CDM Newsletter June-August 2016

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CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY MUSEUM | NORMAL, IL
JUNE – AUGUST 2016
I N S P I R I N G T H E L OV E O F L E A R N I N G T H R O U G H T H E P O W E R O F P L AY
309-433-3444
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ChildrensDiscoveryMuseum.net
OPEN MONDAYS beginning June 6
Traveling Exhibit
Coming in June
Experience Tokyo’s vibrant culture
in a new interactive traveling exhibit
at the Children’s Discovery Museum.
In Hello from Japan! families are
transported to two distinct areas of
Tokyo that exist side by side: one
serene and exquisite, the other too
cute for words.
The beautiful, natural Shinto shrine
park invites children to build a
bridge, crawl through a forest,
encounter kami spirit, and make
a wish at a wishing tree.
Kawaii Central is a street scape
inspired by Tokyo’s bustling Harajuku
district, bursting with color, trendy
shops and cuter than cute Kawaii
styles. Kids sing karaoke, smile for
the photo booth camera, serve up a
seasonal Japanese meal, and design
adorable mascots for their families.
Together, the exhibit highlights how
old and new traditions coexist in
Japan, giving visitors a family-friendly
window into Japanese culture.
This exhibit was created by the
Children’s Museum of Manhattan and
is part of the Freeman Foundation
Asian Culture Exhibit Series, funded
by the Freeman Foundation and
administered by ACM.
Olympic Night
At The Stadium
It’s Olympic Night at the Corn
Crib on July 19. Get your tickets
now to see the Normal CornBelters
take on the Schaumburg Boomers.
Enjoy an appearance by Shannon
Miller, the 1996 Olympics balance
beam gold medalist and member
of the gold medal-winning
Magnificent Seven team.
$10 box seat tickets available at
the Children’s Discovery Museum
— with $5 of each ticket benefiting
the Museum!
Tuesday, July 19
Corn Crib, Normal
6:35 p.m.
Tickets available at the CDM: $10
For more details, visit our website
at ChildrensDiscoveryMuseum.net
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SUMME R CAM P S
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Love and Learn
Recent research has shown how important
the first three years of learning are in a
child’s life. Join us for Love and Learn
designed for children three to twelve
months and their parent/caregiver.
During each 45 minute class you will
create a special bond with your child and
learn various types of play that promote
learning and brain development. Each
session includes a combination of
instructor led activities such as songs,
quick stories and finger plays. Plus,
free exploration time with a variety
of activity stations including tunnels,
musical instruments, and blocks.
Min 5/Max 15
Ages: 3–12 months
Class Time: 9:30-10:15 a.m.
Class Dates:
Wednesday, June 1:
Little Critters
Activity # 906220-01
Wednesday, July 6:
Hands, Fingers, and Toes
Activity # 907220-01
Wednesday, August 10:
Sensory Exploration
Activity # 908220-01
Cost: $6 members
$11 non-members
$5 additional adults
3-12
months
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Playfu Learners
Playful Learners is designed for you and
your child to learn and play together.
When children play, they are learning
a variety of skills all vital to their future
success including problem-solving,
communication and social-emotional.
June: Planting
a Rainbow
We will read Planting a
Rainbow by Lois Ehlert,
create colorful flower art,
decorate flower pots and
plant something inside them!
Level I: (12-24 months)
Thursday, June 2, 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Activity # 906000-01
Friday, June 3, 9:00–10:00 a.m.
Activity # 906000-02
Level II: (24-36 months)
Thursday, June 16, 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Activity # 906100-01
Friday, June 17, 9:00–10:00 a.m.
Activity # 906100-02
Level III: (3-4 years)
Thursday, June 23, 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Activity # 906200-01
Friday, June 24, 9:00–10:00 a.m.
Activity # 906200-02
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Each one-hour class begins with group
time where children and adult partners
play and interact together, then moves
to center based learning where fine and
gross motor skills are developed
through play, physical movement, music
and art activities. Min 5/Max 15
Cost: Level I: (12-24 months)
$7 members/$12 non-members
July: Under the Sea
August: Insects
and Spiders
Create an under the
sea scene, decorate
a colorful fish, play
with sand, and more!
