Come get into character! Learn about stage make-up tricks and sculptural mask formations. Design your own mask during this special Halloween Program! Liza will then be at the steam tables with face painting. Bring a friend and paint a face!

An introduction to the basics of theatre and performing. Children will be introduced to several theatre games and activities, which is a fun way to help them grow as young performers. They will work on acting and create short skits; they will also learn some basic rhythm, movement, and dance. Some theatre-related crafts will be […]

For kids walking to age 5, with a caregiver. A mix of movement, music, and stories based in yoga. Class starts with an "om" and ends with a craft. Fun for both kids and adults. Yoga with Sarah Scafidi-McGuire. $8 per participant. Caregivers stay with children during the program.

Recycle old crayons to make your very own swirled color crayon! We will melt the crayons into a mold and bake a fresh new crayon to take home. Go exploring to find the most interesting textures! Can you capture the rubbing of a leaf?

A series of 8 classes for children of all abilities incorporating basic yoga and mindfulness through movement, breathing with intention, and learning to be in the moment. The cost is $8 per participant. This class will emphasize development body awareness and feeling good in one’s own body, regardless of the child’s coordination, flexibility, or athletic ability.  […]

Come ride the waves of sound! Children will learn how different instruments produce their unique sounds and how our ears process those noises. They will then have a chance to create their own wind instrument.

Floating Homes- Have you ever wanted to live near the water? How about directly on the water! Come learn about the unique home developments that float on the water! Can you build a house that can float on the water!? Test your creation in our water table exhibit.

An introduction to the basics of theatre and performing. Children will be introduced to several theatre games and activities, which is a fun way to help them grow as young performers. They will work on acting and create short skits; they will also learn some basic rhythm, movement, and dance. Some theatre-related crafts will be […]

For kids walking to age 5, with a caregiver. A mix of movement, music, and stories based in yoga. Class starts with an "om" and ends with a craft. Fun for both kids and adults. Yoga with Sarah Scafidi-McGuire. $8 per participant. Caregivers stay with children during the program.

Bones & Fossils Afterschool Club for Grades 1 -4 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Interested in what makes us human? Curious about the bones under your skin? Wonder how you are related to chimpanzees? In this workshop children will learn about bone, how fossils are made, and will come face to face with some of their […]

Learn about the birds that stick around the North Country through the cold months. Children will make their own bird feeder to attract these birds to their yards and keep them warm throughout the Winter.

A series of 8 classes for children of all abilities incorporating basic yoga and mindfulness through movement, breathing with intention, and learning to be in the moment.  The cost is $8 per participant. This class will emphasize development body awareness and feeling good in one’s own body, regardless of the child’s coordination, flexibility, or athletic […]

Create a Podcast Afterschool Club Grades 5 & 6 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  This is a drop-off program for seven Fridays from 3:30pm - 4:30pm. The program cost is $75. NCCM Members get a 10% discount. Join an investigative journalism team! NCCM staff, with help from North Country Public Radio, will lead kids in an […]

Learn about chemical reactions and the crystallization process while creating a beautiful piece of crystal that can be hung in your window at home.

Learn about the art of mosaic stained glass. Enjoy viewing images of historical stained glass and see examples of contemporary unique creations. Create your own tissue paper stained glass window.

An introduction to the basics of theatre and performing. Children will be introduced to several theatre games and activities, which is a fun way to help them grow as young performers. They will work on acting and create short skits; they will also learn some basic rhythm, movement, and dance. Some theatre-related crafts will be […]

Bones & Fossils Afterschool Club for Grades 1 -4 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Interested in what makes us human? Curious about the bones under your skin? Wonder how you are related to chimpanzees? In this workshop children will learn about bone, how fossils are made, and will come face to face with some of their […]

Come make a plate! Choose a craft station and make enough for everyone! Enjoy sharing your homemade food crafts with friends after creating them by hand. How can you be sure to have a well-balanced meal?

Create a Podcast Afterschool Club Grades 5 & 6 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  This is a drop-off program for seven Fridays from 3:30pm - 4:30pm. The program cost is $75. NCCM Members get a 10% discount. Join an investigative journalism team! NCCM staff, with help from North Country Public Radio, will lead kids in an […]

DNA is the building blocks for all life. In this workshop children will explore this concept by extracting and viewing DNA from a strawberry. They will learn how scientist do this with human DNA, and this importance of DNA in determining how we are as individuals.

Help us up-cycle winter sweaters into mittens! You can choose your color/pattern and start from scratch. We will use plastic needles and yarn. Make a pair for yourself, a friend, or donate your mittens!

Program held in conjunction with SUNY Potsdam Animal Room. Come meet the live reptiles Cheech: The Albino Corn Snake, Maya: The Bearded Dragon, and Woody: The Wood Turtle. Get to know their endearing personalities and have the chance to hand feed them an afternoon snack!

An introduction to the basics of theatre and performing. Children will be introduced to several theatre games and activities, which is a fun way to help them grow as young performers. They will work on acting and create short skits; they will also learn some basic rhythm, movement, and dance. Some theatre-related crafts will be […]

Become a meteorologist in this hands-on workshop. Children will learn about the tools scientists use to predict weather, and then build their barometers to predict incoming storms at home.

Science meets fashion in this wearable art program. Learn about density and make a winter wonderland bracelet! Your bracelet will have moving parts echoing a snowstorm!

An introduction to the basics of theatre and performing. Children will be introduced to several theatre games and activities, which is a fun way to help them grow as young performers. They will work on acting and create short skits; they will also learn some basic rhythm, movement, and dance. Some theatre-related crafts will be […]

Bones & Fossils Afterschool Club for Grades 1 -4 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Interested in what makes us human? Curious about the bones under your skin? Wonder how you are related to chimpanzees? In this workshop children will learn about bone, how fossils are made, and will come face to face with some of their […]

Come explore this winter sensory play sculpture activity! We will make fake snow and build an indoor snowman. You can dress your snowman how you wish! Don't forget his/her scarf and hat! It's getting chilly out there!

A series of 8 classes for children of all abilities incorporating basic yoga and mindfulness through movement, breathing with intention, and learning to be in the moment.  The cost is $8 per participant. This class will emphasize development body awareness and feeling good in one’s own body, regardless of the child’s coordination, flexibility, or athletic […]

Create a Podcast Afterschool Club Grades 5 & 6 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  This is a drop-off program for seven Fridays from 3:30pm - 4:30pm. The program cost is $75. NCCM Members get a 10% discount. Join an investigative journalism team! NCCM staff, with help from North Country Public Radio, will lead kids in an […]

Not all birds fly south for the winter, some stick around and could use your help to make it through the cold months. Come to this workshop to learn about the birds that stay in the area, and build your own feeder so they can stay warm until the Spring.