Programs, Events and Activities at the
Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut
Sept. 11-25, 2010

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FALL PROGRAM REGISTRATION DATES

Monday-Tuesday, Sept. 13-14, 9:30 am–2 p.m.
Members-Only Registration Day
Two days before registration is open to the general public, Museum Members can walk-in or phone-in their payment and registration. The Museum is not open to play on this day, but a simple activity is available to keep children busy while registering. The Members-Only registration period is Sept. 13-14 only. All classes must be paid-in-full.

Wednesday, Sept. 15, 9:30 am–4:30 pm
Registration Opens to All
Registration opens to all beginning Sept. 15. If registering by phone, please have a credit card ready. Pay by cash, check, or credit card if coming to the Museum to register. All classes must be paid in full.
 
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Fridays, Sept. 24-Oct. 22, 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. Activities appropriate for children who are having their first group experience and mobile — either walking or crawling. Best for ages 12-18 months. 5-week series of 45-minute classes. Fee: $45 member, $75 nonmember, includes museum admission for child. Register: (860) 691-1111.
 
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TODDLER PLAYGROUPS (ongoing series)
Toddler playgroups are informal opportunities for toddlers to be part of a group. Emphasis is on process and exposure to new and different materials, plus stories and a craft. 5-week series of 45-minute classes. Fee: $45 member, $75 nonmember, includes museum admission for child. Call to register: (860) 691-1111.
 
Wednesdays, Sept. 22-Oct. 20, 9:30 am
First Friends: For toddlers attending without caregivers. Best for toddlers 24-36 months old.
 
Wednesdays, Sept. 22-Oct. 20, 10:45 am
First Friends: For toddlers attending without caregivers. Best for toddlers 24-36 months old.
 
Thursdays, Sept. 23-Oct. 21, 9:30 am
Together Time: For toddlers attending with caregivers. Best for toddlers 18-24 months old.
 
Thursdays, Sept. 23-Oct. 21, 10:45 am
Together Time: For toddlers attending with caregivers. Best for toddlers 24-36 months old.
 
Saturdays, Sept. 25-Oct. 23, 9 am
Together Time: For toddlers attending with caregivers. Best for toddlers 18-36 months old.
 
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PRESCHOOLERS
The best books, the best activities and the best times! Single session, 45-minute programs are for 3-5 year olds who are ready to attend alone. $9 member, $15 nonmember, includes museum admission for child. Call to register: (860) 691-1111.
 
Tuesday, Sept. 21, 10:00 am
The Lion and the Mouse
This book has no words, so YOU have to tell the story.
 
Friday, Sept. 24, 10:30 am
Who Lives in the Jungle?
Journey into the jungle and see what different kinds of animals we can find there.  Bring your imaginations -- jungle gear is optional!
 
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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. 45-minute single sessions, best for ages 4-6. Fee: $9 member, $15 nonmember, includes museum admission for child. Call to register: (860) 691-1111.

Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1:30 pm
Don’t Play With Your Food – Experiment With It
Combine food and science.

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Tuesdays, Sept. 21-Oct. 19, 1:30 pm
Science for Homeschoolers (ongoing series)
Join us for 5 weeks of 45-minute, fun-filled programs with science, stories and art! Best for 5-8 year olds. Drop off available. $45 member, $75 nonmember, includes museum admission for child. Call to register: (860) 691-1111.
 
* Parent and child meeting on Sept. 14 at 1:30 pm to determine content. No fee to attend meeting.
 
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Friday, Sept. 17, 6-7:30 pm
Autism Spectrum Evening         
Join us for an evening of fun at the Museum. Special activities and staff to enhance your visit.  Call (860) 691-111 to register for this free event, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut and Pfizer.
 
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FUN FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS    

Friday, Sept. 3, 5–8 pm
First-Friday-Free Family Night!
Join us the first Friday night of each month for free, sponsored by Electric Boat Employees Community Services Association; and Families and More: Stories Galore, a bi-lingual program of stories and projects, sponsored by the Target Corporation.
 
Sunday, Sept. 19, 1:30 pm
Cow Plop
A new fundraising classic! Buy a plot from the Museum, and then meet us at Doyle Field behind Flanders Elementary School to wait for the cow to do its duty.  Could you be the lucky person with a cow plop on your plot? Cash prizes, poo identification and so much more! Rain or shine. Call for details: (860) 691-1111.
 
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Special Openings/Closings

Monday-Monday, Sept. 6 to 13: Annual post-Labor Day deep-cleaning shutdown.