Level I: (12-24 months)
Thursday, July 7, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Activity # 907000-01
Friday, July 8, 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Activity # 907000-02
Level II: (24-36 months)
Thursday, July 14, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Activity # 907100-01
Friday, July 15, 9:00–10:00 a.m.
Activity # 907100-02
Level III: (3-4 years)
Thursday, July 21, 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Activity # 907200-01
Friday, July 22, 9:00–10:00 a.m.
Activity # 907200-02
Level II: (24-36 months)
$8 members/$13 non-members
Level III: (3-4 year olds)
$9 members/$14 non-members
Additional Adults $5
Listen to Bugs Galore by
Peter Stein, create spider
hand-print art, go on an insect
hunt, and more!
Level I: (12-24 months)
Thursday, August 11, 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Activity # 908000-01
Friday, August 12, 9:00–10:00 a.m
Activity # 908000-02
Level II: (24-36 months)
Thursday, August 18, 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Activity # 908100-01
Friday, August 19, 9:00–10:00 a.m.
Activity # 908100-02
Level III: (3-4 years)
Thursday, August 25, 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Activity # 908200-01
Friday, August 26, 9:00–10:00 a.m.
Activity # 908200-02
Early
Explorers
Be like a big kid and join us for exciting
hands-on learning and exploration.
Each 90 minute class features various
literature, art, science, and music and
movement activities that tie to the
monthly theme. Min 5/Max 15
Ages: 4–5 year olds
Cost: $10 members
$15 non-members
Insect Investigations
Learn about various insects and
create a bug catcher
to take home!
Saturday, June 18
10:00-11:30 a.m.
Activity # 906202-01
ART Studio
Free Programing
Our Art Studio follows a TAB (Teaching
Artistic Behavior) model that encourages
creative experimentation. Explore
self-guided media stations any time you
step in. The Studio offers something for
all ages and stages of art!
This summer, join us from 10:00 a.m.–
1:00 p.m. for FREE, instructor-led
programming. Projects will vary from
week to week, and are inspired by our
Hello from Japan! Exhibit. Come and
learn about kimono designs, Kawaii
characters, paper dolls, sumi-e-brush
painting, build-your-own bento boxes,
carp streamers, 2-D personal shrines
and much more.
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FREE
WITH PAID
ADMISSION
Check our website for more details
Bubble Science and Art
Join us as we learn the science behind
bubbles, make our own bubble brew,
and create bubble art!
Saturday, July 16
10:00-11:30 a.m.
Activity # 907202-01
Magnets
Let’s learn about magnets! We will test
various items to see what kinds of
things are magnetic and what are not.
We will use magnets to create a piece
of art!
Date: Saturday, August 20
Time: 10:00–11:30 a.m.
Activity # 908202-01
Kids Make
& Sell
Get your make on! Learn about marketing, sales,
customer service and merchandising by selling
your handmade items and gadgets. Sellable items
include artwork, jewelry, crafts, and more! All items
must be made by kids (5-18 years old). All sellers
must be accompanied by an adult.
Date: Saturday, September 24
Time: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION IS
REQUIRED ONE WEEK
IN ADVANCE FOR ALL
MUSEUM CLASSES.
Payment must accompany registration.
Cancellations must be received at least
three business days prior to the start of
the program to receive household credit.
See new Museum program policies at
childrensdiscoverymuseum.net/programs
Cost: $10/participant for one-half of an 8-foot table
$20/participant for an 8-foot table
Location: Gateway Plaza between Uptown Station
and the CDM
Activity # 908710-01 (4-foot space)
Activity # 908710-02 (8-foot space)
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Grand Opening Family Fun Night
Celebrate the grand opening of Hello from Japan! Explore the new exhibit spaces, sample Japanese food
and enjoy traditional art like Suminigashi and calligraphy. The Zoo Lady will be here transforming guests
into their favorite Japanese characters and exhibit mascots. Families can catch one of three traditional
Japanese drumming performances from Rhythm Revolution and experience the beauty of the beat!
