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Education Programs Saturdays for Kids Children and their families are invited to visit the Museum the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month for storytelling, special tours, and hands-on art activities designed just for them. At 10:30 kids, ages 3 to 7 years old, can enjoy Tidewater Tales, listening to an exciting story about the region in one of our exhibitions. Boys and girls will learn about Bay animals, local legends, history, and more. Drawing, exploration of objects, and other activities will be part of these programs. Tidewater Tales is free with admission. Children can also participate in an art making or handson activity inspired by one of our exhibits. During special guided tours, participants will learn about the different ways that the Bay has shaped the lives of local people. At 11:30, 1:00, or 3:00 children (ages 6 to 12) can drop by to take part in a unique hands-on experience. The program fee is $3 per child. July 7th Shiver me timbers, it’s pirate day! Pirates were more than treasure maps and eye patches. Learn the differences between the image and reality about pirates on the Chesapeake. July 21st Birding – Explore the local population of birds. Learn how to identify some of the most common species by sight and call, and how you can make your own backyard a friendlier habitat for local birds. August 4th Hooper Strait Lighthouse – It’s summer vacation, and time to visit the lighthouse! Come experience what life would have been like on a lighthouse long ago. August 18th Marshes – Learn why marshes are important to humans and the critters that call them home. Capture the beauty of a marsh through drawing or photography. 20 September 1st Crabbing — Pull up a crab pot and run a trot line on the Katie G. See and learn to identify crabs up close. Find out about all the different jobs it takes to bring a crab to your plate. September 15th Seasons — Fall is around the corner. What makes the seasons so important for the animals and the watermen of the Chesapeake? Find out how and make a waterman puppet. October 6th Chesapeake Icons — What makes you think of the Chesapeake? How do you feel about oysters, skipjacks, blue crabs, and waterman? Explore these icons up close in this unique exhibit, Chesapeake Icons. October 20th Explore the 28-foot reproduction of Captain John Smith’s shallop or open boat that will be on display. Learn about Captain Smith’s and his crew voyage on the Chesapeake 400 years ago. On-Going Programs Community Sailing Program Our Sailing Program continues through the summer with offerings for basic, intermediate, and advanced sailing, and don’t miss our Tuesday Evening Member Sails on our JY 15s! For more information and a detailed schedule, please visit www.cbmm.org/sailing.html. Boaters’ Safety Courses Any Maryland boater born after July 1, 1972, is required to have a Certificate of Boating Safety Education, in order to operate a vessel. The Certificate is obtained by passing a Department of Natural Resources-approved boating safety course, and once obtained, the Certificate is valid for life. Participants completing the Museum’s course will receive this Certificate. The course is also recommended for anyone looking to become a safer, more experienced boater. The Boating Safety Education courses are offered at the Museum in St. Michaels on the following dates: Session 4: September 11 & 12, 6-10pm All classes will be held in the Museum’s Steamboat Building. Advanced registration is required. Members and Non-Members: $25
Lighthouse Overnight Program Become a lighthouse keeper with your family or friends. Experience the life of a 19th century keeper through planned activities. Take a hands-on tour of the lighthouse, perform the tasks of a traditional keeper, participate in an induction ceremony and more… Family Programs Select Saturdays in July, August, and September. Non-members: $41, Members: $35. Cost includes program activities, two days’ admission to the Museum and dinner. July 14 August 4 August 25 July 28 August 11 September 1 Scout, Student, and Youth Group Programs Fridays and Saturdays in April, May, June, September, and October. Limited dates remaining for the Spring, book now for Fall 2007. Cost: $550 for up to 15 people. Cost includes program activities, two days’ admission to the Museum. Special lighthouse badge available for Brownie, Junior, and Cadet Girl Scout groups. New for this year’s Boating Party Special Preview Party Saturday, August 25, 6-8pm An elegant evening at Thornton House, the magnificent waterfront home of CBMM Board member Charlie and Carolyn Thornton. Music by “Free & Easy.” Cocktails and catering by Gourmet By the Bay. Patron tickets are $350 and include one Boating Party ticket and one invitation to the Preview Party. Visit www.cbmm.org/boatingparty.html for invitation or raffle tickets Win a MINI! Drawing is September 8, 2007 Take a chance at winning a fully-loaded 2007 MINI Cooper S. $125 per ticket, only 700 tickets will be sold. Call 410-745-2916 ext. 113 to use your credit card. 21
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