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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.
Spring 2013 Schedule:
Hejsan Theme – Pioneer Crafts and Games
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. Click here for more information about the time and cost for this popular program. The next date for this event is:
Saturday, March 9, 2013, 9 a.m.
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. Cost for 2013 session: $200 members, $250 non-members; extended care is available until 4 p.m. for an additional $75. Click here to register for this year’s camp.
2013 “Pioneer the World” Camp will take place:
Aug. 5-9, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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.
Please check back for this event in 2013.
Breakfast with Tomten is a Swedish pancake breakfast with traditional crafts, dancing around the Christmas tree and a special visit from Tomten (Santa). More information regarding the cost of the event is available on the calendar. Pre-paid reservations are required. Stay tuned for what day this event is schedule for in 2013, last year the event was held on:
Saturday, Dec. 8 and Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 at 9 a.m.
Family Night is a free event between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. 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 Family Night will be on Friday, April 5, 2013, 4 – 7 p.m.
Please check back for upcoming special events.
