Winter/Spring 2019 Program Line-Up
*Click on the dates within the program descriptions to be directed to the calendar, where you can pay for the program registration!*
Preschool Playgroup: Winter
Join us for joyful learning while bonding with your little one. For children ages 18 months through Pre-K and their caregivers; this program is full of fun and learning. Explore a new theme each week through stories, songs, and hands-on activities!
9:30-10:30 AM
January 15, 22, 29, February 12, 19, 26
FEE:
6 Week: $55 Members/$60 Non-Members
Daily: $8 Members/$10 Non-Members
AGE: 18 Months-Pre-K with a Caregiver
Lap Time
Stories, songs, and rhymes for the littlest learners!
10:30-11:00 AM
January 4, February 1
FEE: FREE with admission!
AGE: All ages with a Caregiver!
Preschool Playgroup: Spring Mini
Join us for joyful learning while bonding with your little one. For children ages 18 months through Pre-K and their caregivers; this program is full of fun and learning. Explore a new theme each week through stories, songs, and hands-on activities!
9:30-10:30 AM
FEE:
3 Week: $30 Members/$35 Non-Members
Daily: $10 Members/$15 Non-Members
AGE: 18 Months-Pre-K with a Caregiver
Grab Your Passport
Join us each month as we travel the globe! Inspire your child to learn about new places and collect your passport stamps as we discover a new country each month through hands-on activities
9:30-10:15 AM
January 7, February 11, March 4, April 8, May 6
FEE:
5 Week: $45 Members/$50 Non-Members
Daily: $10 Members/$15 Non-Members
AGE: 2 and up with a Caregiver
The Science of Art
Drop your grade schooler off at the museum for a unique learning opportunity. Children will study artwork and the science behind the creation.
4:00-5:30 PM
January 11, February 2, March 1, April 6, May 10
January: Force and Motion
February: I've Got Rhythm
March: Ancient Greek Bronze
April: Photography
May: Insect Anatomy and the Scientist as Illustrator
FEE:
Per Class: $20 Members/$25 Non-Members
AGE: 5 and up, Drop Off
Craft at the Museum
Join us for art you can use and explore the history behind the piece you make!
4:00-5:30 PM
January 16, February 20, March 20, April 17, May 15
January: Knotted Fleece Blanket
February: Jewelry Making
March: Mosaic Stepping Stones
April 17: Ceramics
May 19: Sun Catchers
FEE:
Per Class: $20 Members/$25 Non-Members
AGE: 5 and Up, Drop Off Program
Mad Science Lab
Join us for a different STEM experience once a month
9:00-9:45 AM
January 5, February 2, March 2, April 6, May 4
FEE:
5 Week: $45 Members/$50 Non-Members
Daily: $10 Members/$15 Non-Members
AGE: 7 and up, Drop off program
Dr. Suess Birthday Bash
Come out to the museum to celebrate the birthday of the great Dr. Suess! Participate in wacky activities sure to put a smile on your face and encourage a love of reading.
9:30-10:15 AM
FEE:
$10 Members/$15 Non-Members
AGE: All Ages with a Caregiver
Spanish for Little Ones
Join us for this introduction to the Spanish language and the culture of places where it is spoken!
4:00-5:00 PM
January 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21
FEE:
6 Week: $55 Members/$60 Non-Members
AGE: 18 Months-Pre-K with a Caregiver
Outdoor Explorers: Spring
Meet us in the Discovery Garden for this series designed to inspire a love of nature and wonder in the environment around us
10:00-11:00 AM
April: Things with Wings
May: Bugged Out
FEE:
Per Class: $10 Members/$15 Non-Members
AGE: 2 and up with a Caregiver
Kindermusik Play Dates
For babies, toddlers, and preschool age children with their parents, this class provides a delightful environment unlike any other. Through a unique blend of multi-age activities that include creative movement, vocal play, object and instrument exploration, and a colorful literature component,a ll families will enjoy these activities!
11:30-12:00 PM
January 7, February 4, March 4
FEE: $5 per family in addition to museum admission
AGE: All ages with a Caregiver!
Summer 2019 Program Line-Up
*Click on the dates within the program descriptions to be directed to the calendar, where you can pay for the program registration!*
Green House Days in the Discovery Garden
Join us in the Discovery Garden Green House to pot a different plant to take home to your garden each month! Learn how to plant a seed and leave with information about plant care and what you can do with your plants once it grows.
9:30 AM-11:00AM
FEE: FREE with admission!
