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 April/May 2012
INSIDE:
  • Members-Only Session April 30 
  • Field Trip Information
  • Personalized Children's CDs Available  
  • Wizard of Oz to Close May 18
  • New Traveling Exhibit Coming Soon--Will You Help?  
  • Help the Museum at no cost to you 
  • Camp Curiosity Summer Day Camps
  • Upcoming Events   
  • Fitness Fun to Support Local Kids 

 
Member Info 

A few days remain to register for this members-only event 

"Good Stuff for Grown-Ups:  Tools & Tips to Help Your Child Manage Money"  

Monday, April 30, 6-7 pm

   

Join Chrystal Morgan, AVP/Retail Banking, and Samantha Morris, CSR/ Communications Coordinator, from Citizens State Bank for an informational presentation on how you can help your children/grandchildren become good money managers, now and in the future.  

 

FREE attendance for Museum members + FREE child care & fun for your kids (ages 3-10) with pre-registration!

 

Register online or contact 608-784-2652 x224 or Leanne@funmuseum.org.

Spring is
Field Trip Season

 

...and that means busy mornings at the Children's Museum as groups of students from all around our region come to explore, discover, learn and play.

 

If you prefer a quieter time for your family visit, we recommend coming after 2:00 pm on weekdays in May. For weekend visits, keep in mind that Sundays are usually less busy than Saturdays.

 

Educators: Dates are filling, so contact us soon to get your class field trip scheduled.  See more information at funmuseum.org or contact Peggy at (608) 784-2652 x225 or Peggy@funmuseum.org. 


Sing your name cd

New in Museum's
"Ta-Da!" Gift Shop:
Personalized
Kids Music CDs! 

Each CD features 8-12 personalized songs on a variety of themes, including Animals, Preschool Skills, Super Heroes, Care Bears and more. Watch as your child giggles and sings along with delight as they hear their name over and over. To hear a sample,click here. Huge name library available! Only $10.00 per CD from the Museum's "Ta-Da!" gift shop.

Remember, Museum Members get 10% off all gift shop purchases (give Cashier your Member # or name).
Wizard of Oz

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz traveling exhibit will soon be off to another location "over the rainbow."  The exhibit will close at the Children's Museum of La Crosse on Friday, May 18.

BIG thanks to all exhibit supporters, including many of YOU and these major cash and in-kind donors: 
David & Judy Bouffleur
CenturyLink
Charter Communications 
Cleary-Kumm Foundation
Coulee Parenting Connection
Holmen High School
La Crosse Community Foundation 
La Crosse Community Theatre
La Crosse Kiwanis Foundation
La Crosse Radio Group
La Crosse Tribune
Midwest Family Radio
Dr. Kermit & Barbara Newcomer
Drs. Michael & Renee Redman
Rotary Works Foundation
Russell L. & Vera M. Smith Foundation
Wisconsin Public Radio
WKBT News 8
WXOW

Introducing...a NEW traveling exhibit...

eat well play well 

What is in the food we eat?

      Are fruits and vegetables important?

            Can everyday activities burn calories?

                  How can families get healthier together?

 

Families, children and school groups will find the answers to these questions and more by exploring the "Eat Well, Play Well" Traveling Exhibit. This highly interactive exhibit encourages healthy living by teaching the science of making healthy food choices and helping children and adults discover there are many fun and interesting ways to stay active.

   

Visitors will discover what an appropriate serving size looks like, see firsthand what it takes to burn off calories, test their flexibility and balance, review the latest research and realize that they can reduce their risk of disease with healthy choices that are within their reach!   The exhibit includes six interactive exhibit stations with informational signage in English and Spanish.

 

You can help children and families live healthier by supporting the visit of the "Eat Well Play Well" traveling exhibit to the Children's Museum with your tax-deductible contribution. Simply return the form below with your donation, give online at funmuseum.org, or contact Leanne Poellinger at (608) 784-2652 x224 or Leanne@funmuseum.org.  

 

 
 

Help the Children's Museum at no cost to you!

Designate the Children's Museum of La Crosse to receive the Kwik Rewards from your Kwik Trip card. Thank you, T.D. Padesky Electric, WKBT News 8 and several individuals, for making the Children's Museum of La Crosse the beneficiary of your Kwik Rewards. It's easy--Click here for an application from kwiktrip.com or call 1-800-305-6666 to sign up and indicate that you would like the Children's Museum of La Crosse to receive your Kwik Rewards. 

Save your current grocery receipts from any Quillins or Festival Foods store and deposit them in the Museum's colorful mailbox by the admissions desk or send them to us in the mail. Festival Foods and Quillins will reimburse the Museum 1% of all qualifying sales! April-June receipts due by July 7, July-September receipts due by October 7, and October-December receipts due by January 7. 


It's not too soon to start planning for Camp Curiosity Summer Day Camps!

Choose one or more half-day camps for 4-7 year olds, or a full-day Freaky Friday session for 7-13 year olds. Themes include building, animals, dinosaurs, Olympics, science, recycled crafts and more.
New this year...Spanish Camps! 

Members get discounted rates on camps, and all who register before May 15 get $5.00 off per camp!
 
Get brochure with class titles, dates and registration information at the Museum and at funmuseum.org. Register online here or contact the Museum.
 


calendar

Click here for printable calendars

 

NOTES    

 

The Mt. LeKid climbing wall will be open dailyJune through August! Check funmuseum.org or call for daily hours.

