Toddlers are invited to explore water and the waterworks in fun, new ways this summer. Each session includes storytime, an activity, and a take-home craft.

Face coverings are recommended but not required. Reserving free tickets in advance is recommended (links to registration included with descriptions). 

2022 SCHEDULE:

June 23rd: Sink or Float

Book: What Floats in a Moat?, by Lynne Berry

Activity: Test a range of objects to see if they float or sink, then use what's been learned to create boats. Register here.

June 30th: Water and the Three States of Matter

Book: Change It! Solids, Liquids, Gases and You, by Adrienne Mason

Activity: Learn about the three states of matter with movement games and then paint with ice cubes. Register here. 

July 7th: Working Against Water Pollution

Book: Not for Me, Please! I Choose to Act Green, by Maria Godsey

Activity: Learn about ways to help the earth and surface water by cleaning up a pretend pond. Then, invite some happy fish to swim in it. Register here. 

July 21st: A Raindrop's Journey

Book: A Raindrop’s Journey, by Suzanne Slade

Activity: Take on the role of a rain drop, learning about the water cycle and journeying through a waterworks jungle gym then create waterworks maps. Register here.

July 28th: Bringing Water Home

Book: The Water Princess, by Susan Verde

Activity: Use different tools people use to get water to their homes when they don't have access to a waterworks system, then decorate personal water carrying mugs. Register here.

August 4th: Keeping Water Safe and Clean

Book: Cutie Sue Fights the Germs, by Kate Melton

Activity: Compare the tools used to fight germs at home to the tools the waterworks uses to fight germs, decorate "Chlorine Shields," and play a game using various tools to fight the germs and keep the water system safe and clean. Register here.

August 11th: What's an Engineer?

Book: Rosie Revere, Engineer, by Andrea Beaty

Activity: Learn about engineers and explore different simple machines around the museum. Then build a simple machine. Register here.

August 18th: Animals Around the Reservoir

Book: Just Ducks! by Nicola Davies

Activity: Learn about the animal neighbors around the Chestnut Hill Reservoir, followed by a a nature scavenger hunt, and creating animal masks. Register here.