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May 2010

5/18
Story by Heart: James and the Giant Peach
05/18/2010
11:00am
Once upon a time, before there were books, stories were told and retold. Let your imagination fly as you listen to a story about the adventures of James, some insects and a very large piece of fruit.
5/18
We Are Maine: Mexico
05/18/2010
1:00pm
What is Cinco de Mayo? A famous celebration in Mexico! Let's learn about this special day and make a craft to take home.
5/18
Art Through the Ages: Jackson Pollock
05/18/2010
3:30pm
Jackson Pollock was famous for his drip and splatter paintings. Join us to learn about the artist and create your own splatter-piece.
5/19
Little Kids' Morning Out: What about Fish?
05/19/2010
10:30am
What makes a fish a fish? Learn about fins, scales and gills, and make a sparkly craft to take home.
5/19
Cultural Creations: Greek Good Luck Charms
05/19/2010
11:30am & 2:00pm
We'll practice tracing circles to make a Mati or 'eye' to ward off all things bad.
5/19
From Here to There: Trains!
05/19/2010
3:30pm
Choo choo! From here to there, there are many ways to travel. Hop on board our imaginary train and play a rhythm letter game. Can you spell T-R-A-I-N?
5/20
Little Kids' Morning Out: What about Fish?
05/20/2010
10:30am
What makes a fish a fish? Learn about fins, scales and gills, and make a sparkly craft to take home.
5/20
Animal Fun
05/20/2010
11:30am
Join the staff of the Animal Refuge League and learn about your favorite pets!
5/20
Smart Shopping
05/20/2010
3:30pm
Learn about spending money wisely. We'll figure out how to best spend (and share!) our play money by "shopping" at Our Town's Hank's Market and planning a picnic lunch. Sponsored by Key Bank Foundation.
5/20
Smart Art Opening (members and volunteers only)
05/20/2010
5:30 - 7:00pm
Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine members and volunteers are invited to celebrate the opening of our newest exhibit, Smart Art. A traveling EEC exhibit, Smart Art explores the connections between art and science. Enjoy light refreshments, music and the company of other members, volunteers, and staff. We'll even make a piece of smart art to take home! If you'd like to be among the first to enjoy Smart Art, RSVP to .
5/21
Fire Fighter Friday
05/21/2010
10:30am
It's our favorite Friday. Join us for a chance to meet and greet one of Portland's fire fighters.
5/21
Animal Friends with David Sparks
05/21/2010
11:00am
Join wildlife rehabilitator David Sparks and meet an animal friend!
5/21
Cultural Creations: Greek Good Luck Charms
05/21/2010
11:30am
We'll practice tracing circles to make a Mati or 'eye' to ward off all things bad.
5/21
Cool Science: Egg-stravaganza!
05/21/2010
3:30pm
Celebrate spring by dyeing hard-boiled eggs using all-natural plant pigments.
5/22
Cup Towers
05/22/2010
10:30am
Place and stack plastic cups to see how high we can go!
5/22
Where Science Meets Art: Cloud Collages
05/22/2010
12:30pm
Cumulus and stratus and cirrus, oh my! Join us to learn about cloud types and make your own cloud collage.
5/22
Kids on the Block Puppet Show
05/22/2010
1:00pm
Don't miss our life-size puppets with real stories, just like real kids! This spring we will be introducing Mandy Puccini, Ellen Jane Peterson, and Joanne Spinoza! Presented through a generous donation from Unum, the Sam L. Cohen Foundation and the Hartford Foundation. FMI call 828-1234 x247 or email .
5/22
Pattern Play
05/22/2010
3:30pm
What comes next? We'll practice following a pattern of colors and shapes and make up our own patterns as we create colorful garlands to take home.
5/23
Sowing Seeds: Sprouts & Sun
05/23/2010
12:30pm
What do plants need to grow? Let's learn how to sprout our own seeds to take home!
5/23
Tall Tales: Forest Creatures
05/23/2010
2:00pm
If you were a skunk, would you go on an adventure with a squirrel? Join us for a creative storytelling adventure, you can even wear a costume!
5/23
Little Hands, Big Art: Papermaking Workshop
05/23/2010
2:00pm
Join us for this special hands-on workshop as we turn old newspapers, wrapping paper, and even leaves and flowers into paper!
$5/members, $14/non-members (includes $8 admission).
Pre-registration required. To register call 828-1234 x241 or email .
5/24
Members' Monday: Blowing Bubbles!
