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July 2009
News on events, programs and exhibits at The Children's Museum
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The Children’s Museum Kicks Off Summer With New Hours and Special Events
New Hours
Starting this week, The Children’s Museum is open:
Mon-Sat: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
The Museum will be closed on July 4.
New Show
Our newest show, Extreme Planets is now playing at the Travelers Science Dome. This full-dome digital planetarium show takes viewers on an immersive journey to exotic planets with multiple suns, watery landscapes, and gushing volcanoes. Check our website for the Travelers Science Dome schedule.
Special Events Every Wednesday
Join us for fun, hands-on, drop-in events from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm every Wednesday this summer.
July 8 - Art Day
July 15 - Animal Day
July 22 - The Great Egg Drop
July 29 - Space Day
August 5 - Scientists: The Next Generation
August 12 - Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream
August 19 – X-Ray Insider Day
Animal Demonstrations All Day
Get up close with animals in the UTC Wildlife Sanctuary during special animal demonstrations at 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 2:00 pm. It’s feeding time at 3:00 pm.
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Laser Rock Shows are Back
July 9, 10, 11 and July 16, 17, 18, 2009
After a four-year absence, the Travelers Science Dome is bringing back laser music shows for six nights this summer. The shows open on July 9 and feature a SkyLase solid state laser system projecting dazzling shows across the Travelers Science Dome at the Gengras Planetarium along to music recordings by the original artists. Visit the website for the complete schedule and ticket information, and to register online.
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Nature’s Fireworks
Saturday July 25, 2009
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
See the chemistry involved in our colorful fireworks displays and learn about the natural fireworks that streak through the atmosphere each night. We’ll talk about meteors and comets and the best times to see them for ourselves. As always, we’ll have our telescopes ready to study the sky.
$8/person for The Children’s Museum members, $10/person for non-members
To register, call 860.231.2830 x44 or e-mail Events@TheChildrensMuseumCT.org. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
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Science Takes Off at Space Cadets Camp
July 27-31, 2009
This summer, we’re offering a very special summer camp week of fun with science, space and rockets. During Space Cadets week, campers will learn about stars, galaxies, asteroids and gravity, and finish with a bang when they launch rockets they build themselves. Campers will get to work on their rocket projects with the help of mentors from Hamilton Sundstrand. The Children’s Museum thanks them for supporting the Museum and helping us to teach kids using hands-on, minds-on science.
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Summer Science Camp
There’s still time to sign up for all seven great weeks of camp.
July 6 - Art Squad
Learn the science behind the arts.
July 13 - Junior Vets
Go behind the scenes with our Wildlife Sanctuary residents.
July 20 - Young Wizards
Enter the magical world of wizardry.
July 27 - Space Cadets
Blast off through the wonders of the Solar System.
August 3 - Robo Engineers
Go nuts and bolts building a working robot.
August 10 - Lab Rats
Be part of the chemistry lab, testing and concocting different experiments.
August 17 - Eco Explorers
Conduct environmental investigations, including a local waterway.
Fun Fridays, an awesome way to end the week, includes rocket launches, robot races and other extra special activities. Campers take home different Museum Keepsakes and Science Camp T-shirts.
To register, contact our Registration Department at 860.231.2830 x 44. For more information about Summer Vacation Camps, visit our website.
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Summer Exploration Play-ce 2009
Calling all children ages 4, 5 and 6 for a summer of outdoor activities, museum visits, and classroom experiences. Fun-filled week-long sessions are available June 29 through August 14. Themes such as “Jungle Fever” and “Pirates and Princesses” are sure to spark your child’s imagination. Call the Preschool, at 860.523.7449 for additional information.
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Volunteer at The Children’s Museum
Do you like spending time at the Museum and helping others? The Children’s Museum offers fun and rewarding volunteer opportunities in several areas including summer science camp, guest relations support, IT in CyberSafari, and facilities projects in and around the Museum.
Summer is here, and that means Vacation Science Camp is back. The Education department is now accepting applications from all those interested in volunteering during these exciting weeks. Assist instructors during lessons and experiments, lead campers in games and fun activities, and much more. Contact Sloane at: spielli@TheChildrensMuseumCT.org for more information.
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Our Ed-venturous Birthday Parties are Better Than Ever
- NEW! Longer party times give you and your guests more time to enjoy the museum. Choose more time in your private room for refreshments and presents or use your extra time for touring. We’ll work with you to plan a schedule that best meets your needs.
- Private animal meet-and-greet is included with every party.
- Enjoy supervised exploration in our hands-on exhibit areas.
