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Exhibits:
Our hands-on exhibits include
- K.I.D. Construction
- The Art Box
- The Lego Bar
- Let's Go to the Hospital!
- Soft Spot and Reading Nook
- Our Kitchen
- Dance! Dance! Dance!
- The Climbing Wall
- Welcome to the Bank!
- The Rice and Train Tables
- The Puppet Theater
- The Stage and Backstage
These exhibits and their paired programming employ the tools that help
children get ready for school and build on the skills they are learning in
the classroom. For example, the shape and color activities in the Lego Bar allow students to
construct understanding of geometric ideas, and to develop spatial skills.
The building blocks in various exhibits help them to build knowledge in
their minds and use their body-kinesthetic skills. In the end, the ideal
early education curriculum is parading around in dress-up clothes, building
forts, and being read to-- all of which happens at the Children's Museum
every day.
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Recent Events
Lollipop making for Mother's Day was a big success! Kids practiced pouring
and shaping chocolate designs, and Moms got to share their presents with
happy children!
Summer is here! We mean
at the Children's Museum! Sign up for day camp at the Museum (June 8
through July 2, 2010) or Camp Cranium at the Kiwanis Fresh Air Farm (July 19
through August 6, 2010).
Before and after care can be
arranged, and scholarships are available thanks to the J.B. Chambers
Memorial Trust! Camp Cranium is also supported in part by the Generous
Promises Grant Fund of the Congregation of St. Joseph.
Birthday Parties!
A Sampling of School
and Scout Group Programs
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School Programs:
Call the museum to book your school group. At $3.00 per child, the CMOV provides a great field trip opportunity for a pre school or elementary class. Teachers and chaperones are free with a group booking. The museum serves young people ages 2-10.
For an additional $2 per child (for a total of $5 per child),
you may chose an special learning activity provided by the professional
educators on the Museum staff. You have access to all exhibits, a 20-30
minute activity, and use of the lunchroom. We can also customize an activity for your class,
which may require an additional supplies fee.
We have a facility for your class to eat lunch or a snack that you bring with you.
A Sampling of School
and Scout Group Programs
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