To contact us regarding programming, e-mail Christy Hammond or call (860) 691-1111.
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<JUNE July 2008

 

Please call (860) 691-1111 for information or to register for the following programs:

FUN FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS!

Fridays, July 11, 18 and 25, 5 - 8 p.m.
Half-Price Family Friday Nights.
Half-price admission, 5-8 p.m. Become a member on this night and receive $5 off a basic membership.
Come enjoy all the Museum has to offer. Save Friday nights for affordable family fun!

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PROGRAMS and CLASSES:

MUSEUM BABIES (Single Sessions)
~July 11 - Peek-a-boo
~July 18 - Felt Board Fun
~July 25 - Parachute Play
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.
~ Friday, 9:30. (45 minutes)
~ Best for ages 12 - 18 months
~ Fee: $7 member, $12 non-member (includes admission for child)
~ Call to register: (860) 691-1111


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TODDLER PROGRAMS: FIRST FRIENDS or TOGETHER TIME
Toddler programs 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.
~ Single classes for Summer.
~ Call to register: (860) 691-1111


FIRST FRIENDS: Toddler attend alone (Single Sessions)
~ July 9 - Build a Fort
~ July 16 - Bubbles
~ July 23 - Play Dough
~ July 30 - Bugs, bugs, bugs
This class is best for children ages 24 to 36 months, ready for a taste of independence. Snacks, crafts and stories mixed with a bit free play all within view from the window.
~ Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m OR 10:45 a.m.
~ 45 minute classes
~ Best for ages 24 - 36 months
~ Fee: $7 member, $12 non-member (includes admission for child)
~ Call to register: (860) 691-1111

TOGETHER TIME : Toddler with caregiver (Single Sessions)
~ July 10 - Build a Fort
~ July 17 - Bubbles
~ July 24 - Play Dough
~ July 31 - Bugs, bugs, bugs
A class for young children and their caregiver. Best for ages 18 to 36 months. 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)
~ 45 minute classes
~ Fee: $7 member, $12 non-member (includes admission for child)
~ Call to register: (860) 691-1111
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PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS
~ Programs designed for 3-5 year olds
~ Single sessions. Tuesdays & Fridays at 10 a.m. (45 minutes)
~ Cost per class: $7 members, $12 non-member (includes admission for child).
~ To register for the following classes, please call: (860)691-1111

Tuesday, July 8, 10 or 11:15
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM: Floating Fun
Can you guess which objects will sink or float? Dress to get a bit wet!
~ Ages 3 through 5
~ Cost: $7 member, $12 non-member (includes admission for child)
~ Call to register: (860) 691-1111

Friday, July 11, 10 or 11:15
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM: Big Croakers
How do frongs make all that noise? Learn about frogs and listen to their calls.
~ Ages 3 through 5
~ Cost: $7 member, $12 non-member (includes admission for child)
~ Call to register: (860) 691-1111

Tuesday, July 15, 10 or 11:15
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM: Stories Alive!
Stories come alive as we act them out, with simple costumes!
~ Ages 3 through 5
~ Cost: $7 member, $12 non-member (includes admission for child)
~ Call to register: (860) 691-1111

Friday, July 18, 10 or 11:15
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM: Messy Hands Art
Dress for a mess as we dabble with a messy medium!
~ Ages 3 through 5
~ Cost: $7 member, $12 non-member (includes admission for child)
~ Call to register: (860) 691-1111

Tuesday, July 22, 10 or 11:15
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM: Zoo Days
Roaring lions and swinging monkeys- what other animals live at the zoo? Choose your favorite and make a mask!
~ Ages 3 through 5
~ Cost: $7 member, $12 non-member (includes admission for child)
~ Call to register: (860) 691-1111

Friday, July 25, 10 or 11:15
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM: The Summer Pond
Always exciting, never predictable, what will we find at the pond in the Summer?
Meet at Dodge Pond and wear your rubber boots!
~ Ages 3 through 5
~ Cost: $7 member, $12 non-member (includes admission for child)
~ Call to register: (860) 691-1111

Tuesday, July 29, 10 or 11:15
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM: Nanna, Papa and Me
A special program for children and their grandparents. Please alert educators to any food allergies.
~ Ages 3 through 5
~ Cost: $7 member, $12 non-member (includes admission for child)
~ Call to register: (860) 691-1111

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PRESCHOOL SCIENCE
Microscopes to binoculars, critters to rocks, launching rockets to volcanoes, children will be exposed to the many facets of the scientific world.
~ Mondays, 1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
~ Single Sessions
~ Best for 3 - 5 year old children.
~ Fee: $8 members, $13 non-member (includes admission for child)

Monday, July 7, 1:30
PRESCHOOL SCIENCE: Ocean Life
Watch a crab walk sideways, a lobster flap it’s tail, and touch some soft seaweed.  It’s all about the ocean!
~ Best for ages 3 to 5
~ Cost: $8 member, $13 non-member (includes admission for child)
~ Call to register: (860) 691-1111

