Learn about this fluid painting technique and create your own unique work of art! Programs run at 11:00 and 2:00 No need to preregister. Program included with membership and admission.

For kids walking to age 5, with a caregiver. Children will enjoy yoga, songs, stories, and art making. Body awareness is a common theme as toddlers learn to move their bodies to the music, with their breath, and in a mindful manner. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and come prepared to have fun!

Grades K-5 "Don’t judge a book by it’s cover”- make a book and it’s cover! Come explore the world of bookmaking and create a one of a kind book. We will look at various children’s book illustrators, make our own paper, create our own illustrations, and explore the art of books in various unique and unexpected […]

Grades 1-5 In this class, children will learn to sew using a variety of hand sewing techniques. Participants will use their sewing skills to create an original “sock monster” animal and small beanbags for a family game. This class is taught by artist Romi Sebald of Cranberry Brook Designs.

Ages 3-5 When is a box not a box? When you use your imagination! In this workshop,  students will see their creativity come to life while applying STEM skills and building their own interactive products.  Students become engineers by immersing themselves in the design process--from brainstorming ideas, drafting a blueprint and implementation plan, to creating a […]

Grades K-5 We've all read The Very Hungry Caterpillar, but what happens after the caterpillar turns into a butterfly?  Who will the butterfly meet?  More importantly, is the butterfly still hungry?  We'll write our own play about the aftermath and perform it!

Grades 2-6 In this workshop,  students will see their creativity come to life while applying STEM skills and building their own interactive products.  Students become engineers by immersing themselves in the design process--from brainstorming ideas, drafting a blueprint and implementation plan, to creating a final product made out of cardboard including an original, playful use of […]

Toddler Music is a mixed-age music and movement class for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers, that includes activities designed to promote musical learning across ages. Activities include singing and chanting, dancing and finger plays, and playing children’s instruments, aka: making noise and jumping around. You don’t want your little one to miss out! With […]

Grades 1-5 Are you ready for an out-of-this world adventure? We’re going to explore the otherworldly beauty of alien planets and cosmic phenomena and discover the incredible potential of extremophiles on earth. We can see how intelligent life could develop in ways not as alien as we think!

 In this special 6-week program 8-12 year olds can join Rick Tomlinson to build a birdhouse and learn the basics of woodworking with real tools! Special price of $65. *Woodshop runs October 1-November 5 for $65.

What is Blood, and why do so many monsters want it? In this workshop, families will learn what blood actually does for us, and how much vampires would need to survive. Finally, we’ll make spooky models of ourselves out of veins, arteries, and fake blood to distract the monsters! Program runs at 11:00 and 2:00 […]

Welcome autumn by making your gnomes out of pumpkins! 

For kids walking to age 5, with a caregiver. Children will enjoy yoga, songs, stories, and art making. Body awareness is a common theme as toddlers learn to move their bodies to the music, with their breath, and in a mindful manner. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and come prepared to have fun!

Grades K-5 "Don’t judge a book by it’s cover”- make a book and it’s cover! Come explore the world of bookmaking and create a one of a kind book. We will look at various children’s book illustrators, make our own paper, create our own illustrations, and explore the art of books in various unique and unexpected […]

Grades 1-5 In this class, children will learn to sew using a variety of hand sewing techniques. Participants will use their sewing skills to create an original “sock monster” animal and small beanbags for a family game. This class is taught by artist Romi Sebald of Cranberry Brook Designs.

Ages 3-5 When is a box not a box? When you use your imagination! In this workshop,  students will see their creativity come to life while applying STEM skills and building their own interactive products.  Students become engineers by immersing themselves in the design process--from brainstorming ideas, drafting a blueprint and implementation plan, to creating a […]

Grades K-5 We've all read The Very Hungry Caterpillar, but what happens after the caterpillar turns into a butterfly?  Who will the butterfly meet?  More importantly, is the butterfly still hungry?  We'll write our own play about the aftermath and perform it!