05/24/2010
10:00am
Let's go outside and see how many different kinds of bubbles we can make!
5/25
Ready, Set, Play: La Gallinita Ciega
05/25/2010
11:00am
Who wants to play The Blind Hen? Join us for this game, a favorite of kids in Mexico!
5/25
We Are Maine: Mexico
05/25/2010
1:00pm
What is Cinco de Mayo? A famous celebration in Mexico! Let's learn about this special day and make a craft to take home.
5/25
Art Through the Ages: Jackson Pollock
05/25/2010
3:30pm
Jackson Pollock was famous for his drip and splatter paintings. Join us to learn about the artist and create your own splatter-piece.
5/26
Little Kids' Morning Out: Animal Yoga
05/26/2010
10:30am
Would you like to be a cat? What about an eagle? Let's turn ourselves into different animals by learning yoga poses!
5/26
Cultural Creations: Greek Good Luck Charms
05/26/2010
11:30am & 2pm
We'll practice tracing circles to make a Mati or 'eye' to ward off all things bad.
5/26
From Here to There: Cars and Trucks!
05/26/2010
3:30pm
Vroom vroom, beep beep! From here to there, there are many ways to travel. Let's look at different types of cars and trucks and make a road map to take home!
5/27
Little Kids' Morning Out: Animal Yoga
05/27/2010
10:30am
Would you like to be a cat? What about an eagle? Let's turn ourselves into different animals by learning yoga poses!
5/27
Songs of Spring: Wake Up, Little Bird!
05/27/2010
11:30am
We'll learn about different bird songs and then create our own beautiful chirping chorus.
5/27
Sowing Seeds: Seed Tapes
05/27/2010
3:00pm
Plant tiny seeds easily with this fun technique! Make a seed tape to take home and plant in your garden or a friend's.
5/28
Cup Towers
05/28/2010
10:30am
Place and stack plastic cups to see how high we can go!
5/28
Cultural Creations: Greek Good Luck Charms
05/28/2010
11:30am
We'll practice tracing circles to make a Mati or 'eye' to ward off all things bad.
5/28
The Classroom Beyond: Egg-stravaganza
05/28/2010
1:00pm
Learn about the amazing properties of chicken eggs in this egg-cellent adventure! How can you tell if an egg is fresh? What wild creations can we make with egg whites? Come experience as we learn how heat changes proteins and the special role eggs play in cooking.
$15 for members, $20 for non-members (does not include admission).
This is a drop-off program. Pre-registration is required by Wednesday, May 26th.
Click here to register, call 828-1234 x241 or email .
5/28
Smart Shopping
05/28/2010
3:30pm
Learn about spending money wisely. We'll figure out how to best spend (and share!) our play money by "shopping" at Our Town's Hank's Market and planning a picnic lunch. Sponsored by Key Bank Foundation.
5/29
Pattern Play
05/29/2010
11:00am
What comes next? We'll practice following a pattern of colors and shapes and make up our own patterns as we create colorful garlands to take home.
5/29
Where Science Meets Art: Cloud Collages
05/29/2010
12:30pm
Cumulus and stratus and cirrus, oh my! Join us to learn about cloud types and make your own cloud collage.
5/29
Secrets of Spring Blossoms
05/29/2010
2:00pm
Let's take a close look at some spring flowers. We'll investigate flower parts using a magnifying glass and then create beautiful paper blossoms to take home.
5/29
Cup Towers
05/29/2010
3:30pm
Place and stack plastic cups to see how high we can go!
5/30
Ready, Set, Play: La Gallinita Ciega
05/30/2010
12:30pm
Who wants to play The Blind Hen? Join us for this game, a favorite of kids in Mexico!
5/30
Tall Tales: Forest Creatures
05/30/2010
2:00pm
If you were a skunk, would you go on an adventure with a squirrel? Join us for a creative storytelling adventure, you can even wear a costume!
5/31
Memorial Day: First Flags
05/31/2010
11:00am
Where and when was the first American Flag created? Let's find out and then make our own flags to take home!
5/31
Ready, Set, Play: La Gallinita Ciega
05/31/2010
1:00pm
Who wants to play The Blind Hen? Join us for this game, a favorite of kids in Mexico!
5/31
Puppet Play: Silly Seagulls
05/31/2010
3:00pm
Can you squawk like a seagull? Let's make flying seagull puppets and then put on a puppet show!

June 2010

6/1
Shadow Fun
06/01/2010
11:00am
Join us in our fantastic Camera Obscura to experiment with shadows and shapes.
