Early Explorers

18 months - 3 yrs
Join us for weekly hands-on fun in “Little Discoveries!” This half hour class, led by our wonderful museum educators, offers various activities including music, dance, stories, and crafts. If you have any questions, please call 856-424-1233 ext. 309.

Tuesdays at 10:30 am

Cost: Free for members or with Museum admission

Mini Masters

4 - 6 yrs
If you are looking for that first class where your child will be exposed to art exploration using different materials and techniques, this class is for you. Museum Educators will focus on famous artists (like Faith Ringgold) and offer a wonderful introduction to visual arts while enhancing fine motor skills. Pre-Registration is required: call 856-424-1233 ext. 305.

8-week session - Wednesdays from 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Runs September 22nd - November 10th
Cost: $85 members/$95 nonmembers

Sign up now!

Artlab

6 - 9 yrs
What better place to explore the science of art than the Garden State Discovery Museum!   Using kid-friendly, fun experiments and exploratory hands-on craft projects, your child will discover a brand new world of science.  Create and learn!!!  Pre-registration is required: call 856-424-1233 ext. 305.

8-week session - Tuesdays from 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Runs September 21st - November 9th.
Cost: $85 members/$95 nonmembers
Sign up now!

Museum Hosted Classes

ACT OUT!

ACT OUT! is a drama program teaching students, as young as three years, the basics of acting, while giving them the tools they need to be able to speak and perform in public. Through theater games, improvisation and pantomime, they learn: stage areas, diaphragmatic breathing, voice projection, directorial cues, and how to work as a team. They will create and perform their own storylines, and learn to give and take positive critiquing. Besides all of that, it's fun! Drama classes to build confidence and self-esteem while learning the basics of acting.  Find more information on www.actoutdrama.com and call  Barbar Adoff at 856-261-9352 to register.

Fall 2010 Schedule
September 15- December 22nd - NO CLASS Oct. 27th

Pre-K and Kindergartners (must be 3 years or older to participate)
Wednesdays - 10:15 - 11:00 a.m. or 1:45 - 2:30 p.m.
Grade school - Wednesdays 4:15 - 5:30 p.m.
NEW! - TEENPROV Improv Troupe for teens - Thursdays 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Jump Bunch

JumpBunch is a fun, structured program for kids aged 2 1/2 - 5 that introduces children to a wide range of sports, helps build coordination, self-esteem, and a life-long love of sports and fitness. JumpBunch is offered at preschools, daycare facilities, elementary schools, parks/recreation departments, or any venue where children are gathered.  Please visit our website at www.jumpbunchlocations.com/southwestnj or call (856) 433-8220
to register.  Online registration must be completed by September 24th to participate.

Fall 2010 Schedule
JumpBunch runs October 14 - November 19.
Thursdays: 3:30 - 4:15 pm
Fridays: 9:45 - 10:30 am

Kinderanguage

Kinderlanguage is a child enrichment program designed to provide an environment of cultural diversity. Kinderlanguage offers a fun way to introduce young children to second languages. Using games, songs, stories and crafts, we teach vocabulary, sounds and phrases while the children play. Kinderlanguage not only introduces children to languages, but other cultures, music, and customs.   To register, call 856-866-1221.
For more information, visit Kinderlanguage's website at www.kinderlanguage.org.

Fall 2010 Schedule

18 months - 3 years:
Wednesdays, 9:15 - 10:00 am
Thursdays, 1:00 - 1:45 pm

3 - 6 years:
Wednesdays, 10:15 - 11:00 am
Thursdays, 4:00 - 4:45 pm

Music Together With Madeline Knott

Music Together with Madeline is offered through the school year in three consecutive ten-week semesters.  Semesters start Fall, Winter and Spring.  Parents, along with their small children, enjoy singing, dancing and instrument play in a relaxed environment.  For more information, please call Madeline Knott at 856-210-6205 or visit her website at www.musictogetherwithmadeline.com.

Fall 2010 Schedule
Music Together runs from September 28 - December 7.
Tuesdays: 9:45 - 10:30 am
No class on November 23.

New Behavioral Network

New Behavioral Network welcomes your child to the PRIDE Pioneers Program (Social/Functional Program for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders). Within a safe environment, our team of professionals provides a variety of activities designed to facilitate growth and positive change. The curriculum builds on strengths and supports social interaction.  Our Behavior Analyst and Licensed Occupational Therapist facilitate each session. Throughout each session, social and functional programs focus on specific, real life topics. Each session utilizes a station within the Museum, in which programs were developed to practice and learn real life skills, while incorporating social targets throughout the entirety of the program. 

To learn more, please contact us at 856-874-1616 and check our website at www.nbnautismprogram.com.

Fall 2010 Schedule
NBN runs September 16 - October 21.
Thursdays: 5:30 - 6:30 pm

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Act Out!
856-261-9352
www.actoutdrama.com

Jump Bunch

856-433-8220

www.jumpbunchlocations.com/southwestnj

Kinderlanguage

856-866-1221

www.kinderlanguage.org

Music Together

856-210-6205

www.musictogetherwithmadeline.com

New Behavioral Network

856-874-1616

www.nbnautismprogram.com