Please
call (860) 691-1111 for information or to register for
the following programs:
FUN FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS!
Monday, Feb. 1, 10 a.m. - Noon
Members Only Monday Morning
Museum members join us the first Monday each month from 10 a.m.-Noon for special hours and an activity. Not a member, yet? You can buy your membership and enjoy the Museum this day, too!
Friday, February 5, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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 & More:Stories Galore! Special activities sponsored by: Target
Saturday, Feb. 6, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
CT Loves to Read!
The Children’s Museum of SECT will play host, along with The Southeastern Connecticut Reading Association, to CT Loves to Read Day with free author visits, appetizers and activities.
Friday, January 29, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
STARLAB! Family Planetarium Night
Join us for a special, family night of indoor stargazing in our Starlab planetarium.
Ages 3-5 and their grown ups welcome at 6:00 for a shorter presentation.
Ages 6+ and their grown ups welcome at either 6:30 or 7:15 for a slightly longer presentation.
• Fee: $3 member, $5 non-member, per person.
• Family maximum fee of $20 member, $25 non-member.
• Limited space available, call to register at (860) 691-1111.
WINTER WEEKEND
DROP-IN ACTIVITIES:
Sunday,Feb. 7, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Drop-In Activity
Ground Hog Puppets!
In honor of the ground hog, we will be creating some shadow puppets.
•Free with admission.
Saturday, Feb. 13, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Drop-In Activity
Bubbles?!?
Too cold for bubbles? Nah!
•Free with admission
Sunday, Feb. 21, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Drop-In Activity
Painting with food
Painting with fruits and veggies? Way to use your melon!
•Free with admission
Saturday, Feb. 27, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Drop-In Activity
Pretend Picnic
Lay out a blanket and some play food, stretch our and share a good book.
•Free with Admission
Sunday,Feb. 28, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Drop-In Activity
I'm Diggin' It!
Digging in the oatmeal table.
•Free with admission
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School Vacation Week Specials!
Sunday,Feb. 14, 1:00 p.m.
Daisy the Pig!
Spend your Valentine’s Day morning with our longtime friend, Farmer Miner and Daisy. Make a valentine at home and bring it in that morning to share with this kissable little fella.
Fee: $3 member, $5 non-member, per person.
Family maximum fee of $20 member, $25 non-member.
Limited space available, call to register at (860) 691-1111.
Monday, Feb. 15, Noon and 2:00 -3:30 p.m.
Hidden Treasures
Too cold for bubbles? Nah!
•Free with admission
Tuesday, Feb. 16, All Day
Readers Beach
Grab a towel or beach chair and cozy up with some choice reads.
•Free with admission
Wednesday, Feb. 17, 10:30 a.m. - Noon, and 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Seashell Sort
Sort shells from the Museum's collection and make a seashell puzzle to bring home.
•Free with Admission
Thursday,Feb. 18, 10:30 a.m. - Noon, and 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Make a Lei
Join us to make the most important part of your Beach Party outfit!
•Free with admission
Friday, Feb. 19, All Day
Fish Tank Fun
Grab a puzzle, crayon rubbing kit, trivia cards, or scavenger hunt out of our fish tank and have some family fun!
•Free with admission
Saturday, Feb. 20, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (11:30 – 1:30 Summer time snacks available for purchase)
BEACH PARTY!!
A limbo contest, jammin’ tunes and a cookout – what a way to beat the chill of winter and wrap up your February vacation week!!
•Free with admission
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PROGRAMS
MUSEUM
BABIES
Designed for very young children and their caregivers. Museum Babies will focus 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
• Friday, 9:30 (45 minutes)
• 5-week series: Jan. 15 - Feb. 12
• Fee (due at registration): $40 member, $63 non-member (includes admission
for child)
• Call to register: (860) 691-1111
MUSEUM
BABIES
(New 6-week series)
Designed for very young children and their caregivers. Museum Babies will focus 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
• Friday, 9:30 (45 minutes)
• 6-week series: Feb. 26 - Apr. 2
• Fee (due at registration): $48 member, $75 non-member (includes admission
for child)
• Call to register: (860) 691-1111
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TODDLER PLAYGROUPS: FIRST FRIENDS or TOGETHER TIME
Toddler playgroups are an informal opportunity for toddlers
to be a part of a group. Emphasis on process and exposure
to new and different materials, stories and a craft.
