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Musical Shuffle in the AEC!

By Lauren Popp at April 15, 2011 | 10:01 am | 0 Comment

There’s always something new at NCM, and this spring is no exception! As of last month, we’ve infused even more exciting content into every school group visit and day camp at NCM! We are proud to have the original artwork, Musical Shuffle, by local artist Dave Ghilarducci (an artist alum of our ever popular Summer Camps!), on view in our Arts Education [...]

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Make a Pet

By Lauren Popp at June 13, 2010 | 5:35 pm | 0 Comment

Create 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 [...]

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Aleesha’s Last Day

By Lauren Popp at June 13, 2010 | 5:29 pm | 0 Comment

Every 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 [...]

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Arts Education Center, Tweens & Teens

Aleesha the intern is BACK!

By Lauren Popp at June 4, 2010 | 7:30 am | 0 Comment

Today was a hectic day at the Museum, so much to see so little time! My first day back at the museum was monumental. So much has changed since the childsplay installation and I love it! After touring with a school group to acquaint myself with the Museum again, it was off to my first engagement [...]

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Animal Art, Tweens & Teens

Drawing & Painting Technique Camps

By Lauren Popp at May 18, 2010 | 4:09 pm | 0 Comment

NCM is excited to welcome highly experienced arts instructor Rivian Bütikofer to their Summer Camp line up. Rivian has taught art courses at the Atheneum in La Jolla, the San Diego Unified School District, UCSD, and her own art school, The Magic of Art. NCM is proud to have Rivian offer three Summer Camps this year: Drawing & Sketching Technique [...]

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Superheroes in Session!

By Lauren Popp at May 14, 2010 | 7:28 am | 0 Comment

Saturday May 15, 11am–1pm This summer, San Diego will be taken over by both ancient and present-day heros! Your child can be part of the excitement by participating in summer camp programs at both The New Children’s Museum and The San Diego Museum of Art. Join us for a special session where you can try [...]

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Kinetic Art Camp

By Lauren Popp at May 5, 2010 | 6:10 pm | 0 Comment

Have you ever heard of a Jitterbug? It’s a rare species of light-powered bugs that are known to jitter, dance, hop, and skip when light shines on them. Check out this amazing recently uncovered archival footage of a jitterbug on the move: If you’re hoping to catch a glimpse of these elusive creatures (and even make [...]

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Teen Studio Workshops this Weekend!

By Lauren Popp at May 5, 2010 | 6:06 pm | 0 Comment

Head to the Teen Studio this weekend to check out the installation Knowledge Under Construction. Participate in art-making and poetry workshops, brainstorm ways you and your peers can protect the environment in San Diego and beyond, and win a pair of VIP Bamboozle Concert tickets! Tickets are very limited, arrive early to collect your pair! [...]

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NCM School-in-Residence

By Lauren Popp at April 28, 2010 | 4:38 pm | 0 Comment

NCM recently wrapped up the second year of it’s School-in-Residence Program in partnership with Washington Elementary. This program welcomed 50 third grade students from Washington to the Museum for three full weeks, during which time students took part in a specially designed curriculum that explored visual art, technology, and writing. The students studied the Animal Art exhibition, [...]

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Cardboard Creatures Camp!

By Lauren Popp at April 28, 2010 | 3:50 pm | 0 Comment

Does your child love nothing more than a cardboard box that they can transform to a fort, boat, airplane, or animal? Then NCM’s Cardboard Creatures is the camp for them! Campers in Grades 4-6 will work with artist Albert Songalia to create a virtual zoo from recycled cardboard. Check out this sample cardboard monster robot with [...]

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