The Bloomsburg Children’s Museum, 2 West 7th Street, is pleased to announce its December 2022 programs. The Bloomsburg Children’s Museum is open Monday through Saturday 10 am – 4 pm. For more information about these and additional programs, visit the-childrens-museum.org
After School Art with Sara Mika
Thursdays; 6-7:00 p.m.
Register Online: https://bit.ly/bcm-artfall22
Join Miss. Sara from Mock Pie Studio for these fun after-school art projects! Sign up for just one class or all 10!
Dec. 8th – Symmetrical Paper Tiles
Dec. 15th – 3D Paper Ornaments
After-School Maker Camp
Tuesdays; 6-7:00 p.m.
Register Online: https://bit.ly/bcm-makerfall22
Our very popular summer camp continues after school! Makers ages 6-12 explore, experiment and play. They are inquisitive hands-on learners who like to try new things!
December 13th: Side-lit LED Nightlight
Create your very own custom LED night light using the Museum’s laser cutter and basic wiring.
Intro to Comic Art
Saturday, December 17th
10-12:00 p.m.
Register Online: https://bit.ly/bcm-comicart
Join Josh, from Flint Comics, for an introduction to comic art with this Saturday’s art class! Choose just one class or sign up for all 3 and build upon your skills. Students will learn the basic concepts of comic-style drawing, such as forming an idea into a page, rough sketching, dynamic poses, shading, and more! Students will go over ways to practice sketching effectively. Each student can choose an art print by Flint Graphis to take home. This class is recommended for children ages 8+
Maple Syrup Day
Saturday, December 17th
10-12:00 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate this delicious American treat. Learn about this sweet treat and how to identify maple trees. Included with Museum Admission.
$2 Tuesday
Tuesday, December 20th
10-4:00 p.m.
Third Tuesday of the month, $2 admission all day! The Exchange will host hands-on Art Cart projects 10-2pm.
5th Annual Countdown to Noon: A Family Celebration of New Year’s
Saturday, December 31st
10-1:00 p.m
Join the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum family for the 5th Annual Countdown to Noon! This is a family celebration of New Year’s at the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum. There will be New Year-themed crafts and games, and a “Countdown to Noon” with special musical guest Kerry Kenny. This event is included with Museum admission.
8th Annual Science Fair
Thursday, January 19th
5-8:00 p.m.
Entries Due: January 6th
Enter Online: https://bit.ly/bcm-8thscience
Students in grades 7-12 are invited to enter a project in our science fair, which will take place on January 19th, 2023. Registration forms are due no later than January 6th, 2023. CASH PRIZES are awarded to top projects. NASCO gift cards are awarded to top 3 teachers or homeschooling groups with the most students participating. All students receiving first awards will move on to the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Regional Science Fair which takes place in March.
Homeschool Hangouts
Every Other Wednesday
September 7th- December 28th
11-1:00 p.m.
Parent/child activities are designed to complement concepts taught in the homeschool curriculum, grades K-12. Discounted admission for homeschool families ($5/person).
December 14th: DIY Holiday Gifts
We will have a variety of crafts available for all ages for students to create their own holiday gifts. 3D printed, laser cut, leather tooling, papercraft, and many more!
December 28th: Financial Fitness
This program teaches young students about money recognition, financial choices, cost‐benefit analysis for purchases, the benefits of budgeting, and the role of an entrepreneur.
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Monday, December 12th
Mount Carmel Area Public Library
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 14th
Bloomsburg YMCA
4-5:00 p.m.
Friday, December 16th
After School Maker Camp at Milton Maker Space
6-7:00 p.m. and 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Learn More:
https://bit.ly/bcm-at-miltonmakerspace
Tuesday, December 20th
Berwick Teen Center
5-6:00 p.m.
Shamokin-Coal Twp. Public Library
6-7:00 p.m.
Bloomsburg Public Library
6-7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 27th
Benton N4C’s
10-11:00 a.m.
Thursday, December 29th
James V. Brown Library
10-11:00 a.m. & 1-2:00 p.m.