Let's paint outdoors on a large clear canvas. We will string up a shower curtain and paint it with brushes. We will use both sides and even clean it off for extra painting opportunities. Program runs at 11:00 and 2:00. No need to preregister. Program included with membership and admission.

Did you know that 98% of American bee species live alone, without a hive? To help protect them, we’ll explore the process of pollination by bumbling through some kid-sized flowers, planting some of our own, and making some natural AirBee&Bees to attract and house pollinators at home! Program runs at 11:00 and 2:00. No need […]

Bring your camera, iPad, or borrow your parents phone to experiment with capturing photographs in the dark. We will use glow sticks and move them around at a fast pace to try to capture motion of glowing light within a dark space. Happy Fourth of July Week! Can you make a small scale glow stick […]

Learn how animals hide in plain sight! Kids learn about how animals use camouflage to either hunt for prey or hide from predators. Kids learn that there are two types of camouflage: concealing (blending-in) and disruptive coloration (using patterns like stripes or spots to confuse other animals). Program runs at 11:00 and 2:00. No need […]

Learn about these traditional name seals from South Korea and make one of your own! Program runs at 11:00 and 2:00. No need to preregister. Program included with membership and admission.

Calling all "Kid Entrepreneurs” and “Artrepreneurs”! Build your own small business! Experiment with product development, marketing, branding and sales! You will create your own product (or with a partner) throughout the week and the camp concludes with a farmer's market style set-up to sell our products at Ives Park during Potsdam Summerfest! Launch your very own […]

Calling all "Kid Entrepreneurs” and “Artrepreneurs”! Build your own small business! Experiment with product development, marketing, branding and sales! You will create your own product (or with a partner) throughout the week and the camp concludes with a farmer's market style set-up to sell our products at Ives Park during Potsdam Summerfest! Launch your very own […]

Calling all "Kid Entrepreneurs” and “Artrepreneurs”! Build your own small business! Experiment with product development, marketing, branding and sales! You will create your own product (or with a partner) throughout the week and the camp concludes with a farmer's market style set-up to sell our products at Ives Park during Potsdam Summerfest! Launch your very own […]

Calling all "Kid Entrepreneurs” and “Artrepreneurs”! Build your own small business! Experiment with product development, marketing, branding and sales! You will create your own product (or with a partner) throughout the week and the camp concludes with a farmer's market style set-up to sell our products at Ives Park during Potsdam Summerfest! Launch your very own […]

Calling all "Kid Entrepreneurs” and “Artrepreneurs”! Build your own small business! Experiment with product development, marketing, branding and sales! You will create your own product (or with a partner) throughout the week and the camp concludes with a farmer's market style set-up to sell our products at Ives Park during Potsdam Summerfest! Launch your very own […]

We will have pop-up science activities at the museum and on Market Street as part of Potsdam Summerfest! Come to our booth and check it out. No need to preregister. Program included with membership and admission.

Seacomm Federal Credit Union will be paying admission for all visitors as part of their Pay It Forward Event program! Thought of checking out the Children's Museum but haven't had the opportunity yet? Take advantage of this special day to come play at the museum! Special STEAM activities taking place will be Washable Marker Prints, […]

YOU on YouTube! Do you have amazing ideas? Become a content creator in this arts camp! Experiment with videography, content creation, set design, acting and video editing. We will upload our short creations onto the NCCM YouTube channel and TikTok platforms. See if you can go viral!

YOU on YouTube! Do you have amazing ideas? Become a content creator in this arts camp! Experiment with videography, content creation, set design, acting and video editing. We will upload our short creations onto the NCCM YouTube channel and TikTok platforms. See if you can go viral!

YOU on YouTube! Do you have amazing ideas? Become a content creator in this arts camp! Experiment with videography, content creation, set design, acting and video editing. We will upload our short creations onto the NCCM YouTube channel and TikTok platforms. See if you can go viral!

YOU on YouTube! Do you have amazing ideas? Become a content creator in this arts camp! Experiment with videography, content creation, set design, acting and video editing. We will upload our short creations onto the NCCM YouTube channel and TikTok platforms. See if you can go viral!

