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SUMMARY:Puppet Factory: Drop-in Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Build it\, stitch it\, bring it to life! Stop in any time during this four-hour workshop to become puppet designers and performers. Using basic tools and materials\, practice basic sewing\, puppet-building\, and collaborative construction techniques. Free with museum admission; no registration required.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						\n	\n	\n\n						\n							Add to calendar						\n						\n	\n\n					\n					\n						\n															\n									\n										Google Calendar									\n								\n															\n									\n										iCalendar									\n								\n															\n									\n										Outlook 365									\n								\n															\n									\n										Outlook Live
URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/puppet-workshop/
LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N. Hamilton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States
CATEGORIES:10 to 12 years,6 to 9 years,Additional Fee,Includes Admission,STEM
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SUMMARY:Good Green Fun: 1-Day Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This single-day STEM workshop invites kids to explore sustainability solutions and work together to design a city from their imaginations. They will embark on a sustainability scavenger hunt around the museum and use hands-on investigation to gain a better understanding of solar and wind power. They will build structures from an assortment of upcycled materials and use human energy to make lemonade! \n\n\n\nPrice & Logistics\n\n\n\n$55/child\, MCM member discount is 10% This is a drop-off workshop for kids who have completed grades 1-4. Price includes admission for enrolled child. Participants should bring a sack lunch and water bottle.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\nRead our cancellation policy.
URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/sustainability-workshop/
CATEGORIES:10 to 12 years,6 to 9 years,Additional Fee,Camps,Class,Includes Admission,Registration Required,STEM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T210000
DTSTAMP:20250619T190400Z
CREATED:20250411T224618Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Swim: Camp Camp
DESCRIPTION:Break out your boa & bug spray for a sensational Adult Swim\n\n\n\nAdult Swim at Madison Children’s Museum honors the public pool tradition of kicking out the kids out so adults can get silly (just without an actual pool). This 21+ event series offers the chance to play like a grown-up—sashay-ing\, sliding\, sipping\, and skipping your way through the museum. \n\n\n\nCamp Camp channels the DIY\, try-new-things spirit of classic summer camp with the outrageous and joyful expression of campy style. It’s an evening loaded with crafts\, performances\, and plenty of chances for everyone (ages 21+) to shine.  \n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n$20 in advance\n\n\n\n$25 day of the event\n\n\n\nBring the whole gang! A 10% discount will automatically be applied to orders of 10 or more tickets.\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\nCamp-tastic Activities\n\n\n\n\nCamp Camp Talent Show: Enjoy an epic Talent Show with DVJ Ravyn and fabulous guest performers! Hosted by former Madison Pride Queen Amethyst von Trollenberg and featuring Mr. TRANS Midwest 2024 Pony Boy; Madison Pride Queen 2024 and Drag League Champion 2024 Cici Voyer; and Mx. FIVE Nightclub 2024 Nemo \n\n\n\nPremier Trivia–Camp Camp edition: Show off your Indoor Kid skills with camp-inspired trivia (hot tip: the 6 pm sesh has the most space!) 6pm\, 7pm\, 8 pm\n\n\n\nDrama Trunk: Play dress-up and show off your sparkly side at our Bling Station\n\n\n\nArts & Crafts Cabin: Put a rainbow spin on classic camp crafts and decorate a souvenir bandana to take home\n\n\n\nGet Spored: Earn your wilderness survival merit badge with the UW Fungal Biology Supergroup\n\n\n\nHistory is Gay: Explore Wisconsin’s LGBTQ+ history and make a cool button at a pop-up exhibit from the Wisconsin Historical Museum\n\n\n\nLetters from Camp: Write an affirming postcard message to an LGBTQ+ young person in our community. Postcards will be distributed to youth at Pride Prom 2025.\n\n\n\nHead Counselors Table: Learn from our friends at OutReach\, who will be here for all your LGBTQ+ community resource needs\n\n\n\n\nFood & Drink\n\n\n\n\nBars on floor 2 and in the Wonderground\n\n\n\nVending by Halo Halo South-East Asian food truck\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAges 21 & up \n\n\n\nTicket cancellation/exchange policy. \n\n\n	\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						\n	\n	\n\n						\n							Add to calendar						\n						\n	\n\n					\n					\n						\n															\n									\n										Google Calendar									\n								\n															\n									\n										iCalendar									\n								\n															\n									\n										Outlook 365									\n								\n															\n									\n										Outlook Live
URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/adult-swim-camp-camp-2/
LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N. Hamilton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Adults,Includes Admission,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Adult Swim: Time Warp
DESCRIPTION:It’s a timestream mashup at Adult Swim!\n\n\n\nTake a jump to the left and drive your DeLorean into the TARDIS as we slingshot around the sun for Adult Swim: Time Warp. The patient among you can stay tuned for more details; the rest of you can jump into the future to learn them now (and let us know). \n\n\n\nAdult Swim Tickets\n\n\n\n\n$20 advance\n\n\n\n$25 day of event\n\n\n\nBring the whole friend group and get 10% off your order of 10+ tickets!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Your Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTimebending Activities\n\n\n\n\nWisconsin Time Machine: Great Scott! Channel your inner Marty McFly and travel back to October 26\, 1985\, with Wisconsin’s own iconic DeLorean time machine.\n\n\n\nPremier Trivia–Time Warp edition: Twist your brain through time and space with temporally-inspired trivia.\n\n\n\nTime Hopping: Travel to 1850\, 1925\, 1975\, 2125\, and 3025 in different spots across the museum.\n\n\n\nBuild Your Own Time Capsule: Craft lava lamp jewelry\, make mini robots\, and write a letter to your future self (spoiler alert: you’re awesome) in the Art Studio.\n\n\n\nFuture Food Frontier: Join friends from the UW Entomology Society to sample the protein of the future: insects! Pro(tein) tip: enough ice cream makes anything taste good.\n\n\n\nStoried Flavors from Banzo: Feast on Mediterranean favorites\, for purchase from Banzo’s pop-up food truck!\n\n\n\nMusic from 1970s with DJ Nick Nice: Groove is in the heart… and also the Wonderground. Bell-bottoms optional!\n\n\n\nGerbil Wheel of Time: Take a mind-bending journey that will make Doctor Who look like a time tourist. Where in time will it spit you out? Only your Future Self can say.\n\n\n\nSoil… with a Past: Discover the time-essential process of composting and find out how yesterday’s food waste is essential for a greener future.\n\n\n\nMG&E Madness: It’s electric! It’s kinetic! Create spin art and generate power with your own body movement.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is Adult Swim?\n\n\n\nAdult Swim at Madison Children’s Museum borrows the public pool tradition of kicking out the kids so adults can have the place to themselves (just without actual swimming). Adult Swim makes space to play like a grown-up—crafting\, drinking\, and leap-year-ing your way through the museum.  \n\n\n\nTicket cancellation/exchange policy.
URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/adult-swim-time-warp/
LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N. Hamilton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Adults,Includes Admission,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Sold Out: Scratch Programming Class
DESCRIPTION:Spring 2025 Session\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExercise your creativity and have fun learning computer programming! \n\n\n\nClass participants will learn computer programming fundamentals while making their own interactive art\, animated stories\, or games using Scratch\, a programming language specially designed for teaching. For kids aged 9–13 interested in problem-solving/figuring out how to do stuff—no prior programming experience necessary.  \n\n\n\nParents may accompany their child to the class or stay in the building to visit exhibits with a younger sibling. Learn more about Scratch.  \n\n\n\nThis class is taught by UW Service Learning students from the Computer Sciences department. \n\n\n\nFee: $80 for the 9-session class; MCM members receive 10% off. Fee includes museum admission for the participant child\, plus a parent or guardian\, and up to one younger non-participant sibling. \n\n\n\nSupplies: Children must supply their own laptop\, chromebook\, or tablet to work on. (Unfortunately\, a phone is too small.) \n\n\n\nMCM laptops and class scholarships are available for students who need them\, please email kkarlen@madisonchildrensmuseum for information on scholarships and laptops. \n\n\n\nClass dates: Sundays\, Feb 9–March 16 & April 6–27\, 2:30-3:30 pm \n\n\n\nBe sure to read our refund and cancellation policy. \n\n\n\n\nJoin Waitlist\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional support for Scratch Classes is provided by Catalent and Epic.\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						\n	\n	\n\n						\n							Add to calendar						\n						\n	\n\n					\n					\n						\n															\n									\n										Google Calendar									\n								\n															\n									\n										iCalendar									\n								\n															\n									\n										Outlook 365									\n								\n															\n									\n										Outlook Live
URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/scratch-programming-class/
LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N. Hamilton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States
CATEGORIES:10 to 12 years,6 to 9 years,Additional Fee,Includes Admission,STEM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250207T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250207T210000
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SUMMARY:Adult Swim: Heart Attack!
