Programs, Events and Activities at the
Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut
Aug. 14-28, 2010

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MUSEUM BABIES
Designed for very young children and their caregivers. Museum Babies focuses on simple toys, play, and new friends. Music and activities appropriate for children who are having their first group experience and mobile — either walking or crawling. Best for ages 12-18 months. Single-session, 45-minute classes meet on Fridays in August. Fee: $9 member, $15 non-member (includes museum admission for child). Register: (860) 691-1111.

Friday, Aug. 20, 9:30 am
Scarf Dance
Music + colorful scarves + babies = fun!

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TODDLER PLAYGROUPS
Toddler playgroups are informal opportunities for toddlers to be part of a group. Emphasis is on process and exposure to new and different materials, stories, and crafts. Each 45-minute class costs $9 for members, $15 nonmembers (includes museum admission for child). The following playgroups are grouped by age and whether attending with or without caregiver. Call to register: (860) 691-1111.
 
First Friends: For toddlers attending without caregivers. Mondays or Wednesdays at 9:30 and 10:45 am are best for toddlers 24-36 months old.
Together Time: For toddlers attending with caregivers. Thursdays at 9:30 am are best for toddlers 18-24 months old. Thursdays at 10:45 am are best for toddlers 24-36 months old.

Monday, Aug. 16, 9:30 and 10:45am
Wednesday, Aug. 18, 9:30 and 10:45am
Thursday, Aug. 19, 9:30 and 10:45am
Bubbly Tubs, Boats, and Subs
What will sink and what will float? We’ll answer this with rocks and boats. Prepare to get a bit wet.
 
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PRESCHOOLERS
The best of books, the best activities and the best of times! 45-minute, single-session, themed programs for 3-5 year olds ready to attend alone. $9 member, $15 nonmember (includes museum admission for child). Call to register: (860) 691-1111.
 
Tuesday, Aug. 17, 10 am
Just Wing It
Birds have wings, planes have wings, and our classroom has supplies that you can use to make yourself a pair of your own.
 
Friday, Aug. 20, 10:30 am
Hmmmm, Hermit Crabs
Learn all about the underwater decorators of the sea and decorate your own shell home.
 
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PRESCHOOL SCIENCE
Microscopes to binoculars, critters to rocks, launching rockets to volcanoes. Children are exposed to the many facets of the scientific world. 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 museum admission for child). Call to register: (860) 691-1111.

Tuesday, Aug. 17, 1:30 pm
Tree Houses
Do you know how many critters can live in one tree? We’re here to show you!

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IMAGINATION STRETCHERS
Join us on Mondays at 1:30 pm for fun-filled 45-minute programs with art, experimentation, and maybe a little science thrown in for good measure! Best for ages 7-9. Drop-off available. $9 member, $15 nonmember (includes museum admission for child). Register: (860) 691-1111.

Monday, Aug. 16, 1:30 pm
Crafting Coolness
Using a darning needle and colored string, let’s weave ourselves some beautiful tapestries. Embroidery is way cool!
 
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FUN FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS

Sunday, Aug. 15, 10-11:30 am
Autism Spectrum Morning
Join us for a quiet morning of self-guided fun at the Museum. Call (860) 691-111 to register for this free event.