6/1
We Are Maine: Nigeria
06/01/2010
1:00pm
Let's learn about the famous Nigerian Arugungu Fishing Festival and make our own fish to take home!
6/1
Art Through the Ages: Piet Mondrian
06/01/2010
3:30pm
Piet Mondrian painted with geometric shapes and primary colors. Organize your own shapes and colors while we celebrate this Dutch artist.
6/2
Little Kids' Morning Out: Puppet Story Time
06/02/2010
10:30am
Hear a story and meet a puppet. Join us in the Dress-Up Theatre for furry friends and special story telling.
6/2
Big Messy Art: Caterpillar Collage
06/02/2010
11:30am & 2pm
It's Eric Carle's birthday month! Let's celebrate this beloved author by making a caterpillar collage.
6/3
Little Kids' Morning Out: Movin' and Groovin' with Irene Jeffers
06/03/2010
10:30 & 11am
Get ready to move and groove with Irene. This program is very popular so sign-up at the front desk to save your spot.
6/3
Songs of Spring: Rumbling Rainstorm
06/03/2010
11:30am
With spring comes the rain and sometimes thunder! We'll use water, improvised musical instruments and our voices to make the sounds of a sweet spring rain.
6/3
This Little Piggy Saves
06/03/2010
3:30pm
Create your own piggy bank to take home to help you learn how to set goals for saving and discover ways you can earn money in your local community. Sponsored by Key Bank Foundation.
6/4
Fire Fighter Friday
06/04/2010
10:30am
It's our favorite Friday. Join us for a chance to meet and greet one of Portland's fire fighters.
6/4
Bigg Messy Art: Caterpillar Collage
06/04/2010
11:30am
It's Eric Carle's birthday month! Let's celebrate this beloved author by making a caterpillar collage.
6/4
Shadow Fun
06/04/2010
2:00pm
Join us in our fantastic Camera Obscura to experiment with shadows and shapes.
6/4
Cool Science: Twisted Sunbeams
06/04/2010
3:30pm
Have you ever noticed that things look different underwater, or wondered what makes a rainbow form in the sky? Explore how water and glass can bend light as we try different ways to make a rainbow.
6/4
$1 Friday
06/04/2010
5:00-8:00pm
We strive to share the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine experience with families who cannot afford our regular admission or who cannot visit during our regular business hours. To serve our community, we are open the first Friday of every month from 5-8pm for only $1 per person. As always, members and children under age one are admitted free.
6/5
Pinocchio Auditions
06/05/2010
10:00am-12:00pm
Join our summer production of Pinocchio based on the story by Carlo Collodi! Pinocchio is a living puppet who must prove himself worthy of being a real boy! We're looking for young actors ages 10-16 to play the major parts in Pinocchio and help out with some of our summer camps! If you'd like to be part of this production, prepare a short monologue for the audition.
FMI call 828-1234 x247 or email .
6/5
Turtle Talk
06/05/2010
10:30am
Have you met Nigel, Bizzy-Bob, Dill, and Eloise? These four yellow-bellied sliders love visitors! Join us to learn about turtles while visiting with our live reptilian friends.
6/5
Cool Science: Twisted Sunbeams
06/05/2010
11:30am & 3pm
Have you ever noticed that things look different underwater, or wondered what makes a rainbow form in the sky? Explore how water and glass can bend light as we try different ways to make a rainbow.
6/5
Where Science Meets Art: Art Forms in Nature
06/05/2010
12:30pm
In honor of our new exhibit, Smart Art, let's celebrate the beautiful shapes and patterns found in nature by learning about Ernst Haeckel, a famous biologist and artist!
6/5
Kids on the Block Puppet Show
06/05/2010
1:00pm
Don't miss our life-size puppets with real stories, just like real kids! Presented through a generous donation from Unum, the Sam L. Cohen Foundation and the Hartford Foundation.
FMI call 828-1234 x247 or email .
6/5
Cheese Making Workshop
06/05/2010
2:00pm
Making cheese at home is easier than you might have imagined! Get started with this hands-on workshop as we make and taste some simple cheese and add herbs to spice them up.

Cost is $8 for members, $18 for non-members (includes $8 admission).

Pre-registration deadline is Tuesday, June 3.

To register call 828-1234 x229 or email .
6/6
Cultural Cuisine: Nigeria
06/06/2010
12:30pm
What do kids like to eat in Nigeria? Come join us in our We Are Maine exhibit to find out!
