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Tuesday, June 26, 2012
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AWEsome Electricity| Naperville |
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Kids build foundations for future learning as they discover what currents, loads and power sources are and what they do, while beginning to understand the basics of electricity, how it is generated and how it moves.
Where: DuPage Children's Museum
Ages: Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary
Cost: Free with admission
Birds of a Feather| Wheaton |
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Kids explore the wonderful world of birds. Class includes discussion, craft projects, a short bird walk and more.
Where: Cantigny Park
When: 1-3 p.m.
Ages: Elementary, Tweens
Cost: $8, free parking
Summer Fun & Games: Create-Your-Own Compass| Elmhurst |
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Kids make their own compass and learn about lodestone, a naturally magnetic stone that led to the invention of the first compass almost 2,000 years ago.
Where: Elmhurst Historical Museum
When: 1-3 p.m.
Ages: Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Cost: $2, $1 members
Try-It Tuesday| Buffalo Grove |
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Visit the Raupp Museum to see the new summer exhibit Kites! and stay for walk-in activities. Each week features a different activity. For a full schedule visit bgparks.org
Where: Raupp Memorial Museum
When: 1-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays
Ages: Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary
Cost: Free
McKenna’s Reading Journal Craft| Chicago |
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Girls make their own reading journal to take home, like the one McKenna has in her stories. Mondays and Wednesdays.
Where: American Girl Place
When: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Ages: Elementary, Tweens
Cost: Free
Kite Flight and Design| Elmhurst |
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Participants design and build their own operational kite. A kit, supplies and instruction are provided for participants. Finished kites will be flown in Berens Park with assistance from Park District staff. June 26, July 24.
Where: Elmhurst Park District
When: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Ages: Elementary
Cost: $12, $10 resident
