Date: Friday, June 24
Time: 6:00–9:00 p.m.
Cost: $4 for members
$11 for non-members
Activity # 906520-01
Experience Tokyo’s vibrant culture in
a new interactive traveling exhibit at
the Children’s Discovery Museum.
Closing Event
Bid goodbye or “sayonara” to the
summer’s traveling exhibit! Walk down
the streets of the Harajuku district and
visit the Shinto Shrine before it’s gone
for good. Explore and play in the
Japanese world you’ve come to love.
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Make favorite Japanese-themed crafts
to take home. Learn the history of
Kendo, the exhilarating and demanding
art of Japanese fencing, from the
Bloomington Kendo Club and watch a
traditional demonstration.
Date: Sunday, September 11, 2016
Time: 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Cost: Free with paid admission
GUIDE TO
What you’ll see, study
and play at our new exhibit!
This summer we are thrilled to
welcome Hello from Japan! to the
Museum. This 1,500 square-foot
exhibit showcases both the country’s
modern and traditional cultures.
When guests walk into the third
floor of the Museum, they will get an
introduction to modern-day Japan
in the “Tokyo Streetscape” area.
They can view maps, photos and
information on Japan’s topography,
high-speed bullet trains and food.
They’ll learn fun facts too! For
instance, how many disposable
pairs of chopsticks are used in
Japan each year? 24,000,000,000!
Of course, some guests may prefer
to head straight to the “Dress
Kawaii Storefront.” This cutesy,
dress-up area has about a dozen
cubby holes full of clothes, capes,
tails, hats, wigs, glasses and more
with inspirational photo montages
of dressed-up Tokyo teens on the
wall. A cash register lets kids ring
up their creations.
Leaving the hustle of modern-day
Japan, guests will cross the JinguUji bridge and be welcomed into the
Yoyogi Park with its Shinto Shrine.
The Inari Okami Shrine looks like a
small wooden house with a large
metal bell kids can ring to light up
two lanterns. Before visiting the
shrine, guests can purify themselves
at the “Temizuya Water Basin.”
Water effects will allow guests to
perform the act of purification of
the mouth and hands.
Next to the shrine is the “Crawl
Through Forest,” a small forest of
bamboo trees where kids can hunt
for Jizo statues, a beloved Buddhist
figure that protects women and
children and helps guide travelers.
At the “Kimono Peek Through,”
guests can stick their heads through
images of people wearing kimonos
and see kids celebrating the
Shichi-Go-San Festival Day.
Guests won’t want to miss “Pop Pop
Karaoke,” featuring a karaoke machine
that plays Japanese children’s songs
complete with cartoon characters and
English subtitles.
“Bento Joy” teaches guests about
restaurant cuisine. Three wooden
bar stools at a counter face a
kitchen with enough room for
about four kodomo (kids) to serve
up bowls of rice, fish, sushi, and
udon soup.
Before leaving the “Tokyo
Streetscape,” guests will want to
visit the “Purikura Photobooth” to
snap a fun picture of themselves,
learn how to say and write Japanese
words in the “Katakana Club” and
make Yuru-Kyara mascots in the
“Mascot Maker and Tracing Table.”
And no trip to Japan is complete
without a stop at the “Wishing
Tree,” where guests can write down
their hopes and dreams and leave
them on the branches.
It is our wish that our guests love
Hello from Japan! as much as we do!
Photos by Acommiephotography.com
Foundation Board
The Children’s Museum Foundation Board exists to support the mission and vision of the
Children’s Discovery Museum, to raise funds to help underwrite the expenses of Museum
exhibits and programs, and to advocate on behalf of the museum to the community at large.
