Drop-off Classes

Summer 2010 Classes

CMOM’s summer science programs are back and better than ever! We’re bringing back everyone’s favorite science experiments but we’ve added cool new ones too. Programs never repeat from day to day and month to month so mix and match days to create your own personal schedule. All programs are drop off, include a daily field trip to one of CMOM’s own exhibitions and a snack. So don’t miss out on this summer’s fun. 

See the Summer schedule below for our current offerings and click "enroll" to download an application.

Eco Kids Club II
Ages 3-4 years
More summer fun! Learn about what all the wonders of the natural world can do through interactive stories, art projects, science experiments, live specimens and more.

Science Squad II
Ages 4-5 years
More science fun! Explore the workings of the universe through physics, astronomy and chemistry in this science sampler that makes learning fun through hands-on experiments, examining live specimens, testing prototypes and lots more cool stuff!

Fall 2010 Classes

Classes for 3-4 year olds help children make science investigation and art exploration part of everyday learning. This hands-on interactive curriculum introduces classroom skills including making transitions, listening, observing, working together and developting a lifetime love of learning. Classes for 4-7 year olds develop critical thinking skills in science, art and literacy through applied learning, encouraging children to have confidence in their ability to test, try, experiment and be proud of their accomplishments as scientists, artists and authors with a great future ahead of them.

See the Fall schedule below for our current offerings and click "enroll" to download an application.

NEW! Rainforest Aventura Tropical with Ballet Hispanico
Ages 3-4 years
In partnership with Ballet Hispanico, CMOM is offering a special science and dance program. This hybrid class will take place in the studios at Ballet Hispanico and in CMOM's own Adventures with Dora and Diego. Children will explore the exotic animals and flora of the rainforest through interactive stories, art projects, science experiments and dance.

Art Adventures
Ages 3-4 years
Your child will dribble, scribble, splatter and sculpt as they explore the creative process of art through a variety of materials, techniques and lots of imagination!

Sense-ational Science
Ages 3-4 years
See, smell, taste, listen and touch! Explore science as your child predicts, experiments, observes and shares their discoveries.

Kooky Creations
Ages 4-5 years
Twist shapes out of wire, build wood structures and craft modern designs while exploring line, shape, color, texture and other art and architecture themes through sculpture.

Acting and Animals
Ages 4-5 years
Act like an animal in this introduction to the performing arts. Learn about the rainforest, the Arctic and the American West; then paint backdrops, build props and make masks for an original production in the wild kingdom.

Space Oddities
Ages 4-5 years
Discover why a star twinkles, a planet turns, why the sky is blue or a black hole dark, as your child explores space's odd phenomena in this investigation of the universe through geology, geography and astronomy.

NEW! Science Sampler
Ages 4-7 years
Explore how the world works through geography, botany, biology and more in this science sampler that encourages learning through hands-on experiments, examining live specimen, testing prototypes and having lots of fun!

NEW! Create and Curate: A Portfolio Presentation
Ages 6 and up
Explore the inspirational art of five American masters who use a variety of materials and techniques to draw, sculpt, paint and collage. Create and Curate is taught by CMOM professional artists/educators and includes a visit from a guest artist and a portfolio of student work for family and friends!

Gross Biology
Ages 6-7
Ever wonder how your body fights germs or what happens when you sleep? Make 'mucus', mix 'blood' and create a 'burp' to find out what goes on inside the body and why.


Summer Classes Age Dates Day & Time Tuition Enroll
Eco Kids Club II 3–4 years August 2nd – August 27th Mondays and Wednesdays: 9:30am – 12:30pm $700 member/$850 non-member Enroll
Eco Kids Club II 3–4 years August 2nd – August 27th Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9:30am – 12:30pm $700 member/$850 non-member Enroll
Eco Kids Club II 3–4 years August 2nd – August 27th Fridays: 9:30am – 12:30pm $350 member/ $425 non-member Enroll
Science Squad II 4–5 years August 2nd – August 27th Mondays and Wednesdays: 9:30am – 12:30pm $700 member/$850 non-member Enroll
Science Squad II 4–5 years August 2nd – August 27th Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9:30am – 12:30pm $700 member/$850 non-member Enroll
Science Squad II 4–5 years August 2nd – August 27th Fridays: 9:30am – 12:30pm $350 member/$425 non-member Enroll

