Spring Break!
Monday, April 13, 2009
Spring Break has just about sprung and Suzy knows a lot of galpals who have decided to stick around this year. And with good reason! There's tons of fun to be had with the whole family right here in our own backyard. Like what? Just check out these great, local activities.
Earthplace comes through with a whole week's worth of drop-off programs, for pre-K through first grade.
Monday, April 13 is all about bugs and the animals who love to eat them.
Tuesday, April 14 kids will learn about herbivores—the vegetarians of the animal kingdom.
Wednesday, April 15, the program will highlight everyone's dramatic animal favorites: carnivores. Find out how meat-eating animals hunt their prey.
Thursday, April 16 is all about—yep, you guessed it—omnivores. Kids will learn about animals—like humans—who eat just about everything.
Friday, April 17 will finish the week with a study of decomposers—like worms!—and teach how Mother Nature brings everything full circle.
Earthplace
10 Woodside Lane
Westport
Times and rates vary, depending on child's age. For more information, or to register for a program, please visit www.earthplace.org or call 203-227-7253. You must register in advance.
Stepping Stones Children's Museum is offering South Asian-themed activities all week as a part of their 2009 Around the World Program.
Monday, April 13 teaches children about a Thai tradition of giving handmade flowers. Kids will make their own flower door hangers to share with someone they love.
Tuesday, April 14 kids will learn about the different foods and spices of Thailand and even help prepare an authentic Thai dish!
Wednesday, April 15 the museum offers their Toddler Tales storytime in English and Spanish, complete with an art project.
Thursday, April 16 kids will learn about shadow puppetry, a Thai art form, and make their very own puppets.
Friday, April 17 is all about the Asiatic bears of Thailand. Kids will have fun learning about these exotic animals. Show up earlier in the day with your children's favorite stuffed animals for a Greenwich Hospital-sponsored stuffed animal check up!
Stepping Stones Museum
303 West Avenue
Norwalk
Hours and rates vary, depending on the program. For more information, or to register for a program, please visit www.steppingstonesmuseum.org or call 203-899-0606.
The Westport Historical Society is hosting April Fun Days, drop-off programming for first through fourth graders. The week's theme is "Through the Looking Glass" and kids will enjoy a variety of activities, including theater, arts & crafts, outdoor games, scientific fun, cooking and a walking field trip. Materials and snacks included, but kids should brown bag-it for lunch. Reserve your spot now!
Westport Historical Society
25 Avery Place (across from Town Hall)
Westport
Monday, April 13 through Wednesday, April 15 from 10 AM to 3 PM.
Cost: $50/day for members, $55/day for non-members.
For more information, or to reserve a spot, visit www.westporthistory.org or call 202-222-1424. Make sure you sign up in advance.
The Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk is also offering some special, ocean-themed, drop-off fun during vacation week.
Monday, April 13: "Sounds Fishy." From sharks to salmon, kids will learn all about fish. They'll take a tour of the aquarium and get to go behind the scenes. They'll even get to see how much food it takes to feed the aquarium's sharks!
Tuesday, April 14: "Creepy Crawlies." Explore all kinds of crawling animals and insects, from crabs to spiders. It's a day of animal encounters and scientific study.
Wednesday, April 15 "Land & Water Wildlife." Kids will get to know the aquarium's newest residents, the penguins! Learn how penguins and frogs are special creatures, adapted to both land and water.
Thursday, April 16 is "Otterly Awesome." The Maritime Aquarium's A-listers, the river otters, are Thursday's stars. Kids come face to face with them and find out how they differ from sea otters. Then, they'll switch gears and learn about another special mammal, the seal. Kids will attend a seal feeding and participate in other special activities with these friendly animals.
Friday, April 17 is all about Earth Day. This is a day packed with hands-on activities and experiments. Learn about alternative energy with some solar and hydrogen model cars. Finish the day with a bang in the IMAX Theater, where kids will watch "Grand Canyon Adventure."
The Maritime Aquarium
10 North Water Street
Norwalk
Programs meet daily from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, (extended care hours available for an additional fee). Kids should bring a bag lunch and a snack.
Cost: $80 per day, per child or $380 for the week.