Mark Jontry, President
Byron Blotcky
Caroline Halperin
Steve Malliet
Jeff Mavros, Vice-President
Jason Chambers
Kelly Harbert
Gina Mandros
Monica Noraian, Secretary
Chemberly Cummings
Ben Harmon
Lesley Reeter
Sally Tucker, Treasurer
Marlene Dietz
Paula Heinkel
Thanks
to our
Donors
The Children’s Discovery Museum received gifts of support during the last quarter (January 1 – March 31, 2016)
from the generous donors listed below. Much gratitude goes out to each and every donor whose contributions
make it possible for the museum to offer excellent educational programs and hands-on exhibits.
Anonymous (2)
Emily Martin and
Ara Aprahamian
Janet Auer
Avanti's Italian Restaurant
Amy and David Coffman
Joe Cronenberg
Cheryl and David Denslow
Kathy and John Freyman
Cheryl Gaines and John Hicks
Caroline and Ira Halperin
Barbara and Robert Hathway
Jennifer Burge Heller
Barbara and Arnold Insel
Wendy and Tim Ives
Jill and Robert Jones
Chris and John Kibler
Pat and William King
Charlotte Kinkade
Julie and David Koh
Lori and Scott Laughlin
Theresa and Nick Lilak
McLean County Medical
Society Alliance
Myers Family Charitable Trust
Kathy Niepagen
Monica and Kirk Noraian
Miranda and Will Noyes
Support Us!
Catherine and James Palmer
Ann and Dave Pontius
Lesley and Paul Reeter
Carole and Jerry Ringer
Gary and Wendy Satchwell
Lisa Spachman
Kathy and Dan Steadman
Kathryn Tornquist
Sally and Todd Tucker
Rachel and James Wayne
Brenda Weir
Peter Whitmer
Grant Awards Received
Association of ScienceTechnology Centers, Inc.
State Farm Companies Foundation
The CarMax Foundation
Ladies Luncheon and
Style Show Sponsors
Shari and Mark Buckellew
CEFCU
Forget Me Not Flowers
Illinois State University
Monica and Kirk Noraian
Pro Air HVAC
Doctors in Concert Sponsors
Advocate Health Care
Brenda and Al Azinger
Beyond Decadence
Willie Brown
Marlene and Larry Dietz
Marilyn and John Freese
Barbara and Robert Hathway
Horine's Pianos Plus
Houska Dental Center
Jack Lewis Jewelers
Stacie and John Killian
Jennie and Scott King
Darlene and Marc Miller
PIP Printing and Marketing Services
Suzann and Dennis Readey
Carole and Jerry Ringer
Carol and Mons Schrantz
Susan Silvey
Susan and Jesse R. Smart
Linda and Denny Steele
The Event Experience Company
Viva la Flora
Jan and John Wohlwend
Carolyn and Duane Yockey
I/We are making a tax-deductible Donation/Pledge
to the Children’s Discovery Museum Foundation.
Name for recognition purposes: _____________________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________ City: __________________________ St: ____ Zip: ________
Phone: __________________________ Email: __________________________Signature:_______________________________
Credit Card #: _____________________________________________________Exp. Date & CVS Code:____________________
____ I/We pledge $____________ annually over next five years for a total of $____________.
____ I/We have enclosed a check/cash in the amount of $____________.
Please detach and return to:
Development, The Children’s Discovery Museum,
101 E. Beaufort Street, Normal, IL 61761
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We Had
Some Great
Events
This Year!
On March 4, nearly 250 attendees
enjoyed great fashion, food, and fun
with friends at the annual Ladies
Luncheon and Style Show hosted by
the Children’s Discovery Museum
Foundation and presented by CEFCU.
This year’s program included inspiring
attire from 13 local boutiques
showcasing stunning new looks for
any occasion. Attendees also
supported the Museum by shopping
the event’s eclectic vendors and
participating in the silent auction.
All proceeds from the event will
benefit the mission of the Children’s
Discovery Museum—enabling us
to reach more children with quality,
hands-on exhibit experiences and
innovative programming.
