Hejsan – Children’s After-school Program

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

The after-school program is designed for children ages 5 to 10, teaching them about particular events, subjects, people, or holidays in Swedish and Swedish-American culture.  Dancing, singing, and crafts often are part of this program. 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 for Swedish pancakes, crafts, singing and dancing at the Museum.  This is a unique opportunity to meet Pippi, a popular Swedish character, 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.

Viking Breakfast

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

Saturday, May 19, 9 a.m.