- Special activity packages complete with take-home materials are available.
- Each party concludes with a show in our Travelers Science Dome theater.
Call us to plan an exciting science and nature-themed party for your child’s special day. For more information on our packages, visit our website or call 860.231.2830 x44.
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Travelers Foundation Helps The Children’s Museum Bring More Science to Schools
The Travelers Foundation, funded by Travelers, has provided The Children’s Museum with an award of $20,000. Thanks to this generous funding, The Children’s Museum will help bring more science to students at select Hartford middle schools. Hartford students scored among the lowest in Connecticut on last year’s 5th grade statewide science assessment. The grant will support science literacy outreach in grades 5 through 7 through programs in the schools, classes and activities at The Children’s Museum and the Travelers Science Dome at the Gengras Planetarium, and hands-on field experiences.
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Nature Mania: Birds of Prey
Friday August 14, 2009 6:30 pm
The Children’s Museum, Connecticut Public Television (CPTV) and the PBS series Nature, are partnering to bring fun animal events to the Museum throughout the year. The next day of Nature Mania is August 14, 2009 and includes this special evening event all about Birds of Prey.
Mary-Beth Kaeser from Horizon Wings, a wildlife rehabilitation center and educational facility in Ashford, CT, gives a special presentation about our feathered friends. See live hawks, falcons, and owls, all while learning about raptors and wildlife rehabilitation.
$10/person for members, $12/person for non-members
To register, call 860.231.2830 x44 or e-mail Events@TheChildrensMuseumCT.org.
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September Preschool Classes
Enrollment for preschool classes starting in September is underway. Classes are for children 3, 4 and 5 years old, including a Pre-K enrichment class for children who are 4 1/2 and 5. Highlights of the curriculum include weekly visits to The Children’s Museum where children of all ages will be introduced to animals, planetarium shows and physical science lessons. To tour the Preschool, call 860.523.7449.
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Free Summer Movies at Bowtie Cinemas
This summer, parents and kids can enjoy free movies at the Palace 17 & Odyssey Theater in Hartford and pick up coupons for admission at The Children’s Museum. See the schedule here.
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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: Monday-Saturday 9 am – 4 pm; Sundays 11 am - 4 pm
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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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Wednesday Evening Walk Series
July 15 and July 29, 2009
7:30 pm to 8:45 pm
Wednesday evening walks provide a relaxing end to a busy summer day, as well as an opportunity to observe a wide range of animals that become more active in the cooler evening temperatures. In past years, we’ve seen and heard a wide range of creatures on our evening walks. What will we find this summer?
Long sleeves, a flashlight and insect repellent are recommended. Pre-registration is not required.
Cost of each walk is $3/person for members, $5/person for non-members, (children: $2/person for members, $3/person for non-members).
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Animal Demonstrations
July 16 and July 23, 2009
2:00 pm
Afternoon animal demonstrations for the public have been scheduled on several Thursday afternoons. Animal demonstrations begin in the Nature Center auditorium and last for approximately 45 minutes.
Featuring live and mounted animals, slide presentations, and in some cases, a brief outdoor walk, each demonstration will focus on a different theme and provide an opportunity to learn about the habits and habitats of various animal groups.
July 16 - Animal Babies
July 23 - Animals Without Backbones
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Farmington Valley Butterfly Count
Saturday July 25, 2009
The Nature Center will sponsor the 16th Annual Farmington Valley Butterfly. Our Count is part of an annual survey sponsored by the North American Butterfly Association.
Anyone wishing to participate should meet in the Nature Center parking lot at 7:30 am. Participants should be prepared to travel throughout the Farmington Valley to census butterflies and may stay for just a few hours or for the entire day. Participants should be in good physical condition as walking through the fields under a potentially hot summer sun is required.
In conjunction with the Count, an educational program and walk will be held on the grounds of the Nature Center and adjacent Werner’s Woods from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm The cost for this 90-minute program is $4/person for members, $6/person for non-members. Call the Center at 860.693.0263 for additional information.
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Summer Discovery Program
Spaces remain in several of the Nature Center’s Summer Discovery programs. Nature Center programs offer your child a unique blend of education and recreation that takes advantage of the curiosity and sense of wonder that all children feel towards the natural world.
If there is sufficient interest, afternoon programs (1:00 pm to 4:00 pm) may be scheduled when morning classes fill up. To learn more about these programs and their availability, visit www.roaringbrook.org or contact the Nature Center at 860.693.0263.
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Nature Center Hours: Tuesday-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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