FAMILY PROGRAMMING

FUN FOR ALL AGES

Family Programs each Saturday from 12-4!

Free with paid CKM Admission or Membership.

June 14 Animals Alive 1:00 PM We'll present a Live Animal program With “Wild Track / Tom Moore”, Featuring many different kinds of species at 1:00 PM followed by a fun animal craft.

June 21 Wings and Things Learn about birds, butterflies, bees, and much more! Ever wondered how honey is made? How bats navigate with their radar system? Explore how wings are different while learning more about these amazing winged animals.

June 28 Buzzing a Hive Join us for a day of exploring the complexity of the honeybee's social behavior, communication, and hive environment. Find out the importance of pollen. Fun bee crafts to take home.

July 5 Animals Alive 1:00 PM We'll present a Live Animal program With “Wild Track / Tom Moore”, Featuring many different kinds of species at 1:00 PM followed by a fun animal craft.

July 12 Experimenting with Water Water behaves in some surprising ways. Join us as we experiment with water drops, unlock the mystery and the magic of “vanishing water.” Find out why boats float.

July 19 Iron Many foods, such as breads and breakfast cereals, boast that they contain iron. Why is this element so important for your health? We hear: “Don't play with your food!” but today….it's OK—join us as we learn more about the importance id iron in our foods and experiment separating the iron from your breakfast cereal!

July 26 What Are Dinosaurs Do you know what the word dinosaur means? When did the first dinosaur appear? What animal looks like a dinosaur today? Join us for these answers and more! Make your own species of dinosaur to take home.

Aug. 2 Let's Color Michigan Would you like to take A Michigan journey that takes you back in time? As you travel around the room you can color pictures make crafts and read about your state. You'll be able to check out the Indians, traders, soldiers, old ships, cars and much more!

Aug. 9 Chalk the Block On the bluff with activities.

Aug. 16 Animals Alive 1:00 PM We'll present a Live Animal program With “Wild Track / Tom Moore”, Featuring many different kinds of species at 1:00 PM followed by a fun animal craft.

Aug. 23 Halt! Who Goes There? Animals often hide when people are around, but they leave evidence of their existence in footprints. Become a detective and identify animal tracks around the room.

Aug. 30 Rain Gutter Regatta We're bringing the boat race inside! Design a boat from recyclable materials to race in gutters, experiment with sink and float activities.

Fun Family Activities all week long at CKM this Summer!

Hands – on fun and crafts for the whole family

Each Day from 1:00 to 3:00 PM

 

“A World Tour” on Mondays

Each Monday we'll travel the world learning exciting fun facts about the

different countries around the world.

June 23 Egypt

June 30 United States

July 07 Rain Forest

July 14 Finland

July 21 Mexico

July 28 Germany

Aug. 04 Africa

 

 

Why…..Why….Why….Tuesday

So many people ask: “why” Join us as we answer some

of questions we all want to know.

  June 24 Why do birds have feathers?

July 01 Why do rabbits have big ears?

July 08 Why do fish go to school?

July 15 Why are zebras stripy?

July 22 Why are frogs slimy?

July 29 Why do eagles have such hooked beaks?

Aug. 05 Why Do Ants keep creepy-crawliers?

 

Animals Alive Wednesdays

Live Animal Presentation each day at 1:00 PM With Sarett and

Love Creek Nature Centers followed by a craft.

June 25 Owls

July 02 Reptiles and Amphibians

July 09 Michigan Animals

July 16 Owls

July 23 Reptiles and Amphibians

July 30 Michigan Animals

Aug 06 Animals that are hard to love

Aug 13 Reptiles and Amphibians

 

People, Places and Things….Thursday

Geography can tell you many things about the world of animals and nature,

but it can also tell you about how humans have changed

our world over the years, and how we live in it today.

June 26 Where Are you

July 03 Maps and Globes

July 10 Fire and Ice

July 17 Animal Attractions

July 24 People, Places, and Things

July 30 Spaceship Earth

Aug 07 Your Small World

 

Lighthouse Fridays

Join us as we celebrate the 100th Birthday of the St. Joseph Lighthouse

and history of the Great Lake Lighthouses.

Hands – on activities for everyone each Friday 12-4 p.m.

June 20 St. Joseph Lighthouse

June 27 Grand Haven Lighthouse

July 04 MUSEUM CLOSED

July 11 South Haven Lighthouse

July 18 Muskegon Lighthouse

July 25 Old Michigan City Lighthouse

Aug. 01 Little Sable Lighthouse

Aug. 08 Ludington North Pierhead Lighthouse

Wee Discover- Wednesdays at 10:30 throughout the School Year (except during Christmas & Spring Breaks) Wee Discover is designed for toddlers and preschoolers accompanied by an adult. After reading a simple book, children will do themed activities that include crafts, creative play, simple science and discovery activities. The workshop always includes lots of fun for young children and their accompanying adult, as well as make and take-home activities. Based on the concepts of “Mother Goose Science” for young children, Wee Discover helps children discover the world around them by linking reading a different story each week with hands-on learning play experiences about different themes. Children exercise body motion, hand-eye coordination and grasp the many ways things in the world around us really work by experiencing them. Parents enjoy sharing experiences with their children and meeting other parents. Wee Discover is taught by Karen Brininstool, who has taught at CKM for many years. Free with paid CKM Admission or Membership.

Wee Discover will resume late September, 2008.