Chesapeake Children's Museum Newsletter June 2020

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JUNE 2020

The Chesapeake Children's Museum is closed until

further notice due to COVID-19.

Meanwhile, please let us know how we can be of service by

taking our survey.

19th Annual Kids 'n' Kaboodle!

Join us on June 7th from 2 - 4 pm for

the 19th annual Kids 'n' Kaboodle,

a Stay-at-Home Virtual Event:

Meet adoptable animals from the SPCA

Get a quick tutorial on handwashing

Visit the Annapolis Fire Station and

Watch how to make a wormery!

Thank you to our sponsors: Four Rivers Heritage Area , City of Annapolis , SPCA of AA County , Rightime Medical Care , Passanante's Home Food Service s

Interested in being a sponsor? Please click here!

To attend the event and for more information,

visit the Chesapeake Children's Facebook page.

Entertainment by

Mr. Derby

Derick Riley

Frolic the Fox

Kathryn Para

Guava Jelly

Dawn Madak

Bridgette Michaels

Gary Peresta

Kidsinger Jim

Jim Hossick

Echoing the sentiments of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, Chesapeake Children's Museum is committed to "uphold the dignity and worth of each individual" particularly at this time.

One of our favorite programs at CCM is inspired by this beautiful book published by the Chicago Children's Museum. Please enjoy this read-aloud of The Skin You Live In by Michael Tyler and illustrated by David Lee Csicsko.

Face Masks for Kids!

Support the Museum by

purchasing a

Facemask for $8!

To purchase, please email us at: [email protected]

Daily At-home Activities

Traditional home craft: paper dolls!

1. Fold paper in thirds.

2. Draw yourself with hands on the folded edges.

3. Cut yourself out - all 3 layers of paper.

4. Color in some friends!

Find a new activity every day on

CCM's Facebook page .

Thank You for Your Continued Support!

Thank you to all our donors for GivingTuesdayNOW !

Donations are always appreciated! Please remember, your gift is an investment in the children and future of our community! Thank you!

Click here to donate.

We Value Your Input!

Do you have a child who might need a Zoom birthday party this summer? Are there online classes you'd like to take from CCM? Would you like activity kits mailed to your home?

Click Here to Take the Survey

Pandemic Parenting Playground

Zoom with other parents to share the ups

and downs of family life during these unprecedented times.

All Tuesdays in June 9:30 - 10:30 am.

Moderated by Dr. Deborah Wood.

Please send an email to receive the invitation:

[email protected]

Participation is free for CCM members.

Attention Girl Scout Leaders and Parents:

CCM will offer virtual badge and journey workshops this summer.

Please email us about your interests: [email protected].

A nominal fee per Girl Scout will be charged. Your participation will help us prepare for virtual activities for the coming school year.

No End in Sight for Pandemic Protocols-Good Parenting

While things are gradually reopening, protocols for staying safe will be in place for a while. Dr. Debbie offers advice to parents for conveying the importance of masks, hand washing and more.

Read more
www.chesapeakefamily.com

All Our Children

As a child I was told that I was exactly what a ballerina should be.

Misty Copeland

b. September 10, 1982

Fi rst African American woman to be promoted to principal dancer of the American Ballet Theatre.

Support the mission of CCM with a Membership

Due to CCM's temporary closure, current members have

an extra three months of benefits!

$30 Summer Family Membership

June 1 through Labor Day

$85 Basic Family Membership

One year of hands-on fun starting with virtual and at-home activities until the museum re-opens.

$125 Reciprocal Membership

½ price admission to 200+ museums for up to 6 people

Find participating museums here.

While museums are closed, enjoy a virtual visit.

$200 Funded Family

Reciprocal benefits for you plus a free Basic Family Membership to CCM

for a local family in need.

At-home and virtual BENEFITS FOR CURRENT CCM MEMBERS:

Starting in June 2020 CCM Discovery Paks will be delivered to your home.

Your family will receive everything you need to make a wormery.

As with the rest of our daily lives, Maryland Day Weekend plans were disrupted by the pandemic.

We are happy to announce that many sites are offering virtual events in June!

Click here to explore local history and more!

Did you know . . . ?

There are over 40 species of earthworms in Maryland!

They contribute to the ecology of a vegetable garden by keeping the soil loose for roots and by pooping. An earth worm digests organic matter equal to its own weight each day, adding beneficial bacteria and enzymes

to nourish the food that nourishes our bodies. Part of the web of life!

Don't Forget to Choose CCM on

Amazon Smile!

Support CCM with

your stay-at-home shopping.

Go to smile.amazon.com

(instead of amazon.com) and choose CCM as your charity.

Amazon will donate to CCM at no extra cost to you.

COVID-19 Community Resources

Anne Arundel County Public Schools provides take-home meals on weekdays for ages 2-18, no income requirements, no application process, at 60 locations.

Anne Arundel County Dept. of Health provides updates on information and services regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

Anne Arundel County Public Library has a great online events this month. Check it out!

Branches are scheduled to reopen on June 15 ^th