| Educational Programs |
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. Weather permitting, an outdoor picnic area is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Available Field Trip Times: *9:30, 10:45 a.m. *12:00, 1:15, 2:30 p.m. Field Trip Admission: *$3.00 per child for 1-hour, basic field trips (1 adult admitted free per 5 children, with minimum charge of $35.00 per group). $3.50/$4.00 per child for Book Bashes and Discovery Workshops (1 adult admitted free per 5 children, with a minimum of $35.00/$40.00 per group). *$4.00 per child for 2-hour, extended field trips (1 adult admitted free per 5 children with a minimum of $40.00). *Extra adults are $3.00 each. Regular admission: *Free: children under 2 *$3.00: 2 years-Seniors *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! Children’s Museum of Illinois 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 $80 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. Please call 423-5437 for more information. Grant provided by: Amherst F. Hardy Foundation. Discovery Workshops All workshops/programs consist of 45-60 minutes of classroom time and a minimum of 45-60 minutes of exploration in the museum. Please call 423-5437 with questions or for additional information. There are NO workshops or programs on Mondays. *Home school groups are also welcome at all grade-appropriate workshops. 2007-2008 Discovery Workshops For school, scout, or other groups. These programs are offered to groups of 10 or more. October Oct. 2nd-24th Spying Science workshop "Mr. Agent man! Oh, Mr. Agent Man!" -CMI is seeking many agents for there next workshop to learn the science of spying! 4th-6th grade -$4.00 per child -Time in museum: 1 hour in class and 1 hour for museum exploration. Big Science for Small Fries -Pre-k-2nd grade -$3.50 per child -Time in museum: 45min. in class and 1 hour for museum exploration. November Nov. 6th-21st the Mystery of the Missing Colonists Come and learn about the missing settlers of roanoke and the one piece of evidence left behind, the word "croatoan". 4th-6th grade. -$4.00 per child -time in the museum: 1 hour for class, 1 hour for museum exploration. Prairie Pow-wow Step into the world of the Indians. Sample the foods they ate and the traditions they celebrated. Here we will be using our STARLAB --K-2nd grade. -$4.00 per child 2 hours museum time December Dec. 4th-21st Polar Express -1st-4th grade -$4.00 per child time in the museum: 2 hours The Night before Christmas Come and hear a reading of this famous holiday story and many more activities! -Pre-k-and k grade -$3.50 per child time in the museum: 2 hours January Jan. 8th-31st Oodles of Doodles This Workshop features art for pre-schoolers, enabling them to sharpen both their gross and fine motor skills. Pre-K-1st Grade $3.50 per child -11/2 hour in museum February Feb. 5th-29th Black History Month: Underground Railroad in Decatur Through the month of February, you can study a little local history involving the famous underground railroad! This will also feature the book Fallow the Drinking Gourd. -3rd-5th grade -$4.00 per child time in museum: 2 hours Valentine's Day Book Bash! This years book will be based on the book Hokey Pokey: Another Prickly Love Story. -pre-k-2nd grade -time in museum: 1 1/2 hours March Body Walk All second grade students are welcome to attend this cooperative effort by CMI, The Macon County Health Department, and other community health organizations. This is an action- oriented learning experience about health and nutrition that children love. ***Bus grants are available on a limited basis. Get on the Bus Grant sponsored by Amherst F. Hardy Foundation. * Cost: $4.00 per child * Grade: 2nd only * Dates: 3/4-3/7, 3/11-3/14, 3/18-3/21, 3/25-3/28 * Time at museum: 2 hours Gold Rush! Want to learn about the 49ers and the historical rush for the gold? -2nd-4th grade -$4.00 per child dates: 3/18-3/21, 3/25-3/28, 4/1-4/4, 4/8-4/11 time in the museum: 2 hours Spring book bash -$3.50 per child pre-k-2nd grade dates: 3/18-3/21, 3/25-3/28, 4/1-4/4, 4/8-4/11 |
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