DESCRIPTION:Give your heart a kickstart at Adult Swim!\n\n\n\nBring your bestie or your crush and experience the undeniable attraction of Adult Swim: Heart Attack! Indulge in a swoon-worthy night of frivolity and fun\, including stupidly cute crafts\, sparkling Shakespearean scenes\, charming custom cocktails\, and activites that’ll sweep you off your feet. \n\n\n\nAdult Swim Tickets & Add-On Deluxe Craft\n\n\n\n\n$20 advance\n\n\n\n$25 day of event\n\n\n\nBring the whole friend group and get 10% off your order of 10+ tickets!\n\n\n\nAdd our brand new *deluxe craft* for an elevated date night experience. $10/person!\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Your Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHeart-stoppingly Cute Activities\n\n\n\n\nChromatic Kissing Booth: Strike a smoochable pose and snap some enchanting pics in the Rainbow Room\n\n\n\nPremiere Trivia: Heart Attack edition! Knowing stuff = hot\n\n\n\nDramatic Love Scenes: Fall head over heels for Madison Shakespeare Company as they present some of the most famous love scenes ever written\n\n\n\nGiant Operation Game: How do you mend a broken heart? With a giant tweezers\, of course!\n\n\n\nLove Notes Open Mic: Take in a dramatic reading of the cringiest lovestruck tidbits your heart can handle\n\n\n\nHeartthrob Scavenger Hunt: Find true love (or at least some ultra-cute prizes) out in the Wonderground\n\n\n\nNEW! Deluxe & Delightful Add-On Craft: Bring your date night to the next level with an exclusive activity facilitated by local artist Hannah Thorn (aka the Leaf Queen)! Hand-craft a heart magnet\, barrette\, or picture frame for your beloved. $10 per person\, spots limited!Add the deluxe craft tickets to your cart when you buy your Adult Swim tickets\, or if you’ve already purchased Swim tickets\, you can buy the deluxe craft tickets separately.\n\n\n\nPublic Health Madison & Dane County Rad Romance Quiz: What’s your intimacy IQ?\n\n\n\n\nSwoon-worthy Refreshments\n\n\n\n\nSend noods! Spice up the night with tantalizing offerings from Thailand in a Truck\n\n\n\nSip on exclusive Valentine-themed cocktails\, wine\, beer\, and NA optionsAll food & drink are available for purchase onsite!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is Adult Swim?\n\n\n\nAdult Swim at Madison Children’s Museum borrows the public pool tradition of kicking out the kids so adults can have the place to themselves (just without actual swimming). Adult Swim makes space to play like a grown-up—crafting\, drinking\, and romancing your way through the museum.  \n\n\n\nTicket cancellation/exchange policy.
URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/adult-swim-heart-attack/
LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N. Hamilton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Adults,Includes Admission,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241213T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241213T210000
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CREATED:20241025T025808Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Swim: Holiday Kitsch-tacular
DESCRIPTION:Deck the halls with lots of glitter glue—Adult Swim gets kitschy for the holidays!\n\n\n\nAdult Swim: Holiday Kitsch-tacular is THIS FRIDAY! Don your ugliest sweater for an evening of tasteful tackiness and gaudy holiday glitz. With nostalgic gift-making stations\, tannenbaum-y trivia\, croonful tunes from MELVIS\, and festive beverages\, this night’s bound to make your spirits bright. \n\n\n\nTickets (21+ only)\n\n\n\n\n$20 advance\n\n\n\n$25 day of event\n\n\n\nGather round the craft table with 10 or more friends and get 10% off your ticket order.\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Activities\n\n\n\n\nBrewer Olympics with the Great Dane: Perform feats of strength\, stamina\, or sheer silliness in the Wonderground with our friends from Great Dane Pub & Brewing. \n\n\n\nHoliday Croon-tacular with MELVIS: 7 pm & 8 pm\n\n\n\nPremiere Trivia: Kitsch-tacular edition! 6\, 7\, and 8 pm\n\n\n\nPerler Parlor: Make your own 8-bit art in classic kid style to hang on your tree—or your backpack! \n\n\n\nDecoupage Lodge: Create the ultimate Mod Podge collage ornaments and get a sniff of that 1970s glue…and more!\n\n\n\n\nWhat is Adult Swim?\n\n\n\nAdult Swim at Madison Children’s Museum borrows the public pool tradition of kicking out the kids so adults can have the place to themselves (just without actual swimming). Adult Swim makes space to play like a grown-up—crafting\, drinking\, and jingling your way through the museum.  \n\n\n\nTicket cancellation/exchange policy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdult Swim is presented by\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						\n	\n	\n\n						\n							Add to calendar						\n						\n	\n\n					\n					\n						\n															\n									\n										Google Calendar									\n								\n															\n									\n										iCalendar									\n								\n															\n									\n										Outlook 365									\n								\n															\n									\n										Outlook Live
URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/adult-swim-holiday-kitsch-tacular/
LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N. Hamilton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Adults,Includes Admission,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241025T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241025T210000
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SUMMARY:Adult Swim: Scream Queens
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a screamin’ good time at Adult Swim\n\n\n\nCelebrate the season of the witch with a campy\, sequined twist! We’re working with Outreach LGBT Resource Center and Ravyn Entertainment to bring you a night of ghoulish glamor\, uncanny crafts\, and dreadfully good drag. \n\n\n\nTickets (21+ only)\n\n\n\n\n$20 advance\n\n\n\n$25 day of event\n\n\n\nBring 10 or more friends and get 10% off your ticket order.\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Activities\n\n\n\n\nScream Queens Drag Review: 7–7:30 and 8–8:30 pm\n\n\n\nPremiere Team Trivia: Sessions at 6\, 7\, and 8 pm\n\n\n\nBewitching Bling: Get your drag on in the Art Studio with ghastly\, glamorous craft accessories\n\n\n\nGlow Ghouls: Enjoy a scavenger hunt in the Wonderground with glow-in-the-dark cotton candy served after dusk \n\n\n\nFrightful Foley Flick: Create spine-tingling sound effects to accompany a silent horror flick on the Rooftop\, 7–8:30 pm\n\n\n\n\nWhat is Adult Swim?\n\n\n\nAdult Swim at Madison Children’s Museum borrows the age-old tradition of kicking out the kids before things get delightfully spooky. Adult Swim makes space to play like a grown-up—crafting\, drinking\, and screaming your way through the museum. \n\n\n\nRead our ticket cancellation/exchange policy. \n\n\n\n\n\nAdult Swim is presented by
URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/adult-swim-scream-queens/
LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N. Hamilton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Adults,Includes Admission,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240922T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240922T153000
DTSTAMP:20240917T213232Z
CREATED:20240827T230213Z
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SUMMARY:Scratch Programming Class
