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Habitot's in-house graphic designers Kat Klakus and Samantha Spangler, along with executive director, Gina Moreland, have been burning the midnight oil for months to completely revamp Habitot's website, which dated from 2004. Shortbird Studios has completed the complicated programming for the new site. Take a look later this month (remember to refresh your browser) and tell us what you think!
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The dates and themes are set for Habitot's annual summer camp program for children 2.9 to 5 years. Week-long, drop-off camps help young children experience a preschool-type setting with twelve other children in a safe and familiar setting. Art, cooking, music, science, dress-up and free play with experienced teachers in our Classroom Annex. read more
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More than $23,000 has been raised from 66 donors during Habitot's fall, 2011 annual fundraising campaign, including matching gifts. These funds will go a long way toward replacing the Alameda County First 5 grant we had for four years to support family engagement programs for the most vulnerable families - teen parents, homeless families, special needs children and others. Thanks to a new grant from the Trio Foundation, read more
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Interviewed by Lauren Levin, Development Manager
We know volunteer Cisca Wardow as a super-talented textile artist and designer - this month, you'll find her adorable felt animals and people on the felt board in Habitot's Infant-Toddler Garden. We asked her a few questions about her sewing background, work process, and inspiration! read more |
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February 7 - 14 • regular hours
Create heart-themed art for loved ones with tissue, lace, ribbon, glitter and paper through Valentine's Day. Share valentine-making supplies
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Monday, February 14
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Drop off your kids for special Valentine's activities while parents enjoy a romantic evening out. $30 per child, $20 for siblings. Pizza for dinner included.
Space limited, to reserve call Lydia at 510-647-1111 ext. 14 |
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Sunday, February 19
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Live jazz with Guy Gash's Sharp Five Jazz Band will be playing and in the Art Studio make collage pictures in the style of Romare Bearden and add to our community quilt. read more |
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Tuesday, February 21
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Every child receives a FREE book from Ada! |
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Every 4th Friday*
Now Year-round!
Lower Price for Siblings!
*Except for November and December; the 3rd Friday of the Month. |
Friday, February 24
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Drop off your kids, 2-7 yrs, for play and fun while parents enjoy an evening out.
$30 per child, $20 for siblings.
Cheese pizza for dinner included.
ADVANCE registration strongly encouraged to permit us to adequately staff these evenings.
Last minute registrations may not be possible.
To register, call Lydia at 510-647-1111 ext. 14 read more |
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Fridays, February 3, 10, 17 & 24
Our friends at Papa John's(2222 Shattuck Ave.) will deliver child-sized cheese slices on sale for $1 each beginning at 11 am, first come first served. Proceeds benefit the Museum. |
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Monday • Wednesday • Thursday • Friday
10:00 am - 10:30 am
• $6 Drop-in ticket (purchase at front desk by 9:55 am)
• 10-class passes $50 (a $10 savings!)
• Class passes do not expire.
For children age 12 months and up
Parent or caregiver participation required in all classes.
MUSIC MONDAYS: African Music & Movement
ART & SCIENCE WEDNESDAYS: Art with a Science Twist!
COOKING THURSDAYS: Breakfast Club
MUSIC FRIDAYS: Chelsea Morning Music
For more information, call 510-647-1111 x 16
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• Monday - Friday
• 9:15 am - 1:00 pm
• $30 day; $25/day for 5 or more days
A half-day, drop-off activity camp for 3 to 5 year olds exploring Spring themes like baby animals, new buds, sunshine, rain and puddles through fun, hands-on art, math and science activities. Children will enjoy cooking, art activities, science projects, storytelling and music... all led by experienced Habitot instructors.
Curbside Drop-off & Pick-up Service Available
To register, call Lydia at (510) 647-1111 x14
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MORNING AND AFTERNOON CAMPS FOR TOTS
All camps under $10 per hour!
Curbside Drop-off & Pick-up Service Available
Children enjoy arts & crafts, drama , cooking, storytelling, and music. read more
• Beaches & Sunshine
• Back to the Farm
• Cars, Boats, Planes & Trains
• Kid's Café
• Space Station
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• Castles & Dragons
• Circus Parade
• Young Scientists
• Construction Zone
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To register, call Lydia at (510) 647-1111 x14
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This month, visitors enjoy a 20% discount on all puzzles: wooden puzzles, magnetic puzzles, and floor puzzles. |
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