NEWS RELEASE
LONGMONT MUSEUM
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Welcome back to Discovery Days! We have had a great start to our fall semester, and are looking forward to having even more fun!
Our theme next week (Sept. 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23) is Construction!
Here is a preview of a couple of the things that we we can make in Discovery Days Art next week:
Discovery Days Art with Ms. Leigh & Henry
Discovery Days Art with Ms. Leigh & 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 will both 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.
Henry joins Ms. Leigh to teach on Fridays, and he teaches on Saturdays as well!
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 to 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 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 1 p.m., and will run about 45 minutes long.
About Discovery Days
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 three session times to choose from each day, Tuesdays-Saturdays:
9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Attend a session that fits your schedule—no registration needed
Discovery Days Scholarships
Scholarships are available for Discovery Days thanks to support from the Dodge Family Fund and the Stewart Family Foundation!
Click the following links to complete the application online in (English) or (Español)
Each family (or child and caregiver) who is awarded scholarships will receive a free 10-pass punch card to be used in Discovery Days classes. Scholarship punch cards are issued digitally and can be renewed while funds are available!
Upcoming Themes, Special Dates & Fees
Fall Themes
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
Big Kid Days
For children up to age 11 on late start or no school days in the SVVSD. Regular fees apply.
Late Start:
Wednesdays, Sept. 6, Nov. 1, and Dec. 6, 9:15 am and 10:45 am sessions
No School:
Friday, Oct. 13, all sessions
Inclement Weather Policy:
If SVVSD declares a day as "no in-person school day," then there will be no Discovery Days classes that day as well.
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