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JUNE 2015
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SAFETY MONTH
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TUESDAY, JUNE 2
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3
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MONDAY, JUNE 1
*King/Queen of the Castle 9:30-10:00
Sunscreen Safety 10:00-12:00 & 1:00-3:00
*Jump stART 9:15-10:00
Sunscreen Safety 10:00-12:00 & 1:00-3:00
*King/Queen of the Castle 9:30-10:00
Zooglobble Concert Series: Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band
10:00-10:30 & 11:00-11:30
*Music Together DEMO 11:30-12:15
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FRIDAY, JUNE 5
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THURSDAY, JUNE 4
*King/Queen of the Castle 9:30-10:00
*Lil Movers 10:00-10:30 & 11:00-11:30
*King/Queen of the Castle 9:30-10:00
*Mess Makers for Toddlers 9:30-10:00
*Mess Makers for Preschoolers 11:00-11:30
TARGET FREE FIRST FRIDAY NIGHT
TFFFN: Brain Time 5:00-8:00
Kids Yoga Sample Sessions 6:00-7:00
Storytime with Phoenix Public Library 5:30, 6:30 & 7:30
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SUNDAY, JUNE 7
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SATURDAY, JUNE 6
*King/Queen of the Castle 9:30-10:00
*Snow Cones 10:00-12:00
*King/Queen of the Castle 9:30-10:00
*Brain Time for Babies 9:30-10:00
*Brain Time for Toddlers 10:30-11:00
*Brain Time for Preschoolers 11:30-12:00
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Age Group Key
Birth2yrs
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10
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TUESDAY, JUNE 9
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THURSDAY, JUNE 11
Put the Flames Out 10:00-11:30
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Clown 1:00-2:00
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FRIDAY, JUNE 12
Phoenix Children’s Hospital Presents: My Plate 10:00-11:45
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Clown 12:00-1:00
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*Music Together Presents:
“Summer III, the best of the 9 collections” 9:30-10:15 &
10:30-11:15 & 11:30-12:15
Dairy Council of Arizona Presents: Milk Carton Madness 1:00-3:00
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FRIDAY, JUNE 19
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THURSDAY, JUNE 18
*Little Rhythms (Ages 6 Months-3 Years) 10:00-10:45
*Encouraging a “Language of Learning” 10:00-11:00
MEMBERS NIGHT
*Swim into Summer! 4:30-5:15
*Sail into Summer! 5:30-6:30
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SATURDAY, JUNE 20
*King/Queen of the Castle 9:30-10:00
*Mess Makers for Toddlers 9:30-10:00
*Mess Makers for Preschoolers 11:00-11:30
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MONDAY, JUNE 22
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TUESDAY, JUNE 23
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24
*King/Queen of the Castle 9:30-10:00
Safety Signs 12:30-2:00
*Phoenix Public Library Presents: Kindergarten Bootcamp
10:00-11:00
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*Music Together Presents:
“Summer III, the best of the 9 collections” 9:30-10:15 &
10:30-11:15 & 11:30-12:15
Safety Signs 1:00-3:00
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FRIDAY, JUNE 26
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THURSDAY, JUNE 25
Put the Flames Out 10:00-11:30
*Brain Time for Babies 9:30-10:00
*Brain Time for Toddlers 10:30-11:00
*Brain Time for Preschoolers 11:30-12:00
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SATURDAY, JUNE 27
*King/Queen of the Castle 9:30-10:00
*Science Before You Can Hypothesize...Or Even Analyze 10:00-10:45
*Science Before You Can Hypothesize...Or Even Analyze 11:00-11:45
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MONDAY, JUNE 15
SUNDAY, JUNE 21
*King/Queen of the Castle 9:30-10:00
Trophy for Dad 10:00-12:00
SUNDAY, JUNE 14
*King/Queen of the Castle 9:30-10:00
Officer Buckle and Gloria’s Safety Tips 1:00-1:25 & 1:30-1:55
Adult
Only
*Phoenix Public Library Presents: Kindergarten Bootcamp
