Chesapeake Children's Museum Newsletter for September 2023

410-990-1993

info@theccm.org

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September 2023

HOURS 10 am-4 pm.

Visit our website at www.theccm.org

Downtown Annapolis PARKING TIPS here

Solar Powered Art

Help to create a new indoor-outdoor exhibit at CCM about pollinators and solar energy.

Belgian artist, Alexandre Dang has been producing installations of solar powered dancing flowers (and other images) to bring attention and inspire action for using this renewable source of energy worldwide.

You can create a moving work of art to keep or display.

The cost is $20 for each solar powered base.

What if an entire day was devoted to celebrating the wonderful world of children's play?

There is!

CCM invites children of all ages to play with marbles, jacks, and string on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 10 am to 4 pm as part of the Association of Children's Museums participation in the Worldwide Day of Play.

This is a kick off to Creating Us - Creating You: The Science of Creativity, Learning, and Wellness

a grant-funded project CCM is embarking on with Dr. Melissa Schmitz to explore PLAY and 7 other actions that support wellbeing.

Creek Critters

Weekly Nature Walk

Explore the wildlife in the park around the museum with a guided stroll on the East Trail through woodlands and past wetlands to take in a scenic view of the creek. The West Trail meanders past the ponds and takes you to the Truck Pit. Our guide will tailor the walk to your children's interests and pace. Presented in Spanish upon request. Please let us know you are coming by registering here . Free for CCM members.

Cost is $5 per person for the nature walk, or $8 to include museum admission.

Guest reader, Juanita Banks-Whittington reads her book "I Love My Daddy" to a rapt audience. She wrote the book about the bond between a young child and her father inspired by her own family. Visit her webpage to purchase a copy and learn about her company, Diverse Children's Books Matter which advocates for diversity and inclusivity in children's books.

Free with admission / membership. Mondays at 10:30 am.

Outside, weather permitting.

Welcome Girl Scouts!

CCM has scheduled badge and journey workshops for all levels from Daisies to Ambassadors for the new school year.

Coming up in October:

Oct. 7 Animal Party for Daisies, Br & Jr

Oct 8 Outdoor Artists All Levels

Oct 15 Fall Brownie Day

Oct 21 MEdia Journey for Cadettes

CHECK HERE for more details and to register.

Saturday, September 16

9 am to 12 noon

CCM is hosting a community yard sale

Limited tables / space for rent.

Reserve your spot HERE.

Meet an Author

Saturday, September 16

10:30 am

Local children's book author, Cindy Freland will introduce you to Curtis the Crab, Jordan the Jellyfish, and Heather the Honeybee with a read-aloud from her books.

Volunteers are Vital!

Do you have time, talents, expertise, and or a passion for making the world a better place for children - starting right here in Annapolis? Become a CCM volunteer today!

Hina Shaffer (above) has been volunteering at CCM around family trips to Japan.

CCM volunteers can set your own schedule. Your children are welcome to come with you!

Please call 410-990-1993 or email us.

Plan your next visit to CCM

Make RESERVATIONS for coming inside the museum.

CCM is open EVERY DAY!

The park is always free and open

during daylight hours.

Come and explore!

Little Kids at Hope

In-person workshop for parents and professionals who care for children from 0-5 years-old.

Facilitated by Dr. Debbie Wood

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

6-9 pm

TICKET INFORMATION HERE

Certificates approved by MSDE

Cattails

can be found in marshy habitats across the northern hemisphere including the shallows of Spa Creek by Chesapeake Children's Museum.

The seeds in the "tails" are spread by the wind.

Have you seen them waving?

All Our Children

“All children start their school careers with sparkling imaginations, fertile minds, and a willingness to take risks with what they think.”

Sir Ken Robinson, March 4, 1950-August 21, 2020

British author, speaker and international advisor on education

PURCHASE A FAMILY MEMBERSHIP

for unlimited admission for immediate family

$40 Fall Membership

valid through December 31, 2023

$100 Basic Family Membership

One year of hands-on fun from date of purchase.

$125 Reciprocal Membership

½ price admission to 200+ museums for up to 6 people

Find participating museums here.

$200 Funded Family

Reciprocal benefits for you plus a free one-year

Basic Family Membership to CCM for a local family in need.

Community Resources for Families

Anne Arundel County Food Access Warm Line serves individuals and families throughout the county. Developed in partnership with multiple county agencies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Food Access Warm Line links callers to case managers who will help to access appropriate food resources.

Food Access Warm Line:

410-222-FOOD (3663)

Monday-Friday, 8 am - 6 pm

Anne Arundel County Dept. of Health ha s up-to-date information about Covid-19 .