Congratulations, Cash!
Animal Art, Artist of the monthCongratulations to our August Artist of the Month raffle winner, Cash.
This month’s question was: What does your habitat look like?
Check out Cash’s one-of-a-kind submission…
Congratulations, Maddie!
Animal Art, Artist of the month, NewsCongratulations to our July Artist of the Month raffle winner, Maddie.
This month’s question was: If you were and animal with camouflage fur, what would your pattern be?
Check out Maddie’s one-of-a-kind submission…
Milk the Moment: August 5 & 7, 10am–12pm
Events, News
Milk Mustache Mobile Tour stops in San Diego to celebrate family dinner and “Milk the Moment” Contest! One lucky family to receive ultimate family dinner experience with celebrity chef Tyler Florence.
The National “got milk?®” Milk Mustache Mobile Tour is crossing the country from March to September to help celebrate those special moments that families share around the dinner table and show moms that serving milk at dinnertime is an easy, and affordable, way to help make sure their families get the nutrition they need.
Traveling to 75 cities nationwide, the “Milk the Moment” Tour features a variety of fun and educational activities for the entire family. The tour also offers moms a chance to share how they “milk the moment” at dinnertime for a chance to win an unforgettable family dinner experience with Milk Mustache celebrity and chef Tyler Florence.
“Taking the time to bring the family together and setting the dinner table with lowfat milk can help moms build a strong family,” said Vivien Godfrey, CEO of the Milk Processor Education Program. “With the ‘Milk the Moment’ Tour, we’re traveling coast-to-coast to bring tips and ideas for making the most of that important time together and reinforcing why milk – with its unique combination of key vitamins and minerals – is the perfect accompaniment to any meal.”
Benefits of Family Dinner Time
Studies show that when kids eat dinner with their families, they’re more likely to have nutritious diets, healthier weights and do better in school. Research also shows that they have higher fruit, vegetable and calcium intakes than their peers.
However, many Americans are still not regularly sitting down for dinner together – and when they are, the nutrient value of the meal may be lacking, especially when it comes to what’s in their glass. In recent years, soft drinks and sugary fruit drinks have been edging out milk at mealtime, but these drinks do not provide the nutrients families need.
“Family dinnertime provides a host of emotional and health benefits,” said Heather Troska of Dairy Coucil of California. “And, when milk is part of the meal, the nutritional value immediately improves, since milk is naturally nutrient-rich like no other beverage. In fact, it provides nine essential nutrients that your family might be missing.”
Milk is not only the leading food source of calcium and vitamin D, important for strong bones, it’s also a good source of high-quality protein for lean muscle and B vitamins for energy. Studies also show that moms who drink milk are more likely to have daughters that drink milk; so every glass on the table should be filled with milk. At about 25¢ a glass, milk is a simple and affordable way to deliver the nutrition your family needs – so you can savor the moments that really matter.
“Milk the Moment” To Win
The Milk Mustache Mobile “Milk the Moment” Tour has taken to America’s streets to encourage families to set the dinner table with naturally nutrient-rich milk. This year, the tour will help celebrate family dinners and invite moms to share how they make the most of time together around the table. Do your kids pour each family member a glass of milk? Or does your family do a milk toast to start off every meal? Event attendees can enter the national “Milk the Moment” contest by sharing how they “milk the moment” with their family for a chance to win a trip to San Francisco to have a family dinner with the latest Milk Mustache celebrity and chef Tyler Florence. To enter, San Diego residents can visit the tour at various events from August 3 to August 7, including:
- Tuesday, August 3
San Diego Air and Space Museum
11 am – 1pm
- Wednesday , August 4
San Diego Air and Space Museum
10am – 12pm
- Thursday, August 5
The New Children’s Museum
10am – 12pm
- Friday, August 6
Farmer’s Market: Westfield Mission Valley Mall
3pm – 7pm
- Saturday, August 7
The New Children’s Museum
10am – 12pm
Family Fun Activities
Also, as a partner of this year’s tour, the NFL and the National Dairy Council’s (NDC) Fuel Up to Play 60 program will offer San Diego kids the opportunity at each event to participate in a fun, dinner-themed football toss activity that teaches kids the importance of getting enough exercise and eating right. The youth-led program empowers children and teens to take charge of their health and work with school leaders to create more opportunities for 60 minutes of daily physical activity and to make more healthy foods available. Also, residents who stop by the mobile tour have a chance to win great prizes and experience free, interactive activities including: an interactive display that puts milk head-to-head with other dinnertime beverage choices, milk samples from your local dairies Alta Dena, Heartland Farms, Hollandia, Nestle USA, Riverside Creamery and Swiss Dairy and Milk Mustache photos.
