Woodshop: Build a Birdhouse

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

 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.

$65

Day of the Dead

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

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 […]

Free

Ofrendas and Memory

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

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.

Free

Haunted Hall of Science

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

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.

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