CMEE News
September 2017 – Letter From The President
Dear Friend, Recently, the Children’s Museum of the East End has begun revisiting its “brand.” While many folks associate “branding” with Fortune 500 companies, it’s just as important for children’s museums to develop strategies for differentiating themselves in the marketplace. Even though we are a charitable nonprofit organization, we’re still a business. And like any “for profit” business, … [Read More...]
This Week At CMEE…
Monday, September 18th – Sunday, September 24th
Tuesday, September 19th
Please Note: The Museum is closed to the general public on Tuesdays.
Baby & Me
11:30am – 12:30pm
“Baby & Me” is designed specifically for parents of infants. Moms, dads, and caregivers have the opportunity to meet other parents with children the same age. During the weekly session, led by Museum Educator Leah Oppenheimer, they can hear the latest news about early childhood parenting, discuss developmental milestones, sing to their babies and participate in a variety of playful activities. For parents and their children age 2 to 16 months (pre-walkers). Cost: Free for members, $12 for non-members. For more information, please call the Museum at 631.537.8250.
Wednesday, September 20th
Tinkergarten
10:30am – 11:45am
Wednesdays this fall, families meet outdoors to connect and learn through play. In a 5-part class each week, Tinkergarten Leader, Jennie Skilbred, will facilitate an expert-designed play scenario, allowing children of various ages and needs to explore, problem solve, communicate, collaborate, and create together. Parents and caregivers learn, too, as we’ll share insight into your child’s development. The program progresses to meet each child’s need season after season. Ages: Parents with children 18 months to 5 years. Cost (6-week series): $200/child (50% for each additional sibling). Register now.
Tot Spot
10:45am – 11:45am
Your “Baby and Me” grad is happiest when he or she is moving all about and exploring! Celebrate your child’s newfound abilities and their increasing independence with Tot Spot! Led by the Museum’s Education Coordinator, Liz Bard, this weekly program provides toddlers with opportunities to explore, observe, and get moving in a program designed to encourage social emotional skills, fine motor skills and emerging language. Ages: 16 – 36 months. Cost: Free for members, $24 for non-members (includes admission to the Museum). For more information, please call the Museum at 631.537.8250.
2-For-1 Museum Mini Golf
3pm – 5pm
Hit the kid-sized links every Wednesday afternoon!* Families can enjoy our science-themed mini golf course with a special 2-for-1 rate! Cost: $5 for the rental of two clubs.
*Weather permitting.
Thursday, September 21st
Jakson Pollock Drip Painting
10am – 10:45am
Join the Children’s Museum and artist Joyce Raimondo (of the Jackson Pollock House) as we drip, drop, and splatter in the style of the East End’s own Jackson Pollock.
Ages: Parents and caregivers with kids of all ages. Cost: $1 payable at the Front Desk the day of the workshop.
Musikgarten: Cycle of Seasons
3:45pm – 4:30pm
Promote a lifelong love of music while preparing your child for success in learning a musical instrument! Using music from around the world as a backdrop, the 12-week program cultivates music literacy through dance, movement, singing, instrument exploration, tonal and rhythmic patterns, active listening, imaginative play, and more! Ages: Parents and caregivers with children 2 – 4 years. Cost (12-week series)*: $290 for Museum Members, $310 for non-members. Space is limited and pre-registration is strongly encouraged. For reservations, please call the Museum at 631.537.8250 or sign up online.
*Cost includes a $35 materials fee.
Friday, September 22nd
Music Together By The Dunes
10:30am – 11:45am
This joyful early childhood music program has generations of fans across the globe and instills a lifelong love of music and happy memories! It’s a delightful way to share music with your child and meet new friends. During this incredible world renowned research-based music and movement program, families enjoy singing, dancing, rhythm and tonal patterns, instrument play, improvisational music play and rhymes. Ages: Birth to 5. To register for this weekly program, please call 631.680.1392 or visit their website.
Saturday, September 23rd
Baby Gear Swap
10am – 2pm
The Children’s Museum of the East End is pleased to host its first ever Baby Gear Swap! New and expectant parents are invited to join us and stock up on new and gently used clothing, cribs, strollers, and more! Early childhood educators and providers will also be on hand with information for new parents (and parents-to-be)! Cost: Free for everyone! (Does not include admission to the Museum). For more information or to donate, please call the Museum at 631.537.8250 or e-mail Liz@CMEE.org.
Sunday, September 24th
Lego Club at the Children’s Museum
10am – noon
Join us every Sunday any time between 10am and noon for Lego Club at the Museum! We’re excited to share our love of all things Lego with Museum visitors and encourage children to create original designs. Kids can leave their works-in-progress and plan future sessions with the staff. Ages: Children of all ages. Cost:Free for members, $12 for non-members (includes admission to the Museum).
We have thousands of Lego, but can always use more. To help the Museum continue to build this program, we are looking for Lego donations! Please call 631-537-8250 to donate!
