Here are some interesting activities for the little ones this week. Thank you to Roseann at macaronikid.com!
Thursday, June 16
RECIPE FOR A SWAMP
Children and their parents will tour the Swamp to discover the different animals and plants that thrive in the environment before making a swamp craft to take home.
WHERE: Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Road, Basking Ridge.
WHEN: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
WHO: Ages infant to 5 with parent.
How: Registration required. Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org under the Naturalist programs
COST: $10/pair, $5 per additional child.
For more info: Call 908.766.2489.
Thursday, June 16
THURSDAY TREATS FOR TODDLERS
Enjoy books, songs, fingerplay, flannelboard stories, puppets and crafts, of course!
WHERE: Watchung Library, 12 Stirling Road, Watchung. Bicentennial Room.
WHEN: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
WHO: Ages 2 1/2 to 3 with caregiver.
HOW: Registration required. Register online at www.somerset.lib.nj.us on the Watchung calendar of events page or call 908-561-0117.
COST: Free.
For more info: Call the library at 908.561.0117.
Thursday, June 16
KID’S CUISINE
Kid's Cuisine—Mom and Kid cooking class where you get to make something delicious together, or let your kid take the class on his own! This week: Cinnamon Toast Sticks with Applesauce and Sand Pails. Also great for groups!
WHERE: P.E.P. Club of Warren, 42 Liberty Corner Road, Warren. In the basement of the Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church.
WHEN: 11:45 AM (Session repeats at 4 PM)
WHO: Ages 3 to 7 with parent. Drop-off available at 4 PM class.
HOW: Call Jan at 908-451-9280 or email her at janpep1@aol.com.
COST: $12.50 per class.
For more info: Contact Jan at 908.451.9280 or e-mail her at janpep1@aol.com or see the website at www.pepclubfun.com.
Thursday, June 16
LET’S GO BATTY
Children will learn about the bats that live in New Jersey, how they fly, the insects they eat and why they hibernate.
WHERE: The Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Road, Basking Ridge.
WHEN: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
WHO: Ages 4 to 6.
HOW: Registration required. Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org under Naturalist programs
COST: $10 per child.
For more info: Call 908.766.2489.
Thursday, June 16
DRAGON TALES
Children will learn about the bearded dragons and their reptile friends through slithering activities and a unique craft.
WHERE: The Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Road, Basking Ridge.
WHEN: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
WHO: Ages 7 to 9
HOW: Registration required. Register online at www.somersetcountyparks.org under Naturalist programs
COST: $9 per child.
For more info: Call 908.766.2489.
Thursday, June 16
FREE MAKE IT-TAKE IT EVENT
Come to Michaels to creat a great Father's Day Duck Tape Wallet!
WHERE: Michaels, 1701 Route 22 West, Watchung.
WHEN: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
WHO: Ages 3 and up.
HOW: Just drop in during the craft time listed.
COST: FREE.
For more info: Call Michaels at 908.490.1144.
Friday, June 17
SINGING BABIES
Join Ann Wild for music, movement and song!
WHERE: Long Hill Library, 917 Valley Road, Gillette.
WHEN: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
WHO: Ages newborn to 24 months with caregiver.
HOW: Registration required. You can register by stopping by the children's desk, calling 908.647.2088 x. 2, or e-mailing childrens@longhilllibrary.org.
COST: Free.
For more info: Call the Children's Desk at 908.647.2088 ext. 2.
Saturday, June 18
HOME DEPOT KIDS’ WORKSHOPS
The Home Depot Kids Workshops offer an opportunity for your young builder to create useful and educational projects. In this special Father's Day Workshop, your child can make a Lil Toolbox—great for Father's Day! The workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. Additionally, this fun time allows for quality one-on-one time between adults and children. In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates' aprons, and an achievement pin.
WHERE: The Home Depot, 1515 Route 22, Watchung, NJ.
WHEN: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
WHO: Ages 5-12 with a parent.
HOW: No registration - just come by!
COST: FREE.
For more info: Call the store at 908.222.7700. More info also available at www.homedepot.com.
Saturday, June 18
FREE MAKE-IT TAKE-IT EVENT
Come to Michaels to create a Father's Day Key Chain! While supplies last.
WHERE: Michaels, 1701 Route 22 West, Watchung.
WHEN: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
WHO: Ages 3 and up.
HOW: Just drop in during the craft time listed.
COST: FREE.
For more info: Call Michaels at 908-490-1144.
