MUSEUM ON-THE-GO
In-Person & Virtual
CMA now offers two options for receiving our innovative, hands-on programming: our educators can come to your classroom in-person or through highly interactive virtual presentations.
All programs are led by the Museum's professionally trained educators and are designed to support your curriculum and bring learning through play into your classroom in fun, hands-on, immersive ways.
Choose from one of the following programs:
Awesome Architecture +
Children are natural problem-solvers and have a love of trial and error. So why not stimulate your students’ natural curiosity by giving them the opportunity to create a fun structure during this awesome building activity! This program encourages creativity combining math and engineering skills to produce great structures. (This program is designed for Pre-K – 3rd Grade.)
GELDS: APL1, CD-CR2, CD-MA6, CD-S1, CD-SC4
GA Standards of Excellence: SKP1, SKP2, S2P2, S4P3, MGSE1.G.3, MGSE3.G.2
"B" is for Brave +
Working up the courage to do something new is hard. Students will learn how to identify and express emotions and what it means to be BRAVE. This workshop opens with a wonderful story of a little boy who overcomes one of his biggest fears. (This program is designed for Pre-K – 1st Grade.)
GELDS: (Pre-K) ED1, SED2, ED4, SED5, PD-M1, PD-M5
Georgia Standards of Excellence: HEK.4, HEK.7, HE1.7, HE2.1, HE2.4, HE2.5, HE3.4
Potion Blast: A Rainbow Reaction +
What is a Scientist? What is a Chemical? What is a Chemical Reaction? Get your students excited about science with this STEM based program which will explore these questions and more with the book Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty and a safe and exciting scientific experiment! (This program is designed for Pre-K – 3rd Grade.)
GELDS: PDM6, SED3, SED4, APL2
Georgia Standards of Excellence: CLL2, CD-SC4, SKE2, SKP1, S2P1, S5P1
Homegrown Greens: The Life of a Plant +
In this STEM program, students will become gardeners as they learn about how planting seeds can grow and nourish our community. We will read Harlem Grown by Tony Hillery, a true story about a group of students that turned an empty lot into a flourishing garden, while learning the steps needed to turn a seed into food on our table. Students will get the opportunity to grow their very own wheatgrass heads. (This program is designed for Pre-K – 2nd Grade.)
Ready to level up your growing game? For our advanced gardeners, add a terrarium craft to your program. In this lesson, students will learn how plants interact with each other within an ecosystem. We will cover topics such as photosynthesis and how different plants factor into the water cycle. Watch at school, or at home, as your terrarium becomes its own self-sustaining ecosystem! (This program is designed for 3rd – 5th Grade.)
GELDS: PDM1, PMD2, PDM5, PDM6, APL2, CLL2, CD-SC5, CD-CP1
GA Standards of Excellence: SKL1, SKL2, S1L1, S2E3, S2L1, S3L2, S4L1
Jr. Engineer Challenge +
Inspired by the book Rosie Revere Engineer, this workshop gives aspiring engineers the opportunity to create something extraordinary with simple everyday objects. (This program is designed for Pre-K –3)
GELDS: PDM5, PDM6, CLL1, CLL2, CLL4, PRM6
GA Standards of Excellence: SKL1, SKL2, S1L1, S2E3, S2L1, S3L2, S4L1
Gloopy Glop +
Turn your classroom into a bubbling science lab with this exciting interactive workshop. Students will have a blast learning about chemical reactions while conducting a hands-on experiment resulting in a cool concoction called Gloopy Glop. (This program is designed for Pre-K – 3rd Grade.)
