July 2011 Announced For the Staten Island Children’s Museum

It's July, and that means BOOGIE WOOGIE WEDNESDAYS ARE BACK!!! Every Wednesday in July, from 5 to 8 pm, come and boogie the night away at the Children's Museum. All the blossoms have blown away and what's left in their wake? FRUIT! Our Kidz Cook theme this month is Fruit and each of our Friday recipes reflect that! Please note summer hours begin June 29, open Monday through Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm, except Wednesdays 'til 8 pm for Boogie Woogie Wednesdays.

Friday, July 1
Health Plus Kidz Cook
It's blueberry harvest time! Make a healthy Blueberry Yogurt pop from fresh fruit!
2, 3 & 4 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday July 2 & 3
Up4Art!
Learn about the art of collage with teaching artist Ron Chironna and create a fireworks extravaganza using different colored and textured paper.
1, 2 & 3 p.m.

Monday, July 4th
Happy Fourth of July!! Museum Closed today

Wednesday, July 6th
Boogie Woogie Wednesday is back!!! Get ready to dance and have fun!
Learn the middle-Eastern art of Belly Dancing. Wriggle and roll your bellies!
5-8 p.m. Performance at 7 p.m. Free admission

Friday, July 8
Health Plus Kidz Cook
Look over your head, the flowery cherry trees are now bearing fruit! Make some fun and delicious Cherry Turnovers!
2, 3 & 4 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday, July 9 & 10
Up4Art!
Draw a colored pencil portrait or self-portrait after learning Color Pencil techniques with teaching artist Ron Chironna
1. 2 & 3 p.m.

Wednesday, July 13
Boogie Woogie Wednesday
How do they all stay in step together, while only moving their feet? Learn the art of Irish Step Dancing and join in!
5-8 p.m. Performance at 7 p.m. Free admission

Friday, July 15
Health Plus Kidz Cook
Fruit Salsa- Yum! Children will enjoy making this sweet and fresh condiment!
2, 3 & 4 p.m.

Friday & Saturday, July 16 & 17
Up4Art!
Teaching artist Ron Chironna will teach you to create your own fantasy creature using Pen and Ink.
1, 2 & 3 p.m.

Wednesday, July 20
Boogie Woogie Wednesday
Jump and jive! Kids love the fast and fun steps of Jive Dancing!
5-8 p.m. Performance at 7 p.m. Free admission

Friday, July 22
Health Plus Kidz Cook
We're making Watermelon Lemonade, the perfect refreshment for a hot summer day!
2, 3 & 4 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday, July 23 & 24
Up4Art!
Using glue and multi colored and textured papers, create your favorite animal Collage with Ron Chironna
1, 2 & 3 p.m.

Wednesday. July 27
Boogie Woogie Wednesday
Feraba! Learn and perform this West African dance which combines tapping and drumming with traditionAl West African rhythms.

5-8 p.m. Performance at 7 p.m. Free admission

Friday, July 29
Health Plus Kidz Cook
Strawberries are in abundance this month, and we're making Strawberry Trifle, a beautiful looking and great tasting old fashioned treat!
2, 3 & 4 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday, July 30 & 31
Up4Art!
Illustrate a favorite children's book cover, using Colored Pencils with Ron Chironna.
1, 2 & 3 p.m.

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