Here in the Education office, we’re excited about our new camp offerings for this coming season. We’re going to kick off the summer series with a unique educational camp geared toward older kids called “Science Safari”. Using the creatures and critters from our Ranger Station (like our new turtles), our Tidepool Touch Tank, and our [...]
This August we will be offering two science camps for kids ages 4 to 5. I’m having so much fun planning “Slimy, Squishy, Slick, and Slippery,” which is a week of experiencing textures. Every day, we’ll make a new type of clay or slime from scratch using simple ingredients, making and then testing predictions about [...]
Spring in Maine can be tough. As my umbrella turned inside-out on my walk to work the other day, I wistfully remembered the flip-flop weather bestowed upon us just a week ago. But April showers bring May flowers, and here at the Museum & Theatre, May flowers bring… Summer Camps! Our Education team is so [...]
If you’re planning a trip to Portland during February vacation week or just looking for some fun things to do, I’ve got some useful tips! When you’re walking around Portland and you suddenly wish you had a map or directions, stop into the Portland information center in Deering Oaks Park, which is open 7 days [...]