Family Programs

Family Programs

Join us on the weekends

for fun and educational environmental programming

for you and your child!

This winter we are offering the following classes:

Nature, Art, and Me (ages 3-6) at 9am at The Children’s Museum site in Glen Echo Park

If your child loves to draw, paint, or color, then this class is a must! In Nature, Art, and Me children use natural or recycled materials to make unique works of art to take home. Each class includes exploration of where those natural materials come from, as well as a creative game in our garden. Let your child's imaginative spirit soar as they play with clay, turn bottle caps into fish and jelly jars into snow globes. All materials included.

Fun in the Forest (ages 4-6) at 10am at The Children’s Museum site in Glen Echo Park

In this interactive class, children are introduced to letters and simple numbers to improve their literacy skills. As they hop, skip and jump through our indoor forest and outdoor garden, they will identify letters, learn new vocabulary words, and practice manipulating new sounds. They’ll be having so much fun exploring the world around them through touch and sound that they won't even realize they're learning! Each class concludes with a fun and cozy story time. To keep the enthusiasm of the theme going after you return home, parents are supplied with a suggested reading guide for the week!

Register for your next family program online!

Click HERE to fill out a family programs registration form, then either e-mail it to familyprograms@livingclassroomsdc.org

or fax it to (202)-488-1307.

Or, register by phone (202)-488-0627 ext. 242

Coming soon! Spring 2011:

Animal Yoga (ages 3-7)

This soothing hour long class will allow your child to make a connection between themselves and the natural world around them. Bend and stretch with your child as you enjoy our peaceful garden and temperate forest. Each class includes warm up and cool down, as well as a live animal meet and a hike down to our creek. This class will truly let you and your child commune with nature.

Flower S.T.E.M. (ages 3-5)

It’s never too early to introduce your child to the world of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). In this one hour class, help your child get a jump start on defining various motor skills, learning how to explore their surrounds, and have a wonderful afternoon. Classes will consist of multiple educational activities, all aimed at giving your child a head start as they enter pre-K or Kindergarten.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Where is Glen Echo Park?

Our site, the Children’s Museum, is located in Glen Echo Park,

7300 McArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812, or phone

(301) 263-9613.

When do classes take place?

There are 3 classes per month per theme beginning the 1st Saturday of the month and concluding the 3rd Saturday. Our 1 hour classes take place Saturday mornings at 9am, “Nature, Art and Me” for example, and 10am, “Fun in the Forest” for example. Each class within a 3 month period will be unique.

What are your Family Class themes?

Nature, Art, and Me (ages 3-6)

If your child loves to draw, paint, or color, then this class is a must! “Nature, Art, and Me” uses natural or recycled materials to make unique pieces of art to take home! Each class will include exploration of where those natural materials come from as well as a creative game in our garden. Let your child’s imaginative spirit soar as they play with clay, turn bottle caps into fishes, and jelly jars into snow globes. All materials are included in the price.

Fun in the Forest (ages 4-6)

In this interactive class, children will be introduced to basic numbers and letters to improve their literacy skills. As they hop, skip, and jump through our indoor forest and exterior garden, children will learn new vocabulary, practice manipulating new sounds, and identify letters. They’ll also explore the world around them through sound and touch. Your child will be having so much fun-they won’t even realize they’re learning! Each class concludes with story time in our garden and supplies parents with a suggested reading guide for the week!

Animal Yoga (ages 3-7) Beginning Spring 2011

This soothing hour long class will allow your child to make a connection between themselves and the natural world around them. Bend and stretch with your child as you enjoy our peaceful garden and temperate forest. Each class includes warm up and cool down, a live animal meet-and-greet and a hike down to our creek. This class will truly let you and your child commune with nature.

Flower S.T.E.M. (ages 3-5) Beginning Spring 2011

It’s never too early to introduce your child to the world of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). In this one hour class, help your child get a jump-start on defining various motor skills by learning how to explore their surroundings, and identify the resources in the natural environment. It’ll be a wonderful morning! Classes will consist of multiple educational activities, all aimed at giving your child a head start as they enter pre-K or Kindergarten.

Where can I find your current schedule?

A schedule of classes is posted on our website each month at www.livingclassroomsdc.org.

How much does a 1 hour class cost?

For Members:

$20 per class

$40 per month (3 classes - $13 per class)

$100 per quarter (9 classes - $11 per class)

For Non-Members:

$25 per class

$50 per month ($16 per class)

$125 per quarter ($14 per class)

How can I become a Living Classrooms Member?

A 12 month Living Classrooms Membership cost $75 and offers a variety of benefits including discounts on our popular birthday parties and reciprocal membership in 150 other Association of Children’s Museums nationwide. For a Membership Registration Form visit our website, www.livingclassroomsdc.org , email us, membership@livingclassroomsdc.org or phone 202.488.0627 x242.

How do I register for a Family Class?

You can download the Registration Form from our website and email it to familyprograms@livingclassroomsdc.org or fax it to: 202-488-1307.

Can I bring my younger/older child?

Although classes are best designed for 1 child per adult, you are welcome to bring siblings or other additional children at $5/child (children under 2 are free).

What other weekend activities do you offer at the Children’s Museum?

Visit the Children’s Museum at Glen Echo Park during our weekend hours which run from10am - 3pm; entrance is free for members and $5 for non-members. During our weekend programming your children can meet and greet live animals, climb around our indoor and outdoor tree houses, explore touch cubbies, search for critters in the Children's Garden, play in an oversized sandpit or explore the Minnehaha Creek with one or our educators.

How should we dress?

You and your child should be dressed ready to play and explore! Your child should be in clothes that can get dirty, as well as sturdy close-toed shoes suitable for hiking. Classes take place rain or shine!

What if I miss a class?

If you miss a class you can call us at 202-488-0627 ext 243 to schedule a make-up class.

Classes cancelled more than 2 weeks in advance of the event date are fully refundable. Classes cancelled 1 week before the class begins will cost half the original amount. Classes cancelled less than 1 week in advance of the start date of the class will cost the full amount.

Living Classrooms of the National Capital Region

phone: (202)-488-0627

fax: (202)-488-1307

515 M Street, SE

Suite 222

Washington, DC 20003

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