• Best for ages 18-36 months
• 45 minute classes
• 5-week series
• Fee (due at registration): $40 member, $63 non-member (includes admission for child)
• Call to register: (860) 691-1111
FIRST
FRIENDS: Toddler attend alone
This class is best for children ages 24 to 36 months,
ready for a taste of independence.
• Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m OR 10:45 a.m.
• Jan. 13 - Feb. 10
•
45 minute classes
• Best for ages 24 - 36 months
• Fee (due at registration): $40 member, $63 non-member (includes admission
for child)
• Call to register: (860) 691-1111
TOGETHER
TIME : Toddler with caregiver
A class for young children and their caregiver. Stories, snack and activity
offer children the chance to meet new faces, with the
comfort of a caregiver.
• Thursdays, 9:30 a.m - for Younger Toddler (18-24 months)
• Thursdays, 10:45 a.m. - for Older Toddler (24-36 months)
• Jan. 14 - Feb. 11
• 45 minute classes
• Fee (due at registration): $40 member, $63 non-member (includes admission
for child)
• Call to register: (860) 691-1111
TOGETHER
TIME : Toddler with caregiver
A class for young children and their caregiver. Stories, snack and activity
offer children the chance to meet new faces, with the
comfort of a caregiver.
• Saturdays, 9 a.m - Best for Toddler ages 18-36 months
• Jan. 16 - Feb. 13
• 45 minute classes
• Fee (due at registration): $40 member, $63 non-member (includes admission
for child)
• Call to register: (860) 691-1111
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TODDLER PLAYGROUPS: FIRST FRIENDS or TOGETHER TIME
(New 6-week series)
Toddler playgroups are an informal opportunity for toddlers
to be a part of a group. Emphasis on process and exposure
to new and different materials, stories and a craft.
• Best for ages 18-36 months
• 45 minute classes
• 6-week series
• Fee (due at registration): $48 member, $75 non-member (includes admission for child)
• Call to register: (860) 691-1111
FIRST
FRIENDS: Toddler attend alone
This class is best for children ages 24 to 36 months,
ready for a taste of independence.
• Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m OR 10:45 a.m.
• Feb. 24 - Mar. 31
•
45 minute classes
• Best for ages 24 - 36 months
• Fee (due at registration): $48 member, $75 non-member (includes admission
for child)
• Call to register: (860) 691-1111
TOGETHER
TIME : Toddler with caregiver
A class for young children and their caregiver. Stories, snack and activity
offer children the chance to meet new faces, with the
comfort of a caregiver.
• Thursdays, 9:30 a.m - for Younger Toddler (18-24 months)
• Thursdays, 10:45 a.m. - for Older Toddler (24-36 months)
• Feb. 25 - Apr. 1
• 45 minute classes
• Fee (due at registration): $48 member, $75 non-member (includes admission
for child)
• Call to register: (860) 691-1111
TOGETHER
TIME : Toddler with caregiver
A class for young children and their caregiver. Stories, snack and activity
offer children the chance to meet new faces, with the
comfort of a caregiver.
• Saturdays, 9 a.m - Best for Toddler ages 18-36 months
• Feb. 27 - Apr. 3
• 45 minute classes
• Fee (due at registration): $48 member, $75 non-member (includes admission
for child)
• Call to register: (860) 691-1111
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PRESCHOOLERS (Single sessions)
• Programs for 3-5 year olds
• Single sessions. Tuesdays & Fridays mornings
(45 minutes)
• Fee per class (due at registration): $8 members, $13 non-member (includes
admission for child).
• To register for the following classes, please call:
(860)691-1111
Tuesday, Feb 2, 10:00 a.m.
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM: No Sweaters Allowed
Leave your warm and woolly clothes at home, today we will be studying moths.
• 45 minute class
• Ages 3 - 5
• Fee (due at registration): $8 member, $13 non-member (includes admission for child)
• Call to register: (860) 691-1111
Friday, Feb. 5, 10:30 a.m.
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM: Chilly Beats
Dress warmly as we head outside to beat a beat on the sound wall, then head back in to warm ourselves up with more drumming.