For more information on the importance of serving milk at the dinner table and the National Milk Mustache “got milk?®” Campaign visit whymilk.com, fan us on Facebook at Facebook.com/MilkMustache or follow us on Twitter @MilkMustache.
About the National Milk Mustache “got milk? ®” Campaign
The Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP), Washington, D.C., is funded by the nation’s milk processors, who are committed to increasing fluid milk consumption. The National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board, through MilkPEP, runs the National Milk Mustache “got milk?®” Campaign, a multi-faceted campaign designed to educate consumers about the health benefits of milk. For more information, go to www.whymilk.com. Deutsch, A Lowe and Partners Company, is the creative agency for the National Milk Mustache “got milk?®” Campaign.
About National Dairy Council
National Dairy Council® (NDC) is the nutrition research, education and communications arm of Dairy Management Inc™. On behalf of U.S. dairy farmers, NDC provides science-based nutrition information to, and in collaboration with, a variety of stakeholders committed to fostering a healthier society, including health professionals, educators, school nutrition directors, academia, industry, consumers and media. Established in 1915, NDC is dedicated to educating the public on the health benefits of consuming milk and milk products throughout a person’s lifespan. For more information, visit www.nationaldairycouncil.org.
About Fuel Up to Play 60
Fuel Up to Play 60 is a youth-led social marketing initiative designed to help prevent childhood obesity and help youth develop life-long healthy eating and daily physical activity habits. As part of the program, student teams work with adult leaders in each school to make kid-appealing, good-tasting, nutrient-rich foods more available. They also create opportunities for daily physical activity, such as walking clubs and after-school sports and dance clubs. Fuel Up to Play 60 encourages kids to get involved and make changes that will help make their schools healthier places. The program reaches youth directly and engages their help in leading and inspiring their friends. The United States Department of Agriculture, NFL and National Dairy Council are partners in the program, and it is further supported by several health and nutrition organizations: Action for Healthy Kids, American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Dietetic Association, National Hispanic Medical Association, National Medical Association and School Nutrition Association. Visit FuelUpToPlay60.com to learn more.
To Venus and Back: Lure of the Flytrap
Animal Art, EventsOver the weekend, NCM’s very own Kara Hayes performed her original poem titled To Venus and Back: Lure of the Flytrap…
To Venus and Back: Lure of the Flytrap
Shh! Be very, very quiet;
Do not make a sound.
For a strange creature called Venus
Heaves and hovers above the ground.
Listen to her hum.
Hear her growl and snore;
See how her head looms and droops-
She’s hollow right to the core.
Hush, she moves.
Quiet, she stirs.
She is growing restless;
Hear how she purrs.Wondering whispers surface the crowd.
As they guess her identity aloud.Chorus:
Is she a sea horse or a monster of the sea?
A dinosaur or a glass figurine?
A giant worm or a chandelier?
A polar bear or a queen to revere?
A periscope or a hydra genus?
Or a telescope to marvel at Venus?
What in the world could she possibly be?
Neither goddess nor planet,
She is a mystery.Wait, methinks she lifts her heavy head.
As she opens her lips, yawning, she says:Venus:
Who disturbs my scintillating slumber?
Who, in jest, intercepts my beauty rest?
Who would dare wake me from my cocoon?
Do you take me for some ballooned buffoon?
Don’t worry, my darlings, you will know my identity soon…My white petals breathe in the wind.
My neck is long and lean and thin.
Absorb my hourglass physique.
Take your photos, and make your critiques.Don’t be shy.
Don’t be so meek.
I am harmful
Only to those who are weak.
For I am a carnivore,
Craving crunchy critters,
Starving for more.
From up here, you all look so small-
A bite-size snack
Who can barely crawl.Come closer if you dare.
Don’t just gawk and stare.
Little insects, I have you under my spell.