YOU on YouTube! Do you have amazing ideas? Become a content creator in this arts camp! Experiment with videography, content creation, set design, acting and video editing. We will upload our short creations onto the NCCM YouTube channel and TikTok platforms. See if you can go viral!

During the hottest month of the year, we’ll be making our own Rain Gauges to talk about Water as an important resource. Then we’ll learn how to make the best use of that resource by making and testing DIY Water Filters! Program runs at 11:00 and 2:00. No need to preregister. Program included with membership […]

Create your own underwater friend and watch them bounce and swim in a bottle! Program runs at 11:00 and 2:00. No need to preregister. Program included with membership and admission.

In this outdoor-oriented camp, we’ll be exploring the nearby parks and trails to learn all about native flora and fauna. We'll explore how our parks and ecosystems around the world sustain the wonders of the outdoors. We’ll practice tree identification and dig deep into the incredible ecosystem beneath our feet, learn to go with the […]

In this outdoor-oriented camp, we’ll be exploring the nearby parks and trails to learn all about native flora and fauna. We'll explore how our parks and ecosystems around the world sustain the wonders of the outdoors. We’ll practice tree identification and dig deep into the incredible ecosystem beneath our feet, learn to go with the […]

In this outdoor-oriented camp, we’ll be exploring the nearby parks and trails to learn all about native flora and fauna. We'll explore how our parks and ecosystems around the world sustain the wonders of the outdoors. We’ll practice tree identification and dig deep into the incredible ecosystem beneath our feet, learn to go with the […]

In this outdoor-oriented camp, we’ll be exploring the nearby parks and trails to learn all about native flora and fauna. We'll explore how our parks and ecosystems around the world sustain the wonders of the outdoors. We’ll practice tree identification and dig deep into the incredible ecosystem beneath our feet, learn to go with the […]

In this outdoor-oriented camp, we’ll be exploring the nearby parks and trails to learn all about native flora and fauna. We'll explore how our parks and ecosystems around the world sustain the wonders of the outdoors. We’ll practice tree identification and dig deep into the incredible ecosystem beneath our feet, learn to go with the […]

Learn all the basics of fishing! We will learn how to tie knots, cast, identify and hold fish. All equipment is supplied. No need to preregister. Program included with membership and admission.

April showers, bring July Flowers! Come draw a vase for your collection of wildflowers. We will poke holes above your vase and go on a nature walk to collect flowers to fill in your composition. Can you identify your wildflower selections? Program runs at 11:00 and 2:00. No need to preregister. Program included with membership […]

Color is all around us....just like chemistry!   From the leaves on the trees to the pigments that dye our clothes, chemistry impacts the colors we see.  Be prepared to explore the vibrant world of Color Chemistry through a series of lab experiments, learning workshops and DIY crafting fun.  This camp is perfect for aspiring scientists AND artists!

Color is all around us....just like chemistry!   From the leaves on the trees to the pigments that dye our clothes, chemistry impacts the colors we see.  Be prepared to explore the vibrant world of Color Chemistry through a series of lab experiments, learning workshops and DIY crafting fun.  This camp is perfect for aspiring scientists AND artists!

Color is all around us....just like chemistry!   From the leaves on the trees to the pigments that dye our clothes, chemistry impacts the colors we see.  Be prepared to explore the vibrant world of Color Chemistry through a series of lab experiments, learning workshops and DIY crafting fun.  This camp is perfect for aspiring scientists AND artists!

Color is all around us....just like chemistry!   From the leaves on the trees to the pigments that dye our clothes, chemistry impacts the colors we see.  Be prepared to explore the vibrant world of Color Chemistry through a series of lab experiments, learning workshops and DIY crafting fun.  This camp is perfect for aspiring scientists AND artists!

Color is all around us....just like chemistry!   From the leaves on the trees to the pigments that dye our clothes, chemistry impacts the colors we see.  Be prepared to explore the vibrant world of Color Chemistry through a series of lab experiments, learning workshops and DIY crafting fun.  This camp is perfect for aspiring scientists AND artists!