Explore the unseen! Learn to use microscopes and create your own slides. You'll examine fur from a polar bear, the mane of a lion, skin from a python, and even your own spit! Great for ages 8-14 but all are welcome (under 12 yrs must be accompanied by an adult). Non-members: Free with Museum admission, Members: $3 Space is limited, call to register: 815-895-9777

EduStar is proud to present "Little Shop of Horrors". This is the 6 week summer camp's culminating activity where kids are involved in intense music, dance, and drama classes. Classes are held Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am to 3:30 p.m. Our 17 students average in age 12 to 17 and are anxious to perform, thus demonstrating the skills acquired in their summer camp experience. Cost: $10 general admission & $7 for children 12 and under.

Bring your bathing suit and a towel….we’re going to run through the sprinkler if the weather’s hot and sunny! If not, plan on some water table fun and games. Sidewalk chalk could be in the mix, along with bubble wrap hopscotch!

Families visiting the MMCM on Saturday, August 24, can play croquet inside or outside weather permitting.

Families visiting the MMCM on Saturday, August 17, can play ladder golf inside or outside weather permitting.

Families visiting the MMCM on Saturday, August 10, can play soft jarts and the bean bag toss game inside or outside weather permitting.

Families visiting the MMCM on Saturday, August 3, can play badminton and volleyball inside or outside weather permitting.

Students will be introduced to the basics of comic making and learn why there are different types of comics and how to use comic characters to tell a story. Each student will create their own full-color comic character.

Made possible by a grant from the Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs.

Tuesday, July 23, 2013, 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Cost: $12 per scout, and includes your choice of 2 belt loops (music, art and science)

$6 per person for adults and siblings

$12 for siblings participating in badges

Gallery play is included in all above admission prices. Please visit www.michildrensmuseum.com for full registration details

Saginaw Celebrates Summer, sponsored in part by Hemlock Semiconductor Group

Saturday, July 20, 2013, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Visit with Santa and his Reindeer Family. Make a “Christmas in July” ornament and help decorate the Christmas Tree. Sing Christmas Carols, and enjoy gallery play.