GELDS:CLL4a, CLL4-4d, CLL4.3d
Georgia Standards of Excellence: SKP1, S2P2
Head in the Clouds +
Children will explore the water cycle and learn about the different types of clouds and what they mean by the weather. Students will watch a real cloud form and create their own “cloud in a cup.” (This program is designed for Pre-K – 2nd Grade)
For an advanced learning experience, students will experiment with larger aspects of our Earth's climate! Students will review their knowledge of The Water Cycle as well as learn about how Hurricanes are formed and how they affect our environment. During this program, students will get the opportunity to see a cloud in their very classroom, build a structure out of everyday materials, then see if it can withstand the power of a hurricane! This program will challenge students to use their architectural and creative thinking skills. (This program is designed for 3rd – 5th Grade.)
GELDS: CD-SC1, CD-SC2
GA Standards of Excellence: SSKP1, S1E1, S2E3, S3P1, S4E3, S4E4
Emotion Commotion: What's a Monster to Do? +
In this program we will discuss emotions, the big ones and the little ones, and being mindful. We will read Color Monster. We'll lead the children through a brief yoga session and create our own artistic color monsters. Vocab. words such as emotions, mindful, kindness, yoga will be discussed. (This program is designed for Pre-K – 2nd Grade)
GELDS: PDM1, PDM3, PDM5, PDM6, SED1, SED5, APL3, CLL2, CD-CR2
GA Standards of Excellence: PEK.1 PE1.1, PE2.1, PE3.1, PEK.4, HEK.4, HEK.7, HE1.7, HE2.1, HE2.5
In-Person Pricing
One (1) Workshop
$235-$250* for up to 25 students
Each additional class of up to 25 students receives a $20.00 discount
*All-inclusive price covers supply box
and mileage up to 30 miles round trip
Virtual Program Pricing
One (1) Workshop
$200 for up to 25 students
+ $15-$35 optional supply box*
Up to an additional 25 students in a second classroom on the same Zoom call can be added for an additional $100.
*Supply box includes materials needed for the workshop
In-person On-the-Go prices include supply boxes and up to 30 miles round trip for a class of up to 25 students. Each additional class of up to 25 students receives a $20.00 discount.
*Prices do not include tax.
Supply boxes can be added to your virtual On-the-Go for an additional cost with options to have them delivered by CMA, picked up by someone from your organization, or shipped via UPS (rates will vary).
Up to an additional 25 students in a second classroom on the same Zoom call can be added for an additional $100.
In-Person & Virtual
30-minute program plus 15 minutes for Q&A.
Supply boxes include all workshop materials for up to 25 students.
In-Person
Supply boxes are included in the price of in-person On-the-Gos.
Virtual
If you include a supply box in your order, all materials for up to 25 students will be available after receiving a deposit. Supply boxes can be delivered by CMA, picked up by someone from your organization, or shipped via UPS (rates will vary).
Dates sell out quickly. A 50% non-refundable deposit is due two (2) weeks after the time of booking.
Bookings must be made at least four (4) weeks in advance to better your chances of securing your preferred date for a visit from us.
When you are ready to book your On-the Go program, you should have:
- at least three (3) possible dates selected
- the number of children and classes you want to attend the program
- time of day you would like the program to start
- have a large open space (cafeteria, outside space, etc.) for children to physically distance
- tables for students to do activity
- table for Museum Educator
- Please check the Museum's website for current COVID safety policies and procedures.
Before you book your virtual On-the-Go make sure you have:
- access to technology that will support a Zoom session in your classroom
- at least three (3) possible dates selected
- the number of children and classes you want to attend the program
- the time of day you would like the program to start.
School checks made out to Children’s Museum of Atlanta, or credit cards (American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa) are acceptable forms of payment. School checks or school credit cards must be used for tax-exempt status.
Call as soon as possible to cancel or change a reservation. Reservations are held with a 50% non-refundable deposit. Organizations must cancel within six (6) weeks of the scheduled program to apply the deposit to a different date within the same school year. Rescheduling a program is based on availability. Cancellations made less than six (6) weeks prior to visit will result in forfeiture of 50% deposit.
All gifts are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. The Museum is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt & charitable organization. Our tax-exempt number is 58-1785484.