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The Swedish American Museum is the perfect place for kids during the Summer–and all year round! Take a look at these special events and programs for your child to partake in here at the Museum and the Brunks Children’s Museum of Immigration. For more information on the Children’s Museum, please click here to visit the Web page.
The Swedish American Museum likes going green, and we hope you do too! Join the Museum for their special eco-friendly event, Mulle’s Outdoor Andersonville Adventure on Saturday, June 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in an effort to learn about Swedish culture and environmental care.
Swedish Character Skogsmulle (Forest Mulle) is known for teaching children to love and care for nature, and he has promoted interest and appreciation for the environment with Swedish children for over 40 years. Mulle will do the same with children of our neighborood at Mulle’s Outdoor Andersonville Adventure!
All ages are welcome for this family event to help remind children to enjoy and appreciate nature and outdoor life, through the eyes of the Swedish character Mulle. Participants can make an eco-friendly craft and enjoy an urban nature walk. Reservations are required. The cost is $5 per child, children under 2 are free. Please call the Museum at 773.728.8111 to make your reservation.
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.
The 2010 session dates are as follows: Session I is from July 12 – 16, at 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Session II is from August 9 – 13, at 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Please note: There are only 5 remaining spots available for Session I. There are plenty of spots available for Session II. Registration deadline for Session I is Friday, June 11, 2010 and Friday, July 9, 2010 for Session II.
Cost: $175 members, $225 non-members; extended care available until 4 p.m. for an additional $70. Please call the Museum at 773.728.8111, ext 26, to reserve your spot, or click here to pay online and download the registration form.