For more information, or to register, please visit www.maritimeaquarium.org or call 203-852-0700. Sign up quickly, space is limited!
For Spring Break events that are Not Here, But Near, click here.
Earthplace comes through with a whole week's worth of drop-off programs, for pre-K through first grade.
Monday, April 13 is all about bugs and the animals who love to eat them.
Tuesday, April 14 kids will learn about herbivores—the vegetarians of the animal kingdom.
Wednesday, April 15, the program will highlight everyone's dramatic animal favorites: carnivores. Find out how meat-eating animals hunt their prey.
Thursday, April 16 is all about—yep, you guessed it—omnivores. Kids will learn about animals—like humans—who eat just about everything.
Friday, April 17 will finish the week with a study of decomposers—like worms!—and teach how Mother Nature brings everything full circle.
Earthplace
10 Woodside Lane
Westport
Times and rates vary, depending on child's age. For more information, or to register for a program, please visit www.earthplace.org or call 203-227-7253. You must register in advance.
Stepping Stones Children's Museum is offering South Asian-themed activities all week as a part of their 2009 Around the World Program.
Monday, April 13 teaches children about a Thai tradition of giving handmade flowers. Kids will make their own flower door hangers to share with someone they love.
Tuesday, April 14 kids will learn about the different foods and spices of Thailand and even help prepare an authentic Thai dish!
Wednesday, April 15 the museum offers their Toddler Tales storytime in English and Spanish, complete with an art project.
Thursday, April 16 kids will learn about shadow puppetry, a Thai art form, and make their very own puppets.
Friday, April 17 is all about the Asiatic bears of Thailand. Kids will have fun learning about these exotic animals. Show up earlier in the day with your children's favorite stuffed animals for a Greenwich Hospital-sponsored stuffed animal check up!
Stepping Stones Museum
303 West Avenue
Norwalk
Hours and rates vary, depending on the program. For more information, or to register for a program, please visit www.steppingstonesmuseum.org or call 203-899-0606.
The Westport Historical Society is hosting April Fun Days, drop-off programming for first through fourth graders. The week's theme is "Through the Looking Glass" and kids will enjoy a variety of activities, including theater, arts & crafts, outdoor games, scientific fun, cooking and a walking field trip. Materials and snacks included, but kids should brown bag-it for lunch. Reserve your spot now!
Westport Historical Society
25 Avery Place (across from Town Hall)
Westport
Monday, April 13 through Wednesday, April 15 from 10 AM to 3 PM.
Cost: $50/day for members, $55/day for non-members.
For more information, or to reserve a spot, visit www.westporthistory.org or call 202-222-1424. Make sure you sign up in advance.
The Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk is also offering some special, ocean-themed, drop-off fun during vacation week.
Monday, April 13: "Sounds Fishy." From sharks to salmon, kids will learn all about fish. They'll take a tour of the aquarium and get to go behind the scenes. They'll even get to see how much food it takes to feed the aquarium's sharks!
Tuesday, April 14: "Creepy Crawlies." Explore all kinds of crawling animals and insects, from crabs to spiders. It's a day of animal encounters and scientific study.
Wednesday, April 15 "Land & Water Wildlife." Kids will get to know the aquarium's newest residents, the penguins! Learn how penguins and frogs are special creatures, adapted to both land and water.
Thursday, April 16 is "Otterly Awesome." The Maritime Aquarium's A-listers, the river otters, are Thursday's stars. Kids come face to face with them and find out how they differ from sea otters. Then, they'll switch gears and learn about another special mammal, the seal. Kids will attend a seal feeding and participate in other special activities with these friendly animals.
Friday, April 17 is all about Earth Day. This is a day packed with hands-on activities and experiments. Learn about alternative energy with some solar and hydrogen model cars. Finish the day with a bang in the IMAX Theater, where kids will watch "Grand Canyon Adventure."
The Maritime Aquarium
10 North Water Street
Norwalk
Programs meet daily from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, (extended care hours available for an additional fee). Kids should bring a bag lunch and a snack.
Cost: $80 per day, per child or $380 for the week.
For more information, or to register, please visit www.maritimeaquarium.org or call 203-852-0700. Sign up quickly, space is limited!
For Spring Break events that are Not Here, But Near, click here.
