Please
call (860) 691-1111 for information or to register for
the following programs:
FUN FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS!
Tuesday - Saturday, June 1-5, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Step Back in Time!
The Museum is partnering with the East Lyme Historical Society. Come and tour the Thomas Lee House and the Little Boston School House. See the barn, picnic among landscaped gardens, and try your hand at old-fashioned games. On June 5, go back in time and discover old-fashioned lessons in the school house. Free to Museum members; donations to the East Lyme Historical Society are welcome.
Directions to: Thomas Lee House, West Main Street, Niantic, CT 06357.
Friday, June 4, 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
Monday, June 7, 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!
Sunday, June 20, Noon - 4:30
Fathers' Day
Fathers admitted ½ price all day! Enjoy a faux fishing activity with your dad, too!
Friday, June 25, 3:00- 4:30
SCHOOL's OUT Celebration Bash!
Join us for music, games and snacks, as we celebrate the unofficial start of summer!!
Carnival Trio will bring the sounds of the islands!
Friday, July 2, 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
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June 28 - July 2, 2010
Special Event: Week of CREATIVE NONSENSE!
June 28, 10:30 a.m.
Make a Jabberwocky
Lewis Carroll will tell us what a Jabberwocky is, then we’ll make our own using materials found in the classroom
• Best for ages 3-6
• Fee:
$8 members / $13 (includes admission for child), Registration required, call 860-691-1111.
June 28, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Packing Peanut Art
With just some throw-away items and some tap water, what fun we can create!?!
• ALL ages!
• Drop-in activity is FREE with admission!
June 29, 10:30 a.m.
For the Birds
Learn a bit about the anatomy of our feathered friends, then build a bird and nest to take home.
• Best for ages 3-6
• Fee:
$8 members / $13 (includes admission for child), Registration required, call 860-691-1111.
June 29, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Newspaper Hats and Sailing Ships
Roll up your sleeves and start folding, it’s time to make some fun!
Bring some newspaper from home to share, if you have extra.
• ALL ages!
• Drop-in activity is FREE with admission!
June 30, 10:30 a.m.
Splatter Painting
Calling all Jackson Pollack lovers, get ready to get splattery in this outdoor painting class.
• Best for ages 3-6
• Fee:
$8 members / $13 (includes admission for child), Registration required, call 860-691-1111.
June 30, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Soaring Spaghetti Towers
How tall can you build? We’ll provide the pasta and marshmallows, you provide the creativity!!
• ALL ages!
• Drop-in activity is FREE with admission!
July 1, 10:30 a.m.
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Using the book as a guide, we will make some nonsensical weather!!
• Best for ages 3-6
• Fee:
$8 members / $13 (includes admission for child), Registration required, call 860-691-1111.
July 1, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Build a Box City
Boxes of all shapes and sizes will be our materials as we create a city for play!!
• ALL ages!
• Drop-in activity is FREE with admission!
July 2, 10:30 a.m.
Move It!!
What’s your body doing when you sit still? How about when you dance to a rockin’ beat? A stethoscope or even a plastic cup will help us hear our heart pumpin’
• Best for ages 3-6
• Fee:
$8 members / $13 (includes admission for child), Registration required, call 860-691-1111.
July 2, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Jump Rope Games
Solo, with some friends, or maybe even a grown-up, let’s all join in some jump rope songs and games!
• ALL ages!
• Drop-in activity is FREE with admission!
PROGRAMS
REGISTRATION DATES for Summer Programs
Monday, June 14, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
MEMBERS-ONLY Registration Day
One of the benefits of Museum Membership is early program registration. The 2 days before registration is opened to everyone, Museum Members can walk-in or phone-in their payment and registration. The Museum will not be open to play on Monday, June 14, but a simple activity will be available to keep your children busy while you register.
The Members-Only Registration period will be June 14 and June 15 only.
All classes must be paid-in-full at time of registration.
Wednesday, June 16, 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Registration Opens to ALL!
Registration will be opened to all beginning June 16. If you register by phone, please have a credit card ready. You may pay by cash, check, or credit card if you are coming to the Museum to register.
All classes must be paid-in-full at time of registration.
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)
• Single sessions begin June 11
• Fee (due at registration): $8 member, $13 non-member (includes admission
for child)
• Call to register: 860-691-1111
Friday, June 11, 9:30 a.m.
MUSEUM BABIES: Handprints & Footprints
Dress for a pretty, squishy mess!
• Best for ages 12 - 18 months
• 45 minute class
• Fee (due at registration): $8 member, $13 non-member (includes admission
for child)
• Call to register: 860-691-1111
Friday, June 18, 9:30 a.m.
MUSEUM BABIES: Splashing in the Tub
Boats and ducks, balls and frogs, everyone in the tub!
• Best for ages 12 - 18 months
• 45 minute class
• Fee (due at registration): $8 member, $13 non-member (includes admission
for child)
• Call to register: 860-691-1111
Friday, June 15, 9:30 a.m.
MUSEUM BABIES: Over, Under, Around and Through
Wear your sweats and sneakers 'cause we're doing an obstacle course!
• Best for ages 12 - 18 months
• 45 minute class
• Fee (due at registration): $8 member, $13 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
• Single sessions begin June 9
• Fee (due at registration): $8 member, $13 non-member (includes admission for child)
• Call to register: (860) 691-1111
FIRST
FRIENDS: Toddler attends 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.
• June 9 - June 30
•
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
Wednesday, June 9, 9:30 a.m. OR 10:45 a.m.
FIRST FRIENDS: Balls and Chutes
Send the balls down the slope and have a friend catch them at the end.
