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Contact us by e-mail
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| Playgroups
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| 2010 |
5
week Sessions |
| Each
session runs for five weeks on Thursday mornings. Limit is 20
children per class. You must pre-register at (845) 471-0589.
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| 2010
Spring I |
Programs
and Fees |
Thursdays,
March 18, 25, April 8, 15 and 22 (no class on 4/1) |
| 2010
Spring II |
Programs
and Fees |
Thursdays,
May 6, 13, 20, 27 and June 3 |
| 2010
Summer Session |
| Summer
Session I |
Multi-Age
Playgroup |
Three
Thursdays, July, 15, 22 and 29 @ 2:00 PM |
| Summer
Session II |
Messy
Art |
August
6, 13, 20 @ 2:00 PM |
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| 12
Noon |
| up
to 12 months old |
| Join your child for a half-hour of
music, games, and story time to begin your child’s love
of music and social interaction with other children their age.
For Information on sessions and cost click
here. |
| Please pre-register
by Email or call (845) 471-0589.
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| Early Explorers |
| Thursdays,
9:30 A.M. - 1 P.M. |
| For children
0 - 5 years old |
| The Children's
Museum's hands-on exhibits are designed to spark an interest
in learning, critical to a child's success at school. During
Early Explorers Time, you and your preschooler can explore the
key indicators of success at school - literacy, scientific reasoning,
primary thinking about math, the arts, and the humanities -
found throughout our museum. Special activities and a museum
staff assistance offer an enhanced learning experience. |
| Free with museum
admission. |
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| Special
Needs Playgroup |
| 9:00
A.M. on Thursdays |
The Mid-Hudson
Children’s Museum’s new Special Needs Playgroup
for children ages 1 - 5 years old. It's for children who are
in Early Intervention, have Down Syndrome, Autism, or learning
disabilities.
Our Special Needs Playgroup meets once a week for a 30-minute
program. Each day’s activities includes a story and
incorporates sign language. Participants are invited to stay
and play in the museum following the program. Join our Museum
educator and a welcoming group of parents and children for
an enriching supportive and enjoyable experience for you and
your child. Call the museum today to pre-register at (845)
471-0589 or email us at Contact
Us. |
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Sessions |
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| Summer
Time Fun |
Multiage
Playgroup |
| Ages 1 -5 years
old |
Thursdays:
July 15, 22 and 29 |
| Children and parents
sing songs, dance, play finger games, group parachute games,
read a story and explore our texture table. |
- 2:00 P.M. in the museum's program room
- Cost: $4 per session with museum admission
or $10 for all 3 session at time of registration.
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| Call the museum at (845) 471-0589
to register early - a limit of 20 children per session. |
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| Messy
Art |
| Ages
3 and up |
Three
Fridays: August 6, 13 and 20 |
| 2 p.m. in
the Pavilion |
Cost:
$4 per session with museum admission or $10 for all 3 session
at time of registration. |
| Get messy with a different
painting technique each week. |
Call
the museum at (845) 471-0589 to register early - a limit of
20 children per session. |
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The Children's Museum strong belief in the parent
as first teacher for the most important early childhood development
years, our Educators expends much time, energy and creativity to
develop weekly playgroups with a 5 week unifying theme. Through
our Museum Babies (0 - 12 months), Multiage
Playgroup (0 - 5 years old), Toddler Time
(1 - 21/2 years old)) and Preschool Fun (2
- 5 years old) playgroups, the youngest museum visitors learn about
their world through activities led by the Museum Educator.
Join our Museum Educators for an enriching 45-minute
program where children and parents sing songs, dance, play finger
games, group parachute games and explore our texture table. All
sessions read a story and the 11:00 A.M. class include a related
art project. This is a fabulous opportunity for parents, caregivers
and young children to socialize and become comfortable in a loving
structured environment.
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Special Needs Playgroup |
| Time:
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9:00 A.M. |
| Ages:
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1 - 5 years
old |
| Members: |
$15 |
| Non-Members: |
$25 + admission |
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Toddler Time |
| Time: |
9:30 A.M. |
| Ages: |
13 months to
2 1/2 yrs old |
| Members:
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$15 |
| Non-Members:
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$25 + admission
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Multiage Playgroup |
| Time:
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10:15
A.M. |
| Ages:
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0
- 5 yrs old |
| Members: |
$15
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| Non-Members:
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$25
+ admission |
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Preschool Fun |
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Time: |
11:00
A.M. |
| Ages:
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2
1/2 to 5 yrs old |
| Members:
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$25,
Fee Includes an art project |
| Non-Members:
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$35,
Fee Includes an art project + admission |
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Museum Babies |
| Time:
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12:00 Noon |
| Ages:
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up to 12 months,
a
30 minute program |
| Members:
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$10 |
| Non-Members:
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$20 + admission |
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