DESCRIPTION:Fall 2024 Session\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExercise your creativity and have fun learning computer programming! \n\n\n\nClass participants will learn computer programming fundamentals while making their own interactive art\, animated stories\, or games using Scratch\, a programming language specially designed for teaching. For kids aged 9–13 interested in problem-solving/figuring out how to do stuff—no prior programming experience necessary.  \n\n\n\nParents may accompany their child to the class or stay in the building to visit exhibits with a younger sibling. Learn more about Scratch.  \n\n\n\nThis class is taught by UW Service Learning students from the Computer Sciences department. \n\n\n\nFee: $80 for the 11-session class; MCM members receive 10% off. Fee includes museum admission for the participant child\, plus a parent or guardian\, and up to one younger non-participant sibling. \n\n\n\nSupplies: Children must supply their own laptop\, chromebook\, or tablet to work on. (A phone is too small.) \n\n\n\nMCM laptops and class scholarships are available for students who need them\, please email kkarlen@madisonchildrensmuseum for information on scholarships and laptops. \n\n\n\nClass dates: Sundays\, September 22–December 8\, 2:30-3:30 pm. No class on December 1 (closed for Thanksgiving weekend.) \n\n\n\nBe sure to read our refund and cancellation policy. \n\n\n\n\nJoin Waitlist\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupport for Scratch classes is provided by Catalent Biologics and Epic Systems.\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						\n	\n	\n\n						\n							Add to calendar						\n						\n	\n\n					\n					\n						\n															\n									\n										Google Calendar									\n								\n															\n									\n										iCalendar									\n								\n															\n									\n										Outlook 365									\n								\n															\n									\n										Outlook Live
URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/scratch-programming-class-fall-2024/
LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N. Hamilton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States
CATEGORIES:10 to 12 years,6 to 9 years,Additional Fee,Includes Admission,STEM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240819T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240819T110000
DTSTAMP:20240816T181026Z
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SUMMARY:Camp Kindergarten\, 2024 Session C
DESCRIPTION:for kids starting kindergarten in the fall\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis four-day program runs Monday–Thursday\, 9–11 am. \n\n\n\nRegistration for Session C has closed. \n\n\n\nCamp Kindergarten is designed to playfully foster social and behavioral skills useful for school readiness in children starting kindergarten in the fall. \n\n\n\nThey’ll run like a gerbil\, create like an artist\, and think like a scientist. Each morning will start with free play time before the museum opens. Then they’ll do a craft or science activity and further explore the museum’s exhibits. Making new friends and playing together will help campers practice important kindergarten skills like turn-taking and standing in line\, and will encourage kindness and confidence.  \n\n\n\n Campers may pack a snack. All activities will take place on-site at MCM.
URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/camp-kindergarten-2024-session-c/
CATEGORIES:3 to 5 years,Additional Fee,Camps,Drop-in Program,Includes Admission,Registration Required
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240816T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240816T210000
DTSTAMP:20240723T222156Z
CREATED:20240701T205602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T222156Z
UID:50441-1723829400-1723842000@madisonchildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Adult Swim: Summer Camp
DESCRIPTION:Break out the jorts and trail mix— it’s Adult Swim: Summer Camp!\n\n\n\nWe’re packing a whole summer of laughs into one nostalgic night at MCM! Enjoy custom crafts\, signature cocktails\, songs under the stars\, marshmallows on a stick (with a twist)\, and much more at Adult Swim: Summer Camp. \n\n\n\nTickets (21+ only)\n\n\n\n\n$20 advance\n\n\n\n$25 day of event\n\n\n\nBring 10 or more friends and get 10% off your ticket order.\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Activities\n\n\n\n\nCampsite Arts & Crafts: Make friendship bracelets\, nature miniatures\, and more nostalgic crafts\n\n\n\nMarshmallow Onna Stick Challenge: Channel your inner kid competitor with our structure-building challenge (with prizes!)\n\n\n\nPremier Trivia: Team up with friends to win fabulous prizes with Premier Trivia\n\n\n\nDon’t Drink the Pond Water: Learn to test lake samples with UW Microbial Sciences\n\n\n\nCamp Crystal Lake Scavenger Hunt: Test your summer camp horror movie knowledge and discover what’s lurking in the Wonderground\n\n\n\nMonty the Mammoth Meetup: Take a photo with this iconic beast from Wisconsin’s Ice Age Trail\n\n\n\nMCM Land Games: Limber up and best your buddies in competitive games in the Wonderground\n\n\n\nCamp Lodge Singalong: Join Hoot ‘n Annie String Band for classic camp songs and acoustic favorites in the Down Under\n\n\n\nCustom Cocktails: Break into the counselors’ cooler for camp-themed cocktails and mocktails (plus beer and wine) at our cash bar\n\n\n\nTodofresco Treats: Take a bite outta nature with plant-based grain bowls\, salads\, and fresh juices from Todofresco\n\n\n\nLearn about volunteer opportunities with our event partners\, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County and the Ice Age Trail Alliance\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is Adult Swim?\n\n\n\nAdult Swim at Madison Children’s Museum borrows the age-old camp tradition of kicking out the kids\, so the counselors get the lake to themselves. Adult Swim makes space to play like a grown-up—crafting\, drinking\, and s’mores-ing your way through the museum. \n\n\n\nTicket cancellation/exchange policy \n\n\n\n\n\nAdult Swim is presented by
URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/adult-swim-summer-camp/
LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N. Hamilton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Adults,Includes Admission,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240812T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240812T110000
DTSTAMP:20240809T170301Z
CREATED:20240417T192939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T170301Z
UID:47851-1723453200-1723460400@madisonchildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Camp Kindergarten\, 2024 Session B - Sold Out
DESCRIPTION:for kids starting kindergarten in the fall\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis four-day program runs Monday–Thursday\, 9–11 am. \n\n\n\nCamp Kindergarten is designed to playfully foster social and behavioral skills useful for school readiness in children starting kindergarten in the fall. \n\n\n\nThey’ll run like a gerbil\, create like an artist\, and think like a scientist. Each morning will start with free play time before the museum opens. Then they’ll do a craft or science activity and further explore the museum’s exhibits. Making new friends and playing together will help campers practice important kindergarten skills like turn-taking and standing in line\, and will encourage kindness and confidence.  \n\n\n\n Campers may pack a snack. All activities will take place on-site at MCM. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSold Out
URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/camp-kindergarten-2024-session-b/
CATEGORIES:3 to 5 years,Additional Fee,Camps,Drop-in Program,Includes Admission,Registration Required
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240805T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240805T110000
DTSTAMP:20240802T163037Z
CREATED:20240417T192312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T163037Z
UID:47847-1722848400-1722855600@madisonchildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Camp Kindergarten\, 2024 Session A SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:for kids starting kindergarten in the fall\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession A (August 5-8) is full.  \n\n\n\nThis four-day program runs Monday–Thursday\, 9–11 am.  \n\n\n\nCamp Kindergarten is designed to playfully foster social and behavioral skills useful for school readiness in children starting kindergarten in the fall. \n\n\n\nThey’ll run like a gerbil\, create like an artist\, and think like a scientist. Each morning will start with free play time before the museum opens. Then they’ll do a craft or science activity and further explore the museum’s exhibits. Making new friends and playing together will help campers practice important kindergarten skills like turn-taking and standing in line\, and will encourage kindness and confidence.  \n\n\n\nCampers may pack a snack. All activities will take place on site at MCM. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for Session AAug. 5–8
URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/camp-kindergarten-2024-session-a/
CATEGORIES:3 to 5 years,Additional Fee,Camps,Drop-in Program,Includes Admission,Registration Required
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240726T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240726T130000
DTSTAMP:20240725T160212Z
CREATED:20240417T190326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T160212Z
UID:47836-1721984400-1721998800@madisonchildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Metalworking Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is totally metal! Perfect for any aspiring artist who wants to take their work 3D\, metalworking allows for limitless creativity and experimentation. (Don’t worry\, this workshop introduces metal in kid-safe ways; we save the hammers and anvils until they’re a wee bit older!)  \n\n\n\nKids will learn how to use hand tools to form\, twist\, and stamp soft metal. Then they will create their own unique wearable art and miniature sculptures. \n\n\n\nPrice & Logistics\n\n\n\nThis is a drop-off workshop for kids age 6–10. Price includes admission for enrolled child. Participants should bring a sack lunch and water bottle. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\nRead our cancellation policy.
URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/metalworking-workshop/
CATEGORIES:10 to 12 years,6 to 9 years,Additional Fee,Camps,Class,Includes Admission,Registration Required,STEM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240719T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240719T130000
DTSTAMP:20250527T200704Z
CREATED:20240417T190158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T200704Z
UID:47834-1721379600-1721394000@madisonchildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Nature Lovers Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Is your child happiest with dirt under their nails and seeds in their hair? Does it take at least five minutes for them to list all of their favorite animals? If so\, this workshop was designed with your kid in mind! \n\n\n\nKids will venture through the wilder side of Madison Children’s Museum as they harvest plants from the museum garden for projects that fuse art and science. Then they’ll get up close with the museum’s education animals\, plant seeds\, taste museum-grown food\, and much more.  \n\n\n\nPrice & Logistics\n\n\n\nThis is a drop-off workshop for kids age 6–10. Price includes admission for enrolled child. Participants should bring a sack lunch and water bottle. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\nRead our cancellation policy.
URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/nature-lovers-workshop/
CATEGORIES:10 to 12 years,6 to 9 years,Additional Fee,Camps,Class,Includes Admission,Registration Required,STEM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240712T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240712T130000
DTSTAMP:20240424T142447Z
CREATED:20240417T190041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T142447Z
UID:47831-1720774800-1720789200@madisonchildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Woodworking Workshop (sold out)
DESCRIPTION:From soaring structures to delicate sculptures\, humans have been making amazing things out of wood for 90\,000 years. Now it’s your kid’s turn! \n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, kids will learn to cut\, shape\, drill\, sand\, and create with wood. Using hand tools they’ll transform wood scrap pieces into sculptures. \n\n\n\nPrice & Logistics\n\n\n\nThis is a drop-off workshop for kids age 6–10. Price includes admission for enrolled child. Participants should bring a sack lunch and water bottle. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Waitlist\n\n\n\n\nRead our cancellation policy.
URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/woodworking-workshop/
CATEGORIES:10 to 12 years,6 to 9 years,Additional Fee,Camps,Class,Includes Admission,Registration Required,STEM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240412T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240412T210000
DTSTAMP:20240409T174036Z
CREATED:20240209T034850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T174036Z
UID:44048-1712943000-1712955600@madisonchildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Adult Swim: Slumber Party
DESCRIPTION:Come over for a night of classic sleepover antics!\n\n\n\nIt’s the slumber party of your 10-year-old dreams\, dialed up with customized cocktails and (almost) zero adult supervision. Enjoy nostalgic crafts\, late-night eats\, spine-tingling séances\, and more. PJs are encouraged\, bonus points for bunny slippers. \n\n\n\nDisclaimer: Party ends at 9 pm. You don’t have to go home\, but you can’t sleep here! \n\n\n\nTickets (21+ only)\n\n\n\n\n$20 advance\n\n\n\n$25 day of event\n\n\n\nBring 10 or more friends and get 10% off your ticket order.\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Activities\n\n\n\n\nFace Painting & Friendship Bracelets\n\n\n\nBuild-a-Buddy Station\n\n\n\nSleepover Séance Parlor\n\n\n\nBeard Bling & Stick-On Accessories\n\n\n\nTeam Play with Premier Trivia\n\n\n\nWonderground Hide & Seek\n\n\n\nBlanket-Fort Building Zone\n\n\n\nSock-Sliding Showdown\n\n\n\nCard Games in the Cabin\n\n\n\nSlumber Party “Faux Pas” Plinko\n\n\n\nPJ Fashion Show\n\n\n\nSleepy Brains with UW Neuroscience\n\n\n\nScenes of Slumber with Madison Shakespeare Company\n\n\n\n\nFood & Beverage\n\n\n\nSoft pretzels\, nachos\, cheesy fries\, and more! Feast on late night eats from the Quick Chef and sip on “contraband” cocktails\, wine\, beer\, or NA options. (All food and drinks are for purchase onsite!)  \n\n\n\nAnd don’t forget to grab your free BOGO coupons from Great Dane Pub & Brewing. \n\n\n\nWhat is Adult Swim?\n\n\n\nAdult Swim at Madison Children’s Museum borrows the public pool tradition of kicking out the kids so adults can have the place to themselves (but with PJs instead of swimsuits). Adult Swim makes space to play like a grown-up—crafting\, drinking\, and sock-sliding your way through the museum. \n\n\n\nTicket cancellation/exchange policy \n\n\n\n\n\nAdult Swim is presented by
URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/adult-swim-slumber-party/
LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N. Hamilton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Adults,Includes Admission,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240211T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240211T153000
DTSTAMP:20240129T195759Z
CREATED:20240110T190448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T195759Z
UID:43771-1707661800-1707665400@madisonchildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Scratch Programming Class
DESCRIPTION:Spring 2024 Session\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExercise your creativity and have fun learning computer programming! \n\n\n\nClass participants will learn computer programming fundamentals while making their own interactive art\, animated stories\, or games using Scratch\, a programming language specially designed for teaching. For kids aged 9–13 interested in problem-solving/figuring out how to do stuff—no prior programming experience necessary.  \n\n\n\nParents may accompany their child to the class or stay in the building to visit exhibits with a younger sibling. Learn more about Scratch.  \n\n\n\nThis class is taught by UW Service Learning students from the Computer Sciences department. \n\n\n\nFee: $80 for the 10-session class; MCM members receive 10% off. Fee includes museum admission for the participant child\, plus a parent or guardian\, and up to one younger non-participant sibling. \n\n\n\nSupplies: Children must supply their own laptop\, chromebook\, or tablet to work on. (A phone is too small.) \n\n\n\nClass dates: Sundays\, February 11–April 28\, 2:30-3:30 pm. No class on March 24 & 31 due to spring break. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Scratch\n\n\n\n\nBe sure to read our refund and cancellation policy. \n\n\n	\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						\n	\n	\n\n						\n							Add to calendar						\n						\n	\n\n					\n					\n						\n															\n									\n										Google Calendar									\n								\n															\n									\n										iCalendar									\n								\n															\n									\n										Outlook 365									\n								\n															\n									\n										Outlook Live
URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/scratch-programming-class-4/
LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N. Hamilton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States
CATEGORIES:10 to 12 years,6 to 9 years,Additional Fee,Includes Admission,STEM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240209T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240209T210000
DTSTAMP:20240209T181058Z
CREATED:20231208T002236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T181058Z
UID:43367-1707499800-1707512400@madisonchildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Adult Swim: Winter Weirderland - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Outside the winds howl and yetis prowl. Embrace cabin fever at Adult Swim!\n\n\n\nJoin us for a night of offbeat activities\, cryptic crafts\, screw-loose Shakespeare sonnets\, and more. When you’re cooped up for the long Wisconsin winter\, things are bound to get weird. \n\n\n\nTickets (21+ only)\n\n\n\n\n$20 advance\n\n\n\n$25 day of event\n\n\n\nBring 10 or more of your favorite cryptids (aka friends!) and get 10% off your ticket order.\n\n\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNext up: Adult Swim: Slumber Party on Friday April 12 \n\n\n\n\nGet SLUMBER PARTY Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Activities:\n\n\n\nLED Flow Arts Show with Fox Valley Fire Arts Cabin Fever PlinkoCryptid Scavenger HuntSnowball Target PracticeUncanny AI Art CollagePerformances from Madison Shakespeare CompanyWeird Science with the Wisconsin Science Festival and the Wisconsin Institute for DiscoveryHeart-Felt Cryptid ValentinesEmergency Accessory StationTeam play with Premier Trivia \n\n\n\nFeed Your Inner Yeti:\n\n\n\nDelicious eats from Little TibetCustom cocktails\, wine\, beer\, and NA options \n\n\n\nWhat is Adult Swim?\n\n\n\nAdult Swim at Madison Children’s Museum borrows the public pool tradition of kicking out the kids so adults can have the place to themselves (just without the swimsuits or polar plunge). Adult Swim makes space to play like a grown-up—crafting\, drinking\, and cryptid-hunting your way through the museum. \n\n\n\nTicket cancellation/exchange policy \n\n\n\n\n\nAdult Swim is presented by
URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/adult-swim-winter-weirderland-2/
LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N. Hamilton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Adults,Includes Admission,Special Event
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