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Totally Tots, Parents’ Night Out, and Special Needs Program

August 3, 2017 by Post

This summer we will have a toddler program, Songs and Stories on Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. This program will be open to all families with paid admission. Our members-only Terrific Tots program will start back on Sept. 6th.

Member Mornings
July 1 – Aug. 26
9 – 10 a.m.

Great Explorations will open an hour early this summer on Saturdays, exclusively for our members from 9-10 a.m.

Summer Camp
July 31 to Aug. 4 (Monday-Friday only)
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
(Before and after-care available)

Great Explorations summer camps are a fantastic way to have fun while school is out! Our camps stimulate learning and imagination with themes ranging from African Safari to Out of this World. Days are filled with experiments, arts, field trips and guest presentations from local experts in the fields we explore! Great Ex Summer Camps are designed for children entering Kindergarten through entering 3rd grade. Advanced registration is required. http://greatex.org/programs/summer-camps/

Totally Tots
August 14-18 and 21-25
1030 a.m., 11:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m.

Once the big kids go back to school, Great Ex kicks off two weeks of Totally Tots programming for ages 5 and under! Every week day, we will offer activities for tots and preschoolers. We have also invited special guests from the community to share information, resources and join in on the fun! At 10:30 a.m. just us for music and/or movement activities. We will have science or math activities at 11:30 a.m. and art, literacy or sensory activities at 3:30 p.m. Music and Me, LLC will offer a FREE Music Together class on Aug. 15th and Aug. 21st.

Parents’ Night Out
Aug. 11, 2017
6-10 p.m.

Drop off your children (ages 4 -10) for a night of fun at the museum while you take some time for yourself! Children can play in the museum, explore our popular Touch Tunnel, watch exciting science shows and enjoy a G or light PG- rated movie. Pizza, snacks and juice are included. Advanced registration is required. http://greatex.org/programs/parents-night-out/

Great Connections
Aug. 13, 2017
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Join us for Great Connections presented in partnership with the Family Network on Disabilities. For this event Great Explorations Children’s Museum will open early for children with special needs and their families to enjoy Great Connections, a sensory-friendly event. Great Explorations will close to the public, offer discounted admission and provide a “cool down” room for families who need to take a break. More information about Great Connections can be found here: http://greatex.org/programs/great-connections/

Peaceful & Powerful Parenting Class
Thursdays from Aug. 24 to Oct. 12
9-11 a.m.

Join Great Explorations and Suncoast Center for a six week program designed to help parents with children of all ages build peaceful and powerful family relationships. Have FUN meeting & sharing ideas with other parents, understand how children learn & develop, discover & practice peaceful and powerful communication skills and discipline strategies and more.

Pre-registration is required. Call Juliana Menke, LMHC, 727-327-7656 X 4160 to register and for more information. The fee for the entire course is $40 or free to Great Explorations members and TFS families.

About Great Explorations Children’s Museum

Great Explorations Children’s Museum has served the children and families of the Tampa Bay area since 1987. Designed for children 10 and under, the 23,000 square foot museum is filled with exhibits and activities to stimulate learning through creativity, play and exploration. This AAM–Accredited children’s museum also offers a national award winning preschool, camps, field trips and community outreach programs.

Location: 1925 4th Street North, St. Petersburg Florida 33704

Hours: Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday 12 – 4:30 p.m.

Admission: Museum admission is free for children under 1 year, $10 for ages 1 to 54 years and $9 for ages 55 and up. Admission is always free for museum members.

Call 727–821–8992 or visit www.greatex.org.
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Shannon Sloan
Marketing Director
Great Explorations Children’s Museum
1925 4th St North, St. Petersburg, FL 33704
(727) 821-8992 Ext. 236
www.greatex.org

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