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The Peoria PlayHouse Summer Maker Program begins on Memorial Day: Monday, May 27 and ends on Friday, August 16. We hope this program encourages you to try out different types of tools and inspires you to make fun projects, all summer long!
On your next visit, pick up a Maker Map at the front desk, filled with 25 awesome challenges. Some of the squares MUST be completed at the Peoria PlayHouse, while others can be done at home with your favorite adult OR at the museum in our Real Tools maker space.
Just as a reminder, Real Tools summer hours are:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 12-4pm
Tuesday, Closed
Saturday, 9am-4pm
Sunday, Noon-5pm
For every FIVE stamps you collect, you’ll receive a small prize of your choice AND a raffle ticket for the Grand Prize: a basket of tools and supplies to make more amazing projects at home!
For questions about the Summer Maker Program, please contact our Family and Public Programs Educator, Adrienne Huffman, at (309) 323-6894.
During this program for children 1 to 3 years of age and their grown-ups, children develop language, small motor skills, and social skills while engaging in hands-on exploration. Each class includes songs and musical instruments, a read-aloud story, time for play, and a visual art activity.
There are so many fun shapes! Triangles, squares, rectangles, circles, hearts, stars, and so many more! Which one do you like best?
Get up close to some cuddly, creepy, and crawly creatures! Meet live animals from 10-11 AM. We also invite you to the PlayHouse Nature Table and story time at 10:15am.
Due to animal temperament or other factors, the animals available might change on short notice.
Free with museum admission r membership.
Join us to BE ANYTHING! at the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum! In June we are exploring careers related to nature, animals, and the Illinois River. Meet a wildlife biologist, animal handlers, environmental scientists, a green energy designer, the Captain of the Spirit of Peoria boat, and a horticulturalist! Each station features activities appropriate for children ages 4-12, engaging children in work related to the featured careers.
Visit with:
Wildlife Biologist, Peoria Park District Environmental Team- Ship’s Captain, Spirit of Peoria
- Therapy Dog Handler, Peoria Humane Society
- Water Quality Project Manager, The Nature Conservancy
- Soil Scientist, Bradley University
- Solar PV System Designer, Ruyle Mechanical Services, Inc.
- Horticulturist, Hoerr Nursery
Visit all the stations and be entered into a raffle to win a “Natural World” basket, featuring a family pass for a cruise on the Spirit of Peoria, a Family membership to Forest Park Nature Center, a solor-powered race car kit, and more!
This event is free with membership or admission to the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum. No advance registration required.
Little Artists @ Play Half Day Summer Camp
June 17-June 21, 9-11:30am
In this awesome week-long art camp, kids will splatter, spray, and smear…and bend, twist, model, and mold…while we learn different ways to paint, collage, print, sculpt, and more!
Our half-day camp stays at the PlayHouse all day to get creative, while also enjoying time to play in the museum.
25% sibling discount
Scholarships are available to those who qualify.
Please direct any camp-related questions to our Family & Public Programs Educator, Adrienne Huffman at (309) 323-6894.
Join Vickie from the RiverPlex and explore mindfulness through yoga, play, stories, and games. Everything in these classes can be easily adapted to enjoy at home, too!
Feel free to bring a yoga mat of your own or used one of ours. Comfortable clothing and socks are suggested.
Spaces are first come serve, the class is limited to 10 spaces for children.Best for ages 3 – 10 years old. Children under 8 should have adult supervision. Adults are invited to participate at no cost.
Little Artists @ Play Half Day Summer Camp
June 17-June 21, 9-11:30am
In this awesome week-long art camp, kids will splatter, spray, and smear…and bend, twist, model, and mold…while we learn different ways to paint, collage, print, sculpt, and more!
Our half-day camp stays at the PlayHouse all day to get creative, while also enjoying time to play in the museum.
25% sibling discount
Scholarships are available to those who qualify.
Please direct any camp-related questions to our Family & Public Programs Educator, Adrienne Huffman at (309) 323-6894.
Little Artists @ Play Half Day Summer Camp
June 17-June 21, 9-11:30am
In this awesome week-long art camp, kids will splatter, spray, and smear…and bend, twist, model, and mold…while we learn different ways to paint, collage, print, sculpt, and more!
Our half-day camp stays at the PlayHouse all day to get creative, while also enjoying time to play in the museum.
25% sibling discount
Scholarships are available to those who qualify.
Please direct any camp-related questions to our Family & Public Programs Educator, Adrienne Huffman at (309) 323-6894.
During this program for children 1 to 3 years of age and their grown-ups, children develop language, small motor skills, and social skills while engaging in hands-on exploration. Each class includes songs and musical instruments, a read-aloud story, time for play, and a visual art activity.
Planes, trains, trucks, boats…let’s get excited about all the vehicles that take us from here to there!
Little Artists @ Play Half Day Summer Camp
June 17-June 21, 9-11:30am
In this awesome week-long art camp, kids will splatter, spray, and smear…and bend, twist, model, and mold…while we learn different ways to paint, collage, print, sculpt, and more!
Our half-day camp stays at the PlayHouse all day to get creative, while also enjoying time to play in the museum.
25% sibling discount
Scholarships are available to those who qualify.
Please direct any camp-related questions to our Family & Public Programs Educator, Adrienne Huffman at (309) 323-6894.
Little Artists @ Play Half Day Summer Camp
June 17-June 21, 9-11:30am
In this awesome week-long art camp, kids will splatter, spray, and smear…and bend, twist, model, and mold…while we learn different ways to paint, collage, print, sculpt, and more!
Our half-day camp stays at the PlayHouse all day to get creative, while also enjoying time to play in the museum.
25% sibling discount
Scholarships are available to those who qualify.
Please direct any camp-related questions to our Family & Public Programs Educator, Adrienne Huffman at (309) 323-6894.
Join Vickie from the RiverPlex and explore mindfulness through yoga, play, stories, and games. Everything in these classes can be easily adapted to enjoy at home, too!
Feel free to bring a yoga mat of your own or used one of ours. Comfortable clothing and socks are suggested.
Spaces are first come serve, the class is limited to 10 spaces for children.Best for ages 3 – 10 years old. Children under 8 should have adult supervision. Adults are invited to participate at no cost.
During this program for children 1 to 3 years of age and their grown-ups, children develop language, small motor skills, and social skills while engaging in hands-on exploration. Each class includes songs and musical instruments, a read-aloud story, time for play, and a visual art activity.
There are so many delicious foods at the grocery store, and in our gardens at home! What is your favorite snack?
Join us every other Friday while we create art in the Art Room for Open Art Studio Fridays! Create art from 10am-12pm.
Free with museum admission or membership
Join Vickie from the RiverPlex and explore mindfulness through yoga, play, stories, and games. Everything in these classes can be easily adapted to enjoy at home, too!
Feel free to bring a yoga mat of your own or used one of ours. Comfortable clothing and socks are suggested.
Spaces are first come serve, the class is limited to 10 spaces for children.Best for ages 3 – 10 years old. Children under 8 should have adult supervision. Adults are invited to participate at no cost.