Just For Kids:  Hands-on House classes offer an opportunity to explore topics in-depth in a small group setting geared for 3-6 year olds. Classes are led by experienced museum educators and incorporate hands-on, participatory activities. The cost is $12 for members or $14 for nonmembers.
Pre-registration is required. Click here for Registration Policies

Spring 2009

Officer Friendly
Calling all cars! Report for duty and be prepared for some unexpected adventures as you cruise around town with Officer Friendly, ride a horse in the mounted patrol, and search for clues to solve a mystery. These hands on experiences will earn you, a badge, a hat and your very own radio.

Thursday, March 12
9:30am-10:30am: 5&6yrs
10:45am-11:30am: 3&4yrs
12:15pm-1:00pm: 3&4yrs
1:15pm-2:15pm: 5&6yrs

Friday, March 13
9:30am-10:30am: 5&6yrs
10:45am-11:30am: 3&4yrs
12:15pm-1:00pm: 3&4yrs
1:15pm-2:00pm: 3&4yrs

Let’s Get Cooking
Mmm….Do I smell bread baking? Roll up your sleeves and get ready to mix up some fun as we pour, measure, grate, scrub and shred some kid-tested recipes.

Wednesday, March 18
9:30am-10:15am: 3&4yrs
10:45am-11:30am: 3&4yrs
12:15pm-1:00pm: 3&4yrs
1:15pm-2:15pm: 5&6yrs

Thursday, March 19
9:30am-10:30am: 5&6yrs
10:45am-11:30am: 3&4yrs
12:15pm-1:00pm: 3&4yrs
1:15pm-2:15pm: 5&6yrs

Hop To It!
A “bunny brunch” need not be a formal affair, but some guests may want to wear tails-not to mention the ears and noses provided as they join Peter Rabbit in Mr. McGregor’s garden to celebrate the arrival of spring. What do bunnies like to munch on? See for yourself, as you taste some of their favorite treats and plant a garden of your own to take home.

Wednesday, March 25
9:30am-10:30am: 5&6yrs
10:45am-11:30am: 3&4yrs
12:15pm-1:00pm: 3&4yrs
1:15pm-2:00pm: 3&4yrs
 

Thursday, March 26
9:30am-10:30am: 5&6yrs
10:45am-11:30am: 3&4yrs
12:15pm-1:00pm: 3&4yrs
1:15pm-2:15pm: 5&6yrs

Dino Beasties
They roared! They stomped! They once ruled the earth. Make some egg-citing discoveries as we take a giant step back in time and make friends with baby dinosaurs in this class of prehistoric fun.

Wednesday, April 15
9:30am-10:15am: 3&4yrs
10:45am-11:30am: 3&4yrs
12:15pm-1:00pm: 3&4yrs
1:15pm-2:15pm: 5&6yrs

Thursday, April 16
9:30am-10:30am: 5&6yrs
10:45am-11:30am: 3&4yrs
12:15pm-1:00pm: 3&4yrs
1:15pm-2:15pm: 5&6yrs

Rainbow Dragon
What’s our dragon waggin’? His colorful tail, of course. Experiment with light, water and paint as you help him make rainbows to keep, rainbows to share and rainbows to give away.

Thursday, April 23
9:30am-10:30am: 5&6yrs
10:45am-11:30am: 3&4yrs
12:15pm-1:00pm: 3&4yrs
1:15pm-2:15pm: 5&6yrs

Friday, April24
9:30am-10:30am: 5&6yrs
10:45am-11:30am: 3&4yrs
12:15pm-1:00pm: 3&4yrs
1:15pm-2:00pm: 3&4yrs

Bubbles…Bubbles…Bubbles!
Become a “bubbleologist” and join us in the HOH lab as we explore sinking and floating, fizzing and foaming and soapy solutions guaranteed to bubble over with excitement.

Thursday, May 7
9:30am-10:30am: 5&6yrs
10:45am-11:30am: 3&4yrs
12:15pm-1:00pm: 3&4yrs
1:15pm-2:15pm: 5&6yrs

Friday, May 8
9:30am-10:15am: 3&4yrs
10:45am-11:30am: 3&4yrs
12:15pm-1:00pm: 3&4yrs
1:15pm-2:15pm: 5&6yrs

Mess-terpieces
Warning! Old clothes required to attend our outdoor art carnival where dancing paintbrushes, bull’s eye painting and creation of a giant squirt masterpiece are sure to lead to some marvelously messy art explorations.

Thursday, May 14
9:30am-10:30am: 5&6yrs
10:45am-11:30am: 3&4yrs
12:15pm-1:00pm: 3&4yrs
1:15pm-2:15pm: 5&6yrs

Friday, May 15
9:30am-10:30am: 5&6yrs
10:45am-11:30am: 3&4yrs
12:15pm-1:00pm: 3&4yrs
1:15pm-2:00pm: 3&4yrs

Backyard Buzz
Buzz! Whirl! Zap! “Insect Inspectors” are needed to venture into the meadow on a backyard safari to take a closer look at things that creep, crawl and fly. No experience necessary as we provide you with all the gear needed to complete this expedition and the one you will take right in your own backyard.

Wednesday, May 20
9:30am-10:30am 5&6yrs
10:45am-11:30am 3&4yrs
12:15pm-1:00pm 3&4yrs
1:15pm-2:00pm 3&4yrs

Thursday, May 21
9:30am-10:30am 5&6yrs
10:45am-11:30am 3&4yrs
12:15pm-1:00pm 3&4yrs
1:15pm-2:15pm 5&6yrs

 

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Registration Policies

  • NEW! You may register for all classes in advance by visiting or calling Hands-on House at any time during public hours.
  • Registration is on a “first-come, first-served” basis. Space in each class is limited.
  • Parents/adults do not accompany children to class (except where noted.)
  • Children must be toilet-trained (not needing diapers or pull-ups) to attend class. (Not required for Hand-In-Hand)
  • NEW Stay and play! Class fee includes museum admission for child participant during public hours on day of class. (Adults $7) Not valid for drop-in events.
  • Payment is due in full at the time of registration.
  • There will be no refunds unless the class is cancelled.
  • Payments are NOT transferable to a different class, day, or time.
  • Hands-on House reserves the right to cancel any class.
     

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