Science of Space

North Country Children's Museum 10 Raymond Street, Potsdam, NY, United States

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!

$95

Akwesasne Mohawk Cultural Presentation

North Country Children's Museum 10 Raymond Street, Potsdam, NY, United States

Join the North Country Children's Museum for an interactive Mohawk Cultural Presentation. A troupe from the Native North American Traveling College in Cornwall Island will visit NCCM and teach children and families about the traditions of the Mohawk Nation in Akwesasne. Cultural educators Lorna Thomas and Karonhianonha Francis will share stories and the cultural significance […]

Free

Leaving Colors Behind

North Country Children's Museum 10 Raymond Street, Potsdam, NY, United States

Why are the trees changing color? For this program, we'll learn about how trees sense the world around them, and what it would be like if we grew like trees! No need to preregister. Program included with membership and admission.

Free

Miniature Tree Houses for Houseplants Inspired by Artist Jedediah Corwyn Voltz

North Country Children's Museum 10 Raymond Street, Potsdam, NY, United States

Come learn about Los Angeles Jedediah Corwyn Voltz's tiny tree house creations. He creates tree houses for your houseplants! Create your own miniature tree house for a plant you have at home! Program runs at 11:00am. No need to preregister. Program included with membership and admission.

Free

Toddler Yoga

North Country Children's Museum 10 Raymond Street, Potsdam, NY, United States

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!

$95

The Art of Books

North Country Children's Museum 10 Raymond Street, Potsdam, NY, United States

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 […]

$95

Sewing

North Country Children's Museum 10 Raymond Street, Potsdam, NY, United States

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.

$95

Toddler Engineering: Think Outside the Box

North Country Children's Museum 10 Raymond Street, Potsdam, NY, United States

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 […]

$95

Theater: Make Your Own Sequel

North Country Children's Museum 10 Raymond Street, Potsdam, NY, United States

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!

$95

Grade 2-6 Engineering: Think Outside the Box

North Country Children's Museum 10 Raymond Street, Potsdam, NY, United States

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 […]

$95