6/6
Swedish Flag Day!
06/06/2010
3:00pm
Today is National Day in Sweden! Come learn about this Scandinavian country and make a Swedish flag to celebrate.
6/7
Puppet Play: Wacky Whales
06/07/2010
10:30am
Have you ever seen a whale before? Let's make puppets of these amazing creatures and then create a whale of a tale in our puppet theatre!
6/7
Dancing With Books: Alphabet Dance!
06/07/2010
11:30am
Use the letters of the alphabet to make fun shapes with your body! We'll learn the moves for each letter and create dances by spelling things out!
6/7
Tall Tales: Wild Wizardry
06/07/2010
2:00pm
Have you ever wanted to be a sorcerer? What about a dragon? Now's your chance! Let's make up stories while we wear costumes and use our imaginations!
6/8
Teensy Weensy Production Class: The Very Hungry Caterpillar!
06/08/2010 to 06/29/2010
10:30-11:30am
Let's work together to turn into butterflies by acting out The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
This class meets on Tuesdays, June 8, 15, 22 and 29.

This class is designed for ages 3-5.

Cost is $60 for members and $75 for non-members.
Participants must register for the entire month. Click here to register, call 828-1234 x247 or email .
6/8
Cultural Cuisine: Nigeria
06/08/2010
11:00am
What do kids like to eat in Nigeria? Come join us in our We Are Maine exhibit to find out!
6/8
We Are Maine: Nigeria
06/08/2010
1:00pm
Let's learn about the famous Nigerian Arugungu Fishing Festival and make our own fish to take home!
6/8
Art Through the Ages: Piet Mondrian
06/08/2010
3:30pm
Piet Mondrian painted with geometric shapes and primary colors. Organize your own shapes and colors while we celebrate this Dutch artist.
6/9
Little Kids' Morning Out: Billions of Bubbles
06/09/2010
10:30am
Let's experiment with different tools to see how many kinds of bubbles we can make!
6/9
Big Messy Art: Caterpillar Collage
06/09/2010
11:30am & 2pm
It's Eric Carle's birthday month! Let's celebrate this beloved author by making a caterpillar collage.
6/10
Little Kids' Morning Out: Billions of Bubbles
06/10/2010
10:30am
Let's experiment with different tools to see how many kinds of bubbles we can make!
6/10
Songs of Spring: Wake up, Little Bird!
06/10/2010
11:30am
We'll learn about different bird songs and then create our own beautiful chirping chorus.
6/10
Sowing Seeds: Salad Sorting
06/10/2010
3:00pm
Investigate a treasure trove of greens as we sort out the different leaves in a "spring mix" salad. We'll even try to figure out what plants they're from and taste to see which are our favorites.
6/11
Cup Towers
06/11/2010
10:30am
Place and stack plastic cups to see how high we can go!
6/11
Big Messy Art: Caterpillar Collage
06/11/2010
11:30am
It's Eric Carle's birthday month! Let's celebrate this beloved author by making a caterpillar collage.
6/11
Secrets of Spring Blossoms
06/11/2010
2:00pm
Let's take a close look at some spring flowers. We'll investigate flower parts using a magnifying glass and then create beautiful paper blossoms to take home.
6/11
Smart Shopping
06/11/2010
3:30pm
Learn about spending money wisely. We'll figure out how to best spend (and share!) our play money by "shopping" at Our Town's Hank's Market and planning a picnic lunch. Sponsored by Key Bank Foundation.
6/12
Magic Lessons
06/12/2010
11:00am
We'll learn some simple magic tricks and then show what we've learned by putting on a magic show!
6/12
Where Science Meets Art: Art Forms In Nature
06/12/2010
12:30pm
In honor of our new exhibit, Smart Art, let's celebrate the beautiful shapes and patterns found in nature by learning about Ernst Haeckel, a famous biologist and artist!
6/12
Cup Towers
06/12/2010
2:00pm
Place and stack plastic cups to see how high we can go!
6/12
Secrets of Spring Blossoms
06/12/2010
3:30pm
Let's take a close look at some spring flowers. We'll investigate flower parts using a magnifying glass and then create beautiful paper blossoms to take home.
6/13
Autism Play Time
06/13/2010
10:00am-12:00pm
The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine invites all families of children with autism to a private playtime. We will be open FREE to families who have children with autism from 10am until noon. Siblings are welcome. FMI contact Jamie at 828-1234 x241 or .
