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SPRING FAMILY PROGRAMS
All workshops located at The Skyscraper Museum | 39 Battery Place | New
York, NY 10280. Registration is required by Friday at 5 PM and the Suggested
Donation is $5 per child.
To sign-up for the Family Program newsletter, or for more information, email
education[AT]skyscraper.org or call 212-945-6324
Due to low registration, this program has been cancelled.
The Future City
May 10
10:30 - 11:45 AM
After exploring New York Modern, kids will use images and architectural
drawings as inspiration for designing their own future city on a postcard. Then, kids will
work together to make a futuristic model building and reflect on life in their own vertical city
compared to today's New York. Ages 8+.
Building Blocks
May 17
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Kids will listen to The True Story of the Three Little Pigs and learn about the structures of
tall buildings. Using stacking blocks, kids will construct the sturdiest tower and recreate
famous New York skyscrapers. Ages 4+.
Happy Birthday Brooklyn Bridge!
Thursday, May 22 - Monday, May 26
Celebrate the 125th Birthday of the historic Brooklyn Bridge with a film festival, cultural events
and special activities across the city and in Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Visit www.nycvisit.com/bb125 (in May) for periodic updates
and a calendar of events.
Archikids
May 31
10 AM - 12 Noon
Alongside architect Yves Roger, children will explore skyscraper architecture and work on a
hands-on building project to bring home. As they work, images, vintage film and models of
actual skyscrapers of the past, present and future displayed in the gallery will serve as
inspiration. Ages 9-13.
Sidewalk Art
June 7
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Kids will first sketch a blueprint for a building they know, such as their home or school.
Then kids will use colorful chalk to draw their buildings on the sidewalk in front of the
Museum, creating a colorful and creative city skyline. Ages 4+.
Form and Function: Stained Glass Windows
June 14
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Kids will learn the decorative and functional uses of stained-glass windows. Then, using a
variety of materials, kids will create their own stain-glass window. As the designer, kids
will decide whether they would like to create a window that tells a story or a window that
is purely decorative. Ages 5-12.
Silhouette of a Skyline
June 21
10:30 - 11:45 AM
After creating a silhouette of a skyline, learn how ornamentation is used to articulate a
building's features. Then, accent your silhouette to give each building its individual
character. Ages 5-9.
Building Blocks
July 12
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Kids are invited hear the "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs" and learn
about the structures of tall buildings. Using stacking blocks, kids will construct
the sturdiest tower and recreate famous New York Skyscrapers. Ages 4+.
Greening the City
July 19
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Explore the possibilities for greening New York City! Kids will work together
to create a model green building giving them a hands-on understanding of what makes a
building sustainable. Ages 8+.
Life in a Skyscraper
July 26
10:30 - 11:45 AM
Families will learn about Burj Dubai, the world's tallest building, and explore how vertical
metropolises are combining a range of activities in clusters of high-rise buildings. Kids will
create model mixed-use buildings using different materials. Ages 6+.
Skyscraper Skeletons
August 2
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Come join us for a reading of the children's book "Sky Boys: How They Built the Empire State
Building" to learn how skyscrapers stand tall. Kids will then erect their own skeleton of a
skyscraper using toothpicks and gumdrops. Ages 4+.
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PAST EVENTS
Greening the City
April 5
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Explore the possibilities for greening New York City! Kids will work together to create a model green building giving them a hands-on understanding of what makes a building green. Ages 8+.
Life in a Skyscraper
March 29
10:30 - 11:45 AM
Families will learn about Burj Dubai, the world's tallest building, and explore how vertical metropolises are combining a range of activities in clusters of high-rise buildings. Kids will create model mixed-use buildings using different materials. Ages 6+.
Skyscraper Skeletons
March 15
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Come join us for a reading of the children's book Sky Boys: How They Built the Empire State Building to learn how skyscrapers stand tall. Kids will then erect their own skeleton of a skyscraper using toothpicks and gumdrops. Ages 4+.
FEATS OF ENGINEERING at CFA
March 8
Session I: 10 AM - 12 Noon
Session II: 1 - 3 PM
Location: The Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place, New York, NY 10012 (between Bleecker and West 3rd Streets)
The Skyscraper Museum and the Center for Architecture Foundation invite you to FamilyDay@theCenter. Bring your building crew and get ready for skyscrapers - the ultimate challenge! China is at the forefront of tall building construction with outlandish designs and mega structures leading the way. Learn about some of the new innovations projects going up in China and then work with your building team to build the tallest and the strongest skyscraper in timed competitions with limited materials.