Grades 2-6 In this workshop,  students will see their creativity come to life while applying STEM skills and building their own interactive products.  Students become engineers by immersing themselves in the design process--from brainstorming ideas, drafting a blueprint and implementation plan, to creating a final product made out of cardboard including an original, playful use of […]

Toddler Music is a mixed-age music and movement class for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers, that includes activities designed to promote musical learning across ages. Activities include singing and chanting, dancing and finger plays, and playing children’s instruments, aka: making noise and jumping around. You don’t want your little one to miss out! With […]

Grades 1-5 Are you ready for an out-of-this world adventure? We’re going to explore the otherworldly beauty of alien planets and cosmic phenomena and discover the incredible potential of extremophiles on earth. We can see how intelligent life could develop in ways not as alien as we think!

 In this special 6-week program 8-12 year olds can join Rick Tomlinson to build a birdhouse and learn the basics of woodworking with real tools! Special price of $65. *Woodshop runs October 1-November 5 for $65.

The best way to defeat Halloween Monsters is to understand them! For this workshop, families will learn why different monsters might have sharp teeth or other spooky traits. Then we’ll start making our own monsters with edible DNA! Program runs at 11:00 and 2:00 No need to preregister. Program included with membership and admission.

Upcycle old markers into brand new watercolors to create unique works of art! Program runs at 11:00 and 2:00 No need to preregister. Program included with membership and admission.

For kids walking to age 5, with a caregiver. Children will enjoy yoga, songs, stories, and art making. Body awareness is a common theme as toddlers learn to move their bodies to the music, with their breath, and in a mindful manner. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and come prepared to have fun!

Grades K-5 "Don’t judge a book by it’s cover”- make a book and it’s cover! Come explore the world of bookmaking and create a one of a kind book. We will look at various children’s book illustrators, make our own paper, create our own illustrations, and explore the art of books in various unique and unexpected […]

Grades 1-5 In this class, children will learn to sew using a variety of hand sewing techniques. Participants will use their sewing skills to create an original “sock monster” animal and small beanbags for a family game. This class is taught by artist Romi Sebald of Cranberry Brook Designs.

Ages 3-5 When is a box not a box? When you use your imagination! In this workshop,  students will see their creativity come to life while applying STEM skills and building their own interactive products.  Students become engineers by immersing themselves in the design process--from brainstorming ideas, drafting a blueprint and implementation plan, to creating a […]

Grades K-5 We've all read The Very Hungry Caterpillar, but what happens after the caterpillar turns into a butterfly?  Who will the butterfly meet?  More importantly, is the butterfly still hungry?  We'll write our own play about the aftermath and perform it!

Grades 2-6 In this workshop,  students will see their creativity come to life while applying STEM skills and building their own interactive products.  Students become engineers by immersing themselves in the design process--from brainstorming ideas, drafting a blueprint and implementation plan, to creating a final product made out of cardboard including an original, playful use of […]

Toddler Music is a mixed-age music and movement class for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers, that includes activities designed to promote musical learning across ages. Activities include singing and chanting, dancing and finger plays, and playing children’s instruments, aka: making noise and jumping around. You don’t want your little one to miss out! With […]

Grades 1-5 Are you ready for an out-of-this world adventure? We’re going to explore the otherworldly beauty of alien planets and cosmic phenomena and discover the incredible potential of extremophiles on earth. We can see how intelligent life could develop in ways not as alien as we think!

 In this special 6-week program 8-12 year olds can join Rick Tomlinson to build a birdhouse and learn the basics of woodworking with real tools! Special price of $65. *Woodshop runs October 1-November 5 for $65.

How can witches and ghosts fly without wings? In this workshop, we’ll float a few ideas around and see how they stick - is it their magnetic personalities, or have they just let the weight of the world off of their shoulders? Join us as we finally end up crafting a magic wand that just […]

Have you seen the amazing life like ghost sculptures going viral on social media? Come make one for yourself! You can make a traditional ghost or a human form. Let’s get spooky! Program runs at 11:00 and 2:00 No need to preregister. Program included with membership and admission.