On April 22, beautiful melodies filled
the air at Second Presbyterian Church
as local physicians shared their musical
gifts with Museum supporters gathered
for the 11th Annual Doctors in Concert
event. Attendees savored decadent
desserts provided by Chef Maria at
Beyond Decadence Bakery and took
part in the silent auction at the postconcert reception. Funds raised from
the event will support the renovation
of several medical related exhibit
components at the CDM that have
been well loved by visitors.
Events like the Ladies Luncheon and
Style Show and Doctors in Concert
provide crucial financial support for
the Children’s Discovery Museum
Foundation. Every sponsor, donor,
performer, participant and attendee
plays an integral role in our success.
The CDM is grateful for those that
have given so generously toward
these events.
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SUMME R
Call to register
309-433-3444
CAMP S
Pre-School Camps
Kinder Camps
Age: 4-5 years
Cost: $30 members/$35 non-members
Ages: Entering Kindergarten (5-6 years)
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $75 members/$85 non-members
Preschool camps are themed around a
topic and include music and movement
activities and play centers such as
blocks, play dough, art, puppets, and
dramatic play. Min 5/Max 15
Curious About Science
Spark your curiosity as we learn about
our five senses and the science behind
making ice cream. We will read Curious
George Discovers the Senses by H.A.
Rey and Curious George Goes to an Ice
Cream Shop by Alan J. Shalleck and
Margret Rey.
Monday, June 27 & Tuesday, June 28
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Activity # 906434-01
Pirate Camp
Get ready to walk the plank, create
pirate gear, and learn pirate phrases!
Monday, July 18 & Tuesday, July 19
Time: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Activity # 907434-02
Pete the Cat
Join us as we read Pete the Cat: I Love
My White Shoes by James Dean and
Eric Litwin and learn about colors
through mixing activities. Practice
counting skills, create button collage
art, and listen to Pete the Cat and His
Four Groovy Buttons by James Dean
and Eric Litwin.
Monday, August 8 & Tuesday, August 9
Time: 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Activity # 908434-02
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Kinder Camps are themed around a
topic and include hands-on activities,
music, and movement and play centers
such as blocks, play dough, art, puppets,
and dramatic play. Min 10/Max 20
Magic School Bus Camp
Come aboard the Magic School Bus!
Each day we will read a different Magic
School Bus story and then participate
in hands-on activities that relate to the
story. This week’s topics will include
oceans, agriculture and sound!
Monday, June 6 through Friday, June 10
Activity # 906432-01
Cat in the Hat
Science Camp
Explore the world of science with the
Cat in the Hat! Listen to our favorite
Cat in the Hat Learning Library series
books, then participate in hands-on
activities related to the story.
Camp topics will include the life
cycle of a butterfly, African
wildlife, and color and light!
Monday, July 25 through Friday, July 29
Activity # 907432-01
If morning sessions fill, an afternoon
session may be added if a sufficient
waitlist exists at least 2 weeks prior
to camp start date.
Camp Discovery
Cost includes camp, snack and materials. Payment must accompany registration.
Registration deadline 1-week prior to camp. 72-hour cancellation required for credit.
Off-Site Camps
at Heartland
Community College
Bring a packed lunch or pre-order an Avanti’s lunch for $5.
Theater Tech Crew
(Enchantment Under
the Sea)
Campers will go behind the scenes
to help create the set design for the
upcoming theater camp: Enchantment
Under the Sea. Get creative and hands-on
experience in theater production this
week! We’ll learn the basics of set building,
prop creation, special effects and
costume design. Min 15/Max 40
Grades: Entering 2nd-6th
Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Date: Monday, June 13 through
Friday, June 17
Activity # 906432-03
Cost: $140 museum members/$160
non-nonmembers
Enchantment Under
the Sea Theater Camp
Join Mickey Lower and the staff of
CDM as they go under the sea with
our ocean themed theatre camp. Basic
dance technique, improvisation, plus
ensemble vocals will be part of the
week’s activities along with newly
written monologues and group theatrical
endeavors. The performance will be
on Thursday night at the Community
Activity Center at Normal Plaza 1.
