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Board Game Design Night is an interactive, hands-on event where children and teens get to unleash their creativity by designing, building, and playtesting their own board games. Participants will learn the basics of game mechanics, storytelling, and visual design, culminating in a showcase where everyone can play each other's games. This event is perfect for fostering creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills in a fun, social atmosphere.
A fun, interactive evening designed for kids and teens to enjoy classic and modern card games that promote strategy, memory, and social skills. Games will be grouped by age and interest to ensure everyone has a great time.
Unleash your creativity by designing your very own trading cards! This hands-on workshop invites children and teens to create miniature works of art that they can keep, trade, and collect. Using a variety of art materials and techniques, participants will explore drawing, collage, painting, and mixed media to craft unique cards inspired by their favorite themes, characters, or original ideas.
Join us for an interactive and playful program designed to help children learn how to tell time on analog clocks! Through creative crafts, games, and movement activities, kids will develop confidence in reading clocks and understanding time concepts like hours, half-hours, and minutes.
Dive into the magical world of picture books with a fun and interactive scavenger hunt! Kids will explore colorful illustrations and stories to find specific items, characters, or themes hidden within the pages. This activity boosts observation skills, encourages a love of reading, and makes storytime exciting and engaging.
Get ready for an afternoon of creativity and fun with our Chatterbox Puzzle Craft event! Kids will learn how to fold and decorate their own paper chatterboxes (also known as fortune tellers) and turn them into playful puzzle games. After crafting, children will fill their chatterboxes with riddles, animal actions, or mini challenges, then swap and play with friends. This hands-on activity helps build fine motor skills, encourages imaginative thinking, and is sure to spark lots of laughter!
Calling all Pokémon fans! Join us for a fun and creative afternoon as we learn how to fold our very own origami Pikachu corner bookmark. This hands-on workshop is perfect for children and teens who love crafts, art, or Pokémon. No prior origami experience needed—our friendly instructor will guide you step by step!
Step into the world of traditional Kenyan culture with our exciting Shisima Game Event! Designed for children and teens aged 8 to 16, this interactive workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn, craft, and play a classic strategy game that has been enjoyed for generations.
Step into the world of Chris Grabenstein’s Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library with an immersive escape game adventure! Inspired by the hit book, this interactive event transforms the library into a puzzle-filled playground. Teams will race to solve riddles, decipher clues, and complete creative challenges hidden throughout the library’s stacks. The goal: unlock the secret exit before time runs out! Whether you’re a fan of the book or love a good challenge, join us for a unique afternoon of teamwork, problem-solving, and literary fun.
Join us for a fun-filled Clifford Storytime, where children will enjoy a lively reading of Clifford stories and engage in hands-on activities inspired by everyone’s favorite big red dog! Through stories, crafts, and playful learning, kids will discover the importance of kindness, safety, and friendship, just like Clifford.
Explore the fascinating world of ants with this hands-on, interactive event designed for young children. Through stories and crafts, children will discover how ants live, work together, and build their homes. This session encourages curiosity, observation, and creativity while introducing
Pokémon Bingo is an exciting, interactive event where children can play bingo using their favorite Pokémon characters instead of traditional numbers. Players mark their cards as Pokémon are called out, aiming to complete a row and shout “Bingo!” This program combines the fun of Pokémon with the classic game of bingo, promoting listening skills, recognition, and social interaction in a playful setting.
The Pokémon Trading Post is a fun, welcoming event where children can bring their Pokémon cards to trade, learn to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), and connect with fellow fans. The program encourages fair trading, teaches the basics of gameplay, and provides a safe space for kids to share their collections and excitement for all things Pokémon.
Blue’s Clues Scavenger Hunt is an interactive, adventure-filled event where children become detectives just like Steve, Joe, or Josh! Kids search for Blue’s paw print clues hidden around the space, record their discoveries in a handy dandy notebook, and work together to solve the mystery of what Blue wants to do today. This program encourages observation, critical thinking, and teamwork in a playful, familiar setting inspired by the beloved TV show.
The Knock-Out Dice Game event invites children to enjoy a fast-paced, luck-and-strategy game where the goal is to score the highest points without getting “knocked out.” Players take turns rolling dice and adding up their scores, but if they roll the knockout number (like 7), their score resets to zero for that round. This event is perfect for practicing math skills, turn-taking, and good sportsmanship in a fun, supportive setting.
The Cube Game Craft event is a creative, hands-on program where children design and build their own cube-based games. Using simple materials like paper, cardstock, and markers, participants will construct custom cubes, decorate them, and invent unique games to play together. This activity fosters imagination, fine motor skills, and early understanding of game design and spatial reasoning.
Minecraft Your Library is an innovative, hands-on program where children and teens use Minecraft to design, build, and share their dream library. Participants will work individually or in teams to recreate their real library or invent a new one, incorporating favorite features, creative spaces, and imaginative details. This program blends digital creativity, collaboration, and real-world inspiration, allowing participants to express their ideas in a familiar and engaging virtual environment.
Dive into the world of fantasy and adventure by creating your very own Dungeons & Dragons character! In this Build Your Own Character program, use the characteristics of character from books you have read throughout the summer. Whether you’re new to D&D or curious about role-playing games, this hands-on workshop will guide you step-by-step through designing a unique hero or heroine. Learn how to pick your race, class, abilities, and backstory to bring your character to life, and get ready for epic quests ahead.
