Kids Summer Programs
All forms for registration (where indicated as required/recommended) open on May 15th. Once a program is filled, a waitlist will open that we will pull from up until 24 hours to the start of the program. Last minute empty spots will be filled first come first served 10 mins after the start of each program.
[D] = Drop in
[R] = Registration Required
[S] = Registration Suggested
READ
ALL SUMMER
Family & Me Storytime (Ages 0-5) [D]
Tuesdays, July 11th – August 15th @ 10:30 am
Little ones can join us for a great time with family, friends, and fun activities. Let’s read together, sing together, move together, explore and create together.
R.E.A.D. to a Dog! (Ages 5-10) [R]
Wednesday, July 19; Thursdays, August 3 & 17 from 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Visit with and read to a therapy dog from Therapy Dogs of Rockland R.E.A.D.® [Reading Education Assistance Dogs] in a relaxed, comfortable environment for a 15 minute slot. Boost your confidence while reading to your canine companion. Please come a few minutes early to choose your book and get settled. Permission slip signed by a parent or caregiver required before the start of session.
SOMETHING
SPECIAL
Candle Making in the Makerspace (Ages 9-12) [R]
Tuesday, July 11 @ 6:30 pm
Join us to learn how to make candles and light up your world!** Wax is difficult to get out of clothing, so please dress appropriately.
Sensory & Water Play (Ages 3-8) [R]
Thursday, July 27 @ 5:00 pm (Rain date: Thursday August 3)
Let’s get together and explore our senses! Come have loads of fun playing and enjoying water.
Let’s Make Boba Tea! (Ages 9-12) [R]
Wednesday, August 2 @ 1:00 pm
You will learn how to make your own Boba tea to beat the August heat! This is a Kosher & Halal recipe.
SILLY SCIENCE
FUN
Backyard Science (Ages 5-10) [R]
Thursday, July 13 @ 5 pm (Rain Date: Thursday, August 17)
Join us for backyard science experiments. Have fun and learn at the same time! **Science experiments can be messy, so dress appropriately.
Earthquake STEM Challenge: Snake, Rattle & Roll! (Ages 9-12) [R]
Tuesday, August 8 @ 6:30 pm
Using craft supplies, we will construct a model building that can survive a groundbreaking earthquake!
DIY Science (Ages 5-12) [R]
Thursday, August 10 @ 3 pm
Join us as we extract the DNA from a strawberry and make our own chemical molecules!
KINDNESS
AND CARING
Hearts of Kindness (Ages 5-8) [S]
Monday, July 10 @ 6 pm
Write kind messages to someone special. Decorate, fold into a heart, and add to a jar for when they’re feeling down.
Kindness Jigsaw Puzzles (Ages 5-8) [R]
Tuesday, July 25 @ 6:30 pm
Use your imagination and create your own jigsaw puzzle full of kind words.
For The Birds: Bird Feeders (Ages 5-8) [S]
Monday, August 7 @ 6 pm
Create your feathered friends’ new favorite restaurant out of popsicle sticks!
Positivity Jar (Ages 9-12) [R]
Tuesday, August 15 @ 6:30 pm
Enjoy the little things! Create your own positivity jar and wake up every morning to a great day!
CRAFT
TIME
We Are the World Planters (Ages 5-8) [R]
Tuesday, July 18 @ 6:30 pm
Paint an adorable ceramic earth planter to be a new home for a tiny succulent plant. Plants included!
Travel Cities Velvet Drawing (Ages 9-12) [S]
Thursday, July 20 @ 6:30 pm
Pick one of the many intricate drawings of cities etched in velvet and make it your own!
Recycled Books Collage (Ages 9-12) [S]
Monday, July 24 @ 6:30 pm
Get artsy-craftsy creative when you make a collage on canvas using recycled book pages, paint and more!
I Spy Garden Sensory Bottle (Ages 5-8) [R]
Tuesday, August 1 @ 6:30 pm
Create your own I Spy Garden sensory bottle! See if you can find the creatures that live in your garden.
Shark Suncatcher (Ages 5-8) [S]
Monday, August 14 @ 6:30 pm
Learn about sharks and create a Shark Suncatcher!