Weekly Preschool Programs: Little Learners will continue through August on Thursdays at 11:00 am and Wee Move will continue on Fridays at 10:30 am (except in May-No Wee Move in May). Both programs are included with admission and do not require pre-registration; however, class size is limited so check in early/on-time and be prepared that some sessions may be full.

 

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

When registration is required, do so online here or contact the Museum at 608-784-2652      

    

Friday, April 27: Night (out) at the Museum, 5:30-8:00 pm.  For ages 3-11. Parents get a night out on the town...Kids get a night out at the Museum!  $10/Member child, $15/Non-Member child.Pre-registration & pre-payment required. 

 

Sunday, April 29: Child Abuse Prevention Task Force Day. Half-priced admission event from 12pm-5pm, thanks to grant support from Gundersen Lutheran and Kohls Cares for Kids.  

 

(Museum Members Only) Monday, April 30, 6:00-7:00 pm: Good Stuff for Grown-Ups "Tools & Tips to Help Your Child Manage Money" Free for Museum Members + free child care with pre-registration

 

Saturday, May 12: Meet Pet Therapy Dogs, 10-11 am. Free with Museum admission.

 

Sunday, May 13: Mother's Day. Free admission for mothers!

 

Saturday, May 19: Armed Forces Day. Free admission for armed service members with ID.

 

Saturday, May 26: Meet Pet Therapy Dogs, 10-11 am. Free with Museum admission.

 


Saturday, June 9: The Biggest Baby Shower Ever, 10 am to 1 pm. If you're expecting a baby or have recently welcomed a little one, you're invited to the Biggest Baby Shower Ever! Hosted by Mayo Clinic Health System, Magic 105 and the Children's Museum of La Crosse on Saturday. Free admission 10 am to 1 pm (regular admission will resume from 1-5 pm) plus informational displays, door prizes and more. Shop local vendors for baby products. Meet Mayo Clinic Health System providers and staff. Enjoy children's activities and a special Music Together® class from Beebop & Bundles. No pre-registration required. For more information, call 608-392-4172.

 

 

June 11-13: Camp Curiosity "Build It" for ages 4-7. Details here.   

 

June 15: Spanish Camp for ages 10-12.  Details here. 

 

Sunday, June 17: Father's Day. Free admission for fathers!      

 

Jun 18-21: Spanish Camp for ages  4-6 and 7-9. Details here.

 

June 22: Freaky Friday "Mystery of Magic" for ages 7-12.  Details here.   

 

June 25-27: Camp Curiosity "Life in the Rainforest" for ages 4-7. Details here.    

 

June 29: Freaky Friday "What's That? It's Scat!" for ages 7-12. Details here.

 

July 9-11: Camp Curiosity "Robots" for ages 4-7.  Details here.

 

July 13: Spanish Camp for ages 10-12.  Details here.

 

July 16-19: Spanish Camp for ages 4-6 and 7-9.  Details here.

 

July 20: Freaky Friday "Got a Minute to Win It?" for ages 7-12.  Details here.

 

July 23-25: Camp Curiosity "Animal-Ology" for ages 4-7.  Details here.

 

July 27: Freaky Friday "Mission Impossible" for ages 7-12.  Details here.

 

July 30-August 1: Camp Curiosity "Kid Olympics" for ages 4-7.  Details here.

 

August 3: Freaky Friday "Re-Funk Your Junk" for ages 7-12.  Details here.

 

August 6-8: Camp Curiosity "Dino-Mania" for ages 4-7.   Details here.

 

August 10: Spanish Camp for ages 10-12. Details here.

 

August 13-16: Spanish Camp for ages 4-6 and 7-9. Details here.

 

August 17: Freaky Friday "Build a Bot" for ages 7-12. Details here.   

 

Click here for printable calendars  

When registration is required, do so online here or contact the Museum at 608-784-2652     

 

Looking for more stuff to do this spring and summer?

Check out the event calendars at funmuseum.org, cpclax.com, explorelacrosse.com, lacrossetribune.com, wkbt.com or wlxr.com.

 

runners

Mark your calendars for some of our region's most unique fitness events, all to benefit local kids!

 

May 5 & 6: Festival Foods La Crosse Fitness Festival will support the St. Clare Health Mission, Youth Enrichment Association, and Special Recreation La Crosse. Learn more at lacrossefitnessfestival.com

 

May 12: River to Ridge at the Eco Park for the Myrick Hixon Eco Park. Learn more at mhecopark.org

 

June 10: YMCA Got Energy Triathlon-Presented by Touchstone Energy. Learn more at laxymca.org

 

June 23: Coulee Region Race to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse. Learn more at couleeregionrace.com

 

September 16: Tri-Quest Run Bike Golf to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse. Website to be updated soon...registration opens in June. Learn more at tri-quest.org.

  

October 6: Big Muddy Run, presented by Allergy Associates of La Crosse, for the Children's Museum. Website to be updated soon...registration opens in June. Learn more at bigmuddyrun.org

 

Big thanks to Webteam for hosting and maintaining our website funmuseum.org!

We also appreciate the support we have received over the years from YOU--generous donors, volunteers, members, media, neighbors and all who celebrate the value of play--thank you! Please continue to visit and support the Museum so the fun and learning can continue.

Sincerely,
Leanne
Leanne Poellinger
Children's Museum of La Crosse