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   Introducing: MEGA Wonders MEGA Wonders is a 90-minute drop-off, kids-only class at CMON, with a hands-on approach to learning through play, helping to lay a strong educational foundation for kids ages 4, 5, and 6 years old. In this class, children explore, ask and answer questions, solve problems, and interact with their peers and teachers. The 32-week program will take place from August 22, 2024 through May 16, 2025 and is limited to 16 students. It is structured with circle time, story-time, small group centers, and independent play – resembling a morning program at an early learning center.  More Information Here! Still Need Summer Plans? Calling all future Kindergarten-age kids! Explore the museum all summer long with Summer Camp at CMON, designed for young learners. Camps at CMON promote discovery and experiential learning through daily STEAM activities, with a new theme each week! Limited spots remain, sign-up today!  Register Today Every Hit Could be a Win for CMON! We’re so excited to be participating in Suncoast Credit Union’s partnership with the Tampa Bay Rays, and you can play a part! Celebrate our home team with us as Sun- coast Credit Union adds $90 to the donation pot each time a Rays player scores a base hit or home run. Every vote for CMON from our fans gives us another chance at winning it all!  Vote Now! CMON Mom! Want to celebrate moms at CMON? Join us on May 4 for a special Mother’s Day make and take activity (tickets sold separately). Make it an extra special day with coffee and donuts from The Bean coffee cart!  Make and Take Tickets  May the Fourth Be With You! Coming to a galaxy near you! CMON welcomes all padawans for a fun-filled day at the museum celebrating all things Star Wars! Join us between 12:00-4:00 PM on Saturday, May 4 for themed activities, story-time from Princess Leia and a Jedi Master, photos with Star Wars friends, and more! Let the force awaken you for this special event! *Admission to the museum is required for this event.  RSVP on Facebook Shop With Us at Kendra Scott  We can’t wait to see you at Kendra Scott Waterside Shops for a very special Give Back shopping event! Online code is good for Friday May 10 and Saturday May 11. Do You Want to Play With A Purpose?  Get ready for CMON’s second annual Golf Scramble, coming up on May 11, 2024. Funds raised will directly impact families’ lives in our community by providing a safe and wonderful place that inspires children and families to have fun while learning together. When: Saturday, May 11, 2024 Where: The Club at The Strand, 5840 Strand Blvd For more information, contact Laura Bright at [email protected]  Learn More Mother’s Day is On The Way!  Mommy and Me Mini Buddhas Take a chance to relax, Mom! Miss Elaina will be at CMON to teach Mini Buddha’s Kids Yoga on Sunday, May 12th. Register Now  This 30-minute session is designed for Mini Buddhas of all ages. Parents are encouraged to play and participate. Taught by Just Play by E.Co’s Elaina Vasta, this session will introduce children to yoga through imaginative themes that take them on a journey incorporating yoga, dance, and play. Registration cost is $30 per child (includes one parent and admission for the day). CMON Member’s will receive a $10 discount per registration (log-in required). Check-in begins at the front desk at 9:00 a.m. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one! Want to bring the yoga studio home with you? The CMON Museum Store carries Just Play by E. Co yoga and meditation kits, designed by Miss Elaina to make every opportunity for play an opportunity to get in tune with your body.  SCOOBY-DOO! Mansion Mayhem Opens May 25 at CMON! SCOOBY-DOO™ and the rest of the Mystery Inc. gang have another mystery on their hands—and they need your help. Can you meddling kids (and grown-ups, too) help solve the case of the jewel-thieving ghost? Learn More  CMON is a Blue Star Museum CMON is proud to once again participate in the Blue Star Museums program, providing free access to the institution for active-duty military, National Guard, and Reserve personnel and up to five family members from May 18 through September 2, 2024. Learn More  Last Chance for Spring Programing Our popular Art Workshop series is continuing, now with all new class times on Fridays! Register for one class, or sign up for them all! -May 3, 4: May The Fourth Be With You! -May 7, 10, 11: Surrealism -May 14, 18, 19: A Keen Eye Your 6 – 10-year-old artist will love these varied and engaging classes (a drop-off experience at CMON). All students will create a take-home work of art at each session. $20 registration fee per class for non-members, $10 for members. Register Now   Final Two Rainbowdance Sessions for Spring! Your little one will love singing and moving with you in CMON’s Rainbowdance program. These 45-minute classes are now available for registration online. $25 for non-members, $20 for members. Each registration covers one child/caretaker pair. Classes on select Mondays at 9:30 am. More Information   Is your little one loving Rainbowdance? The CMON Museum Store now carries a selection of Sarah’s Silks play silks, perfect for recreating your favorite Rainbowdance activities. Play silks can be used for every type of open ended play imaginable, and more! CMON is proud to present CMON Class! CMON Class is created for children with inquisitive minds in Kindergarten through 5th grade. In this thirty-minute drop-off session, children will engage in a variety of STEM activities, along with mindfulness and emotional intelligence development. Each week will have a different theme, so come back every week to participate in new activities! Classes are on select Mondays through 5/13 at 4:00 pm and are included with admission. Sign-up for the classes will take place the day of the program at the Front Desk, opening up 30 minutes before the session begins and is first come, first serve. The class is a drop-off format, but parents must remain on campus for the duration of the program.   Want to Take Homeschooling Out of the House? Homeschool learners in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to join the CMON EducationTeam on Fridays,1-2pm for our Homeschool Work- shops. These hands-on programs foster curiosity and discovery in support of what students are learning at home. There will also be a special time to focus on social and emotional learning too! Workshops are free with membership or admission to the museum. Register your student day-of at the front desk! May Workshops include: May 3: Moon Dough May 10: Rockets, Paper, Scissors! May 17: Be A Star Did You Know? CMON members receive invitations to previews of new exhibits and to special member appreciation events! Join today and you could get an exclusive first look at what’s coming to the museum, complete with games, prizes, and snacks. Become a Member Today!     |