Monday, July 14, 1:30
PRESCHOOL SCIENCE: Fizz, Bang, Boom!
Using harmless kitchen items, create some big reactions. Guaranteed to be tons of fun!
~ Best for ages 3 to 5
~ Cost: $8 member, $13 non-member (includes admission for child)
~ Call to register: (860) 691-1111

Monday, July 21, 1:30
PRESCHOOL SCIENCE: Who's Hooting?
Can you tell a Bard Owl call from a Barn Owl call? And what did that owl eat last night?
~ Best for ages 3 to 5
~ Cost: $8 member, $13 non-member (includes admission for child)
~ Call to register: (860) 691-1111

Monday, July 28, 1:30
PRESCHOOL SCIENCE: All Kinds of Eyes
Use our binoculars and other lenses to learn about the eyes of our favorite animals.
~ Best for ages 3 to 5
~ Cost: $8 member, $13 non-member (includes admission for child)
~ Call to register: (860) 691-1111

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TUESDAY'S TALES
Join us each week for a story and more.
~ Tuesday, 1:30 to 2:15
~ Single sessions
~ Best for ages 4 through 6
~ Cost: $7 member, $12 non-member (includes admission for child)
~ Call to register: (860) 691-1111

Tuesday, July 8, 1:30
TUESDAY'S TALES: Sylvester and the Magic Pebble  by William Steig
Hunt for a special pebble outside and create your very own magic pebble to take home.
~ Best for ages 4 through 6
~ Cost: $7 member, $12 non-member (includes admission for child)
~ Call to register: (860) 691-1111

Tuesday, July 15, 1:30
TUESDAY'S TALES: The Rain Came Down  by David Shannon
Investigate beautiful rainbows and learn how to make an indoor rainbow.
~ Best for ages 4 through 6
~ Cost: $7 member, $12 non-member (includes admission for child)
~ Call to register: (860) 691-1111

Tuesday, July 22, 1:30
TUESDAY'S TALES: The Sandcastle Contest  by Robert Munsch
Bring a sand pail and shovel and learn how to make special sandcastles using everyday items.
~ Best for ages 4 through 6
~ Cost: $7 member, $12 non-member (includes admission for child)
~ Call to register: (860) 691-1111

Tuesday, July 29, 1:30
TUESDAY'S TALES: Jamberry by Bruce Degan
Sample a variety of tasty berries and learn how to make a special berry treat.
~ Best for ages 4 through 6
~ Cost: $7 member, $12 non-member (includes admission for child)
~ Call to register: (860) 691-1111

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EXHIBIT EXPLORERS (Separate session each week)
Travel throughout the Museum each week and explore a differnt exhibit in depth.
Learn unusual facts, discover great literature, make a craft or do an experiment each week. Drop-off available.
~ Mondays, 10 to 11
~ Single sessions
~ Best for ages 5 to 8
~ Fee: $8 for member, $13 non-members (includes admission for child)
~ Call to register: (860) 691-1111

Monday, July 7, 10:00
EXHIBIT EXPLORERS: Tortilla Magic
Travel to our Mexican Restaurant.  Use a tortilla press and tortilla griddle to make a tortilla snack!
~ Best for ages 5 to 8
~ Fee: $8 for member, $13 non-members (includes admission for child)
~ Call to register: (860) 691-1111

Monday, July 14, 10:00
EXHIBIT EXPLORERS: Magnetic Mysteries
Can you make a magnet push and pull?  We will explore our Magnet exhibit and then try some more activities in the classroom.
~ Best for ages 5 to 8
~ Fee: $8 for member, $13 non-members (includes admission for child)
~ Call to register: (860) 691-1111

Monday, July 21, 10:00
EXHIBIT EXPLORERS: Musical Moments from Around the World
Enter our yard and let the fun begin!  Bang a gong, strike the aburinda, and make an instrument to take home.
~ Best for ages 5 to 8
~ Fee: $8 for member, $13 non-members (includes admission for child)
~ Call to register: (860) 691-1111

Monday, July 28, 10:00
EXHIBIT EXPLORERS: Spinning and Rolling
Visit the Discovery Room and watch 100 pennies spin around, then make a special run on the Maxi-Roll Away.  We will use some moving sculptures to learn more about energy and movement.
~ Best for ages 5 to 8
~ Fee: $8 for member, $13 non-members (includes admission for child)
~ Call to register: (860) 691-1111

The Museum is OPEN: (SUMMER HOURS)
• We have added Mondays to your Summer Fun!
• 9:30 - 5 Monday thru Saturday, Fridays till 8 p.m., Sundays Noon-5.

The Museum is CLOSED:
• September 8-11, 2008 - Closed for yearly maintenance.
• Mondays from Labor Day through Memorial Day (except for school holidays and vacations).
• Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Day, Easter Sunday,
Memorial Day and 4th of July.

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