STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — For the month of February, the Staten Island Children’s Museum (SICM) will be hosting interactive workshops celebrating Black History Month and welcoming the Year of the Dragon.
During the NYC Schools Mid-Winter Recess, Feb. 19-23, SICM will be open the whole week with activities each day, in addition to offering a Winter Fun Camp for ages 5 through 9. Camps run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and include art-making, science experiments, exhibit play and outdoor exploring.
An inviting place to embrace creativity and culture, the SICM offers children and families a variety of participatory exhibits and events that nurture development and facilitate fun. Visitors can attend exciting and educational workshops hosted by talented guests across various disciplines, including culinary and visual art, literature, science and more. See offerings for February below.
Saturday, Feb. 3: The Cumbe Center for African and Diaspora Dance will present KOUKOU: Gathering Together at the Museum. KouKou is a dance of community that often guides children in learning the fundamentals of African dance. This workshop will highlight the importance of community-building through the magnetic and joyful rhythms and dances of Ivory Coast, West Africa. Program starts at 4 p.m. for 30 minutes.
Sunday, Feb. 4 and Thursday, Feb. 22: Taste the delicious “pastabilities” of pasta at their ShopRite Kidz Cook workshops Participants will be introduced to different kinds of foods and hone their dexterity as they work with cooking utensils to make healthy dishes. Sessions will be held at 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 pm and 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 17: SICM is partnering with the Staten Island Alliance to offer a free admission day from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. along with an informational fair with representatives from local PreK programs who will answer questions about the experience for children and enrollment. There will also be story times, crafts and giveaways. As an additional treat, there…
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