6/13
Sowing Seeds: Cool Containers
06/13/2010
12:30pm
Does every garden have to be in the ground? No way! Bring in the wackiest container you can think of and we'll plant something in it! (Ideas: an old shoe, a teacup, a toy truck)
6/13
Tall Tales: Wild Wizardry
06/13/2010
3:30pm
Have you ever wanted to be a sorcerer? What about a dragon? Now's your chance! Let's make up stories while we wear costumes and use our imaginations!
6/14
Puppet Play: Silly Seagulls
06/14/2010
10:30am
Can you squawk like a seagull? Let's make flying seagull puppets and then put on a puppet show!
6/14
Dancing With Books: Alphabet Dance!
06/14/2010
11:30am
Use the letters of the alphabet to make fun shapes with your body! We'll learn the moves for each letter and create dances by spelling things out!
6/14
Ready, Set, Play: Moonshine Baby
06/14/2010
2:00pm
Join us for Moonshine Baby, a game popular with kids in Nigeria!
6/15
Story by Heart: Blueberries for Sal
06/15/2010
11:00am
Once upon a time, before there were books, tales were told and retold. Join us for a re-telling of the beloved story Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey and keep your eyes open for those berry-munching bears!
6/15
We Are Maine: Nigeria
06/15/2010
3:30pm
Let's learn about the famous Nigerian Arugungu Fishing Festival and make our own fish to take home!
6/15
Art Through the Ages: Piet Mondrian
06/15/2010
3:30pm
Piet Mondrian painted with geometric shapes and primary colors. Organize your own shapes and colors while we celebrate this Dutch artist.
6/16
Little Kids' Morning Out: Sunny Story time
06/16/2010
10:30am
Let's get outside and read some stories in the Pirate Ship!
6/16
Cultural Creations: Nigerian Textiles
06/16/2010
11:30am & 2:00pm
We've brought a little piece of Nigeria to the Museum & Theatre. We'll view the traditional clothing of Nigeria and then make our own cloth creation.
6/16
Animal Yoga
06/16/2010
3:30pm
Would you like to be a cat? What about an eagle? Let's turn ourselves into different animals by learning yoga poses!
6/17
Little Kids' Morning Out: Sunny Story time
06/17/2010
10:30am
Let's get outside and read some stories in the Pirate Ship!
6/17
Animal Fun
06/17/2010
11:30am
Join the staff of the Animal Refuge League and learn about your favorite pets!
6/17
Perfect Perspective Drawings
06/17/2010
3:30pm
See a 360 degree view of Portland from our Camera Obscura. Then we'll discover where science and art meet by tracing a scene to create a perfect perspective drawing.
6/17
Smart Shopping
06/17/2010
3:30pm
Learn about spending money wisely. We'll figure out how to best spend (and share!) our play money by "shopping" at Our Town's Hank's Market and planning a picnic lunch. Sponsored by Key Bank Foundation.
6/18
Fire Fighter Friday
06/18/2010
10:30am
It's our favorite Friday. Join us for a chance to meet one of Portland's fire fighters and participate in a fire-safety activity.
6/18
Cultural Creations: Nigerian Textiles
06/18/2010
11:30am
We've brought a little piece of Nigeria to the Museum & Theatre. We'll view the traditional clothing of Nigeria and then make our own cloth creation.
6/18
Cool Science: Twisted Sunbeams
06/18/2010
3:30pm
Have you ever noticed that things look different underwater, or wondered what makes a rainbow form in the sky? Explore how water and glass can bend light as we try different ways to make a rainbow.
6/19
Pets & More
06/19/2010
10:00am
Join us for a special visit from our friends at the Animal Welfare Society. Learn about pets and pet care for the furry and feathered.
6/19
Cool Science: Twisted Sunbeams
06/19/2010
11:30am & 3:00pm
Have you ever noticed that things look different underwater, or wondered what makes a rainbow form in the sky? Explore how water and glass can bend light as we try different ways to make a rainbow.
6/19
Where Science Meets Art: Art Forms In Nature
06/19/2010
12:30pm
In honor of our new exhibit, Smart Art, let's celebrate the beautiful shapes and patterns found in nature by learning about Ernst Haeckel, a famous biologist and artist!
6/19
Kids on the Block Puppet Show
06/19/2010
1:00pm
Don't miss our life-size puppets with real stories, just like real kids! Introducing Mandy Puccini, Ellen Jane Peterson, and Joanne Spinoza! Presented through a generous donation from Unum, the Sam L. Cohen Foundation and the Hartford Foundation. FMI call 828-1234 x247 or email .
