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June 2008
News on events, programs and exhibits at The Children's Museum in West Hartford
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GalaSaurus a roaring good time!
Our 12th annual fundraising gala, held May 10th at Tumble Brook Country Club, was our most successful ever. One of our most unique offerings is sponsorship of our Sanctuary animals to provide their care and feeding for the coming year. Several sponsorships are still available for our animal groups:
- Lizards -- $50 each
- Turtles, Tortoises & Terrapins -- $50 each
- Amphibians -- $20 each
- Arthropods -- $20 each
- Snakes -- $10 each
- Crocs & Gators -- $10 each
Sponsors receive a photo of their animals and their names posted in the Wildlife Sanctuary. To sponsor an animal group, please contact Dawn Veillette Diana at 860.231.2830 x51 or email.
Read about GalaSaurus and view photos.
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Way-Out Wednesday
Ugly Ducklings of the Solar System
June 18, 2008 • 3-5 PM
Children aged 5 to 10 with a grown-up can learn all about asteroids, meteors, and dwarf planets. Learn to appreciate our “ugly ducklings” and make one of your own to take home. Sponsored by Travelers. $5.00/member child, FREE/member adult; $12.00/nonmember child, $8.00/nonmember adult.
Call 860.231.2830 x 44 or visit our website for more information.
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Summer Solstice Celebration – Earth’s Wild Ride
June 21, 2008
8:00 – 10:00 pm
Summer is here at last! Come party under the stars at The Children’s Museum with a festive affair for the entire family. Enjoy a bonfire, music, games, telescopes, and of course a bit of learning all about the Solstice and the reason for the seasons. We’ll also provide an advanced showing of our new planetarium show Earth’s Wild Ride made possible thanks to Hamilton Sundstrand. For more information on the event call (860) 231-2830 ext 44, email events@TheChildrensMuseumCT.org or visit the Museum website.
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Summer is Sizzling at
The Children’s Museum
Our cool Summer Science Camp can help you beat the heat this summer! We’re planning an action-packed summer of fun for kids entering grades 1 – 6. Seven week-long programs begin the week of July 7. Full and half day programs are available. Check out our weekly themes:
- July 7 – Backyard Wildlife
- July 14 – Super Science Sleuths
- July 21 – Weather Watchers
- July 28 – Junior Magicians
- August 4 – Body Basics
- August 11 – GREEN-ology
- August 18 – Rubber Band Bonanza
Contact our Registration Department at
860.231.2830, x 44 to register. Learn more ...
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Fore. The Children’s Museum.
Guess how many birdies will be made during the Travelers Championship and support The Children’s Museum at the same time! Take part in the Birdies for Charity and Chip in for Charity program. These are two fundraising programs run by the Travelers Championship to support local nonprofits. The Children’s Museum is participating in both this year.
Birdies for Charity
Fill out a pledge form for a certain donation amount per birdie made during the Travelers Championship. In past years, there have been between 1,500 and 2,000 birdies made during the tournament, so a pledge of a penny per birdie amounts to a $15-$20 donation for the Museum. Pay no money up front – a representative for the tournament will call you during the summer to collect on your pledge. OR you can make a one-time gift on the pledge form.
Pick up pledge forms at the Museum or fill one out online at https://secure.travelerschampionship.com/birdiesforcharity.htm; be sure to pick The Children’s Museum as your designated charity (our Bird Code is 186).
100% of the pledges received go directly to us. Encourage all your friends, relatives, and co-workers to fill out a pledge form for The Children’s Museum, and ask them to ask their friends! It’s an easy way to support all the wonderful things you enjoy at The Children’s Museum. In addition, every person who pledges is in a pool to win a fantastic prize: a 7-night vacation at a Marriott property of their choice and roundtrip airfare for two!
Chip In for Charity
Planning on attending the Travelers Championship? Buy your tickets from us! The Children’s Museum is selling Travelers Championship tickets for the discounted price of $20 (the regular One Day ticket price is $32). We keep $10 of every ticket we sell. Contact the Development Office for tickets, 860.231.2830 x51. The deadline for ticket sales is June 4.
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Give a penny to The Children’s Museum every time you search the internet.
Go to GoodSearch.com and enter The Children’s Museum as the organization you want to support. One penny for every search will be given to us without you spending a dime!
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The Children's Museum hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10 am – 5p m
Sundays 12-5 pm and Limited hours on Mondays in May and early June, please call
860.231.2830 x14 for availabilities
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The Children's Museum is located at 950 Trout Brook Drive in West Hartford, Connecticut
860.231.2824 • TheChildrensMuseumCT.org
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Butterflies, Dragonflies & Other Unusual Insects
On Sunday, June 1, 2008 Roaring Brook Nature Center will offer a walk a focusing on butterflies, dragonflies and other unusual insects. The walk begins at 2 PM and lasts for 90 minutes. Check our website for additional information.
Nature Center Announces June Story Hour
Story hour concludes for the spring season with a program on Monday, June 2, 2008 from 1:00-2:00 PM. It is geared for children ages 2-5. Check our website for additional information.
Nature Center Hosts “Wild Man” Steve Brill
On Saturday, June 7, 2008 Roaring Brook Nature Center presents world-famous naturalist “Wildman” Steve Brill, best known for having been handcuffed and arrested by undercover park rangers for eating a dandelion in Central Park. A lecture begins at 10:30 AM and afternoon walks are scheduled. The cost for both lecture and walk is $5.00 per person. Check our website for additional information.
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Nature Center Hours: Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am - 5 pm;
Sundays from 1 - 5 pm. Trails through Werner’s Woods open daily dawn until dusk.
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The Roaring Brook Nature Center is located at 70 Gracey Road in Canton, Connecticut
860.693.0263 • RoaringBrook.org
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