Tag Archive for "playground-activities"

Kids

May 11, 2012

Art in the Park: Mini Hot Air Balloons

June is the month of the first public hot air balloon flight by the Montgolfier brothers in 1783. In honor of the first public hot air balloon flight, we will construct mini hot air balloons for you to float in the air! *Adult supervision is required for all Art in the Park activities.

Kids

Art in the Park: Puzzles

We are going to create games today. This morning you will be able to not only solve a puzzle but also make one of your own design! After you create your puzzle, try to solve it and then try to solve a friend’s puzzle too! *Adult supervision is required for all Art in the Park… Read more

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Art in the Park: XOX

You can never have enough games! XOX is a classic game that you can play over and over again. With this game you will need a friend. Have fun! *Adult supervision is required for all Art in the Park activities.

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Art in the Park: Rockin’ Away Rattle – CANCELED

After the Mad. Sq. Kids concert with Audra Rox, have your own music and energy to share. Make music with a paper plate rattle; these rattles will get you in the mood to sing out loud. Follow your ears to the playground for some music making! **Due to the weather, today’s afternoon activity is canceled…. Read more

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Art in the Park: Tactile Buckets

Today we will experiment with texture. Texture is how a surface looks or how it feels. We will create a texture on the outside of a little bucket and you will find an opposite texture to put in the bucket! *Adult supervision is required for all Art in the Park activities.

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Art in the Park: Shadow Drawings

Today’s activity is dependent on the sun! You will use your own shadow to create a piece of art. Do not worry! If there is no sun, we have a backup plan that is just as much fun! *Adult supervision is required for all Art in the Park activities.

Kids

Art in the Park: History Flags

Today is Flag Day! In the United States Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States in 1777. The Deedle Deedle Dees love history too. We will make flags in celebration. *Adult supervision is required for all Art in the Park activities.

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Art in the Park: Hand-Painted Cards

Now that your fingers are warmed up from the morning activity, come back this afternoon to finger paint a card and give the card to someone special! We have tons of paint colors to choose from. Who needs a paintbrush when you can use your fingers! *Adult supervision is required for all Art in the… Read more

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Art in the Park: Paint Folds

There are many ways to paint. We have already explored a few. Today we will make paint shapes with a simple paper card. Each painting that you make will be a beautiful surprise! *Adult supervision is required for all Art in the Park activities.

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Art in the Park: Harmonica

Our craft today is Bluegrass-inspired from the music of Alastair Moock. This fun activity will have your mouth moving more than your hands! *Adult supervision is required for all Art in the Park activities.