Family Activities at the McCord Museum!
McCord Museum Bilingual Day Camp (2012 Edition)
Art and history meet up at the McCord Museum day camp!
For its 2012 edition, the Museum presents two themes inspired by the richness of its collections and exhibitions. Heroes of the History of Montreal invites children to discover individuals from different backgrounds that have shaped the city. First Nations Art explores the artistic practices of individuals or communities of today and yesterday. The exhibit Montreal - Points of View and Inuit Modern come to life through historically inspired creative workshops and fun activities. Presented in alternation throughout the summer, these five-day camps are offered in a warm environment, safe and suitable for youth ages 5 to 8 and 9 to 12 years old. Meetings with museum specialists and outings are also part of the program.
Registration:
1. Print and fill out the following form: Registration Form
2. Once filled out, send the form to Linda St-Pierre, either by fax at: 514-398-5045 or by email at: reservation@mccord.mcgill.ca
Special prices: special rates are offered to Museum Members, to the second child of a family and to children who will attend more than one week.
Contact information:
reservation@mccord.mcgill.ca
tel.: 514-398-7100, ext. 222
Camp schedule:
July 2 to August 24, 2012
Regular day camp: Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Childcare (included in price): 7 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.
*Prices include tax and childcare.
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Family Sundays
There are many ways to explore history and visit our exhibitions. Here are a variety of activities for children ages 3-5 and 6-10. No reservation, free, activities are bilingual.
May's Theme
YOUR MOMENT TO SHINE (May 6, 13 and 20)
Express your inner diva through a variety of mime and observation games geared to all ages.
June's Theme
AN OASIS IN THE CITY (June 3, 10, 17 and 24)
Discover the rich and varied green spaces of Montreal's many neighbourhoods, from the days of the velocipede to today's urban parks.
Activities Calendar
Arts and Crafts Workshops-ages 4 and up
From 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. continuously, bilingual
Linked to our monthly themes, these workshops take place in the atrium. In April we explore drawing with pastels, in May we put together a miniature theatre and in June we create a work of art using recycled materials.
April 1, 15 and 29, Mai 6 and 20, June 3rd and 17
History in Movement - 3 to 5 years old
10:30 a.m. (French), 11:15 a.m. (Anglais)
Adapted to children ages 3 to 5, these body language workshops explore different ways to discover an exposition through movements. In April we explore the inside and the outside of our movements, in May we use mime games and in June we set off for an outdoors expedition...in the museum!
April 8 and 22, May 13, June 10 and 24
Curiousity Club - 6-10 years old
1:00 p.m. (French), 2:00 p.m. (English) and 3:00 p.m. (Bilingual)
Treasure hunts and quizzes linked to the monthly theme and designed for children ages 6-10.
Parents and Tots
Every last Wednesday of each month
From 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Share your passion for history with your baby! Touch and play boxes are available throughout the exhibitions. Creative workshops are also offered (even if your little one chooses to sleep through it).
MAY 30th
Baby's awake: "Animal collage"
Babies create an animal world on cardboard using non-toxic glue.
Baby's asleep: "Frog toothbrush holder"
Parents make a funny toothbrush holder in the form of a frog to brighten the bathroom.
JUNE 27th
Baby's awake: "Elephant puppets"
What do elephants do? Babies can explore this funny animal through puppetry.
Baby's asleep: "A bookmark for your holiday readings"
Parents are invited to make a colourful bookmark in cardboard, decorated with feathers and stickers.
JULY 25th
Baby's awake: "Baby Olympians"
Babies practice their concentration and agility skills by throwing paper balls in a bag.
Baby's asleep: "Boats for bath time"
Parents build a small floating boat with polystyrene and a wide range of other materials.
AUGUST 29th
Baby's awake: "Over and under boxes"
Babies play with boxes of different sizes.
Baby's asleep: "Back to school pencil holder"
Parents make and decorate a cylindrical cup to hold pencils.
Free admission for one parent and baby under 18 months.
No reservation necessary. Access any time during the activity.
Access for strollers: group entrance, 2175 Victoria Street (West side of the Museum).
Bring your lunch! Feeding room, equipped with a bottle warmer, a microwave and changing table are available for mommies and daddies! (Level V).
Children's Birthday Parties
To celebrate your child's birthday, the McCord offers creative and fun-filled activities like creating a totem, a glass bead workshop, a treasure hunt...This is one birthday your child won't forget!
Information and reservation:
reservation@mccord.mcgill.ca
514-398-7100, ext. 222
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