• Best for ages 24 to 36 months
• Fee (due at registration): $8 member, $13 non-member (includes admission
for child)
• Call to register: 860-691-1111
Wednesday, June 16, 9:30 a.m. OR 10:45 a.m.
FIRST FRIENDS: Frogs on Logs
Can you keep the frog from splashing in the pond? Or maybe you’d like to help him jump right in!!
• Best for ages 24 to 36 months
• Fee (due at registration): $8 member, $13 non-member (includes admission
for child)
• Call to register: 860-691-1111
Wednesday, June 23, 9:30 a.m. OR 10:45 a.m.
FIRST FRIENDS: Push it Here, Pull is There
Play with push and pull toyw and have a classroom parade!
• Best for ages 24 to 36 months
• Fee (due at registration): $8 member, $13 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)
• Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - for Toddlers 18-36 months
• Single sessions start June 10 and June 12
• 45 minute classes
• Fee (due at registration): $8 member, $13 non-member (includes admission
for child)
• Call to register: (860) 691-1111
Thursday, June 10, 9:30 for Younger Toddler: 18-24 months OR 10:45 for Older Toddler: 24-36 months
TOGETHER TIME: Balls and Chutes
Send the balls down the slope and have a friend catch them at the end.
• Fee (due at registration): $8 member, $13 non-member (includes admission
for child)
• Call to register: 860-691-1111
Saturday, June 12, 9:00 for Toddlers: 18-36 months
TOGETHER TIME: Balls and Chutes
Send the balls down the slope and have a friend catch them at the end.
• Fee (due at registration): $8 member, $13 non-member (includes admission
for child)
• Call to register: 860-691-1111
Thursday, June 17, 9:30 for Younger Toddler: 18-24 months OR 10:45 for Older Toddler: 24-36 months
TOGETHER TIME: Frogs on Logs
Can you keep the frog from splashing in the pond? Or maybe you’d like to help him jump right in!!
• Fee (due at registration): $8 member, $13 non-member (includes admission
for child)
• Call to register: 860-691-1111
Saturday, June 19, 9:00 for Toddlers: 18-36 months
TOGETHER TIME: Balls and Chutes
Can you keep the frog from splashing in the pond? Or maybe you’d like to help him jump right in!!
• Fee (due at registration): $8 member, $13 non-member (includes admission
for child)
• Call to register: 860-691-1111
Thursday, June 24, 9:30 for Younger Toddler: 18-24 months OR 10:45 for Older Toddler: 24-36 months
TOGETHER TIME: Push it Here, Pull it There
Play with push and pull toys and have a classroom parade!
• Fee (due at registration): $8 member, $13 non-member (includes admission
for child)
• Call to register: 860-691-1111
Saturday, June 26, 9:00 for Toddlers: 18-36 months
TOGETHER TIME: Push it Here, Pull it There
Play with push and pull toys and have a classroom parade!
• Fee (due at registration): $8 member, $13 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, June 8, 10:00 a.m.
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM: Sweet Dreams
What did you dream about last night? Let's build a dream catcher to keep the good dreams coming!
• 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, June 11, 10:30 a.m.
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM: Robot Parade
Let's use recycled materials to turn ourselves into some rockin' robots!
• 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, June 15, 10:00 a.m.
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM: Tie Dye
Let's get a bit messy for Dear Ol' Dad and try some fabric dying.
• 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, June 18, 10:30 a.m.
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM: June Bugs
Learn about the anatomy of bugs and create your own critter.
• 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, June 22, 10:00 a.m.
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM: Desert Life
Summer is here! How hot can it get? Come find out!
• 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, June 25, 10:30 a.m.
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM: Summer Snow
Do you miss the cold days of winter? So do we!! Bring on the snow and ice!!
• 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
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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, June 8, 1:30 p.m.
PRESCHOOL SCIENCE: Secret Science
We’ll feature a "secret" material to be used in an invention or craft. We challenge you to use your creative and building skills to reuse and recycle.
• 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, June 15, 1:30 p.m.
PRESCHOOL SCIENCE: Tie it Up!
Can you tie your shoes? We can help you learn all sorts of ties and knots and even help craft a note pad for your #1 Dad.
• 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, June 22, 1:30 p.m.
PRESCHOOL SCIENCE: Tummy Troubles
Learn all about the ins and outs of your digestive system.
• 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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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
• Single sessions start June 9
• 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
Wednesday, June 9, 1:30 p.m.
SCIENCE FOR 'SCHOOLERS: Shrinky Dings
Find out how to turn regular, old recyclables into zipper pulls, magnets and window ornaments.
• Best for ages 5 - 8
• Fee (due at registration): $9 member, $15 non-member (includes admission for child)
• Call to register: (860) 691-1111
Wednesday, June 16, 1:30 p.m.
SCIENCE FOR 'SCHOOLERS: Moldy Science
Wear your detective's hat to class, as we swab and dab to find out what lurks in the museum's nooks and crannies.
• Best for ages 5 - 8
• Fee (due at registration): $9 member, $15 non-member (includes admission for child)
• Call to register: (860) 691-1111
Wednesday, June 23, 1:30 p.m.
SCIENCE FOR 'SCHOOLERS: Solar Ovens
Build your own solar oven and cook up a treat to share.
• Best for ages 5 - 8
• Fee (due at registration): $9 member, $15 non-member (includes admission for child)
• Call to register: (860) 691-1111
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Friday, June 11, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
TWEENS: Tween Night at the Museum!
The second Friday of the month. 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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The
Museum is OPEN:
• SUMMER HOURS! 9:30 - 5:00 Monday thru Saturday,
Sundays Noon-5:00.
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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