Programs, Events and Activities at the Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut

Apr. 10-24, 2010

Fridays, Apr. 23-May 21, 9:30 am
MUSEUM BABIES (ongoing series)
Designed for very young children and their caregivers. Museum Babies focuses on simple toys, play, and new friends. Music and activities appropriate for children having their first group experience who are mobile -- either walking or crawling. Best for ages 12-18 months. 45-minute classes, 5 weeks: $40 member, $63 nonmember (includes admission for child).
Call to register: (860) 691-1111.

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TODDLER PLAYGROUPS (ongoing series)
Toddler playgroups are an informal opportunity for toddlers to be a part of a group. Emphasis is on process and exposure to new and different materials, stories, and crafts. 45-minute classes, 5 weeks: $40 member, $63 nonmember (includes admission for child). The following playgroups are grouped by age and whether attending with or without caregiver.
Call to register: (860) 691-1111.

Wednesdays, Apr. 21-May 19, 9:30 am
First Friends
Best for ages 24-36 months; toddler attends alone.

Wednesdays, Apr. 21-May 19, 10:45 am
First Friends
Best for ages 24-36 months; toddler attends alone.

Thursdays, Apr. 22-May 20, 9:30 am
Together Time
Best for ages 18-24 months; toddler attends with caregiver.

Thursdays, Apr. 22-May 20, 10:45 am
Together Time
Best for ages 24-36 months; toddler attends with caregiver.

Saturdays, Apr. 24-May 22, 9 a,
Together Time (toddler with caregiver)
Best for ages 18-36 months; toddler attends with caregiver.

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PRESCHOOLERS
45-minute, single-session themed programs for 3-5 year olds: $8 member, $13 nonmember (includes admission for child). Call to register: (860) 691-1111.

Tuesday, Apr. 20, 10 am
Mad Hatters
Hats come in all shapes and sizes; try your hand at making one yourself.

Friday, Apr. 23, 10:30 am
Spring Has Sprung!
Whether the weather is warming or not, spring in to learn how spring is sprung.

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PRESCHOOL SCIENCE
Microscopes to binoculars, critters to rocks, launching rockets to volcanoes. Children are exposed to many facets of the scientific world.
Single, 45-minute single sessions on Tuesdays at 1:30 pm. Best for ages 4-6. Fee: $9 member, $15 nonmember (includes admission for child).
Call to register: (860) 691-1111.

Tuesday, Apr. 20, 1:30 pm
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Learn effective ways to garden organically.

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Wednesdays, Apr. 21-May 19, 1:30 pm
SCIENCE FOR ’SCHOOLERS (ongoing series)
Join us each week for 5 weeks of 45-minute, fun-filled programs with science, stories and art! Best for 5-8 year olds. Drop off available. Parent and child meeting on Apr. 21 at conclusion of class to determine content of remainder of series. $55 member, $80 nonmember (includes admission for child).
Call to register: (860) 691-1111.

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FUN FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS
Saturday, Apr. 10, 10 am-3 pm
Draw On!
Held in the newly reopened outdoor play space, activities that foster imagination through drawing include water drawings, drawing in the giant sand pit, geoglyphs (aerial view drawings), plexi-easel painting, and plein air sketching. Come and join the fun. For all ages. Free with museum admission.

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APRIL VACATION WEEK ACTIVITIES
Monday, Apr. 12, 2:30-3:30 pm
Drop In: Puppets
Use recycled materials to make a friend to bring home.

Tuesday, Apr. 13, 10:30 am
Critters of Alewife Cove
Join us at Ocean Beach Park in New London to see who lives in Alewife Cove. Dress for weather and water. $8 member, $13 nonmember.
Register: (860) 691-1111.

Tuesday, Apr. 13, 2:30-3:30 pm
Drop In: Silly Putty
Make your own batch of silly putty – bounce it, squish it and flatten it on some comic strips to see what happens.

Wednesday, Apr. 14, 10:30 am
Introduction to “First Friends” Toddler Playgroup
Always wanted to try our Toddler Playgroups? Come, spend some time playing with playdough and some new friends on this special day. $5 member, $10 nonmember.
Register: (860) 691-1111.

Wednesday, Apr. 14, 2:30-3:30 pm
Drop In: Pinwheels
The warm, spring winds are blowing, so let’s make pinwheels and watch it whip to work.

Thursday, Apr. 15, 10:30 am
Introduction to “Together Time” Toddler Playgroup
Always wanted to try our Toddler Playgroups? Come, spend some time playing with playdough and some new friends on this special day. $5 member, $10 nonmember.
Register: (860) 691-1111.

Thursday, Apr. 15, 2:30-3:30 pm
Drop In: Rain Gauges
April showers are bound to fall – make a rain gauge to track how much water has rained down.

Friday, Apr. 16, 9:30 am
Introduction to “Museum Babies” Playgroup
Always wanted to try our Museum Babies Playgroups? Come, spend some time playing with playdough and some new friends on this special day. $5 member, $10 nonmember.
Register: (860) 691-1111.

Friday, Apr. 16, 10:30 (pre-register) $8/$13
Worm Magic
Bring some fruit and veggie scraps from home, if you like, and share some with our composting worms. Learn about these hard-working squirmers. $8 member, $13 nonmember.
Register: (860) 691-1111.

Friday, Apr. 16, 2:30-3:30 pm
Drop in: Puddle Jumpers
Better than splashing in the mud – join us for play time with indoor hopscotch and coffee can stilts.