Programs for Kids

Now        Coming June 2009        Coming When We Open

Now…

Small Wonders at Waterside Shops Join us the second Saturday of every month as we explore the world around us through hands-on activities at Waterside Shops.  Plus, get a sneak peak at some of the exciting exhibits that will be in C’mon when we open in 2010!  Waterside family programs are free and open to the public.  Come anytime between 11 am and 3 pm.   Projects are designed for children ages 4-8.  Click here to see the calendar of events for more information on this month’s project.

Coming June 2009…

Library Explorers Program

Join us at your local library as we explore the world around us through stories, experiments and hands-on activities.  Plus, get a sneak peak at some of the exciting exhibits that will be in C’mon when we open in 2010! These programs are for children entering 1st through 4th grades.  Spaces are limited and registration is required! Click here for dates and times. Please contact your local library to register.  Click here to visit the Collier County Public Library website.

	At the Beach Explore life at the beach as you study shells and plants, get an up close look at what’s hiding in the sand, then make a beachcombers guide to use the next time you go to the beach!
	Green Construction Explore what makes a building green in our game How Did I Get So Green?, use natural energy to create light and hot water, then make a solar oven to cook special solar recipes at home!
	The Banyan Tree Study the parts of a tree, get a crash course in dendrochronology (reading tree rings), then use leaf and bark rubbings to create unique tree art!
	Journey through the Everglades Act like an animal as we see who survives environmental change in Survivor: Everglades, learn to identify plants in the Everglades, then make a nature journal to continue your study of nature at home!

Library Explorer Packs

Starting in late June, Explorer Packs will be available for checkout at the Headquarters library branch located on Orange Blossom Rd.  Explorer Packs are family-friendly educational backpacks that families can check out from the library just like a book.  They include stories and nonfiction books, simple hands-on experiments and activities, and a variety of interesting objects. Themes include:

5-8 year olds

Mother Nature’s House- seasons and weather

At the Beach- shells and beach animals

The Banyan Tree- all about trees and their parts

8-12 year olds

Journey through the Everglades- animals and conservation

Green Construction- materials and tools

Space Kidettes- living in space and a space survival pack

Coming when we open…

Naples Celebrates the World

C’mon is an exciting, vibrant place to discover cultural diversity. This monthly series will explore the rich traditions, stories and celebrations of Collier County children. Did you know that the children of Collier County speak over 80 languages? Throughout the year children will hear traditional stories, participate in colorful festivals and create wonderful crafts. Enjoy Sukkot in October, El Dia de los Muertos in November or Asian American Month in May. Each time you walk through The Street you will discover something new and exciting!

C’mon TEAM!

This free after-school program is designed to provide a safe, stimulating environment for children. The program will provide children with the ability to experience a range of learning opportunities both at C’mon and in the community. C’mon TEAM! graduates may advance to become C’mon Junior Docents and eventually C’mon Interns. The program will include programs at the museum, throughout the park and will incorporate field trips throughout Southwest Florida.

Preschool Programs C’mon is a 30,000 square foot classroom! The museum will offer a wide range of Early Childhood Programs and will provide activities that are developmentally appropriate for each child. Your group can visit the museum or we can come to you!  The exciting curriculum will promote the physical, emotional, social and intellectual development of young children.

C’mon Camps

Welcome to the most exciting camps in Collier County! At C’mon you can join Summer Camp, Spring Break Camp or Winter Break Camp. Camps will be offered for children from kindergarten to 8th grade (older children may be Camp Counselors). Camps will explore the exhibits at C’mon, head out into the Regional Park or off-site into the great outdoors. The wide range of camps will complement the exhibits at C’mon so whether one’s interest is environmental education or art and culture, there will be a camp to join.

Birthday Parties Come celebrate at C’mon! Whether they are turning one or 11, C’mon will create a memorable extravaganza for the birthday child. A range of birthday parties are available including, “Party Arty!” (in the Art Gallery), “Beach Party”, “Treehouse Celebration!” and our “Four Seasons Party,” where children can celebrate their birthdays in an exhibit showcasing the season of their birth.

School Programs

With eleven exhibit galleries ranging from Space Kidettes to Journey through the Everglades, and from World Cafe to the The Farm, the Children’s Museum of Naples is the perfect place for a field trip. All of the exhibits are designed to support both the Sunshine State Standards and the Collier County Public School System curriculum. In addition, specific field trips will be available that meet the badge requirements for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.  Mobile versions of the exciting C’mon exhibits will be available to head out to local schools.