
Afterschool Experiences
Afterschool: Theatre
SOLD OUT - Afterschool Experiences: Theatre Troupe: Underwater! (ages 5 to 7)
Afterschool Experiences
Afterschool: Theatre

Create a play that takes place entirely underwater! Become an underwater sea creature, a mermaid, or someone who is snorkeling! Explore the depths of the sea with your imagination, and imagine our show is below the surface of the ocean. With a touch of magic and a sprinkle of imagination, we will create a shared story through interactive games and prompts.

This drop-off workshop series meets weekly on Wednesdays from 3:45 pm - 5:15 pm for 5 weeks from April 24 to May 22: 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22.

Afterschool Experiences
Afterschool: Theatre

Policies

AfterSchool Experience Policies

Refunds

We structure our classes carefully based on attendance and want to ensure that as many people as possible have access to CMTM’s AfterSchool Experiences. If you have any questions about refunds, please contact bookings@kitetails.org 

Cancellations 

  • Full (100%) refund up to 5 days before the start of the class (with no transaction fees).

  • Full (100%) refund will be offered if CMTM cancels a class due to not reaching minimum enrollment. 

Absences 

Refunds will not be issued for a missed class because a participant is sick, away on vacation, or absent for another reason.  

Minimum enrollment 

All classes are subject to minimum and maximum enrollment. We reserve the right to cancel any AfterSchool Experience due to low enrollment. Anyone registered for such a workshop will receive a full refund.

Inclement Weather 

CMTM reserves the right to cancel an AfterSchool Experience due to inclement weather. Cancellations will be made on the morning of the class. Participants will be notified of the cancellation via email. In the event that we cancel an event, the class will be rescheduled to a future date, or the participants will be given a discount code for the prorated number of missed classes to be applied to future workshops within that school year.