Min 20/Max 30
Grades: Entering 2nd-6th
Monday, June 20 through
Friday, June 24
Time: 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Activity # 906431-01
Cost: $130 museum members/$150
non-members
Don’t miss the opportunity for your
child to get the full theater experience!
Receive a 20 dollar discount when you
register for both camps Camp Discovery:
Theater Tech Crew and Enchantment
Under the Sea. Discount only redeemable
when registering for both camps at the
same time.
Design, Make,
and Create
Campers are challenged with shopping
in a second-hand store on a small
budget and turning ordinary objects
into extraordinary projects. They’ll also
use inexpensive items and recycled
materials to repurpose into home
décor, art, textiles and wearable art
projects. Campers will learn how they
can turn projects into entrepreneurial
opportunities. Min 10/Max 20 per section
Date: Monday, July 11 through
Friday, July 15
Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Grades: Entering 1st-2nd
Activity # 907432-03
Grade: Entering 3rd-6th
Activity # 907432-04
Cost: $160 museum members/$180
non-members (includes $20
material fee)
Extreme Challenge
Camps
Join us as we exercise our brains and
bodies with a variety of challenges
inspired by shows like “Survivor”,
“Amazing Race”, “Minute to Win It”
and more. Winning challenges will
allow teams to gain points in order
to become the extreme challenge
champions. Are you up to the
challenge? Less Extreme Challenge
(entering 1st-2nd grades) will be
tailored for a younger age group
but will still promote teamwork
and enhance problem solving skills.
Min 10/Max 20 per section
Camp Discovery:
Amusement Park Science
A partnership between the Children’s
Discovery Museum and ISU Physics
Department
Entering 5th-8th Grades
Monday, July 25 through Friday, July 29
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. or 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Discover the science of motion and the
physics behind amusement park rides.
Campers will explore why they stay in
their seats while going through loops,
why their bodies get thrown when hit
by bumper cars and the sensation of
free falling when speeding down a long
drop. Then campers will take their
newly-found skills and put the science
into action at Grady’s Family Fun Park.
Min 10/Max 20
Cost: $132 early registration by May 31;
$145 after May 31
To register, call Heartland Community
College at (309) 268-8160. Or you
can register via the web at
www.heartland.edu/communityEd
Payment must accompany registration.
To receive a full refund, cancellations
must be made two working days prior
to the first day of class.
Date: Monday, August 1
through Friday, August 5
Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Less Extreme Challenge:
Entering 1st-2nd Grades
Activity # 908430-01
Extreme Challenge:
Entering 3rd – 6th Grades
Activity # 908430-02
Cost: $140 museum
members/$160
non-members
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INNOVATION
STATION
Open Daily (except Sundays) | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The Innovation Station is a platform to engage children and families
in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) through
innovative, hands-on learning experiences. It is a space where kids create,
discover, make, investigate and invent. The station gives kids a chance
to apply problem-solving skills, test and revise their ideas, collaborate,
and have fun while interacting in a safe, child dedicated environment.
FREE Family Science Programs
Bring the whole family to investigate, explore and discover during these
special STEAM programs. Programs are FREE with paid museum admission.
Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Select Days 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
National Week of Making
Calling all Inventors, Tinkerers, Creators,
Engineers and Makers!! This week
celebrates empowering students and
adults to create, innovate, tinker, and
make their ideas and solutions by using
real tools in a safe environment.
Monday, June 13 through
Saturday, June 18
Pollinator Day
Find out what makes a pollinator
buzz and meet a real beekeeper!
Saturday, June 25
Camera Day
Over the years images have
been captured in many
different ways from film to digital.
Join us to investigate the history
and science of the camera and
how it is made.
Wednesday, June 29
Ice Cream Social
Using the power of chemistry
we will make our own ice cream
in a bag! Join us for our ice cream
social with flavors and toppings
for every palate.
Saturday, July 16
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Reverse
Engineering Week
Using real tools we will disassemble
and discover what’s inside nonworking
appliances and electronics that we
use every day.
