Summer Fun at Miami Children's Museum 

 MIAMI, FL – Miami Children’s Museum (2009) presents another summer of fun with their annual Summer Camp  located at the Museum conveniently between Downtown Miami and Miami Beach from June 8 – September 4, 2009. Campers ages 4 – 10 will enjoy a fun-filled learning experience as they explore the Museum from top to bottom, while developing new interests, and making new friends. Join camp for a week or all summer long!

          Whether a MiChiMu Mate (ages 3 – 5) or part of the Castaway Crew (6 – 10), campers can choose from 13 different weekly themes relating to arts, science, culture and even entrepreneurship, all within a safe hands on learning environment. Camp takes place Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

          MCM also offers extended care that caters to working parents and their busy schedules. Before care is from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. while After Care is from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Both are available daily at an additional per week fee.MCM Summer Camp Registration, per week or for the wholesummer, is open now. Fees are $195 per week for MCM members and $220 per week for Non-Members. Fee also includes a camp t-shirt and extended care and Subway lunch are available for an additional fee. PLEASE NOTE: Parents are encouraged to register prior to the start of camp to avoid the $20 walk-in fee at the start of every week.

          And MCM is not just for kids. The Museum seeks volunteers ages 12 and up to assist with camp and work closely with the kids to provide a fun, safe and memorable experience for all campers. Interested candidates should call 305.373.KIDS (5437), ext. 119 to sign up today!

To register for Camp, please call 305.373.KIDS (5437), ext. 112 or visit www.miamichildrensmuseum.org. You may also register at Miami Children’s Museum at 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami, FL on Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

About Miami Children’s Museum

Founded in 1983, Miami Children’s Museum is dedicated to enriching the lives of all children by fostering a love of learning and enabling children to realize their highest potential.  Visitors of all ages are encouraged to play together, learn, imagine and create.  The 56,500-square-foot facility includes 14 galleries, classrooms, parent/teacher resource center, 200-seat auditorium and outdoor exhibits, including a new playground. The museum offers hundreds of bilingual, interactive exhibits; programs and classes, including special needs classes; Subway restaurant; Kid Smart educational gift shop and learning materials related to arts, culture, community and communication.  To learn more about the museum, please visit www.miamichildrensmuseum.org.

Miami Children's Museum receives both private and public funding. MCM is sponsored in part by the City of Miami; the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners; and the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.