Spring 2012 Events
Feb. 4–Chinese New Year celebration
Associate Professors Shufang Shi and Lin Lin will host a Chinese New Year celebration. Participants will learn about and create origami fish, Chinese calligraphy and brush painting, and listen to stories related to traditional Chinese New Year celebrations.
Feb. 11–iPads
Instructor Chris Widdall will host an interactive event with the help of her students to share iPad technology with grandparents, parents and children of all ages. Participants can experiment with iPads and explore a variety of different applications for all age levels. They can make and send electronic valentines, too.
March 17–Zumba
Have you heard of Zumba? Rachel Pollard a Zumba instructor at SUNY Cortland and currently a student will present along with Dr. Linda Pickett, a new faculty member in Early Childhood program, and guide you to feel the rhythm and learn to dance and exercise to the beat of Latin music. Learn special Zumba moves just for kids.
March 24–Stories through different mediums
Lecturer Judith Schillo will share stories through several mediums. She will help participants use art, drama, music and technology to craft a story on an iPad. Participants also will be able to enjoy even more stories by taking home a new book.
March 31–Cortland Dance Company
The Cortland Dance Company will bring its music and dance moves to the Children’s Museum. Associate Professor Susan Stratton will host this event.
April 14–Bike Safety
Angela Perry, of the Bicycle Safety Program at Cornell Cooperative Extension, will teach children the rules of the road, how to use hand signals and how to safely ride a bike in the neighborhood.
April 21–Kidsville (at the Cortland County Building Gymnasium)
The Children’s Museum moves to Kidsville. Stratton and her students will host a table at this community-wide event that takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cortland County Building Gymnasium, located in the back parking lot at 60 Court Street. Many organizations will participate with free materials and plenty of fun activities.
The Children's Museum is located at the McDonald Building at 60 Tompkins Street, Cortland. Use the building's rear entrance. Limited parking is available behind the building or on the adjacent streets.
For additional information contact Emilie Kudela at (607) 753-5525 or Susan Stratton at (607) 753-2467 OR e-mail us at childrensmuseum@cortland.edu
Our Mission:
The Children's Museum offers interactive, hands on experiences in an environment where Cortland community members including parents, grandparents, caregivers, teachers, college students, youth and young children can be inspired to play and learn together across a variety of topics and in many ways.