Monday, August 8 through
Saturday, August 13
Ride the Wind Day
Wind is a powerful tool, necessary for
many things in nature. Harnessing wind
for power and energy is also growing
industry in today’s world. Visit different
wind stations and learn what makes
flight a reality and how engineers
generate wind power.
Tuesday August 23
Vesuvius Day
Best known for the eruption in A.D. 79
that destroyed the city of Pompeii,
Mount Vesuvius is considered to be
one of the most dangerous volcanoes
in the world. Join us to explore this
complex stratovolcano and its violent
eruptive history!
Wednesday August 24
Workshops
Ages 5+
Join us for these special maker
and tinkering workshops held in
the Maker Space. Min 2/Max 24
Cost: $4 members/$6 non-members:
Children must be accompanied by a
paying adult
Destruction with Dad
Bring your dad, grandpa, uncle, or any
special man in your life to deconstruct
and shoot off projectiles!
Saturday, June 18
2:00–4:00 p.m.
Activity # 906415-01
Skateboard Art
Workshop
Join guest artist Yuki Igi as he teaches
us how to create art from recycled
skateboards. Yuki has experience
skateboarding with fellow artist Haroshi
in Japan! We will be using real tools
to create keychains and sculptures.
Saturday, July 9
2:00–4:00 p.m.
Activity # 907415-01
Free: Registration is required
Making Natural Ink
We will use plant materials to create
ink. Crush, mash and strain to release
pigment, then use the ink like watercolor
to paint.
Saturday, July 23
2:00–4:00 p.m.
Activity # 907415-02
CSI: Discovery Museum
A crime has been committed at the
Children’s Discovery
Museum! Challenge
your sleuthing skills
as we use science to
solve the case.
Saturday, August 6
2:00–4:00 p.m.
Activity # 908415-01
Visit ChildrensDiscoveryMuseum.net
for more program details
SAVE
THE
DATE!
3
DAY of PLAY
and
UPTOWN BLOCK PARTY
Imagine an entire day devoted to play! Join us at the 10th annual Worldwide Day of Play and
Uptown Block Party. It’s a street-fest full of playful free activities including tons of booths,
stage performances, a bike rodeo, touch-a-truck area, and $4 admission to the Museum.
Saturday, September 24
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
11
Town of Normal
Children’s Discovery Museum Foundation
101 E. Beaufort Street
Normal, Illinois 61761
CDM General Operating Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Friday, Saturday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Monday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. beginning June 6
Special Holiday Hours
Open Monday, July 4: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Phone: 309-433-3444
Web: ChildrensDiscoveryMuseum.net
Admission is $7 per person ages 2 and above
Search for “Children’s
Discovery Museum Normal”
Search for @DiscoveryMuseum
Medici Craft
Beer & Jazz
Festival
Medici is hosting the 3rd Annual Craft
Beer and Jazz Festival. The festival will
feature more than 30 craft beers, including
many limited release products. In addition
to the beer tasting, a wonderful line up of
jazz will be featured on the stage. There is no charge
to attend the festival, but there is a $5 suggested
donation. Proceeds will benefit the Children’s Discovery
Museum and Uptown Normal Business Association
Date: Saturday, July 16
Time: 4:00–10:00 p.m.
Cost: Free, but $5 donation is appreciated!
Don’t miss Make Music Normal,
a free, all-day festival on June 18!
Uptown Normal will come alive to help the community
experience the transformational power of music.
Be sure to stop by the Museum and join in the fun!
Check out the lineup of performers at:
www.Normal.org/MakeMusicNormal
Pack Your Suitcase
& Your CDM Plus
Membership Card!
Did you know CDM Plus members receive free
or 1/2 price general admission to over 500
other children’s and science museums across
the country? If your summer travel plans
include Chicago, St. Louis, New York, Orlando,
San Francisco, or any other community with
a museum don’t forget your CDM Plus
Membership Card. For a complete list of
participating museums check our website:
ChildrensDiscoveryMuseum.net.