6/19
Special Star Show: Follow the Drinking Gourd
06/19/2010
2:00pm
Look for the constellations that helped escaping slaves navigate the underground railroad.
6/20
Happy Father's Day!
06/20/2010
12:00-5:00pm
Happy Father's Day! To celebrate, Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine will offer free admission to all fathers and grandfathers today. They deserve it!
6/20
Father-Kid Game Day!
06/20/2010
12:30pm
Bring your dad to the Museum & Theatre for a fun-filled afternoon of father-kid games!
6/20
Father's Day: Perfect Pictures
06/20/2010
2:00pm
Give your dad a Father's Day gift he'll never forget: a handmade frame to put your picture in!
6/21
Science Safari
06/21/2010 to 06/25/2010
9am-12pm
Take a walk on the wild side as we enter the wacky world of animals and their habitats. Using the Ranger Station and our Tidepool Touch Tank as key resources, we'll investigate animal adaptations, environments and fun facts through crafts, books and visits from some furry friends.
Camp is for children ages 6-8
Cost of camp is $120 for members $150 for non-members.
For more information contact Shana at 207-828-1234 x232 or CLICK HERE.
6/21
Puppet Play: Wacky Whales
06/21/2010
10:30am
Have you ever seen a whale before? Let's make puppets of these amazing creatures and then create a whale of a tale in our puppet theatre!
6/21
Dancing With Books: Alphabet Dance!
06/21/2010
11:30am
Use the letters of the alphabet to make fun shapes with your body! We'll learn the moves for each letter and create dances by spelling things out!
6/21
Swedish Midsommar
06/21/2010
2:00pm
Let's celebrate the beginning of summer like people in Sweden! Join us to decorate the maypole with greens, do a group Sma grodorna dans (frog dance) and try out a potato race.
6/22
Swedish Midsommar
06/22/2010
10:30am
Let's celebrate the beginning of summer like people in Sweden! Join us to decorate the maypole with greens, do a group Sma grodorna dans (frog dance) and try out a potato race.
6/22
Tall Tales: Wild Wizardry
06/22/2010
11:00am
Have you ever wanted to be a sorcerer? What about a dragon? Now's your chance! Let's make up stories while we wear costumes and use our imaginations!
6/22
We Are Maine: Nigeria
06/22/2010
1:00pm
Let's learn about the famous Nigerian Arugungu Fishing Festival and make our own fish to take home!
6/22
Art Through the Ages: Piet Mondrian
06/22/2010
3:30pm
Piet Mondrian painted with geometric shapes and primary colors. Organize your own shapes and colors while we celebrate this Dutch artist.
6/23
Little Kids' Morning Out: Swedish Midsommar
06/23/2010
10:30am
Let's celebrate the beginning of summer like people in Sweden! Join us to decorate the maypole with greens, do a group Sma grodorna dans (frog dance) and try out a potato race.
6/23
Cultural Creations: Nigerian Textiles
06/23/2010
11:30am & 2:00pm
We've brought a little piece of Nigeria to the Museum & Theatre. We'll view the traditional clothing of Nigeria and then make our own cloth creation.
6/24
Little Kids' Morning Out: Swedish Midsommar
06/24/2010
10:30am
Let's celebrate the beginning of summer like people in Sweden! Join us to decorate the maypole with greens, do a group Sma grodorna dans (frog dance) and try out a potato race.
6/24
Sparks' Ark Special Show
06/24/2010
11:00am
Come see an extended show with David Sparks and his amazing array of animals! Tickets are $2 for members and $11 for non-members (includes $8 admission). Because this program is so popular, you're encouraged to purchase your tickets in advance.
For tickets call 828-1234 x231 or visit our front desk. For more information email .
6/24
Songs of Spring: More Than Just a Mud Puddle
06/24/2010
11:30am
Learn about vernal pools and the singing frogs that lay their eggs in these fleeting wetlands. Then we'll create a fabulous frog chorus.
6/24
Sowing Seeds: Salad Sorting
06/24/2010
3:00pm
Investigate a treasure trove of greens as we sort out the different leaves in a "spring mix" salad. We'll even try to figure out what plants they're from and taste to see which are our favorites.
6/25
Happy Birthday Eric Carle!
06/25/2010
10:30am
Eric Carle cut out shapes from hand painted paper to create the illustrations for The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Celebrate his birthday by making your very own collage storybook!