AGE: All ages with a Caregiver!
Mother's Day Make & Take
Come to the museum for a fun story time and craft activity all about Mom!
11:00 AM-12:00PM
FEE: FREE with admission!
AGE: All ages with a Caregiver!
Father's Day Make & Take
Come to the museum for a fun story time and craft activity all about Dad!
11:00 AM-12:00PM
FEE: FREE with admission!
AGE: All ages with a Caregiver!
Preschool Playgroup: Summer
Join us for joyful learning while bonding with your little one. For children ages 18 months through Pre-K and their caregivers; this program is full of fun and learning. Explore a new theme each week through stories, songs, and hands-on activities!
9:45-10:45 AM
June 11, 18, 25, July 16, 22, 30
FEE:
6 Week: $55 Members/$60 Non-Members
Daily: $8 Members/$10 Non-Members
AGE: 18 Months-Pre-K with a Caregiver
Lap Time
Stories, songs, and rhymes for the littlest learners!
10:30-11:00 AM
June 7th & July 5th
FEE: FREE with admission!
AGE: All ages with a Caregiver!
Camp Splish Splash
Back by popular demand, join us for new water activities while you splish and splash at the museum!
10:00-11:30 AM
FEE: $15 members / $20 non-members
AGE: All ages with a Caregiver!
Cooking in the Garden
Grab your toddler chef and head up to the museum to learn how to make healthy snacks in this parent and me class
10:00-11:30 AM
FEE: $15 members / $20 non-members
AGE: 2-4 with a Caregiver!
Camp Messy
Our old favorite, Camp Messy is back with new messy fun! Join us for this sensory experience and make a joyful mess!
10:00-11:o0 AM
FEE: $10 members / $15 non-members
AGE: All Ages with a Caregiver!
Kids in the Kitchen
Yum! Join us as we teach you some of our favorite recipes and basic kitchen safety in this cooking series.
1:00PM - 2:30 PM
FEE: $20 members / $25 non-members
AGE: 5 and up, drop off program
Outdoor Explorers: Summertime
Meet us in the Discovery Garden for this series designed to inspire a love of nature and wonder in the environment around us!
10:00AM - 11:00AM
FEE: $10 members / $15 non-members
AGE: 2 and up, with a caregiver
What's Up Weather Series
Full of stories, crafts, and science experiments, this class will cover the weather all around us! Topics include seasons, wind, water cycle, and temperature.
10:30AM - 11:30AM
FEE: $30 members / $35 non-members
AGE: 4-6, with a caregiver
Gear Up for School
Getting ready for school this fall? Trying to avoid the summer slide? Come on out to the museum for fun activities around letters, numbers, shapes, and social skills. Parents leave with activities to use at home each week.
11:00AM - 11:45AM
FEE: $20 members / $25 non-members
AGE: 18 months - Pre-K, with a caregiver
Jewelry Making
Come craft something and learn jewelry making techniques with Ms. Sara at this drop off program.
1:00PM-2:30PM
FEE: $15 members / $20 non-members
AGE: 5 and up, Drop off program
Wizard Academy
Join your fellow wizards and witches at ECM Wizard Academy! Students will make their own wands, take courses in potions, herbology, and transfigurations!
1:00PM-2:30PM
FEE: $20 members / $25 non-members
AGE: 5 and up, Drop off program
Art in the Garden
Join us in the Discovery Garden for an outdoor art experience inspired by nature at this drop off program.
1:00PM-2:30PM
FEE: $20 members / $25 non-members
AGE: 5 and up, Drop off program
Registration Information
Registration Policies:
Registrations close one week prior to the program date or when the program is sold out.
Registration forms can be submitted online (e-mail to executive@edwardsvillechildrensmuseum.org), mailed or dropped off.
Children may register for programs only within their age level.
Museum Members receive a discount on program fees as indicated.
Children three years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Complete one registration form per child.
In order to secure registration, please submit a legible contact/registration form.
Payment:
Complete payment is required within 72 hours of registration.
Registration is not complete until payment is received.
Credit cards, cash and checks are accepted in house; online payments are required for online registration.
Cancellations and Transfers:
A refund will be issued if your cancellation is received no later than two weeks prior to the first day of the program in which you are registered.
Participants may not make up or receive a refund for missed programs.
We reserve the right to cancel a program due to low enrollment (full refund will be issued).
When possible, we allow a program participant to transfer to a different program as long as there are openings and the participant is the appropriate age. Two weeks notice is required.