For kids walking to age 5, with a caregiver. Children will enjoy yoga, songs, stories, and art making. Body awareness is a common theme as toddlers learn to move their bodies to the music, with their breath, and in a mindful manner. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and come prepared to have fun!

Grades K-5 "Don’t judge a book by it’s cover”- make a book and it’s cover! Come explore the world of bookmaking and create a one of a kind book. We will look at various children’s book illustrators, make our own paper, create our own illustrations, and explore the art of books in various unique and unexpected […]

Grades 1-5 In this class, children will learn to sew using a variety of hand sewing techniques. Participants will use their sewing skills to create an original “sock monster” animal and small beanbags for a family game. This class is taught by artist Romi Sebald of Cranberry Brook Designs.

Ages 3-5 When is a box not a box? When you use your imagination! In this workshop,  students will see their creativity come to life while applying STEM skills and building their own interactive products.  Students become engineers by immersing themselves in the design process--from brainstorming ideas, drafting a blueprint and implementation plan, to creating a […]

Grades K-5 We've all read The Very Hungry Caterpillar, but what happens after the caterpillar turns into a butterfly?  Who will the butterfly meet?  More importantly, is the butterfly still hungry?  We'll write our own play about the aftermath and perform it!

Grades 2-6 In this workshop,  students will see their creativity come to life while applying STEM skills and building their own interactive products.  Students become engineers by immersing themselves in the design process--from brainstorming ideas, drafting a blueprint and implementation plan, to creating a final product made out of cardboard including an original, playful use of […]

Toddler Music is a mixed-age music and movement class for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers, that includes activities designed to promote musical learning across ages. Activities include singing and chanting, dancing and finger plays, and playing children’s instruments, aka: making noise and jumping around. You don’t want your little one to miss out! With […]

Grades 1-5 Are you ready for an out-of-this world adventure? We’re going to explore the otherworldly beauty of alien planets and cosmic phenomena and discover the incredible potential of extremophiles on earth. We can see how intelligent life could develop in ways not as alien as we think!

 In this special 6-week program 8-12 year olds can join Rick Tomlinson to build a birdhouse and learn the basics of woodworking with real tools! Special price of $65. *Woodshop runs October 1-November 5 for $65.

Join us for this special program with Em Bears in honor of National Stuffed Animal Day! Each child picks out a critter, stuffs it as much or as little as they want, and learn how to sew! Registration in advance encouraged. Reserve your animal here! *Pricing: Bunnies- $8         Penguins-  $10      […]

Inspired by the movie Toy Story, we are taking toys apart and putting them back together. What type of new toy can you create at this Frankenstein like event? No need to preregister. Program included with membership and admission

For kids walking to age 5, with a caregiver. Children will enjoy yoga, songs, stories, and art making. Body awareness is a common theme as toddlers learn to move their bodies to the music, with their breath, and in a mindful manner. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and come prepared to have fun!

Grades K-5 "Don’t judge a book by it’s cover”- make a book and it’s cover! Come explore the world of bookmaking and create a one of a kind book. We will look at various children’s book illustrators, make our own paper, create our own illustrations, and explore the art of books in various unique and unexpected […]

Grades 1-5 In this class, children will learn to sew using a variety of hand sewing techniques. Participants will use their sewing skills to create an original “sock monster” animal and small beanbags for a family game. This class is taught by artist Romi Sebald of Cranberry Brook Designs.

Ages 3-5 When is a box not a box? When you use your imagination! In this workshop,  students will see their creativity come to life while applying STEM skills and building their own interactive products.  Students become engineers by immersing themselves in the design process--from brainstorming ideas, drafting a blueprint and implementation plan, to creating a […]

Grades K-5 We've all read The Very Hungry Caterpillar, but what happens after the caterpillar turns into a butterfly?  Who will the butterfly meet?  More importantly, is the butterfly still hungry?  We'll write our own play about the aftermath and perform it!

