Workshops & Camps
To register for any of the workshops or camps below that require registration, please contact the Museum at 425-637-8100.
KidsQuest Summer Camps 2008
Whether it's art, science, drama or dinosaurs, there's something for everyone at KidsQuest QuestCamps this summer! Register for camps by calling 425-637-8100. Space is limited so register early!
Download 2008 Summer Camp Schedule
Download Summer Camp Registration Form
Early Literacy Workshops
Come to KidsQuest for a series of three early literac workshops brought to us by the King County Library System and Newport Way children's librarian Linda Ernst. What is early literacy? Research has shown hat to be ready to read, children must have six early literacy skills. Find out what these skills are and discover activities you can do in just minutes a day that will make a powerful difference in a child's life.
April 2nd: Early Literacy and Your Child
May 7th: Using Six Early Literacy Skills When Reading Aloud
June 4th: Motivate Your Child to Read
The workshops are for adults and childcare will be provided. All workshops are free and begin at 6:30pm. STARS credits are available. PRE-REGISTRATION is required and space is limited. Call the Museum at 425-637-8100 to register today!
The King County Library System recommends several books that all children should hear before they enter school. Click here for the list.
Homeschool Science Series
Come and join us in the QuestLab where students will conduct their own science and educational experiments and learn valuable scientific and mathematical concepts while having fun. Homeschoolers six to twelve years of age are invited to attend these dynamic hands-on labs.
Class Schedule: First and third Wednesday of every month from 10:30-11:30am. (Please note that the Jan. 2nd session will be held Jan. 9th.)
Enrollment: Maximum enrollment is twenty students. Minimum enrollment is six students. Lab participation is limited to ages identified above. Advanced registration and payment are required. To register contact Stacia at 425-637-8100.
Cost: $10 per class for KidsQuest members, $15 per class for non-members. Pre-register and pay for a complete lab series (17 labs) and receive 10% off. General museum admission rate applies to non-member friends and family that play in the Museum during lab time. Cancellations made up to two weeks prior to scheduled labs will be refunded. If cancellation is made within two weeks of lab, no refund will be issued. The Museum reserves the right to cancel any workshop if the minimum enrollment is not met. Participants in cancelled workshops will receive a minimum of five days notice and will receive a full refund.
Download Class Topic Schedule
Artists in Action - April and May
The Artists in Action program at KidsQuest Children's Museum is designed to engage and enlighten visitors to the wonderful world of ART! Through this program, you will be given the opportunity to make that inner artist come alive. Moxie will be KidsQuest's Artist in Action in April and May. Moxie (of Made by Moxie) will provide lots of hands on experience in creating, mutating and reconstructing the amazingly versatile material commonly known as "felt." This will include: wet and dry felting wool fiber to create unique art pieces, "upcycling" old sweaters into fun accessories, commercial felt sewing projects and more.
Activities are free with Museum admission and registration is not required. Registration and workshop fee apply for Children's Workshops and the Parent/Child Workshop. Workshops are $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Please call 425-637-8100 for more information.
Open Activities During Museum Hours
Mornings 11am-1pm: April 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and May 13th, 20th, 27th
Afternoons 2-4pm: April 4th, 25th and May 9th, 23rd, 30th
Free Friday Night Activities
April 11th, 5-8pm
Tiny Tapestries: Use wool fiber, water, soap and elbow grease to create a small fabric art piece that any wall would be proud to display.
May 9th, 5-8pm
Wallets of Felt: Using commercial felt, create and embellish your own treasure holder or coin purse.
Children's Workshop (best for children ages four and up, must pre-register and pay workshop fee)
May 15th, 4-5:30pm
Beads of Swirly: Learn how to roll wool fiber into gorgeous twirly chunks of felt that you can turn into beads, pins, mobiles and more.
Parent/Child Workshop (must pre-register and pay workshop fee)
May 22nd, 4-5:30pm
Needle Felting: Using industrial needles, learn how to sculpt wool fiber into any shape you desire and turn your creation into a wearable piece of art. This workshop is for children five and up and their parents.
June Parenting Series
Come to KidsQuest in June for our Parent Education Series. Childcare will be provided for a $5 donation per child and STARS credits are available. Workshops are free and pre-registration is required.
Preventing Childhood Obesity
June 11th, 6:30-8pm
Can you guess what percentage of children in the US are seriously overweight? According to one study, one in five children are overweight to the point where it could cause additional health problems.
Conflict Resolution
June 18th, 6:30-8pm
Helping children resolve conflicts through cooperation rather than aggression is a lifelong gift. Come learn parenting techniques to improve family harmony and foster collaborative problem-solving in a variety of situations.
Celebrating Diversity
June 25th, 6:30-8pm
Raising compassionate children who get along with others despite differences is crucial, yet it can be a challenge. In this workshop we discuss these issues, and explore how to help ease the integration of a child who speaks a different language.
Family Adventures in Science
Families can learn together while conducting fun and exciting science experiments. Pre-registration is required. $10 per family for members, $15 for non-members and additional guests are $5.
All Things Physical
July 16th, 6:30-8pm
Kitchen Science
August 20th, 6:30-8pm