10:00-11:00
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*King/Queen of the Castle 9:30-10:00
*Toddler and Parent Yoga 10:00-10:50
*Kids Yoga 11:00-11:50
Celebration Cupcakes! 1:00-3:00
All
Ages
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17
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SATURDAY, JUNE 13
*King/Queen of the Castle 9:30-10:00
*Snow Cones 10:00-12:00
K-2nd
TUESDAY, JUNE 16
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Clown 12:00-1:00
*Math Before You Can Add...Or Even Count! 10:00-10:45
*Math Before You Can Add...Or Even Count! 11:00-11:45
Dairy Council of Arizona Presents: Milk Carton Madness 1:00-3:00
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Clown 2:00-3:00
3-5yrs
*RSVP Programs
MONDAY, JUNE 8
*King/Queen of the Castle 9:30-10:00
Sunscreen Safety 1:00-3:00
2-3yrs
SUNDAY, JUNE 28
*King/Queen of the Castle 9:30-10:00
*Snow Cones 10:00-12:00
MONDAY, JUNE 29
*King/Queen of the Castle 9:30-10:00
Safety Signs 12:30-2:00
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TUESDAY, JUNE 30
*Phoenix Public Library Presents: Kindergarten Bootcamp
10:00-11:00
Signature Programs
The following programs are paid programs and Museum admission is not
included. Space is limited; please visit our website to reserve your spot!
Jump stART Jump stART your visit to the Museum with a special early morning
session in the Art Studio. Includes an exclusive, fun-filled art project and castle painting plus
two professional art educators will facilitate the session providing specialized instruction and
guidance. Members $8/Non-Members $10.
Storytime with Phoenix Public Library Share books, stories, songs,
rhymes, and music in a fun interactive program that builds early literacy skills. This program
is designed for children birth to five years old accompanied by a favorite adult. What is your
child learning? Children who love books and stories, and have opportunities to engage in
active storytelling, become more successful readers.
Sunscreen Safety Join us as we learn through this hands-on activity about the
importance of using sunscreen all year long.
King/Queen of the Castle Come to the Art Studio to be crowned as king or
queen of the castle for the day! Be the first to paint the castle, make a special crown, pose in
a robe and hold a scepter while your photo is taken for display in the Museum. All ages
welcome! 1 child per day for King/Queen: $15. Register at the Museum.
TFFFN: Brain Time Visitors will learn about our Brain Time programs for babies,
toddlers, and preschoolers while interacting with age-appropriate toys and materials. The
program is designed to teach parents about the importance of a child's early experiences to
the wiring of his or her brain in a fun, informal learning setting where play is emphasized.
Lil Movers Have some fitness fun with your little one in this interactive class! This
Trophy for Dad Is your dad #1 or do you have the best grandpa in the world? Come
month we will take on the roles of community helpers who help to keep us safe. Join us to
crawl low like a firefighter, direct traffic like a police officer, and so much more! Children
ages 5 and under, with an adult caregiver, are welcome. Members $6/Non-Members $8.
Little Rhythms (Ages 6mos-3yrs) Fun-filled music class where you can
bond with your child as each week you play, sing, dance and giggle together. Your child will
learn and grow through activities that stimulate brain growth, enhance social development,
and build motor skills. Through a variety of styles your child will explore melodies, beats
and rhythms. Members $8/ Non-Members $10.
Mess Makers for Toddlers/Preschoolers It's time for the sensory-rich
fun of shaving cream! Join us this session as we play with shaving cream, even using it to
create a piece of art! In this series of programs, you and your child will have the opportunity
to engage in hands-on, messy play at the Museum. The best part is that we do the clean-up,
so you don’t have to! Children 12 to 24 months (Toddler Class) and 3 to 5 years
(Preschoolers) with parent/caregiver are welcome. Members $8/Non-Members $10.
