Girl Scout MCM Camp-In
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Bring your sleeping bags for a night of fun where Girl Scouts get the entire Miami Children's Museum as their own personal playground!  Scouts complete badge workshops, arts and crafts activities, play games and more!

Cost: $35 per Scout, $25 per adult

Miami Symphony Orchestra presents
“Symphony Funtastique”
Saturday, May 3, 2008
3p.m.
Join us for an afternoon of fun and music. Come see Maestro Eduardo Marutret and members of The Miami Symphony Orchestra as they show us the exciting world of music!

Zumba
Saturday, May 3, 2008
2:00 p.m.
Join our Zumba Master Trainer for this 30 minute high energy and motivating Zumba class.  It offers unique moves and combinations that allow the Zumba participants to dance away their worries. It is based on the principle that a workout should be "FUN AND EASY TO DO".

Global Village: Haiti
Sunday, May 4, 2008
2:00 -4:00 p.m.
As part of our Global Village quarter focusing on the Caribbean and Central America join us as we explore the music, food and culture of Haiti.

Wildlife Show presented by Wild Animal World
Sunday, May 11, 2008
2:00 p.m.
Don’t miss this educational and exciting presentation by Wild Animal World as the Miami Children's Museum celebrates animal month. Get ready to unlock the mysteries of the animal world and learn about conservation as you experience special creatures from around the world!   

National Children’s Book Week
May 12 -18, 2008
Everyday at 3:30 p.m.
Please join again as MCM celebrates National Children’s Book Week. Every day at 3:30 we will be reading a different book everyday and doing an activity to go along with the book.  So enjoy learning what happens “If you give a Moose a Muffin” by Laura Joffe Numeroff or search for a missing toy in “Olivia and the Missing Toy” by Ian Falconer.

*We are replacing all the normal 3:30 drop ins with this activity for this entire week.  

Film Festival
May 16^th-18^th 2008
The MCM Children’s Film Festival is the longest running film festival for South Florida’s youth – with films created entirely by and for young people. Join us from May 16^th – 18^th to see films from talented young filmmakers in Miami and beyond. For a complete screening schedule, visit our web site: www.miamichildrensmuseum.org/film.

Target Free Third Fridays
Friday, May 16^th, 2008
Sponsored by Target
3:00 - 9:00 p.m.
In honor of Animals month, the Miami Children’s Museum and Target invite you to celebrate with Animals, Animals and more Animals! You can also explore hundreds of bilingual, interactive exhibits which are related to arts, culture, community and communication during our new extended hours for FREE! 

Wake A Snake
Presented by Miami Dade County Parks & Recreation
Saturday, May 17, 2008
3:00 p.m.
Join us as we learn about these squirmy, scaly creatures. Learn about a snake’s life cycle, habitat and feeding patterns.  If you are really brave, you will be able to touch one of the snakes.

MCM Cooking Club funded by Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Sunday, May 18, 2008
3:00 p.m.
With the help of BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, the MCM Cooking Club will be bringing you different healthy recipes from a variety cultures each month. Join us in May for Hurricane Food. Learn how to make healthy food out of canned goods.

Calder Race Horses
Saturday, May 24, 2008
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Meet Calder Race Course's official Mini Mascots Thunder & Lightning. The size of a golden retriever, these extra small horses love to have their photo taken! Learn more about their background, care and training.

Drumming for Wellness
Sunday, May 25, 2008
2:00 p.m.
Jeffrey Deen let’s families follow his rhythm each month at the Miami Children’s Museum. Performing on various percussion instruments from around the world, Jeffrey captivates his audience and them invites them to join the fun by handing out a drum to each member.

“Thinking on your Head, Standing on your Feet”
Comedy Improv Show for Kids
Sunday, May 25, 2008
2:30 p.m.
A unique, hour-long improvisational comedy performance geared specifically for the enjoyment of child audiences. Following a structured format, our performers will lead audiences on a side-splitting romp through the world of improvisation through a variety of games and scenes that encourage audience participation, empowering children by providing them with fun, simple tools that will allow them to take on active roles in a friendly, safe environment which will encourage creativity and stimulate the imagination.

MCM Fun Day One Day Camp
Monday, May 26, 2008
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Beaded and Jeweled
Have you ever wanted to make your own necklace, bracelet, or anklet?  Learn how the Miccosukee do it, and create unique pieces of your own.

Humane Society Adopt-a-thon
Saturday, May 31, 2008
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The Humane Society of South Florida will be on hand with their four legged friends. Come by and maybe you'll walk away with a new member in your family. This is free with paid admission to the museum and open to children of all ages and parents.

AG Edwards Finance Fair
Saturday, May 31, 2008
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join us as MCM turns it’s galleries into a job jubilee. Pick oranges from our orange tree, examine and diagnose a patient or choose from many other jobs in our “learning and earning” activity.

All Month Long:
Bring the joy of Miami Children's Museum right into your classroom!  MCM offers special arts-based outreach programs in a number of exciting educational themes.  This is a great way to bring a special experience to your students without the hassle of planning a field trip.  Outreach programs are designed for students in grades K-6.  Please call 305-373-5437 ext.123 for more information and availability.

 

 

  

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Please visit www.miamichildrensmuseum.org for more details on January programming.
Miami Children’s Museum is located on Watson Island at
980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami, FL 33132.
To contact the Museum, please call 305.373.KIDS (5437)
or to reach us via fax, dial 305.373.KID1 (5431).