6/25
Cultural Creations: Nigerian Textiles
06/25/2010
11:30am
We've brought a little piece of Nigeria to the Museum & Theatre. We'll view the traditional clothing of Nigeria and then make our own cloth creation.
6/25
Swedish Midsommar
06/25/2010
2:00pm
Let's celebrate the beginning of summer like people in Sweden! Join us to decorate the maypole with greens, do a group Sma grodorna dans (frog dance) and try out a potato race.
6/25
Birthday on a Budget
06/25/2010
3:30pm
Learn about ways to earn money and use our savings to plan the perfect party for a friend while staying on a budget! Sponsored by Key Bank Foundation.
6/26
Happy Birthday Eric Carle!
06/26/2010
11:00am & 3:30pm
We'll celebrate Eric Carle's birthday by reading the story Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you See? and then we'll act out our own story using animal puppets.
6/26
Swedish Midsommar
06/26/2010
11:30am
Let's celebrate the beginning of summer like people in Sweden! Join us to decorate the maypole with greens, do a group Sma grodorna dans (frog dance) and try out a potato race.
6/26
Where Science Meets Art: Art Forms In Nature
06/26/2010
12:30pm
In honor of our new exhibit, Smart Art, let's celebrate the beautiful shapes and patterns found in nature by learning about Ernst Haeckel, a famous biologist and artist!
6/26
Cup Towers
06/26/2010
2:00pm
Place and stack plastic cups to see how high we can go!
6/27
Sowing Seeds: Cool Containers
06/27/2010
12:30pm
Does every garden have to be in the ground? No way! Bring in the wackiest container you can think of and we'll plant something in it! (Ideas: an old shoe, a teacup, a toy truck)
6/27
Tall Tales: Wild Wizardry
06/27/2010
2:00pm
Have you ever wanted to be a sorcerer? What about a dragon? Now's your chance! Let's make up stories while we wear costumes and use our imaginations!
6/28
Ready, Set, Play: Rock & Romp!
06/28/2010 to 07/02/2010
9am-12pm
1, 2, 3, 4 - see if you can play some more! In this camp, we'll explore the cultures of the world through games and music. We'll learn games like Gallinita Ciega, Korebe and Trompo while we play with instruments, sing songs and hear from some special guest musicians!
Camp is for children ages 4-5
Cost of camp is $120 for members $150 for non-members.
For more information contact Shana at 207-828-1234 x232 or CLICK HERE.
6/28
Puppets and More!
06/28/2010 to 07/02/2010
1-4pm
Pinocchio is a puppet that came to life. Learn how to make your own puppets and bring them to life, with or without string attached, in this exciting puppet-making camp with a professional puppeteer! You can use your puppet later in our summer production of Pinocchio!
Camp is for children ages 6-8
Cost of camp is $140 for members $170 for non-members.
For more information contact Shana at 207-828-1234 x232 or CLICK HERE.
6/28
Puppet Play: Silly Seagulls
06/28/2010
10:30am
Can you squawk like a seagull? Let's make flying seagull puppets and then put on a puppet show!
6/28
Dancing With Books: Alphabet Dance!
06/28/2010
11:30am
Use the letters of the alphabet to make fun shapes with your body! We'll learn the moves for each letter and create dances by spelling things out!
6/28
Ready, Set, Play: Moonshine Baby
06/28/2010
2:00pm
Join us for Moonshine Baby, a game popular with kids in Nigeria!
6/29
Camera Obscura Special
06/29/2010
11:00am
Celebrate Camera Day and our Smart Art exhibit! Join us for a guided tour of our Camera Obscura and learn about photography and the human eye. Feel free to bring your camera!
6/29
We Are Maine: Nigeria
06/29/2010
1:30 PM
Let's learn about the famous Nigerian Arugungu Fishing Festival and make our own fish to take home!
6/29
Perfect Perspective Drawings
06/29/2010
2:00pm
See a 360 degree view of Portland from our Camera Obscura. Then we'll discover where science and art meet by tracing a scene to create a perfect perspective drawing.
6/29
Art Through the Ages: Piet Mondrian
06/29/2010
3:30pm
Piet Mondrian painted with geometric shapes and primary colors. Organize your own shapes and colors while we celebrate this Dutch artist.
6/30
Little Kids' Morning Out: Superhero Party!
06/30/2010
10:30am
Who is your favorite superhero? Come dressed in costume or just come pretend with us as we act like superheroes!
