Summer Programs
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Even when school is out, learning is always underway at Stepping Stones. We offer a variety of fun-packed educational summer programming for children ages 6 months through grade 5. Click here to register online or click here to print form and fax to 203 899 0530 (156KB PDF) |
Early Childhood Classes
Caregiver participation required for all Early Childhood Classes
Let’s Pretend - Ages 3 – 5
Fairytales come to life as children become familiar with classic stories and act them out. Hands-on activities include creating costumes and set and practicing puppetry.
June 16 – 20, daily 10:15 – 11:30 am
or
July 21 – 25, daily 1:15 – 2:30 pm
$140/Member $155/Non-member
Stepping into Senses - Ages 6 months – 2 1/2 years
Inspire the senses! Help your children explore multi-sensory activities as they build language and social skills. Each session includes music, movement, stories and hands-on activities.
Tuesdays, 10:15 – 11 am
4-week session: July 1 or July 29
8-week session: July 1
4-week session: $100/Member $110/Non-member
8-week session: $190/Member $210/Non-member
Sign up for all 8 weeks and save!
ArtSmarts - Ages 2 – 4
Young Picassos will develop their own creative voices through many mediums including painting, drawing, sculpture, printing and collage.
Wednesdays, 3:30 – 4:30 pm
4-week session: July 2 or July 30
8-week session: July 2
4-week session: $100/Member $110/Non-member
8-week session: $190/Member $210/Non-member
Sign up for all 8 weeks and save!
Music Makers - Ages 3 – 5
Let Stepping Stones be your muse! Children learn about rhythm, sound and movement using our galleries as their inspiration. Each week will have a different musical focus.
Thursdays, 3:30 – 4:15 pm
4-week session: August 7
4-week session: $100/Member $110/Non-member
Additional Programs
By Kids for Kids™ Brainstorm Challenge
Children entering grades 1 - 5
A fun, educational program that encourages children to problem solve and invent using a variety of common materials. Attend one class or all eight. Every day there will be a new mind-bending activity!
Pre-register or drop-in, daily 3 pm
June 24: Building Bridges
June 25: Solar and Straw Rockets
June 26: Climbing Guy
June 27: Kites
August 26: Board Games
August 27: Straw Towers
August 28: Flying Disks
August 29: Jet Boat
$2 materials fee per class.
Note: This is not a drop-off program, parents must remain in the museum.
Drop-off program
Summer Days Camp
Children entering grades 1 – 2
Bruises, Odors, Digestion and You (BODY)
Why do your feet smell after being inside your sneakers all day? Ever wonder what makes your stomach growl? Get to know your body inside and out by experimenting with stethoscopes, microscopes and other tools while going on an in-depth exploration of our exhibit, Healthyville.
Summer Days Extended Pack a lunch
Extend the learning with more fun and hands-on activities.
July 28 – August 1, daily
| Summer Days | Summer Days Extended | |
| 9 am – noon | 9 am – 3 | |
| Member | $200/week | $325/week |
| Non-member | $220/week | $355/week |
Financial assistance is available for Early Childhood Classes and Summer Days Camp.
Collaborative Camp
Water Wonders
Grades 1 – 4
Water, water everywhere! Hosted by The Maritime Aquarium and Stepping Stones Museum for Children, campers experience exciting hands-on activities at two museums. Discover the amazing properties of water through experiments and demonstrations. Learn about creatures that live under and around wet, watery worlds including live rainforest insects and exotic frogs. River walks and beach exploration bring it all home to Long Island Sound, our own watery backyard.
August 18 – 22, daily 8:30 am – 2 pm
$400
To register call 203 852 0700, ext. 2353,
between 2 – 4 pm or email campdirector@maritimeaquarium.org
