410-990-1993
info@theccm.org
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May 2023
Call ahead to avoid field trip groups.
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Family Fun Day -
Children's Mental Health Matters
This is a community celebration to bring awareness to children’s mental health. This event is open to the entire county and will have community resources and other fun activities including face painting, carnival games, food truck (first 200 attendees will receive a food truck voucher), photo booth, DJ with dance music, lawn games and more.
CCM volunteers will help children make a glitter jar.
Shake it when you're "all mixed up" and watch the glitter settle down.
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Saturday, May 6, 10 am-1 pm
at the Pip Moyer Rec. Center
273 Hilltop Lane, Annapolis
FREE ADMISSION!
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Pineapple Surprise!
CCM celebrates Asian-American and Pacific Islander cultures with performances, cooking demos, crafts, and storytelling. May 20-21.
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Sat. May 20, 10:30 am
Meki's Tamure
Polynesian dance performance
Sun. May 21, 1 pm
Prakriti Dance from India
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Supported by a grant from the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County.
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Plan your next visit to CCM
CCM is open EVERY DAY!
The park is always free and open
during daylight hours.
Come and explore!
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Creek Critters
Weekly Nature Walk
Explore the wildlife in the park around the museum with a guided stroll on the East Trail through woodlands and past wetlands to take in a scenic view of the creek. The West Trail meanders past the ponds and takes you to the Truck Pit. Our guide will tailor the walk to your children's interests and pace. Presented in Spanish upon request. Please let us know you are coming by registering here. Free for CCM members.
Cost is $5 per person for just the nature walk, or $8 for museum admission.
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Free with admission / membership. Fridays at 10:30 am.
Stories in May feature Mental Health - feelings, friendship, family
and Asian-American / Pacific Islander culture.
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Zoom Time
for Parents and Childcare Professionals
to gain skills and insights for enjoying your children.
Mondays, 7-9 pm
May 8: Dinosaurs Divorce
Manage marital separation and divorce from a child's perspective.
May 22: The Skin You Live In
Approach the simple but complex topic of skin color differences with children.
Presented by Dr. Deborah Wood
$30 / household
$25 / CCM members
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In-person Girl Scout events are BACK:
ALL LEVELS: Outdoor Artist, Sun. May 13
Brownies: World of Girls, Sat. May 20, 9 am-1:30 pm
Brownies: World of Girls, Sun. May 21, 9 am-1:30 pm
Ambassadors: Dinner Party, Saturday, May 20, 5-7 pm
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Troops are welcome to schedule a badge or journey workshop at the museum with a minimum of 5 Girl Scouts. Please call: 410-990-1993 or email: info@theccm.org
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Volunteer with CCM!
Families can practice an important value by contributing to the community. Students and scouts can complete service requirements and gain life experiences. Retirees can re-connect to hobbies and interests.
Please reach out to lend a hand if you have a few hours to give:
Design and or install interactive outdoor exhibits
Launder costumes and puppets
Paint the outside of the building
Facilitate community events on weekends
Your children are welcome to accompany you.
Teen Interns needed this summer! Set your own schedule .
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Research Project about Children's Thinking
If you have a child 2 years of age or older, the University of Maryland, Baltimore County's Child Development Lab wants to know how they think. Volunteer for a 20-minute opportunity to contribute to science by participating in thinking games with the researchers. Various activities involve listening to or reading a story, manipulating objects, looking at pictures and videos, coloring, memory games, and answering questions. The team is at CCM on Monday, May 9 from 10 am to 12 pm. Each child receives a small prize for participating.
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The Mayapple is a native woodland plant with a range across eastern North America and southwest to Texas.
The white flower appears in May followed by the "apple" that ripens to yellow in the summer. Box turtles, raccoons, squirrels and other wildlife eat them.
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All Our Children
"If we are to teach real peace in this world, and if we are to carry on a real war against war, we shall have to begin with the children.”
Mahatma Ghandi October 2, 1869-January 30, 1948
Activist for human rights, founding father of the republic of India.
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for unlimited admission for immediate family
$40 Spring Membership
valid through June 30, 2023
$100 Basic Family Membership
One year of hands-on fun from date of purchase.
$125 Reciprocal Membership
½ price admission to 200+ museums for up to 6 people
$200 Funded Family
Basic Family Membership to CCM for a local family in need.
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Community Resources for Families |
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Anne Arundel County Food Access Warm Line serves individuals and families throughout the county. Developed in partnership with multiple county agencies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Food Access Warm Line links callers to case managers who will help to access appropriate food resources.
410-222-FOOD (3663)
Monday -Friday, 8 am - 6 pm
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Chesapeake Children's Museum
25 Silopanna Rd.
Annapolis, MD 21403
410-990-1993
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