All materials will be provided. Four-member teams can be any combination of family, friends, classmates or individuals working collaboratively in small groups (including one student 16 years or younger). Register by March 1 at www.aiany.org/calendar. Registration Fee is $10 per group/family. For further information, email: info@cfafoundation.org or call: 212.358.6133
ARCHIKIDS
March 1
10 AM - 12 Noon
Alongside architect Yves Roger, children will explore skyscraper architecture and work on a hands-on building project to bring home. As they work, images, vintage film and models of actual skyscrapers of the past, present and future displayed in the gallery will serve as inspiration. Ages 9-13.
NEW YORK MODERN POSTCARDS
February 2
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Families are invited to join us for a tour of "New York Modern." Following the tour, kids will have the opportunity to create their own visions of the future city on postcards. Ages 8+.
SKY BOYS
February 9
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Kids are invited to hear the story of the construction of the Empire State Building in a read aloud of the award-winning book Sky Boys by Deborah Hopkinson and illustrated by James Ransome. Following the reading, kids will interact with actual building materials and learn about the construction of a skyscraper. Ages 4+.
ARCHIKIDS
January 26
10 AM - 12 Noon
Alongside architect Yves Roger, children will explore skyscraper architecture and work on a hands-on building project to bring home. As they work, images, vintage film and models of actual skyscrapers of the past, present and future displayed in the gallery will serve as inspiration. Ages 9-13.
BUILDING BLOCKS
January 12
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Kids are invited hear the "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs" and learn about the structures of tall buildings. Using stacking blocks, kids will construct the sturdiest tower and recreate famous New York Skyscrapers. Ages 4+.
GREEN ROOFS
January 5
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Explore green roofs! Kids can come learn about green roofs and find out why they are important. We will draw pictures of green roofs to send to Mayor Bloomberg in support of his sustainable initiatives and learn about current projects in New York City. Ages 10+.
STACK 'EM HIGH | TALL TALES
Saturday, December 15
10:30 AM to Noon
Using stacking blocks, we invite kids ages 3-8 to make shapes like the Empire State Building and the Woolworth Building! Children and their families may then stay to hear some riveting skyscraper stories.
ARCHIKIDS
Saturday, December 8
10 AM to 12 Noon
Alongside architect Yves Roger, children ages 9-13 will explore skyscraper architecture and work on a hands-on building project, which they will be able to bring home. As they learn and work, children will be surrounded by images, vintage film and models of actual skyscrapers of the past, present and future.
BUILDING BLOCKS | NEW YORK MODERN POSTCARD MAKING
Saturday, November 17
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Come join us for hands-on exploration and learn about some of the different materials architects and designers use to construct buildings. Then, design your very own postcard inspired by the Museum's current exhibition, New York Modern! Ages 4-8.
ARCHIKIDS
Saturday, November 3
10 AM to 12 Noon
Alongside architect Yves Roger, children ages 9-13 will explore skyscraper
architecture and work on a hands-on building project, which they will be
able to bring home. As they learn and work, children will be surrounded
by images, vintage film and models of actual skyscrapers of the past, present
and future.
OCTOBER 6
See It! OPEN HOUSE NEW YORK
Students will pick up their Open House New York green building map at the
Center for Architecture and explore the City’s sustainable architecture.
Pick up information and register from 11 AM - 2 PM
The Center for Architecture Foundation
536 LaGuardia Place
New York, NY 10003
Visit sites throughout New York City on Saturday and Sunday, October 6th and 7th, 2007. See www.ohny.org for more details, site locations and times.
OCTOBER 13
Learn It! THE SKYSCRAPER MUSEUM
Located in lower Manhattan, the birthplace of the skyscraper, a tour of
The Skyscraper Museum will engage students in both the geography of the
colonial city and the landmark towers of the twentieth century. After a
survey of historical skyscrapers, students will tour a green building in
Battery Park City and see the changes that have turned this neighborhood
into a model for green building.
1-3 PM
The Skyscraper Museum
39 Battery Place
New York, NY 10280
OCTOBER 20
Design It! THE CLOUD INSTITUTE
Now that students have experienced some of the newest, most innovative green
buildings in New York, it is time to create their own! We will be looking
at the life-cycle of a normal building compared with that of a green one.
From inception, to construction, to destruction, there are key differences
between the two types of architecture. Students will be the architects;
incorporating various elements of green buildings they have seen in the
last few weeks into their new, innovative design. By the end of the workshop,
students will walk away with the blueprints for the model they will be creating
next week.
