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April 2008
News on events, programs and exhibits at The Children's Museum in West Hartford
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HUGE TAG SALE
Sunday, April 6th • 8 am-12 noon
The Children's Museum • Preschool Playground
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Way-Out Wednesday
Creatures of the Night
April 9, 2008 • 3-5 PM
Children aged 5 to 10 with a grown-up can study navigating by the stars in the Travelers Science Dome, hear a story about nocturnal animals, meet some animals from our UTC Wildlife Sanctuary, and perform an experiment to see what owls eat. Sponsored by Travelers. $5.00/member child, FREE/member adult; $12.00/nonmember child, $8.00/nonmember adult. Call 860.231.2830 x 44 or visit our website for more information.
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Spring into Science Fun!
Spring is in the air and budding young scientists won’t want to miss The Children’s Museum’s Vacation Science program, April 14 - 18. Join us for 5 science-packed days. Choose from Dino Detectives, Perilous Pirates, Medieval Mayhem, Minor Miners or Zany Zeppelins. Each day is filled with hands-on science exploration and excitement.
Visit our website for detailed information or call
860.231.2830 x 44 to register.
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April Preschool Vacation Program
Jump into spring at the Preschool's April Vacation Program. Children will meet a turtle and a frog, explore the outdoors, visit the Museum, and meet new friends!
What: "Puddle Jumpers"
When: April 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 (full and half days available)
Who: Children ages 4, 5, and 6
For registration information for April Vacation or our Summer Exploration Play-ce call, 860.523.7449.
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April Vacation Weeks Visiting Tips
This year spring school vacation covers two weeks, April 14 – 18 and April 21 – 25. Most schools are out during the first week but some have the second week free to play. As you can imagine the Museum will be busy. Here are a few tips to make your visit to the Museum more enjoyable.
- Make sure you have your current membership card and a valid form of ID with you.
- Plan to arrive before 11:00 a.m. or after 3:00 p.m. to avoid peak times.
- Shows in our new digital planetarium can sell out fast so arrive at least 30 minutes ahead of time before any scheduled show.
- Keep in mind that during the second week we are running school programs so we are limited to an afternoon schedule of public planetarium shows and animal demonstrations.
- GO GREEN and carpool with friends. This will save gas and make parking here at the Museum easier for everyone.
- For a complete schedule of programming visit our website.
We look forward to seeing you here!
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Earth Day 2008
Celebrate the Earth with us!
April 19, 2008 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Join us for a celebration of global proportions. The evening will include nature activities and crafts to take home, special animal visitors from Forest Park Zoo, Department of Environmental Protection booth, animal demonstrations with some of our Sanctuary’s residents, a roaring bonfire with music, telsescope views of the sky and much more. Join us to learn about our planet and how to take care of it. Go to our website to learn more.
$10.00/members, $12.00/nonmembers.
Pre-registration required - 860.231.2830 x 44
Sponsored in part by Cabot Creamery
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Birthday Parties at The Children’s Museum!
Children love our animals! This is why all of our birthday parties include a private demonstration with a furry or scaly friend from our UTC Wildlife Sanctuary. Enjoy a private room to celebrate, supervised exploration of your favorite exhibits and a digital planetarium show.
For more information on our packages, log onto our website or call 860.231.2830 x 44.
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Join Us for GalaSaurus!
The Children’s Museum celebrates igniting the curiosity of children through science and nature at our 12th annual gala and fundraiser.
Saturday Evening, May 10, 2008
Tumble Brook Country Club
Bloomfield, Connecticut
Tickets are $150 and $250
Sponsorships available starting at $2,500
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For additional ways you can support The Children’s Museum, please visit our FUNdraiser page, which is updated regularly with events scheduled to benefit all the exhibits, animals, and programs you enjoy at the Museum. To make a donation directly to The Children’s Museum, please visit our Giving page.
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Give a penny to The Children’s Museum every time you search the internet.
Go to GoodSearch.com and enter The Children’s Museum as the organization you want to support. One penny for every search will be given to us without you spending a dime!
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The Children's Museum hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm; Sundays 12 - 5 pm
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The Children's Museum is located at 950 Trout Brook Drive in West Hartford, Connecticut
860.231.2824 • TheChildrensMuseumCT.org
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Special Events
April 2008
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Nature Offers Spring Discovery Day Programs
Discovery Days is the Nature Center’s enrichment series for children in pre-school and in grades K-3. Discovery Days will continue through the school year. Check the website for programs beginning in April.
Nature Center Sponsors Owl Prowl
On Friday, April 11th, Roaring Brook Nature Center will sponsor an owl prowl from 7:30-9:30 PM in the Farmington Valley. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $6.00 members, $8.00 nonmembers. Call for additional information at 860.693.0263.
Bird Walk Scheduled April 12
Bring bioculars and dress for wet ground conditions underfoot. Bird walks are held on selected Saturday mornings during spring migration from 7:00-9:00 AM. Cost $2.00 members, $3.00 nonmembers.
Nature Center Announces April Story Hour
Story hour continues with a one hour program on April 14th from 1:00-2:00 PM. Geared for children ages 2-5. No charge, although pre-registration is requested. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
April Vacation Week
Students in grades K-5 may observe an “Explosion in the Forest” as spring kicks into high gear. Held 9:00 AM-noon April 21 - 25. Check the website for details.
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Nature Center Hours: Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am - 5 pm;
Sundays from 1 - 5 pm. Trails through Werner’s Woods open daily dawn until dusk.
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The Roaring Brook Nature Center is located at 70 Gracey Road in Canton, Connecticut
860.693.0263 • RoaringBrook.org
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