Events

Do you like playing chess or would you like to learn? Come on down to play (or learn) in a relaxed environment. All levels are welcome! (***This is a stand alone program, but it is also concurrent programming for those with younger siblings attending the Zoomobile: Wild Encounters program.)

This program is designed for kids 7+, but all are welcome.

Register by May 19.

Pick a country and prepare a presentation. Sign up is first come first serve (based on when your payment for this event is received) so please pick the country your kids want to study and let us know. To see what has been picked, scroll down to the bottom of this post to see the list of countries already being represented.
Who: All ages welcome. **This can be a family project or individual project . **

If your family would like to attend, and tour the countries, but not do a project yourself, you are welcome to do so. Cost for that is $5 per family. And we would need a headcount for the passports.

Cost: $6 per one child or $11.00 per family of 2 or more kids.
(Cost for those wanting to attend but not do a country themselves is $5 per family)

After you sign up here, go to our SignUpGenius site to sign up your country!
First come, first served for country selection. List your country in the "personal message" box when RSVPing.

How:
Most kids do their presentations on a tri-fold presentation board that will stand up easily on the tables that will be set up. You can display items in front of your board.
I.E. Souvenirs, books, pictures, artifacts, coins, your own art work or crafts! They can also dress up in a way that represents their country, prepare handouts or create a diorama! Anything goes. I have included a checklist for ideas.
Please include a flag which can be home made and bring a stamp or sticker that can be used as your country’s visa to fill passports. Children will be given “passports” when they check in. These will be used when they visit other countries where they can collect “visas” from each country. In the past I have just printed the country flag onto address label stickers.
If you need an electrical outlet, please let us know as these are limited.
Each presenter will also prepare a dish from their country to share with everyone at our International Buffet. Each year the food has been amazing!!! (Please bring an index card that list the ingredients and place it with the dish on the pot luck table and clearly label if the food contains any nuts.)

Schedule:
“Opening Ceremonies" will consist of a parade of flags around the venue.
They will carry their flags and march around the display and end with a group photo!
Kids can travel through the countries and enjoy the food.

IDEAS CHECKLIST
o LOCATE ON THE WORLD MAP
o LOCATE THE CAPITAL AND 3 BIGGEST CITIES
o WATER: LOCATE ANY RIVERS, OCEANS OR SEAS
o FIND MAJOR MOUNTAIN RANGES
o LANDMARKS: these are famous buildings or places that are very important to the country, and popular site for tourists to visit.
o FLAG:COLORS, SYMBOLS AND MEANINGS
o CURRENCY; www.banknotes.com/images.htm study pictures and symbols
o LANGUAGE: choose some common words :hello, thank you..and record them on strips of paper with the English translation and pronunciation to teach it to others.
o MAIN SOURCE OF INCOME : for example agriculture, or technology etc…
o CULTURE: religion, traditions, national holidays
o ART AND MUSIC: artwork, pottery, painting? Any unusual musical instruments?
o EDUCATION: what is a typical day for a child your age
o FAMILY: what is a typical family like? Are they large or small families?
o DRESS: is there a traditional outfit? Use a cardboard cutout person and dress him/her with some typical clothing. Also choose an aspect of the costume to make and wear (hat, vest), or wear the entire outfit.
o FOOD: what are common foods? Desserts? Choose a recipe or two to make and share. Keep the printed out recipe handy for anyone who loves the dish so much they want to try to make it too!!
o QUIZ: Make a 10 questions quiz, to test visitors and school mates on their knowledge of your country.
o Possible presentation, song, skit

Deadline to register is Friday, May 12

Orchestra Rocks with RI Philharmonic! Everyone attending will play with the orchestra from their seats. Each participating student receives a quality soprano recorder and workbook, as part of a 12-unit curriculum that teaches basic music literacy through performance and creative work. The curriculum culminates in a lively interactive concert at The VETS. This exciting concert will teach your students about the orchestra as they literally become “members of the orchestra.” Link Up is a music education program that connects your classroom with the concert halls. No prior music experience is required.

Meet at the front of the building. Group will be sat together by an usher.

A good option for parking is the mall garage.

Age: Designed for grades 3-5, but may also be appropriate for older or younger audiences, depending on musical interest
Cost: $6 per person.
Parents should pay to attend since this is not a drop-off event.

Register by May 14.

Zoomobile: Wild Encounters
Tuesday, May 23 at the ENRICHri Community Center
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.

Zoomobile classes are a hands on learning experience facilitated by staff from Capron Zoo. Through this experience, kids ages 3-6 learn about animal groups while having a wild time! (***This is a stand alone program, but it is also concurrent programming for those with older siblings interested in playing chess.)

Aimed at ages 3-6
Cost: $15

Register by May 19.

Zoomobile classes are a hands on learning experience facilitated by staff from the Capron Zoo. Through this experience, tweens will learn about endangered species, threats to their survival, and what we can do to help! (***This is a stand alone program, but it is also concurrent programming for those with younger siblings interested in attending the Littles: Unbirthday Celebration.)

Aimed at ages 7-10
Cost: $15

Register by May 19.

Join us for an "Very Merry Unbirthday Party": We'll have a crazy unbirthday cake! Come 5 minutes early and bring your leftover party decorations for some mix mash decorating and fun. We will plan to have a pinata, play pin the tail on the donkey, hot potato and a lawn game or two! It's a party for everyone! (***This is a stand alone program, but it is also concurrent programming for those with older siblings interested in attending the Zoomobile: Destination Conservation program.)

Aimed at ages 4-7 (just a guideline- all welcome)
Cost: $3 per child
Register by May 19.

***Jedi Training*** Whether you are an experienced Jedi or a new Padawan in the ways of the Force, you are invited to come on a Star Wars (yoga) adventure. Costumes (that allow movement) are encouraged! Cost includes light saber and light saber sensory bottle. Parents are encouraged to join in too! Led by Jedi Master Kali Knight.

All ages
$6 per child

Register by May 19.