Upcoming Family Evnets in April including school vacation week

 

 

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From: Amy Larsen [mailto:ALarsen@pw4c.org]
Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 2:14 PM
To: Amy Larsen
Subject: Upcoming Family Evnets in April including school vacation week

 

Hi All,

 

Yay, spring is here and finally the warm weather shall be upon us as many families plan for school vacation week on Cape Ann. Following are a few WONDERFUL events taking place right here in our own backyard…who says you need to travel far to have fun?  Please pass along if you work with families &/or if you are a parent/caregiver, check out the following happenings!

 

Vacation week kicks off with:

 The Cape Ann Museum offering “Rescue!”,  a free Saturday event  on 4/13 at 11 am-2 pm for families with school-aged children.  This month’s theme is  Rescue, which allows children the opportunity to learn about Gloucester’s contributions to the American Field Service and the role of local heroes like Abram Piatt Andrew during WWI.  A WWI-era ambulance will also be on display in the museum parking lot.  On-going creative activities include designing your own paper fire bucket and readings of Madeline’s Rescue, Rescue Bunnies & Officer Buckle and Gloria.  Please note admission is free all day!

 

Ending the week at the museum on Saturday, 4/20 from 11 am-12:30 will be a SATURDAY SHOWCASE event to celebrate spring and children’s author/illustrator Frances Wosmek.  Listen to stories about bunnies, bees and other characters and enjoy refreshments, create stories, collages and poems to celebrate spring.  Free and no registration required. Visit www.capeannmuseum.org or call 978 283-0455 x 16 for further information.

 

 The Trustees of Reservations is ensuring we all have a chance to get out there and learn more about vernal ponds and the importance of protecting the home of nature creatures including wood frogs and salamanders. The Vernal Pond Exploration and Certification Workshop  is held at Agassiz Rock, Manchester on Saturday, 4/13 from 1-3 pm. Recommended for families with children aged 8 & up.

 

On Sunday from 1-3 pm at Ravenswood Park, Gloucester, attend Wilderness to Special Place and learn about how the park has changed over the centuries and the colorful cast of characters who transformed it to a special place.

 

Hermit’s Tales & Animal Tracking takes place on Friday, 4/19 at Ravenswood Park from 1-3 pm.  Walk the footsteps of the Ravenswood Hermit and share the tales from his book.

 

Earth Day Coastal Clean-Up is happening at two locations on Saturday, 4/20 as well as Birding Basics on the following Sunday!

 

             Please see the attached flyer for further details.  Pre-registration for all Trustees of Reservation’s events is required. Some fees may be  waived for financial hardship by contacting Ramona Latham at 978 281-8400, many events are “children free” and minimal fees for adults.

 

   Pathways for Children Cape Ann Families is hosting “Snakes of New England & the World” on Wednesday, 4/17, with two shows beginning at 9:30 am.  If you ever wondered about what kind of snakes live near YOU or if you’d like a closer look please join us!  Space is limited and pre-registration is required!  Please see the attached flyer for details.

 

   Art Haven has a full creative week schedule for children during vacation week.  On Monday & Friday from 1-3 pm FREE bowl decorating is happening for the Open Door benefit. Other days, activities in clay, exploring nature, and even a field trip are offered.  Registration for all programs is required. Financial assistance is available.  Please visit the Art Haven website for further details at www.arthaven.org.

 

   Maritime Gloucester is also offering an exciting week of discovery and exploration.  On Monday, Crustaceans & Hermit Crab Crafts and Wednesday, Wind Power & Fish Windsocks Crafts take place at  10:30 am- 12:00 pm.  These programs are for prek- 1st grade children. Programs for school age children are happening throughout the week.  Please visit their website for more information at www.maritimegloucester.org.

 

   Sawyer Free Library in Gloucester has many activities planned including regularly scheduled story times on Wednesday (ages 1-3 yrs. old) & Thursday (ages 2-4 yrs. old) at 10-10:45 am., registration  is not required.  Additionally, Science Exploration is offered for children grades 2-5 and Lego Club meets Thursday from 2-3:30 pm. with pre-registration required. 

 

   , Remember to visit North Shore Kids at www.northshorekids.com for listings of activities and programs  throughout the area and in Boston.  This website has great information and resources for families.

 

 

Have fun building memories,

Amy

 

Amy Larsen, CFCE Grant Coordinator

Pathways for Children

29 Emerson Ave.

Gloucester, MA 01930

978 281-2400 x 120

alarsen@pw4c.org

 

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