Classes & Camps
Kids Talk Back: Fun at Camp
By Jane Clifford at July 14, 2011 | 11:37 pm | 0 Comment
OK, kids, we know the rules: No talking back. But we’d like to encourage you to do just that on our site. We don’t mean be rude, but we do want to hear from you, what you’re thinking. This month we’d like you to tell us about the most fun camp – day or sleep-over [...]
more...Need help with summer camp expenses?
By Jane Clifford at June 10, 2011 | 7:06 pm | 0 Comment
Need help with summer camp expenses? – For 45 years, the Campership Council has assisted families, so that thousands of San Diego County children could experience the joy of summer camp. Find out more about this group and get the details on how to apply for a campership here
more...Spring Break Day Camps
By aabrams at February 24, 2011 | 2:04 pm | 12 Comments
Spring Break Day Camps Monday, April 4 – Friday, April 8 9am – 5pm As we welcome in another beautiful season here in San Diego, The New Children’s Museum is happy to announce its spring programming. Coinciding with the San Diego Unified School District’s spring recess, NCM has created a week’s worth of programming sure [...]
more...Stitch Me A Story: Read Me A Quilt
By aabrams at January 21, 2011 | 11:27 am | 0 Comment
As The New Children’s Museum develops programs, events, and activities for its visitors; we often tie programs to current events, pieces of literature, or renowned works of art. Our February Day Camp will utilize Faith Ringgold’s Caldecott Award winning book Tar Beach. Scheduled for Friday, February 11 from 9am-5pm, the program will focus on Ringgold’s [...]
more...Finger Painting Friday
By aabrams at January 21, 2011 | 11:18 am | 28 Comments
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Per the actions of NCM’s youngest (and most enthusiastic) visitors, the term Finger Painting will no longer be limited to the fingers; but will include the entire hand, portions of the forearm, and possibly the face. This change in definition will help to better define the creative process enjoyed [...]
more...Arts Education Center, Classes & Camps, Studios & Workshops, Toddlers
MLK Inspired Day Camp
By aabrams at January 7, 2011 | 5:03 pm | 14 Comments
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and in conjunction with the national celebration of his birthday, The New Children’s Museum will host another outstanding day camp, focusing on creativity and the artistic process, while exploring Dr. King’s principles of equality, respect and social justice. Join us Monday, January 17, 2011 (a Federal holiday [...]
more...RhythmWorx Classes
By aabrams at January 5, 2011 | 7:16 pm | 23 Comments
Does your baby enjoy banging on pots, pans, and grandma’s porcelain figurines more than his or her toys? Is your child constantly belting out nursery rhymes or making sounds mimicking songs they’ve heard? Or were you hoping your child would become the next American music sensation? If so, visit The New Children’s Museum in partnership [...]
more...My Menagerie Day Camp: December 30 | 9am – 5pm
By aabrams at December 27, 2010 | 2:27 pm | 0 Comment
Join the NCM teaching staff Thursday, December 30th for “My Menagerie” Day Camp! Day Camp is a one-day class where children will journey through their imaginations, molding clay creatures from lands near and far. In addition to the hands-on, and at times messy, fun; the students will develop environments for their newly generated wildlife and [...]
more...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 [...]
more...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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