| Educational Programs |
| Summer Camps!! For ages 3-5, 5-7, & 7-11 Pre-School Kaleidoscope Camps 2010 Pre-school camps are designed for children ages 3-5 who are potty trained. Pre-registration & Pre-payment are Required. Cost per camp: $10 CMI members; $15 non-members (with exception of special events) Sign up for all 7 pre-school day camps & get a reduced price of $60 for CMI members or $90 for non-members. (excludes special events) Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made prior to 14 days before camp will receive a 75% refund. Cancellations made within 2 weeks of camp will receive a 75% credit for another camp or special event. Treats and Drinks are served at every Pre-School camp. TENNIS SHOES ARE REQUIRED!! WEAR CLOTHES THAT CAN GET MESSY!! Rainbow Fish… Children will learn the importance of sharing as they listen to the story. We will make a beautiful rainbow craft and even fish in the museum, too! Fish A: Wed. June 9 9:30-11:30 a.m. Fish B: Fri. June 11 9:30-11:30 a.m. The Backyardigans… Yeehaw! Learn the ropes of the West as we ride the range with The Backyardigans! Don’t forget your boots and hat! Backyard A: Wed. June 16 9:30-11:30 a.m. Backyard B: Fri. June 18 9:30-11:30 a.m. Planting a Rainbow… please note: a portion of this camp will be outside As children listen to the story, they will learn the colors of the rainbow and that water, sunshine, and soil help plants grow! Join us on a nature walk, and take home your very own seed to grow at home! Plant A: Wed. June 23 9:30-11:30 a.m. Plant B: Fri. June 25 9:30-11:30 a.m. The Very Busy Spider… Perfect for bug lovers! Come meet Charlotte, the Museum spider and learn all about the busy life of a spider! Children will learn how many legs a spider has and will get to make a very fun spider craft! Spider A: Wed. July 7 9:30-11:30 a.m. Spider B: Fri. July 9 9:30-11:30 a.m. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom… “A told B, and B told C, I’ll meet you at the top of the coconut tree!” Children will learn the letters as we sing and dance our way through the alphabet! We will make a fun letter craft and parade around the museum! Chicka A: Wed. July 14 9:30-11:30 a.m. Chicka B: Fri. July 16 9:30-11:30 a.m. Monsters in the Museum… Join us for this ooey gooey slimy camp that’s all about monsters! Be prepared to get messy! Monster A: Wed. July 21 9:30-11:30 a.m. Monster B: Fri. July 23 9:30-11:30 a.m. Bunny Party!… please note: a portion of this camp will be outside Max and Ruby are having a party and you’re invited! Join us for balloons, hats, games, and tons of bunny fun! Bunny A: Wed. July 28 9:30-11:30 a.m. Bunny B: Fri. July 30 9:30-11:30 a.m. Special Events for Preschool!! please note: this camp is on a Saturday. Big Hats & Breakfast Bites… Young ladies ages 3-7 are invited to a garden party! Come dressed to impress and ready to decorate your own big hat! Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. When: Sat. June 12 8:30-10:00 a.m. Cost: $6 CMI Members; $9 Non-Members please note: this camp is in the evening. Pirate Life for Me… Ahoy mateys! Parents and children ages 3-11 can come dressed in pirate gear for a night of games and a quest to find a hidden treasure. Children ages 6 & under must be accompanied by a paying adult. When: Tues. June 15 6:00-8:00 p.m. Cost: $6 CMI Members; $9 Non-Members please note: this camp is on a Saturday. Build It Breakfast… Here’s your chance to play with your food… Boys ages 3-7 are invited to a build it breakfast! Come ready to work! Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. When: Sat. June 19 8:30-10:00 a.m. Cost: $6 CMI Members; $9 Non-Members please note: this camp is in the evening. A Night with Dr. Seuss… Enter the magical world of Dr. Seuss for a night filled with imagination. Join us for stories, fun, and lots of silly games! Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. When: Thurs. July 15 6:00-8:00 p.m. Cost: $6 CMI Members; $9 Non-Members CLICK HERE FOR A PRINTABLE REGISTRATION FORM Summer Kaleidoscope Camps 2010 For Ages 5-7 & 7-11 Pre-registration & Pre-payment are Required. Cost per camp: $12 CMI Members; $16 Non-Members (with exception of special events) Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made prior to 14 days before camp will receive a 75% refund. Cancellations made within 2 weeks of camp will receive a 75% credit for another camp or special event. TENNIS SHOES ARE REQUIRED!! WEAR CLOTHES THAT CAN GET MESSY!! Ages 5-7 please note: a portion of this camp will be outside Dinosaur Dig… Dinosaurs are fun! Come dig for fossils, hunt for dino eggs, and learn all the wonders of these extinct species! When: Thurs. June 10 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Pinkalicious… Perfect for girls that love pink! Listen to a story about a girl that has everything pink! Make a girly pink craft and enjoy a delicious pink treat! When: Fri. June 11 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Home on the Range… Yeehaw! Come dressed as a cowboy or cowgirl and learn the ropes of the West! When: Thurs. June 17 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. please note: a portion of this camp will be outside Put me in the Zoo… Learn all about zoo animals and take a walk with us next door to Scovill Zoo to see the animals! When: Thurs. June 24 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. please note: a portion of this camp will be outside Red, White, and Blue… Celebrate our nation’s birthday with a firework craft, water games, and enjoy a frozen treat! Come dressed in red, white, or blue! When: Fri. July 2 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Cooking 101… Perfect for beginner cooks! Learn kitchen safety and important tips for cooking. Make your own recipes to try and take home your very own recipe book. Please bring your own favorite recipe to share! When: Thurs. July 8 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Fun with Nature… Join us and friends from Rock Springs