Special Programs for Children, July 2019

Posted on: June 15, 2019 - 4:58pm
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Join us for these special programs for children and families in July! Be sure to check our events calendar for full program information and to register.

Orbit Rings
Monday, July 1, 4:00—4:45 PM
As Saturn knows, rings complete any outfit! Start off Saturn week by making your own orbit rings to wear. For ages 5 – 12.

Dancin’ with Hoops
Monday, July 1, 6:30—7:30 PM
Musically fueled interactive hoop dancing entertainment designed to inspire and ignite creative movement, dance, exercise, self-expression, and cooperative play. Participants will learn basic waist hooping tricks, on and off body moves. Custom hula hoops will be available for use. All ages. Click here to register for a reminder. 

Drop-in Drama Club
Wednesdays, July 3, July 17 & July 24, 2:00—3:00 PM
Lights, camera, action! Get ready to have fun with silly improv games and group theater activities. No experience necessary. Ages 7 – 10. Click on the date to register for a reminder. 

Gushing Geysers
Wednesday, July 3, 3:00—4:00 PM
Saturn’s moon Enceladus has enormous geysers, so in honor of Saturn, let’s make some! For kids ages 5 – 12. Click here to register for a reminder.

Sun Painting
Wednesday, July 10, 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Uranus has 21 years of night in winter and 21 years of day in summer! Let’s enjoy both and ‘paint’ using sunlight and shadows. For kids ages 7 – 12. Registration required, click here to sign up.

Lego WeDo Camp
Monday, July 15, Tuesday, July 16, Wednesday, July 17, Thursday, July 18, Friday, July 19
10:30 AM – noon
Love playing with LEGOs? Come work as a team to build, code, and operate LEGO robots! For kids ages 6 – 9. Registration required, click on the date to sign up. 

Lunar Landing
Wednesday, July 17, 3:00—4:00 PM
It’s hard to land on another world. Aim to land on the moon safely! For kids ages 7 – 12. Registration required, click here to sign up.

Night Sky Viewing
Wednesday, July 17, 7:30 – 9:00 PM
A member of the Hartford Astronomical Society will be presenting an interactive lecture about what can be seen in the night sky in East Hartford in the summer. After the lecture, we will go outside to view the night sky through a telescope. For everyone ages 8 and up. Click here to register for a reminder.

A Universe of Stories and Crafts
Thursday, July 18, 11:00—11:30 AM
Come hear a story and make a space project. For kids ages 4 – 8 years old. Click here to register for a reminder.

Monster Stop Motion
Friday, July 19, 1:00—3:00 PM
Pick out a foldable paper monster to animate and create a fun animation! For ages 8 – 12 years old. Registration required, click here to sign up.

Martian Volcanoes
Wednesday, July 24, 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Did you know Mars has the biggest volcano in the solar system? Come make Martian volcanoes with us. For kids ages 7 – 12. Registration required, click here to sign up.

Cooking with Lindsey from ShopRite
Monday, July 29, 3:00 PM
Join Lindsey Kent, your ShopRite dietitian, for a fun-filled kids cooking class! Learn how to make delicious and nutritious recipes! Ages 5 and up. Please note any allergies when registering. Registration required, click here to sign up.

Solar S’mores
Wednesday, July 31, 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Sunlight bakes the surface of Venus hotter than an oven. Let’s use it to cook! Join us to make solar ovens and enjoy a tasty treat. For kids ages 7 – 12 years. Registration required, click here to sign up.