Grades 2-6 In this workshop,  students will see their creativity come to life while applying STEM skills and building their own interactive products.  Students become engineers by immersing themselves in the design process--from brainstorming ideas, drafting a blueprint and implementation plan, to creating a final product made out of cardboard including an original, playful use of […]

Toddler Music is a mixed-age music and movement class for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers, that includes activities designed to promote musical learning across ages. Activities include singing and chanting, dancing and finger plays, and playing children’s instruments, aka: making noise and jumping around. You don’t want your little one to miss out! With […]

Grades 1-5 Are you ready for an out-of-this world adventure? We’re going to explore the otherworldly beauty of alien planets and cosmic phenomena and discover the incredible potential of extremophiles on earth. We can see how intelligent life could develop in ways not as alien as we think!

 In this special 6-week program 8-12 year olds can join Rick Tomlinson to build a birdhouse and learn the basics of woodworking with real tools! Special price of $65. *Woodshop runs October 1-November 5 for $65.

SUNY Potsdam Professor Lydia Rodriguez  will lead a Day of the Dead program here at NCCM! The Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) is a holiday celebrated in Mexico between November 1st and 2nd. On this holiday, it is believed that the spirits of lost loved ones may come back to celebrate with […]

In honor of those we’ve lost, let’s learn some of the science behind memories with brain games and neuron webs while we craft our own mini-ofrendas! No need to preregister. Program included with membership and admission.

For kids walking to age 5, with a caregiver. Children will enjoy yoga, songs, stories, and art making. Body awareness is a common theme as toddlers learn to move their bodies to the music, with their breath, and in a mindful manner. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and come prepared to have fun!

Grades K-5 "Don’t judge a book by it’s cover”- make a book and it’s cover! Come explore the world of bookmaking and create a one of a kind book. We will look at various children’s book illustrators, make our own paper, create our own illustrations, and explore the art of books in various unique and unexpected […]

Grades 1-5 In this class, children will learn to sew using a variety of hand sewing techniques. Participants will use their sewing skills to create an original “sock monster” animal and small beanbags for a family game. This class is taught by artist Romi Sebald of Cranberry Brook Designs.

Ages 3-5 When is a box not a box? When you use your imagination! In this workshop,  students will see their creativity come to life while applying STEM skills and building their own interactive products.  Students become engineers by immersing themselves in the design process--from brainstorming ideas, drafting a blueprint and implementation plan, to creating a […]

Grades K-5 We've all read The Very Hungry Caterpillar, but what happens after the caterpillar turns into a butterfly?  Who will the butterfly meet?  More importantly, is the butterfly still hungry?  We'll write our own play about the aftermath and perform it!

Grades 2-6 In this workshop,  students will see their creativity come to life while applying STEM skills and building their own interactive products.  Students become engineers by immersing themselves in the design process--from brainstorming ideas, drafting a blueprint and implementation plan, to creating a final product made out of cardboard including an original, playful use of […]

Toddler Music is a mixed-age music and movement class for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers, that includes activities designed to promote musical learning across ages. Activities include singing and chanting, dancing and finger plays, and playing children’s instruments, aka: making noise and jumping around. You don’t want your little one to miss out! With […]

Grades 1-5 Are you ready for an out-of-this world adventure? We’re going to explore the otherworldly beauty of alien planets and cosmic phenomena and discover the incredible potential of extremophiles on earth. We can see how intelligent life could develop in ways not as alien as we think!

 In this special 6-week program 8-12 year olds can join Rick Tomlinson to build a birdhouse and learn the basics of woodworking with real tools! Special price of $65. *Woodshop runs October 1-November 5 for $65.

Halloween may be gone, but are the zombies? For this program, we'll learn about decomposition and the little bugs that turn monsters into plant food, and make our own Personal Composters! Program runs at 11:00 and 2:00 No need to preregister. Program included with membership and admission.