• 45 minute class
• Ages 3 - 5
• Fee (due at registration): $8 member, $13 non-member (includes admission for child)
• Call to register: (860) 691-1111
Tuesday, Feb. 9, 10:00 a.m.
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM: Who is the Man in the Big, Black Hat?
In honor of Presidents' Day, we will be learning a thing or two about Abe Lincoln.
• 45 minute class
• Ages 3 - 5
• Fee (due at registration): $8 member, $13 non-member (includes admission for child)
• Call to register: (860) 691-1111
Friday, Feb. 12, 10:30 a.m.
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM: Thump, thump. Thump, thump.
Let's study all kinds of hearts – maybe even some of the Valentine variety.
• 45 minute class
• Ages 3 - 5
• Fee (due at registration): $8 member, $13 non-member (includes admission for child)
• Call to register: (860) 691-1111
Tuesday, Feb. 23, 10:00 a.m.
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM: Initially Speaking
What are your initials? Can we build a collage around them?
• 45 minute class
• Ages 3 - 5
• Fee (due at registration): $8 member, $13 non-member (includes admission for child)
• Call to register: (860) 691-1111
Friday, Feb. 26, 10:30 a.m.
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM: Spinning Through Space
Do as the planets do in this Outer Space lesson.
• 45 minute class
• Ages 3 - 5
• Fee (due at registration): $8 member, $13 non-member (includes admission for child)
• Call to register: (860) 691-111
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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.
•Tuesday, 1:30 p.m
• Single sessions
• 45 minute classes
• Best for ages 4 - 6
• Fee (due at registration): $9 member, $15 non-member (includes admission for child)
• Call to register: (860) 691-1111
Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1:30 p.m.
PRESCHOOL SCIENCE: Chase Away Your Chapped Lips
Using simple chemistry, we'll make our own lip balm.
*Allergy alert – this class will make use of nut oils*
• 45 minute class
• Best for ages 4 - 6
• Fee (due at registration): $9 member, $15 non-member (includes admission for child)
• Call to register: (860) 691-1111
Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1:30 p.m.
PRESCHOOL SCIENCE: Secret Messages
What a way to study acids and bases!!
• 45 minute class
• Best for ages 4 - 6
• Fee (due at registration): $9 member, $15 non-member (includes admission for child)
• Call to register: (860) 691-1111
Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1:30 p.m.
PRESCHOOL SCIENCE: Gliding Gracefully
Glider building and in-flight testing for height, distance and accuracy.
• 45 minute class
• Best for ages 4 - 6
• Fee (due at registration): $9 member, $15 non-member (includes admission for child)
• Call to register: (860) 691-1111
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Friday, Feb. 12, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
TWEENS: Tween Night at the Museum!
The second Friday of the month. Get your "Tween Night" card and receive a punch each month. After 4 punches, get a free night! Snacks included! Tweens attend alone, but parents must escort them in and out. Please call to register (860) 691-1111.
• Tweens are ages 10, 11, 12 years old.
• Fee: $15 for each tween.
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SCIENCE FOR 'SCHOOLERS
Join us each week for fun-filled programs with science, stories and art! Drop off available.
• Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m.
• 45 minute classes
• 5-week series: Jan. 13 - Feb. 10
• Best for ages 5 - 8 years old
• Fee (due at registration): $55 member, $80 non-member (includes admission for child)
• Call to register: (860) 691-1111
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SCIENCE FOR 'SCHOOLERS
(New 6-week series)
Join us each week for fun-filled programs with science, stories and art! Drop off available.
• Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m.
• 45 minute classes
• 6-week series: Feb. 24 - Mar. 31
• Best for ages 5 - 8 years old
• Fee (due at registration): $66 member, $95 non-member (includes admission for child)
• Call to register: (860) 691-1111
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The
Museum is OPEN:
• 9:30 - 4:30 Tuesday thru Saturday,
Sundays Noon-4:30. First Fridays of the month (except January 1) open until 8!
• Monday, February 15, 9:30-4:30. School holiday - Presidents' Day. Starts the School Vacation Week!
The
Museum is CLOSED:
• Mondays from Labor Day through end of school year (except
for school holidays and vacations).
• Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve (closing early), and Christmas
Day.
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