There's also some stuff going on at the CMOM I'd like to try out...

[conuly]

They've opened a new exhibit, so maybe I'll prefer it nowadays :)

Saturday 11/4



Super Hero Comics 11am, 12, 2, 3 & 4pm
Sign-up programs for ages 5 & older
Learn about the art of comic books and the tools of the trade. Develop your own superhero character and create a comic book adventure.


The only problem with this is that it can conflict with Su and Evangeline going to the Blooming Babies Weekend at the BCM, but not if I take the older two while the younger two do something else, or if we do the BCM on Sunday instead. And I think Deniz would also really enjoy this - call the CMOM and find out about it, would you, Jenn? Their site is cmom.org

They seem to have a nice schedule of programs, one right after the other, all week long including on weekends. So that's always something to do if we need a change of pace. I'll remember this now.

(Mind, the train ride is *insane*, so the odds of me heading up there regularly are slim indeed :)

Comments

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some general drop in program info:
you can usually get a spot if you're there reasonably early...signups for afternoon programs begin at 12:30. But Ana and Deniz aren't 5, are they? having worked there, some of the programs are just barely appropriate for 5 year olds, and this reminds me of the invention workshop, which was hard for the 5s to get, for the most part.

I know people try to bring their not-quite-5 year olds in to these programs...and I understand from the perspective of the parent/caregiver that it SOUNDS like fun. However, having taught some rather young kids in these classes...it's a bit frustrating at times, for the instructor AND the kids. especially if it's a busy day and 4 year olds are taking spots away from those who really don't have as many options in the museum...8 year old big brothers/sisters, for example.

I really enjoy the new exhibit. it's got a lot of sections. I went to visit for a short while the week after it opened...there used to be a floorplan on the site, don't know if it's still there or not. if you have any questions about it I can try to answer. Also Bob the Builder's on the first floor, and there seem to be a bunch of things to do in that (also new) exhibit.

I don't even freaking work there anymore and I STILL feel the need to point this crap out. but playworks looks like a lot of fun. in case you didn't know much about it already.

[failstoexist.livejournal.com]

some general drop in program info:
you can usually get a spot if you're there reasonably early...signups for afternoon programs begin at 12:30. But Ana and Deniz aren't 5, are they? having worked there, some of the programs are just barely appropriate for 5 year olds, and this reminds me of the invention workshop, which was hard for the 5s to get, for the most part.

I know people try to bring their not-quite-5 year olds in to these programs...and I understand from the perspective of the parent/caregiver that it SOUNDS like fun. However, having taught some rather young kids in these classes...it's a bit frustrating at times, for the instructor AND the kids. especially if it's a busy day and 4 year olds are taking spots away from those who really don't have as many options in the museum...8 year old big brothers/sisters, for example.

I really enjoy the new exhibit. it's got a lot of sections. I went to visit for a short while the week after it opened...there used to be a floorplan on the site, don't know if it's still there or not. if you have any questions about it I can try to answer. Also Bob the Builder's on the first floor, and there seem to be a bunch of things to do in that (also new) exhibit.

I don't even freaking work there anymore and I STILL feel the need to point this crap out. but playworks looks like a lot of fun. in case you didn't know much about it already.