NEWS RELEASE
LONGMONT MUSEUM
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Welcome back to Discovery Days! Our fall semester kicks off next week on Tuesday, Sept. 5. We have some exciting new changes starting this fall semester - please read the announcements below.
Also, Longmont Mayor Joan Peck proclaimed next week as Discovery Days Week to help us kick off the season!
New Session Start Times! 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m. & 1 p.m.
We are now starting each first session at 9:15 a.m. instead of 9 a.m.! This should make it a bit easier for families to get checked in at the front desk on those busy days. This change means we also shifted the next session time to start at 10:45 a.m.
New Art Sessions on Saturdays!
So many families aren't able to attend Art sessions during the week, but now they can attend a class on Saturdays! We even have a new instructor for who will be helping during the week and on Saturdays.
New Fee Structure!
Discovery Days serves both children and their caregivers, and keeping that in mind, we have adjusted our fee structure. Each person, ages 2 and up, will now pay a smaller fee to participate in Discovery Days.
- $2.25 per person for members
- $2.50 per person for nonmembers
For some folks, this won't drastically change the amount you had been paying to participate, but if this change presents a challenge to you, please consider applying for our Discovery Days Scholarships!
Late Start Wednesday, Sept. 6!
Our first week of Discovery Days fall semester has a Late Start Day!
Wednesday, September 6, is a SVVSD Late Start day, so you can bring your elementary-aged kids along to craft and play at Discovery Days!
Our theme this week (September 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9) is Outer Space!
Ages 2–6 with an adult caregiver
Fees are per person entering the classrooms - from ages 2 and up
- $2.25 per person for members
- $2.50 per person for nonmembers
Tuesdays: Music & Movement sessions
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays: Art sessions
There are 3 session times to choose from each day, Tuesdays-Saturdays:
9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Attend a session that fits your schedule — no registration needed
Discovery Days Music & Movement
Discovery Days Music & Movement with Ms. Kendra from Integral Steps
- Tuesdays; Classroom C
- Sept. 5 - Dec. 12
- 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 1 p.m.
- 45 min–1 hour per session
Children and their parents and caregivers can enjoy moving to music together! Ms. Kendra from Integral Steps will play music, play instruments like the oboe, lead dancing and wiggling, and lead sing-a-longs!
This class is contains primarily direct instruction, so you will have the best experience if you arrive for the beginning of the class start time, so that you and your child can participate along with the instructor's direction. Classes start at 9:15 am, 10:45 am and 1 pm, and will run about 45 minutes long.
Discovery Days Art with Ms. Leigh & Henry
Discovery Days Art with Ms. Leigh and Henry
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; Classroom AB
- Sept. 6 - Dec. 16
- 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 1 p.m.
- 1 hour and 15 minutes per session
This class is self-directed exploration in an art classroom space. Ms. Leigh and new Museum Instructor Henry provide guidance to children and families, assist with one-on-one skill acquisition, and play with the children to help them learn and grow. This class allows for late arrival, but there is an attendance maximum for each session.
Late Start Wednesday, September 6!
Our first week of Discovery Days fall semester has an SVVSD Late Start Day!
Wednesday, Sept. 6 you can bring your elementary-aged kids along to craft and play at Discovery Days!
Fall Themes
- Sept. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9: Outer Space
- Sept. 12, 13, 14, 15, 16: Under the Sea
- Sept. 19, 20, 21, 22, 23: Construction
- Sept. 26, 27, 28, 29, 30: Dinosaurs
- Oct. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7: Sky & Weather
- Oct. 10, 11, 12, 13: Airplanes & Things that Fly
- Oct. 14: No Saturday classes due to Día de Muertos Family Celebration
- Oct. 17, 18, 19, 20, 21: On the Farm
- Oct. 24, 25, 26, 27, 28: Halloween
- Oct. 31, Nov. 1, 2, 3, 4: Trains & Vehicles
- Nov. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11: Fairy Tales
- Nov. 14, 15, 16, 17, 18: Fall Harvest
- Nov. 21, 22, 23, 24, 25: No Discovery Days Thanksgiving Break
- Nov. 28, 29, 30, Dec. 1, 2: Forest Animals
- Dec. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9: Winter Wonderland
- Dec. 12, 13, 14, 15, 16: Ornaments & Decorations
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