1-3 PM
The Cloud Institute for Sustainability Education
307 Seventh Avenue, Suite #1201
New York, NY 10001
OCTOBER 27
Build It! THE CENTER FOR ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION
Working from the design created in session 3, participants will learn basic
model building skills as we translate their designs from 2D to 3D. Design
educators and volunteer architects will be on hand to help further the designs
and answer questions that come up in the construction phase. Students will
work with scale, color, and materials to create green building models of
homes, public buildings, skyscrapers, and innovative structures as a culmination
of their research and activities from the past three sessions.
1-4 PM
The Center for Architecture Foundation
536 LaGuardia Place
New York, NY 10003
Registration forms available through The Center for Architecture Foundation
by calling 212.358.6133 or emailing info[AT]cfafoundation.org.
STACK 'EM HIGH | LETTERS FROM DUBAI
Saturday, August 4
10:30–11:30 AM
Using stacking blocks, kids can simulate construcion of the world's tallest
buildings over time like the Empire State Building, Burj Dubai, and others.
After a tour of the Museum's current exhibition, participants will talk
about the context of Dubai and write postcards detailing the experience
of living in the world's tallest building. Ages 4-8.
PUSH/PULL
Saturday, July 21
10:30 to 11:45 AM
Learn about the physics of skyscrapers through interactive experiments and
demonstrations! Try fun push-pull balancing acts with new friends and play
tension tug-o-war! Ages 7 +.
FEATS OF ENGINEERING
Saturday, July 14, 1-4 PM
Location: The Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place, New York, NY
10012 (between Bleecker and West 3rd Streets)
The Skyscraper Museum and the Center for Architecture Foundation invite
you to FamilyDay@theCenter. Sign up as a team to build and compete for the
tallest, strongest skyscraper. All materials will be provided. Four-member
teams can be any combination of family, friends, classmates or individuals
working collaboratively in small groups (including one student 16 years
or younger). Register by July 7 with your Team members, name, contact email
and phone to info {at} cfafoundation.org or by calling 212.358.6133. Registration
Fee is $10.
FLOWER TOWER
Saturday, July 7
10:30 to 11:30 AM
Join us at the Skyscraper Museum for a building challenge! After learning
about the design inspiration behind Burj Dubai, the centerpiece of the Museum’s
current exhibition, “World’s Tallest Building: Burj Dubai,”
children will design and build skyscrapers inspired by everyday objects.
Ages 7-12.
BUILDING BLOCKS
Saturday, June 30
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Come explore building materials with the Skyscraper Museum! Then hear the
story of the Three Little Pigs (with a twist) and help to build a giant
house of brick blocks! Ages 2-6.
FLOWER TOWER
Saturday, June 16
10:30—11:30 AM
Join us at the Skyscraper Museum for a building challenge! After learning
about the design inspiration behind Burj Dubai, the centerpiece of the Museum’s
current exhibition, “World’s Tallest Building: Burj Dubai,”
children will design and build skyscrapers inspired by everyday objects.
Ages 7-12.
ARCHIKIDS
Saturday June 9, April 14
10 AM—Noon
Alongside architect Yves Roger, children ages 9-13 will explore skyscraper
architecture and work on a hands-on building project, which they will be
able to bring home. As they learn and work, children will be surrounded
by images, vintage film and models of actual skyscrapers of the past, present
and future.
BUILDING BLOCKS
Saturday, March 10
10:30—11:30 AM
Come explore building materials with the Skyscraper Museum! Touch skyscraper
materials, including a glass window, metal I-beam, and a piece of concrete.
Hear the story of the Three Little Pigs (with a twist) and then help to
build a giant house of brick
VALENTINE'S DAY CARD MAKING
Saturday, February 10
10:30—11:30AM
Give that special someone a structural smooch with a homemade skyscraper
card. We'll show you the best way to climb your way to the top of his/her
heart!
PUSH/PULL
Saturday, February 3
10:30—11:45 AM
Learn about the physics of skyscrapers through interactive experiments and
demonstrations! Try fun push-pull balancing acts with new friends and make
a toothpick and marshmallow skyscraper skeleton. Ages 6 and up.
BODY BUILDINGS
Saturday, January 27
10:30–11:45 AM
Come make a skyline with your body! Learn about the different shapes of
skyscrapers and then use poster-paper and your silhouette to make your very
own building! Ages 2 and up.
STACK 'EM HIGH
Saturday, January 20
10:30–11:30 AM
Using stacking blocks, we invite kids ages 3 to 8 to make shapes like the
Empire State Building and the Woolworth Building using kid-sized images.
Upon construction, get your picture taken with your mile-high building!
SILHOUETTE OF A SKYLINE
Saturday, January 13
10:30–11:45 AM
After creating a silhouette of a skyline, learn how ornamentation is used
to articulate a building’s features. Then, accent your silhouette
to give each building its individual character.