Sail into Summer! (Members Night Only) Ahoy Mateys! Sail into
summer fun as we explore the ocean! Listen to a How I became a Pirate as you make a pirate
hat and treasure map! Decorate a treasure chest Father’s Day card for that favorite dad in
your life. Create an Origami sailboat and a colorful ocean collage! K- 2nd graders.
Members Only $15.
Science Before You Can Hypothesize...Or Even Analyze
Got curiosity? You're never too young to explore the world around you! Come discover
scientific concepts in this hands-on class to explore measuring, light, magnetism and more! A
professional scientist will lead the class through activities to spark a passion for scientific
discovery. Each family will receive an age-appropriate journal to document their own
scientific journey. There are two classes offered: birth-2yrs and ages 3-5yrs.
Members $6/Non-Members $8.
Snow Cones Make your own snow cone and cool off in the summer heat! The
Museum will provide all you need, including a variety of flavors, to create your sweet treat!
Members $3/Non-Members $4.
Swim into Summer! (Members Night Only) Ahoy Mateys! Sail into
summer fun as we explore the ocean! Make a pirate hat! Listen to the stories Rainbow Fish
and This is Not My Hat as you create bright and sparkly fish. Decorate a treasure chest
Father’s Day card for that favorite dad in your life. Make a sunshine bracelet to wear on the
beach! Children ages 3 through 5 years old. Members Only $10.
Drop-in Programs
The following programs are free, drop-in programs with PAID admission into
the Museum.
make a trophy for him to show how much he means to you this Father's Day!
Reservation Programs
Admission into these programs is free with PAID Museum admission. Space is
limited. Please visit our website to register!
Brain Time This program emphasizes simple but critical messages about early brain
development. Included are stories, songs, rhymes, and one-on-one parent/child playtime with
brain-based learning toys and books. This program is also designed to teach parents about the
importance of a child’s early experiences to the wiring of his or her brain in a fun, informal learning
setting in which play is emphasized. A parent/Caregiver is required to attend with child.
Brain Time for Babies (Ages birth-18 months) Join us this month as we shake, rattle,
and roll!
Brain Time for Toddlers (Ages 18 months-3 years) This month, we will explore vehicles
and other things that move!
Brain Time for Preschoolers (Ages 3-5 years) It's time for some alphabet fun this month!
Encouraging a “Language of Learning” One of Southwest Human
Development’s literacy experts will teach parents how to explore books on different literacy levels so
that they are able to make age appropriate book selections for their children. Parents will also learn to
adapt a book for their child’s developmental level, and understand age appropriate book behavior.
This workshop is designed for children ages birth to five plus a parent/caregiver and includes story
time, an art activity, singing, and dancing. Each child will receive a new book to take home.
www.swhd.org Admission into the Museum is FREE when you pre-register for this program.
Kids Yoga Kids gain improved focus, balance, breath, strength & confidence through yoga. They
practice with music, stories, obstacle courses, partner poses and creative play. Children ages 4-10. Kids
Yoga is taught by Anna Blocher-Rubin.
Math Before You Can Add...Or Even Count! Think your child is too young for
math? Come experience the joy of math with your child through hands-on projects, and learn more
tools that you can implement at home. There are two classes offered for ages birth-2 and 3-5yrs.
Admission into the program is free with paid Museum admission.
Music Together DEMO Come experience how fun and educational it can be to make
music with your child! We will be shaking eggs, tapping toes, singing and dancing along in a setting that
is developmentally appropriate and pure fun for children, infants through age 5, and the adults who
love them. Come experience the joy of family music!! Admission into the program is free with paid
Museum admission.
Phoenix Public Library Presents: Kindergarten Bootcamp
Kindergarten Bootcamp gives parents tools, information, and activities to help prepare their child for
school success in a fun, educational, and interactive setting. Bootcamp consists of seven, 1-hour
sessions for children who are preparing to enter kindergarten, or who have recently entered
kindergarten. Under the guidance of an early literacy specialist, parents and caregivers work on
foundational skills. This is a seven week class.
