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.

Double double toil, and trouble - ghosts will burn and potions bubble! Static screams and werewolf bites, go behind the screens with infectious fights! No need to preregister. Program included with membership and admission.