Troy's Community Newsletter

Junior Museum - Summer 1999

Marcy Stryker (518) 235-2120

The Junior Museum will sponsor the following activities throughout July and August 1999. A new Summer Science Series has been added for four weeks beginning July 19. Most family fun activities are included in the regular cost of admission. unless otherwise noted. Admission is $4 per person throughout the summer. Children under age two and Museum members are admitted free. The Junior Museum located at 282 Fifth Ave., Troy, is open to the public Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 5 pm.

July 3, 1999 / 1pm - 4pm On-Going

Family Fun Activity: Muffin Cup Birds

Fashion your very own bird from an ordinary muffin cup. Be creative and have fun turning it into a feathery friend.

July 4, 1999 / Museum Closed

July 10, 1999 / 1pm - 4pm On-Going

July 11, 1999 / 1pm - 4pm On-Going

Family Fun Activity: Aquascope Have you ever looked at the surface of a pond or stream and wished that you could see what was going on down there? With your aquascope, now you can!

July 17, 1999 / 1pm - 4pm On-Going

July 18, 1999 / 1pm - 4pm On-Going

Family Fun Activity: Natural Bookmarks Make truly individual bookmarks using the beauty of plants.

July 24, 1999 / 1pm - 4pm On-Going

July 25, 1999 / 1pm - 4pm On-Going

Family Fun Activity: Beaver Puppets

July 31, 1999 / Noon - 5pm On-Going

August 1, 1999 / Noon - 5pm On-Going

Super Science Spectacular: Rocks & Minerals

August 7, 1999 / 1pm - 4pm On-Going

August 8, 1999 / 1pm - 4pm On-Going

Family Fun Activity: Oil Slick Paper Oil will not mix with water, when it is spilled in our oceans, it is a problem for both people and animals. Make your own "oil slicks" to demonstrate this principal.

August 14, 1999 / 1pm - 4pm On-Going

August 15, 1999 / 1pm - 4pm On-Going

Family Fun Activity: Pet Rocks - Terrific Turtles Turtles have been around since the days when dinosaurs walked the earth-millions of years ago. Come to the museum to make your own turtle "pet rock."

August 21, 1999 / 1pm - 4pm On-Going

August 22, 1999 / 1pm - 4pm On-Going

Family Fun Activity: Spoon Animals Just in time for summer, a spoonful of animals hopping your way!

August 28, 1999 / Noon - 5pm On-Going

August 29, 1999 / Noon - 5pm On-Going

Super Science Spectacular: "I'm Melting!" Watch time practically stand still when you make an ice cube melt in slow motion.

Summer Science Series at The Junior Museum

Why settle for just another day at the pool? Learn about your world at the Junior Museum Summer Science Series. In our weekly programs beginning July 19, you'll learn about everything from "grossology" to zoology, from droughts to rainforests. Each week, you will:

• discover the world around you using the museum's exhibits and live animals
• create something to take home every day
• learn about animals, the various biomes, and more!

You can sign up for any combination of programs. Programs are broken down into groups by age -- ages 4 - 7 and ages 8 - 12. Classes run from 9am to noon, Mon. through Fri. Each weekly session costs just $75 ($50 for members.) with discounts for multiple programs. Why soak in the pool when you can soak up some real knowledge?

Ages 4 - 7

July 19-23 Fins, Feathers, and Fur

July 26-30 Squiggles and Squirms

August 2-6 Animal Tales

August 9-13 Crazy Concoctions

Ages 8 - 12

July 19-23 Wild Wetlands

July 26-30 Rainforest Reflections

August 2-6 Desert Discovery

August 9-13 Temperate Forests

To register contact The Junior Museum today:

282 Fifth Ave.

Troy, NY 12182

235-2120

marcys@juniormuseum.org

http://www.juniormuseum.org

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Items published herein do not necessarily represent the opinions of Troy United Ink Corp., its officers or it's Board of Directors.

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