Celebration Cupcakes! Come celebrate the Museum's 7th birthday by making
your own cupcake from a variety of art materials. Please note: Although these cupcakes look
delicious, they are not edible.
Toddler and Parent Yoga Introduce your young child to the countless benefits of yoga in
Dairy Council of Arizona Presents: Milk Carton Madness
Zooglobble Concert Series: Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band
It's a fire truck! It's a cow! No, it's a fun and innovative project using milk cartons! In this
session, participants will turn a milk carton into a new object using provided stickers.
Kids Yoga Sample Sessions Discover how yoga can help your child with
balance, confidence, and focus in this sampler session taught by Anna Blocher-Rubin!
Officer Buckle and Gloria’s Safety Tips Come join us for a special
storytime where we will read Officer Buckle and Gloria to learn about the importance of
safety tips. You will even have the opportunity to write your own safety tip after hearing the
story!
Phoenix Children’s Hospital Presents: My Plate There are five
major components that make up a proper meal plate: fruits, vegetables, proteins, grains and
dairy. This lesson covers how to build a healthy plate and why it is important. Remember ½
fruits and vegetables, ¼ protein and ¼ grain each and every time! There will be interactive
activities and an art project that will help kids remember what their plates should look like.
Put the Flames Out Come help us draw chalk flames and use spray bottles to "put
the flames out" in this program that also develops fine motor skills!
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Clown The circus is
in town! Come learn more about what it takes to be a clown as a clown from Ringling Bros
and Barnum & Bailey Circus joins us to entertain you!
Safety Signs Is your child a backseat driver and "reads" all of those street signs while
this specially designed class that uses games, music, stories and play to explore postures, balance and
breath. Children ages 18 months- 3 years. Toddler and Parent Yoga is taught by Anna Blocher-Rubin.
Grammy Winners! EMMY NOMINATED! Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band have been
crowned the very first, and only Americans to win a Latin Grammy in the Children's Album category!
Garnering three emmy nominations for Lishy Lou and Lucky Too (as part of the EMMY winning
Friday Zone on PBS) -- husband and wife duo Lucky Diaz and Alisha Gaddis have been named 'THE
face kindie music' by the Washington Post, 'SUPERSTARS' by Red Tricycle, 'The Rolling Stones of
Kids Music' by the Style Network, and People Magazine called their album "The #1 in COOLEST
kids music!" The fresh indie pop-rock beat have been featured by NPR's 'All Things Considered', USA
Today, on Univision, Sprout TV, American Airlines and more! Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band
is an all-star group that lights up the stage with their many #1 Sirius XM Kids Place Live hits.
Pre-Registration/Paid Programs
The following programs are PAID programs requiring online registration.
Music Together Presents: “Summer III, the best of the 9
collections” Summer is for SINGING! Join us for all 8 weeks of “Summer III, the
best of the 9 collections” or choose the flexible 6 week option and share which two weeks
you will NOT be attending. This summer we will be a-chuggin and a’chooing with our
eggs to the traditional, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad”; we’ll be visiting an Argentinian
farm to sing “Vengan A Ver”, and we’ll be going to Australia to meet some exotic animals
with a fun asymmetric meter chant, “Down Under”. We have 21 favorite songs, chants, and
dances to share with your children. Each 45 minute class is jam packed with developmentally
appropriate activities for infants, toddlers, and preschool age children in a relaxed, yet fun,
non-performance setting that includes the child’s most important grownups. For more
information and online registration, please visit www.MusicTogetherInPhx.com
you are driving? Join us in this program as we learn more about the street signs and signals
that help to keep us safe in our community through various puzzles and games!
215 N. 7th Street Phoenix, AZ 85034 | Phone: 602.253.0501 | Fax: 602.307.9833
www.ChildrensMuseumOfPhoenix.org
hours: tuesday-sunday 9:00am - 4:0opm | daily art studio activities: 10:00am - 3:00pm
visit our website for up-to-date programs!