6/30
Cultural Creations: Nigerian Textiles
06/30/2010
11:30am & 2:00pm
We've brought a little piece of Nigeria to the Museum & Theatre. We'll view the traditional clothing of Nigeria and then make our own cloth creation.
6/30
Animal Yoga
06/30/2010
3:30pm
Would you like to be a cat? What about an eagle? Let's turn ourselves into different animals by learning yoga poses!

July 2010

7/12
Magical Myths: Fairies, Gnomes & Creatures
07/12/2010 to 07/16/2010
9am-12pm
Do you believe in fairies? What about elves? In this magical camp, we'll explore myths and legendary creatures from cultures all over the world. We'll use our imaginations to make costumes, tell stories and more! We'll even have a visit from the Blue Fairy, straight from the Museum & Theatre's summer play, Pinocchio - and we'll have a chance to help out with the production!
Camp is for children ages 4-5
Cost of camp is $130 for members $160 for non-members.
For more information contact Shana at 207-828-1234 x232 or CLICK HERE.
7/12
The Play's the Thing!
07/12/2010 to 07/30/2010
Mon-Fri; 1pm-4pm
Learn about theatre as you take on the supporting roles in Pinocchio! Here's your chance to be part of the ensemble that makes the performance! In this intense 3 week theatre camp, discover physical and vocal techniques and focus on becoming a team of actors that make the story come to life!
Camp is for children ages 8-10
Cost for 3-week camp: $270 for members, $300 for non-members.
For more information contact Shana at 207-828-1234 x232 or CLICK HERE.
7/19
Under the Deep Blue Sea
07/19/2010 to 07/23/2010
9am-12pm
The final scenes of Pinocchio take place in the belly of a fish! Come explore underwater fantasy and become the fish that helped Pinocchio find his father. In this camp we'll explore fact and fiction and the special moments that make for a truly great story!
Camp is for children ages 4-5
Cost of camp is $130 for members $160 for non-members.
For more information contact Shana at 207-828-1234 x232 or CLICK HERE.
7/26
Around the World
07/26/2010 to 07/30/2010
9am-12pm
Pack that passport and join us to travel the globe through pages of our favorite picture books. We'll cook and craft the morning away as we meet special guests and learn how children around the globe live and play.
Camp is for children ages 4-5
Cost of camp is $120 for members $150 for non-members.
For more information contact Shana at 207-828-1234 x232 or CLICK HERE.

August 2010

8/2
Slimy, Squishy, Slick and Slippery
08/02/2010 to 08/06/2010
9am-12pm
Yes, please touch! From laboratory concoctions to roll-up-your-sleeves sculpture, explore the world of the wet and the gooey. In addition to visiting sea creatures in the Tidepool Touch Tank, we will study other animals with wet, slippery skins and examine creatures that live in the mud. Come feel something slimy or squishy each day!
Camp is for children ages 4-5
Cost of camp is $120 for members $150 for non-members.
For more information contact Shana at 207-828-1234 x232 or CLICK HERE.
8/9
Creative Kids
08/09/2010 to 08/13/2010
9am-12pm
Let's get down and dirty! Express your artistic ability in a variety of ways this week. We'll use our imaginations to explore color, materials and art history. Join us at the end of the week for a special gallery showing to display our "messterpieces!"
Camp is for children ages 4-5
Cost of camp is $120 for members $150 for non-members.
For more information contact Shana at 207-828-1234 x232 or CLICK HERE.
8/16
That's Comedy!
08/16/2010 to 08/20/2010
9am-12pm
What do a park bench, a human knot and a typewriter have in common? They are just three of the improvisational games we will play in this wacky theatre camp! We'll learn five new games each day and play the games we like again and again! If you like to have fun and want to spend one week thinking on your feet, this camp is for you!
Camp is for children ages 6-8
Cost of camp is $120 for members $150 for non-members.
For more information contact Shana at 207-828-1234 x232 or CLICK HERE.
8/23
Amazing Animal Journeys
08/23/2010 to 08/27/2010
9am-12pm
Calling all animal lovers! Let your imagination take you all over the world as you fly like a tiny hummingbird and swim like a humpback whale. Make your own animal puppet to take home as we learn about the fabulous feats involved in animal migration.
Camp is for children ages 4-5
Cost of camp is $120 for members $150 for non-members.
For more information contact Shana at 207-828-1234 x232 or to register please CLICK HERE.