[VirginiaDiscoveryMuseum] e-News 6/2/2008

[Virginia Discovery Museum]

                   An exciting place for kids and their families to play and learn together!
                 

             

                   
                 eNews June 2 , 2008  
                 

             

            In this email:    Summer Mini-Camps, Barnes & Noble Book Fair

               

                  Summer Mini-Camps       
                 

             

                   
                 Art Adventures!  

                  Discover the true artist in you!  Learn about different artists and techniques throughout history.

                  Camp I:  June 9-11  Ages 4-6 (FULL)

                  Camp II:  June 16-18  Ages 6-8

                   

                  Ancient Egypt!

                  Take a trip back in time and across the ocean.  We will learn about pyramids, mummies, and more!

                  Camp I:  June 23-25  Ages 4-6 (FULL)

                  Camp II:  June 30 – July 2  Ages 6-8

                   

                  Astronomy!

                  Come discover the wonders of astronomy!  We will learn about the sun, the moon, the planets, and constellations!

                  Camp I:  July 7-9  Ages 8-10

                   

                  All camps are from 9am - 12 noon each day

                  $80 members/$100 nonmembers

                   

                  To Register for Mini-Camps:  Please call the VDM at 977-1025 to check camp availability.  Please submit the Registration Form and the Emergency Medical Release Form to the Museum with payment.  You can obtain the forms under Programs on www.vadm.org or from the front desk.  Registration is accepted in person, by mail, and by phone.  Camp cancellation policy: 48 hours notice required for refund.  $5 cancellation fee.  
                 

             

                  Barnes & Noble Book Fair
                 

             

            June 6-7, 2008

            Barracks Road Shopping Center

             

            Meet our New Mascot & Enjoy a Story with Us!

             

            ▪      11:00a.m. – 12:30p.m. (6/7) - Meet the Discovery Museum’s new Kangaroo Mascot and have your photo taken with her.

             

            ▪      12:30 p.m. (6/7) - Announce the new name of the mascot.  To enter, the VDM Mascot Naming Contest, please submit a name to the museum by 6/5.  For more information visit: http://www.vadm.org. 

             

            ▪      12:45 p.m. (6/7) - Share a story with Professor Joan Kindig, Associate Professor, James Madison University (teaches Children’s and Young Adult Literature) and Newberry Medal Committee Member.

             

            THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THE VIRGINIA DISCOVERRY MUSEUM!

             

                   
                 

             


                   
                  

                   
                 

             

                    
                 



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            LOCATION AND CONTACT:
            East End of the Downtown Mall - Post Office Box 1128 - Charlottesville, VA 22902
            PHONE (434) 977-1025 - FAX (434) 977-9681 - EMAIL vdm at vadm.org    - WEB SITE www.vadm.org

            HOURS:
            Tues-Sat 10:00-5:00 - Sun 1:00-5:00 - Closed Mondays 
            Closed the day before Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving, Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Jan. 1 and Easter. We are open when schools are closed on Snow Days (except on Mondays)! Just call the Museum before heading out.

            ADMISSION:
            $4 per person, all ages (under 1 year old free) - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Museum Members: Free - ASTC and ACM Reciprocal Members: Free - $0.50 AAA discount per person with card - Handicapped accessible

            PARKING:
            2 hours free parking at Market Street Parking Garage (5th & Market) or Water Street Parking Garage (3rd & Water) - bring ticket to front desk for validation
           

     

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