Week of July 30, 2009
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CHILDREN Thursday 7/30 CANINE ADVENTURESThe Miami Children's Museum offers "Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog." The 2,500-square-foot bilingual exhibit transports visitors to the homes of Clifford, Emily Elizabeth and all of the residents of Birdwell Island, where they engage in activities that foster social and emotional development. Ends Oct. 11. Miami Children's Museum, 980 MacArthur Cswy., Watson Island. Details: (305) 373-5437 or www.miamichildrensmuseum.org. ZOOFARI The Miami Metrozoo hosts several summer camps for children. The weeklong camps will feature tours of the zoo to help kids better understand the animals in its vast collection and education on wildlife preservation. Ends July 31. Miami Metrozoo, 12400 SW 152nd St., Perrine. $160 per week for members, $180 per week for others. Details: (305) 255-7126 or www.miamimetrozoo.com. CULTURE FOR KIDS The Miami Children's Museum shows original paintings and sculptures by Alex Yanes. "Majestic Beauties" features bold, vivid images of Florida animals that are either on the endangered- or threatened-species lists. Ends Aug. 30. Miami Children's Museum, 980 MacArthur Cswy., Watson Island. Details: (305) 373-5437 or www.miamichildrensmuseum.org. PIRATES OF MIAMI The Miami Seaquarium is offering an adventure for the whole family during its "Buccaneer Summer" with daily performances by the Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean. Performers will sail 30 feet in the air while kids can play on an inflatable pirate ship slide called "The Kraken." Ends Aug. 16. Miami Seaquarium, 4400 Rickenbacker Cswy., Virginia Key. Details: www.miamiseaquarium.com. DISCOVER DEERING During the Deering Estate's summer camp, kids can learn about history, archaeology and nature through hands-on activities guided by the estate's naturalists. 10-day sessions. Ends Aug. 14. $375. Five-day session Aug.17-21. $188. Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Palmetto Bay. Details: (305) 235-1668 or www.deeringestate.org. DRAMA CAMP The Roxy Theatre Group hosts summer classes in drama, singing, dance, costuming, production, stage makeup and more for children 5 to 17. The camp will also include field trips to the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, the Actors' Playhouse and the Environmental Center. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. Ends Aug. 14. Roxy Theatre Group, 1645 SW 107th Ave., Sweetwater. Details: (305) 226-0030 or www.roxypac.com. Saturday 8/1 KIDS' BOOK CLUBBooks & Books hosts its "Horrid Henry Book Club" featuring readings of Francesca Simon's "Horrid Henry" as well as arts, crafts and contests. 11 a.m. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com. KIDS' CUISINE The Miami Children's Museum's "Kid's Cooking Club" meets with guest chefs from around Miami who will demonstrate how to cook healthy, summer-themed meals. 2 p.m. Miami Children's Museum, 980 MacArthur Cswy., Watson Island. Details: (305) 373-KIDS or www.miamichildrensmuseum.org.
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