for this camp about nature! When: Thurs. July 15 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Space Camp… 3,2,1 blast off! Join us in space for activities that are out of this galaxy. Try space food and train to be an astronaut! *Features StarLab, our mobile planetarium When: Fri. July 23 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. please note: a portion of this camp will be outside Summer Olympics… You’re invited to participate in this wacky version of Summer Olympics! Try your luck in a water balloon toss and see if you can race to the top of the Climber! When: Fri. July 30 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. AGES 7-11 Mystery in the Museum… Participate in spy science activities that will help you solve a mystery! When: Fri. June 25 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. please note: a portion of this camp will be outside Big Messy Art Camp… Show off your creativity and imagination at our outdoor art party! Be prepared to get messy! When: Thurs. July 1 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Fear Mania!… Warning: this camp is not for wimps! Are you brave enough to try? Come and test your fears… When: Fri. July 16 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Let them Eat Cake!… Learn new cake decorating tips and decorate your own cake masterpiece to take home! When: Thurs. July 22 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. please note: a portion of this camp will be outside Summer Blowout!!… You’re invited for this end of the summer blowout! Join us for wacky games, water balloons, and slide down our giant slip’n’slide! When: Thurs. July 29 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Special Events Big Hats & Breakfast Bites… Young ladies ages 3-7 are invited to a garden party! Come dressed to impress and ready to decorate your very own big hat! Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. When: Sat. June 12 8:30-10:00 a.m. Cost: $6 CMI Members; $9 Non-Members Pirate Life for Me… Ahoy mateys! Parents and children ages 3-11 can come dressed in pirate gear for a night of games and a quest to find a hidden treasure. Children ages 6 & under must be accompanied by a paying adult. When: Tues. June 15 6:00-8:00 p.m. Cost: $6 CMI Members; $9 Non-Members Build It Breakfast… Here’s your chance to play with your food… Boys ages 3-7 are invited to a build it breakfast! Come ready to work! Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. When: Sat. June 19 8:30-10:00 a.m. Cost: $6 CMI Members; $9 Non-Members G.N.O.… Girls Night Out!! An overnight for girls ages 5-11. You’re invited to this Hannah Montana themed overnight! Make some star studded shades and your own version of a funky guitar! NO BOYS ALLOWED! When: Fri. June 25 7:30 p.m. to Sat. June 26 7:30 a.m. Cost: $25 CMI Members; $30 Non-Members Monsters vs. Aliens… An overnight for boys ages 5-11. Attention all boys!! You’re invited for a BOYS ONLY night full of slime, monsters & aliens, games, and more! When: Fri. July 16 7:30 p.m. to Sat. July 17 7:30 a.m. Cost: $25 CMI Members; $30 Non-Members CLICK HERE FOR A PRINTABLE REGISTRATION FORM Self-Guided Field Trips Self-guided field trips include a brief orientation with a museum staff person, followed by 1 hour (basic) or 2 hours (extended) of hands-on exploration of all museum exhibits. Mess Hall (cafeteria)seating for 60 is available for scheduled groups at no charge. The Mess Hall must be reserved in advance. Reservations are subject to availability. Available Field Trip Times: 9:30, 10:45 a.m.12:00 noon, 1:15 & 2:30 p.m. Field Trip Admission: basic (1 hour ) $3 per child; minimum of $30 Extended (2 hours) $4 per child; minimum of $40 (1 adult admitted free for every 5 children; additional siblings & parents are $3 per person) Workshops and programs are NOT available on Mondays or tuesdays, with the exception of bodywalk. Those wishing to make a reservation for any program or workshop need to have a minimum of 10 children. Reservations may be made by calling 423-5437 during regular business hours: Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. GET ON THE BUS! CMI has bus transportation money available for BodyWalk in March and Basic field trips during the months of October, January, and February. Due to budget constraints, only one $100 grant per class during this school year will be allowed. There must be a minimum of 20 students per class. Funding is for bus transportation only. Grant provided by: Amherst F. Hardy Foundation. Call 423-5437 for more information Regular admission: Free; children under 2 and members $5.00 2 years & older WORKSHOPS & BOOK BASH DESCRIPTIONS Body Walk: 2nd Graders Only All second graders are welcome to attend this cooperative effort by CMI, Macon County Health Department, and other community h ealth organizations. This is an action-oriented learning experience about health and nutrition. Grant funds are available for transportation. Cost: $3.50 per child Grades: 2nd Graders ONLY Dates: March 9th-12th and March 16th-19th 1 hour in classroom and 1 hour in museum Underwater Adventure Workshop Join us for this ocean-themed workshop where children will learn the many wonders of the deep blue sea. Make an ocean in a bottle craft and explore the museum. Cost: $4.00 per child Grades: 1st – 3rd Grades Dates: April 7th-9th, April 14th-16th, and April 21st-23rd 1 hour in classroom and 1 hour in museum “Rainbow Fish” Book Bash Children will hear the story “The Rainbow Fish” by Marcus Pfister and learn how important it is to share. We will make a beautiful rainbow fish craft, enjoy a yummy ocean treat, and explore the museum. Cost: $3.50 per child Grades: Pre-K – Kindergarten Dates: April 7th-9th, April 14th-16th, and April 21st-23rd 45 minutes in classroom and 45 minutes in museum 2009 - 2010 Discovery Workshops For school scout, or other groups. These programs are offered to groups of 10 or more. |
 | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  |
