CMEE News
MAY 2019 – LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Friend, “How does the Tooth Fairy come into the house?” my five-year-old son Bennett recently asked me. The question initially arose because his cousin had lost a tooth and received a dollar from the Tooth Fairy. During the last several months however, he has peppered me with questions about how the Tooth Fairy, the Easter Bunny, and Santa Claus operate. When I was his age, I don’t … [Read More...]
This Week At CMEE…
Monday, May 20th – Sunday, May 26th
Tuesday, May 21st
**Museum Closed**
Please Note: There will be NO Baby & Me this week.
Wednesday, May 22nd
Tot Spot
10:45am – 11:45am
Celebrate your child’s newfound abilities and their increasing independence with Tot Spot! Led by the Museum’s Education Coordinator, Liz Bard, this weekly social-emotional development 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.
Art Party
4pm – 4:45pm
The weekly afternoon program provides both creative and social opportunities for 3- to 5-year-olds years as they explore art techniques through personal and collaborative projects. Using visual language to help familiarize children with the names of colors and shapes, the drop off-program was designed specifically for those about to enter pre-school…allowing kids to gain confidence while attending classes on their own.
Thursday, May 23rd
stART Studio
10:45am – 11:45am
stART Studio introduces budding artists to the foundations of art-making! Children will explore a variety of safe, multi-sensory materials while building fine motor skills, and providing opportunities for early socialization. Each class will start with a story and introduction to materials. Children and families can then explore and create independently at their own pace.
Friday, May 24th
Music Together By The Dunes
10:45am – 11:30am
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.
Saturday, May 25th
Memorial Day Weekend Block Party
10:00am – 12noon
Please Note: The Museum will open at 10am the day of the Block Party.
Thanks to Hampton Pool Company, you’re invited to join us as we kick off the season as only the Children’s Museum can…during our third annual community BLOCK PARTY! With block building activities, DIY stomp rockets, crafts and games with community partners, chalk street art, and more, this is one event you and your family won’t want to miss.
Sunday, May 26th
iCAMP: Innovators Camp
10am – 11:30am
Join us for a STEAM program designed to develop campers into life-long innovators and instill confidence to prepare them for their future. Kids will develop the technical skills necessary to fill the growing demand in the technology industry through a specialized curriculum including Coding, Robotics, Drones, Virtual Reality & 3D Printing.
Lego Club at the Children’s Museum
10am – 12noon
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.
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!
