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Hejsan – Children’s After-school Program

Every 1st and 3rd Thursday, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., September – June

The after-school program is designed for children ages 5 to 10. Younger children are welcome under the supervision of an adult. Cost: $1 per child. Reservations recommended.

The Fall 2011 schedule for Hejsan is Swedish children’s book characters:

Sept. 1: “Karlsson” (from Karlsson-on-the Roof by Astrid Lindgren)
Sept. 15: “Super Grandpa” (from Super Grandpa by Davis Schwartz)
Oct. 6: “Pippi Longstocking” (from Pippi Longstocking series by Astrid Lindgren)
Oct. 20: “Linnea” (from Linnea series by Christina Björk)
Nov. 3: “Flicka, Ricka, and Dicka” (from Flicka, Ricka, and Dicka series by Maj Lindman)
Nov. 17: “Pelle” (from Pelle’s New Suit by Elsa Beskow)
Dec. 1: “Findus” (from Findus and Pettson series by Sven Nordqvist)
Dec. 15: “Emil” (from Emil series by Astrid Lindgren)
Jan. 5: “Troll” (from The Little Troll by Thomas Berger and Ronald Heuninck)
Jan. 19: “Stefan” (from Pancake Dreams by Ingmarie Ahvander)

The Spring 2012 schedule for Hejsan is Swedish music/musicians:

Feb 2: “Nyckelharpa”
Feb 16: “Folk Music”
Mar 1: “Joik (Sami music)”
Mar 15: “ABBA”
Apr 6: “Europe”
Apr 20: “Robyn”
May 3: “The Cardigans”
May 17: “Peter, Björn, and John”
June 7: “Sofia Talvik”
June 21: “Tallest Man on Earth”

Pancakes with Pippi

Join Pippi Longstocking, a popular Swedish character, for Swedish pancakes, crafts, singing and dancing. This is a unique opportunity to meet Pippi and learn how to make pancakes Pippi-style! All ages are welcome. See calendar for date and cost. The next date for this event is:

Saturday, March 10, 9 a.m.

Pioneer Camp

Travel the world without leaving Chicago! Come and explore the food, dance, folk arts, and cultural identities of a different country each day in our “Pioneer the World” day camp. Campers end the week with their very own “World’s Fair” to show off their work to the public. Pioneer Camp is always packed with fun and adventure for children ages 7 to 10.

Session I: Monday, July 9 – Friday, July 13, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Session II: Monday, Aug. 6 – Friday, Aug. 10, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Cost: $200 members, $250 non-members; extended care available until 4 p.m. for an additional $75. Please call the Museum at 773.728.8111 ext 26, to reserve your spot. Registration deadline for Session I is Friday, June 15, 2012. Registration deadline for Session II is Friday, July 13, 2012.

Viking Breakfast

Join Frey the Viking for Swedish Pancakes, crafts, and games. All ages are welcome! Please check our calendar for the latest date for Viking Breakfast. The next date for this event is:

Saturday, May 19, 9 a.m.

Breakfast with Tomten

Breakfast with Tomten is a Swedish pancake breakfast with traditional crafts, dancing around the Christmas tree and a special visit from Tomten (Santa). See calendar for date and cost. Pre-paid reservations are required.

Please check back for our next Breakfast with Tomten!

Family Night

Family Night is a free event with crafts for children in the gallery space while parents can enjoy the current temporary exhibit. The Children’s Museum is also open during this time. This is currently a quarterly event. The next date for this event is:

Friday, Jan. 20, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Special Events

Being 10:

Brunk Children’s Museum of Immigration 10th Anniversary ”Birthday Party” Family Fundraiser

Friday, Feb. 24, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

The Children’s Museum is hosting a “birthday party” family fundraiser to celebrate its 10th Anniversary on Friday, Feb. 24, 2012. Children will be able to play in the Children’s Museum while adults enjoy an auction, raffle, and more in our main floor gallery. There will be entertainment and fun for the whole family! Cost: $25 for adults, children are free. Please check back soon for more information.