April Vacation at CAM | Museum Guard
Can you keep the artwork safe? Venture behind closed doors with the CAM Education team and Museum Guard Nick Tarrantino. Contact Kirsten Vega with questions.
When:
Thursday, April 19, 2018 1-4pm
Location:
Gloucester
New Year's Resolution Scavenger Hunt
Stop by The Stevens-Coolidge Place from Monday, December 30 to Sunday, January 12 to get a jump start on those 2020 resolutions! Just inside the white gate at the front door of the the house, you’ll find a scavenger hunt list on the brick patio to get you started exploring all that 2020 has to offer. On the sheet, you’ll find a list of 15 common resolutions, turned into a call to action that will take you through the property. Borrow one and find what’s in store for you in the new year! This activity is suitable for all ages and is best completed in groups of 2 or more. Get outside and explore this winter!
When:
Daily December 30, 2019 through January 12, 2020
Location:
Winter Fun at Castle Hill
Beat those winter blues and make the most of February vacation by getting outside! Every afternoon February 16-22, join us for winter fun for all ages at the Crane Estate from noon-4pm (we recommend you arrive by 3pm). Check in at the front desk in the main gallery of the house then plan your adventure! Roast s'mores around an outdoor fire pit, go on a winter scavenger hike, do an outdoor activity (see below), or cozy up inside with daily story time and a seasonal craft.
When:
Daily, February 16-22, 2020 Noon-4pm
Location:
Something's Fishy at Maritime Gloucester
What makes a fish a fish? Learn about all of the shapes and sizes of local fish and discover how form follows function. Create your own unique newly-discovered species and make a fish print to take home. Feel free to bring your own light-colored T-shirt to print on! For kids ages 6-10.
When:
Monday, April 21, 2023 10am-12pm
Location:
All About Sharks at Maritime Gloucester
Discover the local shark species and how they play an important role in our ecosystem. Kids will also learn about sharks' sixth sense and how they can track prey! For kids ages 6-10.
When:
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 10am-12pm
Location:
April Vacation at Cape Ann Art Haven
Cape Ann Art Haven has a week full of fun activities planned for kids during April Vacation week. There are programs for all ages that will appeal to many styles of artistic expression with morning classes from 9am to Noon. Scholarships are available. Open to elementary school-aged children.
When:
Tuesday-Friday, April 18-21, 2022 9am-Noon
Location:
April Vacation Week at CAM: Reading Through the Museum
Celebrate the return of spring with a visit to the Cape Ann Museum during April School Vacation Week! The Museum will be free for school-age children, 18 and under, and their guardians from Tuesday, April 18 – Friday, April 21. Explore the galleries with a scavenger hunt and family-friendly activities then head to the CAM Studio for an art project.
When:
Tuesday-Friday, April 18 -21, 2023 10am-5pm
Location:
Celebrate Earth Day & Planting with Ms. Frizzle!
Spring has sprung! Celebrate Earth Day with Sawyer Free Library Children's Services and Ms. Frizzle of the Magic School Bus! Ms. Frizzle presents an interactive & fun program about planting, gardening, and saving the beautiful planet Earth! This morning of fun is ideal for young children ages 3 and up and their families. This event will be held at 70 Middle Street, Trinity Church, right behind the library & no registration is needed.
When:
Saturday, April 22, 2023 11:30am-12:15pm
Location:
Winter Birding Boat Trip
Cape Ann is known worldwide for its exciting concentrations of winter seabirds. Thousands of birders visit the rugged coast of Cape Ann and scan the adjacent waters hoping to spot some of the unusual and highly sought-after seabirds that spend the winter months just offshore. The best way to get to see these birds and experience them up close is to visit them in their natural habitat- on the ocean!
When:
Saturday, March 25, 2023 8am-1pm
Location:
CAM Kids: Be Mine Valentine
Warm your hearts in chilly February by making a handmade love letter from new and recycled papers. Participants are invited to bring their own recycled papers or choose from the many beautiful papers in the CAM Studio. A friend, a loved one, a special sweetheart or a place, like Cape Ann -- who you write to is up to you! Let them know how special they are.
When:
Saturday, February 11, 202310am-Noon
Location:
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Old Newbury Day Open House & ChipFest
Where: Spencer Peirce Little Farm, Where: Tendercrop Farm
