Camp Camelot at the Berman Museum – session 2
MEDIEVAL TIMES – the words bring to mind kings and queens, knights and castles, armor and catapults, but what was life really like? Join the Anniston Museums and Gardens at the Berman Museum for three days of engaging medieval fun as we separate fact from fiction, and explore the Middle Ages through hands-on projects and activities sure to bring history to life! It’s a camp experience your child will not soon forget!
Cost: $135; AM&G Members receive a $15 discount (includes daily lunch and all activities)
Session 2 (July 19 – 21) Registration Deadline: Wednesday, June 28
Saturday Alive! Sounds of Nature with guest speaker, Eric Cline
Ever wonder which animals are making the sounds you hear in nature? Join guest speaker and former AM&G Educational Interpreter, Eric Cline, as we explore the ways animals communicate with each other through a variety of sounds and calls when in danger, defending their territory, and looking for a mate.
Program is included in museum admission and free for members.
Falconry: Then and Now
Included with admission and free for AM&G members
Falconry is an ancient sport in which falcons or hawks are used to hunt game. It became popular during the Middle Ages among the privileged class in Western Europe and Britain and continues today with modern falconry. Join the Berman Museum and licensed falconers, Shari Rettig and John Brunson, to learn how the sport evolved over hundreds of years, and why falconry is beneficial for wildlife management and conservation.
Camp Camelot at the Berman Museum – Session 1
MEDIEVAL TIMES – the words bring to mind kings and queens, knights and castles, armor and catapults, but what was life really like? Join the Anniston Museums and Gardens at the Berman Museum for three days of engaging medieval fun as we separate fact from fiction, and explore the Middle Ages through hands-on projects and activities sure to bring history to life! It’s a camp experience your child will not soon forget!
Cost: $135; AM&G Members receive a $15 discount (includes daily lunch and all activities)
Session 1 (June 21 – 23) Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 30
Session 2 (July 19 – 21) Registration Deadline: Wednesday, June 28
Learn, Grow, Eat, and Go!
Join Alabama Cooperative Extension Agent, Tammy Hall each Wednesday for Learn, Grow, Eat, and Go! Learn, Grow, Eat, and Go! (LGEG) is the research and evidence-based curriculum project of the Junior Master Gardener Program that combines academic achievement, gardening, nutrient-dense food experiences, physical activity, and family engagement. This linear set of hands-on, proven lessons, will help students better understand plants and how plants provide for people’s needs. The curriculum features opportunities for the students to participate in fresh vegetable tastings/evaluations, simple recipe demos, and physical activities that research shows can improve on-task behavior and academic performance.
This program is designed for rising 3rd – 5th grade students. Pre-registration recommended.
Create Your Own Flag
Flags are a visual symbol of something – a country, a state, a business – even you! What would your flag look like? How does it represent you? Join the AM&G Education team and create your very own flag that represents you.
This program is included with admission and free to members.
Walk-up Berman Discovery Tour
Did you know that the artifacts on display represent only a small fraction of the Berman Museum Collection? Have you ever wondered what else is included in the collection? Join the AM&G Education Staff on a special walk-up Discovery Tour of the Berman Museum Collections Department. Discovery Tours are intended for everyone ages 10 and up. Tours will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis and are limited to 10 guests each session.
This special tour is $18 per person and includes a self-guided tour of the Berman Museum galleries. AM&G Members and Passport Tickets receive a $4 discount.
Creature Feature
Did you know that the Anniston Museums and Gardens is home to a variety of live reptiles, mammals and birds? Make plans to join us in the exhibit halls on the 2nd Saturday of each month between 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm to meet and learn about one of our animal ambassadors. You never know who will be featured!
This program is included in museum admission and free for members.
Wacky Wednesdays at Zinn Park (2023)
Wacky Wednesday is returning for the summer! Join us on the First and Third Wednesdays in June and July for a Fun Day in the park!
We will have educational lessons, games, the splash pad, and more!
We’ll see you on Wednesday, June 7th, June 21st, July 5th and July 19thfrom 10:30am till 12:30pm, in Zinn Park for Wacky Wednesday!
STEM Saturday! (5/20/23)
McWane Corporation, alongside AcaSTEMics, M&H Valve, & Tyler Union, are proud to present McWane STEM Saturdays at the Wiggins Community Center in Anniston! This engaging and educational experience will teach your child all about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through the use of interactive, hands-on projects!
Our next STEM Saturday will occur on May 20, 2023 from
1:00 PM until 3:00 PM! Please, ensure your child brings two 16 ounce water bottles in order to craft their STEM project!
We will be accepting the first 100 kids, so be sure to get your child signed-up by visiting: www.annistonal.gov/parks-recreation/wiggins-stem-camp, or by scanning the QR code below! For questions, or information on how to sign-up in person, please contact the Wiggins Community Center at: 256 231-7628 and/or cbush@annistonal.gov!
