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| | | WEE EXPLORERS MONTHLY EXPERIENCE
Exciting New Themes Every Month!
Calling all wee explorers and their favorite caring adult to join us in the Explorations Gallery for a monthly group experience! Program sessions run 90 minutes and are intended for scientists 3-6 years old. Each program will engage the wee explorers in an interesting science or cultural themeswith hands-on activities highlighting objects from our museum education collections.
REGISTER EARLY! The first 15 children registered will be guaranteed a spot in Thursday’s class. An overflow class will be offered the next day (Friday) at 11:00 AM.
| | | | | | | | | Ages 3 - 6 with a caregiver
First Thursday of the Month
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required and payment
can be made at the time of the class. For
more information or to register please call
Meghan at 716-896-5200 x342
| | | PRICES:
Museum Members
$5 a month or $15 for all four months
Non-Members
$12 a month, which includes museum admission for 1 adult and 1 child
For each additional child
there will be a fee of $3 per month for both members and non-members | |
| SPRING/SUMMER 2008 THEMES | POP! GO THE BUBBLES
July 3
Let’s get sudsy! Learn all about bubbles as we pop them, stack them, make walls out of them and even climb inside them! Experiment with different kinds of bubbles and learn why bubbles are important in nature. | DINODAZE
August 7
Grab your Indiana Jones hat and join us on a learning safari to the prehistoric world! Play the role of a paleontologist as you examine the fossilized teeth, horns and claws of various dinosaurs to learn about the unique adaptations of these extinct beasts. |
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| EXPLORATIONS GALLERY The Explorations Gallery is a hands-on, interactive gallery designed for children ages 2 to 7. Explorations provides our youngest visitors with opportunities to interact with their parents, teachers, and caregivers in an area with hands-on learning opportunities. The Explorations Gallery is utilized as a pre-booked, hands-on learning classroom Wednesday through Friday between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM (*except for the first Thursday of each month). Groups and classes that pre-book this space are given exclusive use of the gallery with a museum facilitator. On weekends, the gallery has open access during regular museum hours. If there are no groups booked in CWE during a Wednesday through Friday morning, the Gallery will be open for the general public.
Each of the areas in the Explorations Gallery is frequently changed to keep the gallery fresh and stimulating for our visitors. Some of the hands-on activities in include: | | A Water Table with a variety of contents ranging from measuring cups to shells and boats.
Discovery Areas with a science focus invite exploration.
Cultural Dramatic Play Area which will be changed often to reflect different cultures. This area may be set up with props and costume pieces from Mexico, Africa, or with Native American furs and food sources.
Mastodon Dig Area opens up all kinds of discussions about the science of paleontology, extinction, and studying bones.
An Infant/ Toddler area designed to be a quiet corner for our young guests to explore is available in the Explorations Gallery.
Workshops are available for Pre-K through 2nd Grade students, Home School Groups, or other groups of 10 or more participants. A variety of themes are offered and workshops can be customized to meet the needs of the group.
To book a workshop or for more information please call
(716) 896 5200 x 338 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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