You are becoming very sleepy…
And my thirst is deepening.
Another step forward will make things right.
Yes…good. Banish your fright,
And spare you, I just might.Trick or treat?
Almost there, my sweets.
Another inch
Should be a cinch.
Don’t retract;
Don’t step back.
Don’t be crude;
This plant needs food.
Tap tap.
I’m ready for my nap.
And with just one snap,
I’ll catch you in my trap.
— Kara Hayes, Museum Guide
Target Arts & Wonders Family Free Weekend
Events, Target Free Second SundayNCM will be extending free admission to visitors on Saturday, July 17th and Sunday, July 18th. We will be open from 10am-4pm on both days.
Target has provided a mosaic tile project that will be held in the park all day on Saturday and Sunday. Bridget Allen is a San Diego based singer/songwriter and cofounder of the children’s music and movement program, Snap Tap-N-Sing. She captivates her audience with her warm smile and delightful voice, playing classic children’s tunes on the guitar for the entire family to enjoy. She will be performing at 11am on both days as well. Other new things that museum goers can enjoy include dances by He Nani O Polynesia Dancers and Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA Performing Group. Be sure to check out our website or Target’s website for more information.
In June, NCM was proud to host a performance from the middle school, Creative Performing Media Arts. The kids performed traditional drumming songs and dance of Ghana, West Africa. The talent these kids harbor is outstanding. We can’t wait to have them back!
Win front row seats to The Wiggles!
Events, NewsCan’t get enough of The Wiggles? They’re coming to Balboa Theatre for a special performance on July 29. You could be the lucky winner of front row seats! Just come to The New Children’s Museum and enter to win at the Welcome Desk. It’s that easy!
Balboa Theatre
Thursday, July 29
2:30pm & 6:30pm
Purchase tickets at San Diego Theatre Ticket Office (1100 Third Avenue at B Street), ticketmaster.com, or by calling 619 570 1100. $5 off promo code available at the Museum.
Winners of front row seats will be selected the week of July 19.
Congratulations, Olivia!
Artist of the month, NewsCongratulations to our June Artist of the Month raffle winner, Olivia.
This month’s question was: If you were a barnyard animal, what would you be?
Check out Olivia’s one-of-a-kind submission…
Make a Pet
Arts Education Center, Classes, Summer CampCreate your own animal companion and bring it to life! Learn how to make a 2 dimensional drawing pattern and experiment with basic hand-stitching and embellishing techniques to design your very own stuffed animal. During the second week, build homes for your pets and work as a group to form a habitat for all of the animals.
Check out this video of Pets already in action! Click here to sign up today!
Aleesha’s Last Day
Arts Education Center, Teen CouncilEvery time I step foot into The New Children’s Museum I have a blast. My mini-two week immersion was just what I needed to see the transition from high school to the real world. I have to admit my time spent out of the classroom has evoked a bit of fear in me but, I’m ready. Throughout my time at NCM I was able to be a part of some amazing workshops, exhibits, and volunteer sessions. The best part of interning with the museum is the amount of different things you can do, while still serving the museum. On Wednesday I had a chance to do some volunteer prep work with the men and women from the legal department of Solar Turbines. They were awesome!! Who knew prep work could be so fun! I was lucky enough to end my week here with the fun activity of finger painting! It was fun and messy, two qualities I see in myself. The kids loved it, and I even got to lead story time while the little ones were waiting for their creations to dry. Overall I will always consider NCM my art home, from the people who run it to the artists who make the magic. NCM is the best place in San Diego to learn something and have fun doing it!
—Aleesha Rackley, Intern
You know it’s been a good day at NCM when you..
Animal Art, Visitor ExperienceYou know it’s been a good day at NCM when you…
- Say good morning to passionate and talented co-workers with a smile.
- Speak a bit of Italian with a member.
- Engage with children at the rock climbing wall.
- Make thunder in The Rain House.
- Wash paint and clay off your hands at the end of the day.
- Inspire a child to create art and express themselves.
- Tell a magical story in Toy an Horse.
- Have the balloon creation, Venus, shining in the center of the museum.
- Receive a hug from a child who remembers your name.
- Watch an elementary school choir perform Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror”, and a young guest begins to sing.
— Kara Hayes, Museum Guide
