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World's Largest Concert!  

Music In Our Schools
Thursday, March 10
12:00pm
In conjunction with "Music In Our Schools" Month, we will be participating in the World's Largest Concert. Schools and organizations across the country will all simultaneously sing "The Star Spangled Banner". Please join us!

Girl Scouts Fun

Scouts Day! 


In honor of Girl Scouts Day we're inviting ALL scouts to receive 1/2 price admission on Friday, March 11 from 2:30 - 6pm. *Be sure to wear your uniform!*
Girl Scouts - what a great way to earn your FUN badge!      

 

Daylight Saving Time Begins!  

Sunshine

 

Don't forget to change your clocks so that you can begin grabbing that extra hour of sunshine!

 

Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 13 this year!

 

We'll have some funshine art planned in the Creation Station!




Who's Your Incredible Kid?  

 

Incredible KidWhen was the last time you wrote a letter to your kid? Take a moment to write your letter today. Here is a valuable link from Camp Fire USA which will give you some great tips for writing this incredible kid letter!

 

We are looking for this year's Incredible Kid! Please not only write your child a letter but also nominate him or her for the Incredible Kid Contest.  Click here to download the nomination form and submit it NO LATER THAN March 16!

 

Visit us on March 16 to submit your nomination, play with your incredible kid and take a photo too!

 

St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day   


Join us for some serious Irish fun on March 17 for St. Patrick's Day!

Admission will be $1 extra and will include all sorts of fun games, crafts and down right sillyness!  

We'll also be having our Discovery Science at 4:30 which will be hosted by Class Works, your Hammond teacher and school supply store!

 

National Goof Off Day!   

Goofy face

 

Yep - that's right! You did read it!  March 22 is National Goof Off Day!  We're inviting you to take the day off and spend it goofing off here at the discovery center with your favorite kid(s)!

 

If you actually take the day off we've got a special Goof Off Day Certificate for you and fun goof off activities planned.  Wondering what in the world this day is about? Check this out. 

 

Balloon Sculpting for Kids!   

 

Balloon ScupltingGaspano the Magician will be here for a fun, interactive session to teach kids how to twist & sculpt balloons into a dog, giraffe, bumble bee, a sword and a hat!

 

Pre-registration is required so call today to reserve your spot! The fee is $12 for non-members and $10 for members.  

 

The class will take place on Thursday, March 24 from 4:30 - 5:30 pm! This class is appropriate for children ages 8 - 12! 

 

Take-away: A balloon pump & 5 balloons!    

 

Chef Kid!

Healthy Cooking with Chef Kid!    


Family time is important and with everyone's busy schedules it's hard to find the time to sit down together for a meal. Get kids to help out in the kitchen! Make meal time a family event! Prepare a quick & healthy meal together while grabbing a moment to talk about healthy eating.  Come and join us for an afternoon of food fun!
Kids will learn basic food preparation, kitchen safety and etiquette tips as they prepare a healthy snack.
Stephanie Rizzo, Indpendent Kitchen Consultant with The Pampered Chef, will be here and kids will get to take home their very own kitchen tool and "Kitchen Guide"!

Tuesday, March 29 from 4:00 - 5:30.  Cost is $15 per child (members and non-members). Pre-registration is required! Please call today to reserve your spot! This class is appropriate for ages 4 and up!

 

Please contact us if you have any questions! We look forward to hearing from you!

Kim Walker
Associate Director of Programs & EVents
Louisiana Children's Discovery Center
113 N. Cypress Street
Hammond, LA 70401
985-340-9150


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