Blossom Station Summer Fun 2009

Blossom Station is pleased to announce its nine week long summer fun program.  Our “camp like” activities promise to be filled with “Daily Discoveries and Endless Possibilities”.  2009 brings about NEW themes with NEW enrichment specialists that will compliment our creative and engaging program.  Our program is “theme based” and our summer topics for 2009 will be:  AMERICA’S BIRTHDAY, WATER WATER, DOWN ON THE FARM, DINOSAURS, AND CREATIVE ART.

As in past summers, our successful field trips to The Discovery and Science Museums have been scheduled again.  We have brought back some of our specialists that were adored by the children and parents to exemplify our new themes.  In addition, children will have the opportunity to experience water play in our wading pools, sprinklers, and water tables.  Children will also participate in dynamic outdoor sports.  We are fortunate to have three large playgrounds with state of the art equipment that accommodate all ages for summer fun.  Thank you for sending your child/children to our school.  We look forward with much anticipation to our exciting summer program.

 

JULY

THEME:  America’s Birthday

Friday, July 3rd “Independence Day Party”
The children will create hats and flags in celebration of July 4th.  We will have a special red, white and blue dessert for the children.

THEME: Water, Water

Tuesday, July 7th “Mike the Bubble Man” @ 10:00 a.m.
Our friend Mike Dorval visits us again this year after being a huge hit with the children last year.  The children will investigate a variety of ways to blow bubbles.  The classes will observe how big a bubble can get, how high it will float, and how long it will last.  The children will get into the show (literally).

Thursday, July 9th Field Trip to The Children’s Discovery Museum
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
The younger pre-school classes will take a field trip to the Discovery Museum to explore developmental play.  The children have a great time while learning and playing pretend in the theme based rooms.

Friday, July 10th – Acton Fire Department @ 10:00 a.m.
One of our most favorite community helpers will once again visit us with a spectacular show.  The children will see the ladder truck, “Sparky the fire dog”, and numerous fire hoses that will delight all with their spray of water.

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Monday, July 13th – Exercise with Maureen
The children will have a great time stretching, running, jumping and moving with Maureen.  Maureen is very energetic and inspiring in her commitment to children.

Tuesday, July 14th – New England Aquarium @ 9:30 a.m.
Three 45 minute sessions of “The Tide Pool Experience”
Jellies, musks and crabs are the stars of the show which highlights animals of the New England coast.

Thursday, July 16th – The Science Discovery Museum 10 – 11:30 a.m.
The older pre-school classes will take a field trip to The Science Discovery Museum and enjoy the interesting exhibits while engaging in interactive play and creativity.

Friday, July 17th – Catch and Paint a Giant Fish
The children will have a great time painting and decorating a giant fish.
Blossom Station will provide the giant paper fish.

THEME:  Down on the Farm

Tuesday, July 21st – Mike Bent of “ABRAKIDABRA” 10- 10:45 a.m.
Kids favorite Mike Bent of Abrakidabra joins us for one of his funny and entertaining magic shows featuring farm animals

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Wednesday, July 22nd – Animals Adventures 10 – 11 a.m.
Animal Adventures of Bolton will join us again this year and bring a petting zoo for the children to enjoy.  Animal Adventures is always a big hit with the children.

Thursday, July 23rd – An Old Fashioned Hoe Down
It’s time to kick up your heels and do some dancing.  Each child will receive a bandana and a cowboy hat for this fun-filled event.

Friday, July 24th – Pumpernickle Puppets 10 a.m.
After being a big hit with the children last year, we’ve invited John McDonough of Pumpernickle Puppets to join us again this year.  John will perform the children’s fairy tale classic of “Peter Rabbit” in keeping with our “Down on the Farm” theme.

Tuesday, July 28th – Circle of Songs with Hugh Hanley – 3:00 p.m.
Children’s favorite, Hugh Hanley, joins us with his guitar and banjo playing while he and the children sing and interact with familiar songs.

Wednesday, July 29th – Crystal Journey 10 – 11 a.m.
Martha Dana, eccentric puppeteer and creator of “Crystal Journey” re-visits us to perform with her wonderful puppets.  Martha’s show will include farm animals and promises to deliver a special message.

Thursday, July 30th – Field Trip to Roche Bros. 10 – 11 a.m.
The children just love going to our community supermarket.  The children will receive a tour followed by some yummy treats. (This field trip is reserved for our older children only.

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AUGUST

THEME:  Dinosaurs

Tuesday, August 4th – “Build Our Own Dinosaur”
The children will have a great time while creating Blossom Station’s very own dinosaur out of recycled materials.

Wednesday, August 5th – Outside the Box – “Dino Dig” 10 a.m. (two 45 min. sessions)
A new friend Brian comes to Blossom Station to bring the children on a real expedition. The children will engage in hands on activities such as uncovering plastic bones, fossils and eggs.  They will enter caves (tents), make fossils with play-doh, and learn all kinds of interesting facts about dinosaurs.

Thursday, August 6th – Steve Lechner
Steve will do a special show for us with his dinosaur puppets.  Steve always delights the children with his wonderful imagination and sense of humor.

Monday, August 10th – Exercise with Maureen
The children will have a great time exercising and moving like a dinosaur with Maureen.

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Tuesday, August 11th – Dinosaur Adventures 10 – 11 a.m.
Our friends from Animal Adventures of Bolton join us with a special show called “Dinosaur Adventures”.

Thursday, August 13th – Decorate a Dinosaur Cookie 10- 11 a.m.
The children will have a great time being creative while decorating their own dinosaur cookie. 

THEME:  Creative Arts

Tuesday, August 18th – Circle of Songs with Hugh Hanley 3:00 p.m.
Children’s favorite, Hugh Hanley joins us with his guitar and banjo playing while he and the children sing and interact with familiar songs.

Wednesday, August 19th – Tie Dye
The children are sure to have a great time designing and tie dying their own T-shirt.

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Thursday, August 20th – Decorate-A-Bear
Once again, the children will have the opportunity to display their “creativity” and artistic flair while decorating a cute little stuffed bear (to be provided by Blossom Station).

Friday, August 21st – Tumblebus 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Returning for the second time by popular demand, the Tumblebus (a gym on wheels) comes to Blossom Station so that the children can enjoy this unique way to receive physical fitness and instruction which is essential to their development.

Monday, August 24th – Steel Band
Making its debut, Blossom Station welcomes a steel band for some entertainment which is sure to delight the children.

Tuesday, August 25th – Dance Force 10 – 11:00 a.m.
A huge hit with the children, Dance Force, wakes everyone up with their sound system and engages the children in dance, games, and contests.  Each child will receive a small prize.

Wedneday, August 26th – Jenny the Juggler 10 – 11:00 a.m.
Making her first appearance at Blossom Station, Jenny the Juggler, promises to thrill the children with her unique and wonderful variety show which includes:  juggling, magic, music, singing, physical comedy, audience participation and more.

Thursday, August 27th – A Painted Face 2 – 4:00 p.m.
To further enhance “Creative Arts” weeks, we’ve invited “A Painted Face” to join us at Blossom Station to paint unique and custom designs on each child’s face.  We’ve chosen to do this activity after nap time, so none of the creations will get smeared.

**Date to be announced – Wheelock Story Troupers**

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THERE WILL BE A $65.00 ENRICHMENT FEE FOR OUR 2009 SUMMER PROGRAM.