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Explore! in Glens Falls, New York. Voted #1 Place to Have Your Child's Birthday Party!

June 2008

Dear Friends of Explore!

Looking for some fun activities for your children this summer? We’ve got some exciting events and programs planned for you at Explore! The enclosed flyer lists dates and times for our new Friday Family Fun Nights, our Science Fun! Young Explorers’ Club, our popular “Mother Goose” Stories & Crafts, and our new “Songs and Silliness”.

Friday Family Fun Nights - We’ll be open Fridays from 6-8 pm for these special events and are offering them in conjunction with our “Neighbor †o Neighbor” Program (see below) which selects local charities or families that could use some help from their neighbors. Please note that memberships, passports, special pricing programs and coupons will not apply during these special events. Reservations are required for some events – so make your plans early!

Pajama Parties! Feed the kids at home, put them in their pajamas (and their socks!) and join us for playtime, puppets and stories. Each night’s book will be given to a lucky winner. Kids $6, Adults FREE! In June and July, diapers and baby wipes will be collected for the Open Arms Pregnancy Center . In August, non-perishable food items will be collected for Community Action – our local food pantry.

Pirate Party! Reserve your child’s spot aboard ship as we set sail on a fun-filled adventure with our very own Pirate. We’ll add some exciting games for even more fun! Prizes will be awarded to all of our best mates! Reservations required! Kids - $8, Adults - $5 suggested donation on behalf of the Domestic Violence Project.

Kids Night Out! While your kids (ages 5-9 only) enjoy pizza and playtime at Explore!, you can enjoy a date with hubby or some time with friends. Kids - $12. Reservations required! Discounts are available at the following local restaurants: Gourmet Café, GG Mamas, East End Eatery, Bistro Tallulah, and Davidson Brothers Restaurant and Brewery. Check our website for the latest list of participating local restaurants.

Science Fun – an introductory hands-on program, geared toward ages 5-9, exploring various topics in science such as magnets, electricity, insects and weather. Six exciting topics will be offered on Thursdays from 10:30-12. Come once, twice or all six times. $3 supply fee for each session – or $15 for all six. Take-home activities included with each session. Add $5 to admission and you can drop off your child at 10 am. Pick-up is by 12:30. Registration required.

Stories & Crafts is held on Tuesday and Friday mornings at 11 am. The theme changes weekly and reflects seasons and holidays as well as other fun topics based on our favorite books. Please let us know if you’re coming so we can prepare enough craft materials.

Songs and Silliness is a new program that will be held on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 am. Join “Jana Banana” and her puppet friends to sing, play instruments, dance, and just have fun!

Spa Specials – combine educational activities for your children with some pampering time for yourself! Our MOM package certainly fits the bill by offering 75 minutes of pampering for “Moms (or Dads) On the Move”. Receive a manicure, facial and 30-minute massage for $85. Kids under 5 will need Tot-Watching ($5 per hour) – reservations needed for both services.

Gift Certificates – a great idea for friends, relatives and coworkers. Buy $10 or more of Explore! gift certificates and receive a $5 spa certificate for your own use.

Birthday Parties Explore! now offers some new options to make the day extra special for your child. Please check out our website (ExploreInGlensFalls.com) for more details!

Newest Exhibit from The Fund for Lake George - Some of you may have seen this evolving exhibit, Water Lab, which focuses on water quality and invasive species and how we can take better care of our waterways. More information will be added in the coming weeks. And while there is always something fun and interesting to do at Explore!, we also feel the need to give back to our Community! To do that we have implemented a new program to help support local children and families!

Neighbor †o Neighbor Program – this new program supports local charities or families that could use some help from their neighbors. While Explore! has hosted fundraisers, food drives and other charitable events in the past, this new program will provide on-going support to various groups or individuals in the area. Check our website each month for more information.

Diaper Drive in July, to support the Open Arms Pregnancy Center. Adults will be admitted FREE during normal business hours if they bring in a package of diapers size newborn to 3. Wipes and other infant supplies would also be appreciated!

Food Drive in August to support Community Action – our local food pantry. Adults will be admitted FREE during normal business hours if they bring in 4 non-perishable food items.

New Hours – Explore! is now open Monday through Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 12-5. We will be closed July 4^th and Labor Day.

Snacks, Juice, Water and Explore! T-shirts are now available for sale at reception.

Thank You for your continued patronage! We look forward to seeing you at one of our new Friday Family Fun Nights! Please call us at 793-7803 to make reservations for a birthday party, our Pirate Party, Kid’s Night Out! or the Science Fun! Young Explorers’ Club program. Details of these events and other programs are also available on our website – ExploreInGlensFalls.com. We hope you and your family have a great summer!

The Staff at Explore!

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