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Venues hosting fun events for kids on spring break this week - The Saratogian Apr 9th 2012, 04:57 More Photos Click thumbnails to enlarge Children take turns driving the popular firetruck at the museum in March 2010. The museum is hosting several events for kids who are on spring break this week. (ED BURKE file photo, eburke@saratogian.com) Mary Downing and Frankie Gabriele walk Bella through the Wilton Wildlife Preserve in October 2011. The preserve is hosting several events for kids who are on spring break this week. (ERIC JENKS file photo, photos@saratogian.com) Luke Allen, front, and Matthew Esposito of Niskayuna raid the cash register in the General Store at the Children's Museum at Saratoga in March 2010. The museum is hosting several events for kids who are on spring break this week. (ED BURKE file photo, eburke@saratogian.com) For the parents wondering how they're going to keep their kids busy over the course of spring break, which begins today and ends Friday, there are a lot of local options for children of all ages. School Vacation Classes at The Hyde Collection 161 Warren St., Glens Falls; www.hydecollection.org or 729-1761 Wednesday and Thursday: Design It/Build It — A Terrific Toy Emporium; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Build a complete toy store and create a variety of toys, displays, advertising and signage in the Art Studio. Learn the use of tools and mechanical engineering skills. Limited to 12 children, ages 10 through 13. $45 for members, $55 for non-members, $10 materials fee. Contact June Leary at 792-1761, ext. 27, or jleary@hydecollection.org. Wednesday: Artful Afternoons, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. With an adult chaperone, learn about a specific artist or work of art from the permanent collection or current exhibitions; retrieve a secret password, then explore a variety of art-making techniques to create a Hyde-inspired masterpiece. Ages 6 through 12. $5 suggested donation for non-members. Contact Courtney R. Nettleton at 792-1761, ext. 17, or cnettleton@hydecollection.org. Saratoga Springs Public Library 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs; www.sspl.org or 584-7860 All events are free. Monday: Showing of "Tangled" from 2 to 4 p.m. in the H. Dutcher Community Room. Tuesday: "Androcles and the Lion," 2 to 3 p.m., presented by the Schenectady Theater for Children Continued... Wednesday: Family Game Day, 10:30 a.m. to noon in the H. Dutcher Community Room; play board games, floor games and electronic group games. For children in kindergarten through grade 5; siblings welcome with a caregiver. Thursday: The Plot Chickens, 2 to 2:30 p.m. in the Crawshaw Story Room. Listen to your favorite chicken and egg stories, learn some chicken rhymes, dance the Chicken Dance and make a chicken-themed craft. For children ages 3 through 5. Parents and caregivers welcome. Register at 584-7860, option 3. Friday: Make a Mini Robot Walker, 10 to 11 a.m. in the H. Dutcher Community Room. Join Kathy and learn how to make the Robot Walker, an activity from her forthcoming book. Students will discover how roboticists use models like Robot Walk to learn how to make robots move more naturally. For children in grades 2 through 5. Register at 584-7860, option 3. Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park 80 Scout Road, Gansevoort; www.wiltonpreserve.org or 450-0321 Monday: Conservation Walk from 1 to 2 p.m. at Old Gick Farm Trail. The walk will leave from the parking lot on Route 50 (past Wilton Mall). Understand the characteristics that help maintain a thick understory habitat. Pre-registration required. 450-0321. Tuesday: Wetland Walk from 1 to 2 p.m. Meet at Neilmann parking lot on Ruggles Road, just south of King Road, for an hour-long exploration of the wetland communities. Pre-registration required by today, 450-0321. Saratoga Spa State Park Wednesday: Fish release from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join in on the annual fish stocking morning at Spa State Park. Visit the preserve's table at the Geyser picnic area to participate in children's crafts, learn about the other local environmental organizations and bring a bucket to drop a fish into the creek. The Children's Museum at Saratoga Continued... 69 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs; www.childrensmuseumatsaratoga.org or 584-5540 Monday: Trash to Treasure from 10:30 a.m. to noon; Celebrate spring and Earth Day by recycling and re-using. Trash is provided; you make the treasure. Tuesday: Tuesday for Tots from 10 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 3 p.m. A special time for younger visitors to gain pre-school readiness skills in a fun, social environment. Wednesday: Mixed Media from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Children ages 6 through 12 can explore different types of art supplies and create projects to take home. Thursday: Silly Science from 10:30 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 3 p.m. The museum's newest program; each week explore a different way science is everywhere. Learn about water, forces, seasons, animals and more. Friday: Wiggle and Giggle from 10 to 11:30 a.m. For younger children. Through guided free play, kids will wiggle and explore what they can do with their bodies. Friday: Wizarding Workshop from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Explore the wizarding world of Harry Potter. Make wands, brew potions and decorate a Marauder's Map. Registration is required; $3 per child. Saratoga Clay Arts 167 Hayes Road, Schuylerville; www.saratogaclayarts.org or 581-CLAY Entire week: From 1 to 2:30 p.m. Learn basic skills and techniques on the potters wheel, create functional pieces such as bowls, cups and mugs to bring home. Ages 9 and older. No experience necessary. Members or enrolled siblings receive a discount. Cost: $150. Continued... The Wonder Room School 896 Saratoga Road/Route 50, Ballston Lake; www.thewonderroomschool.com or 602-0237 Monday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for drop-in play and creative art studio. Messy Monday: Explore and create projects with shaving cream. For ages 5 and younger. Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for drop-in play and creative art studio. Ages 5 and older. From 1 to 3 p.m. "It All Makes Sense," go on a sensory scavenger hunt. Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for drop-in play and creative art studio. Wednesday: Special Vacation Program: 2 to 5 p.m., "Caring for Kids," a program for ages 11 through 15 looking to become babysitters. Will cover child development, create a bag-of-tricks and learn basic health and safety tips. Registration required; $25 per student. Thursday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for drop-in play and creative art studio. Theme Thursday: Inspired by spring theme of "In Our Yard." Also from 1 to 2 p.m., "Fun with Legos." Both programs ages 5 and older. Friday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for drop-in play and creative art studio. Favorite author program: 10 a.m., with stories and a craft inspired by Ann Rockwell. Spring Celebrations at the World Children's Museum 89 Warren St., Glens Falls; www.worldchildrensmuseum.org or 793-2773 Registration recommended; $5 museum admission fee. Ages 5 through 12, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Travel to Eastern Europe for the week: Tuesday: Learn to design and paint pysanky, traditional Ukrainian Easter eggs. Wednesday: Learn about the Slovenian celebration of Kurent masks that help chase winter away. Thursday: Discover the traditions of the spring festival of Martishor, celebrated in Romania and Moldova, and make Martishor pins to bring health and luck throughout the year. Friday: Russian Shrovetide Straw Figures. — By Aubree Cutcomp This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read the FAQ at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php#publishers. Five Filters recommends: Donate to Wikileaks.

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