CMEE News
February 2019 – Letter from the President
Dear Friends, There is no sound I enjoy more than my sons’ giggles. Recently, I elicited peals of laughter from both boys while I pretended that a monster named “Ralph” inhabited in a small whelk shell in our house. I would peer into the shell, then put it to my mouth and call “Ralph, Ralph, please come out!” The bit was silly and ridiculous, but the boys found it hysterical. “Do that again, … [Read More...]
This Week At CMEE…
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18 – SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24
Monday, February 18th
Happy President’s Day…the Museum is open from 9am – 5pm.
Tuesday, February 19th
The Museum is open from 9am – 5pm.
Wednesday, February 20th – Friday, February 22nd
Chess Camp for Beginners
1pm – 3pm
Join us & Hamptons Chess during mid-winter recess for Chess Camp for Beginners! Under instructor Ulysses Tapley, beginners will learn the basics of chess and have the opportunity to play others at varying skill levels.
Thursday, February 21st
Jackson Pollock Drip Painting
10am – 11am
Join the Children’s Museum and artist Joyce Raimondo (of the Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center) as we drip, drop, and splatter in the style of the East End’s own Jackson Pollock.
Friday, February 22nd
Wooden Boat Building
10am – 11:15am
Join us for a special woodshop workshop with Little Miss Workbench! Using sustainable, eco-friendly materials, and working both independently and and as a group, children will dive into their imaginations and build ships worthy of Sinbad’s seven seas. The drop-off program concludes with a “Museum Walk” where kids will learn how to give and receive compliments while asking and answering questions about their creations.
Pirate Party
10am – 2pm
Ahoy there, mateys! Friday, February 22 marks the spot for our first-ever PIRATE PARTY! From 10am – 2pm, young swashbucklers can join us for sea-faring crafts, songs, games, and more!
The event is FREE for members and included with admission for non-members. Pre-registration not required.
Yo ho ho(pe) to see you then!
Saturday, February 23rd
In The Kitchen: Sweet Potato Pie
10am – 10:45am
In celebration of Black History Month, we’re dedicating February’s “In The Kitchen” to one of our favorite desserts…sweet potato pie! During the morning workshop, kids will learn how to take just a few simple ingredients— eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, sweet potatoes—and turn them into a delicious pie, perfect for the winter season.
Sunday, February 24th
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 – 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.
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!