Fall Classes Age Dates Day & Time Tuition Enroll
Rainforest Adventura Tropical 3–4 years Sep 29 - Jan 26 Wed 10:00 - 11:30 $640 member/non-member Enroll
Art Adventures 3–4 years Sep 28 - Jan 25 Tue 10:00 - 11:15 $560 member/ $685 non-member Enroll
Sense-ational Science 3–4 years Sep 29 - Jan 26 Wed 2:00 - 3:15 $560 member/ $685 non-member Enroll
Sense-ational Science 3–4 years Sep 30 - Jan 27 Thu 10:00 - 11:15 $525 member/ $650 non-member Enroll
Kooky Creations 4–5 years Sep 30 - Jan 27  Tue 4:00 - 5:15 $560 member/ $685 non-member Enroll
Acting and Animals 4–5 years Sep 30 - Jan 27  Thu 4:00 - 5:15 $525 member/ $650 non-member Enroll
Space Oddities 4–5 years Sep 29 - Jan 26 Wed 4:00 - 5:15 $560 member/ $685 non-member Enroll
Science Sampler 4–5 years Sep 27 - Jan 24 Mon 4:00 - 5:15 $525 member/ $650 non-member Enroll
Science Sampler 6–7 years Sep 28 - Jan 25 Tue 4:00 - 5:15 $560 member/ $685 non-member Enroll
Create and Curate 6 and up Sep 30 - Dec 16 Thu 4:00 - 5:30 $600 member/ $750 non-member Enroll
 Gross Biology 6–7 years Sep 29 - Jan 26 Wed 4:00 - 5:15 $560 member/ $685 non-member Enroll

About CMOM

About CMOM

CMOM inspires children and families to learn about themselves and our culturally diverse world through a unique environment of interactive exhibitions and programs. More »

Gala Events 

 

Thank you for making our 2010 Benefit, honoring Andy Ackerman’s 20 years as Executive Director of CMOM, a huge success! Because of your generosity, we were able to raise $1.2 million to support our exhibitions, programming and outreach into the community. Watch the video shown at our event!

At the event, Honorary Chair Laurie Tisch announced a new initiative to replicate CMOM's exhibits and programs in New York City public housing. Stay tuned for more details! It’s not too late to make a difference … donate here!

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Calendar

Playful Playdough, 10:00am

ages 4 & younger

Use feathers and other textured collage materials to create a beautiful bird collage.
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Exploring texture and developing sensory awareness, fine motor skills needed for writing, and creative expression.

Clean-Up Together, 11:15am

ages 4 & younger

Have fun helping CMOM Educators clean up the PlayWorks™ Lab using music, sponges and brooms!

Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Developing listening and social skills, learning to transition from one activity to the next.

PlayWorks™ Circle Time, 11:30am

ages 4 & younger

Sing, move your body and use your listening ears to hear special stories.

Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Learn new vocabulary, build listening skills and learn to be part of a group.

New York Landmarks: Statue of Liberty , 12:00pm

ages 5 & older

Create a paper liberty torch.

Tissue Paper Painting, 12:00pm

ages 4 & younger

Use tissue paper, water and glue to create a unique, textured painting. 
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: developing sensory awareness, color recognition, fine motor skills needed for writing and creative expression.  

Mural Wall, 1:30pm

ages 4 & younger

Mix paint on the PlayWorks™ Mural Wall with your friends. 

Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Science skills (color mixing and cause and effect).

New York Landmarks: Statue of Liberty , 2:00pm

ages 5 & older

Create a paper liberty torch.

Silly Stamping, 3:00pm

4 years & younger

Use silly stamps and colorful ink pads to create a unique printed masterpiece!

New York Landmarks: Statue of Liberty , 3:00pm

ages 5 & older

Create a paper liberty torch.

PlayWorks™ Circle Time, 4:00pm

ages 4 & younger

Sing, move your body and use your listening ears to hear special stories.

Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Learn new vocabulary, build listening skills and learn to be part of a group.

New York Landmarks: Statue of Liberty , 4:00pm

ages 5 & older

Create a paper liberty torch.

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