Hampshire College 40th Anniversary
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Children's Program
Thank you for your interest in the Children’s Program. Please take the time to read the following materials carefully so that your child(ren) can enjoy the anniversary as much as you do!
In accordance with Massachusetts regulations, the Children’s Program can only accept children 4 years of age and older. In order to participate, a child must be 4 years old by June 11, 2010.
Susan Foley, the coordinator of the program, is a 23-year veteran of the Amherst College Children’s Reunion Program. She will be joined by adult childcare professionals, parents from the community, and student assistants. A preliminary schedule is available for your reference. The final schedule will be available when you arrive at the anniversary celebration at the Children’s Program check-in desk at the Airport Lounge.
The cost per child is $65 for the full day (9 a.m.-9 p.m.), and $35 for the half day (9 a.m.-2 p.m.). Please feed your children breakfast before bringing them, as meals start with lunch on Saturday. The cost of lunch and dinner (full day) is included in the price.
Please review the program literature, then print and complete one set of registration forms for each child. Mail the forms to alumni and family relations by Friday, May 21, 2010. Children who are not registered may not attend the program.
Parents may join their children for any of the activities or sign their children out anytime.
If you have questions, please feel free to contact Jessica in alumni and family relations at 413.559.6638 or alumni@hampshire.edu. We look forward to seeing you and your children at the 40th Anniversary Celebration.
Preliminary Schedule of Events
(Saturday, June 12, 2010)
| 9 a.m. | Children’s Program opens | |
| 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Performance by Tim Van Egmond 72F, folksinger, storyteller, and artist-educator Van Egmond weaves together tales, tunes, and songs: from the rib-tickling to the spine-tingling to the heartwarming. He accompanies himself on a wide variety of traditional instruments, including hammered dulcimer, conga drum, and limberjack (a dancing wooden puppet that taps out a rhythm on a paddle board). His spellbinding talent, dynamic style, and engaging warmth create a magical experience for all ages. |
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| Noon | Lunch | |
| 12:30-1:30 p.m | The Fofer Show A magical, musical, moving storybook, transporting audiences to the special secret island of Fof, off the coast of Maine, home to the multi-colored furry Fofers and their gentle four-legged friends, the Peaceballs. The Fofer Show is an animated concert featuring multi-media artist Shana Barry 93F's imaginative stories and songs, accompanied by gentle guitar and ukulele, with beautifully illustrated projected animations she's created. |
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| 2 p.m. | Pick-up for children in the half day program | |
| 2 p.m. | Farm Center Tour The Farm Center, which has been in operation for over thirty years, is now producing organic food as well as providing education to the Hampshire public. With a large vegetable CSA, animals, including rare breed dairy cows, poultry, bees, maple syrup, summer farm camp, etc., the farm is a busy place. Come visit and see how Hampshire College uses its land resource. |
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| 3-4 p.m | Swimming at the college pool (Only competent swimmers, aged 7 and older, will be allowed to swim.) |
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| 4-5 p.m. | Afternoon crafts, games, sports, and nature walks | |
| 5 p.m. | Dinner | |
| 6:30-9 p.m. | Lively, interactive entertainment; games; crafts; and movies | |
| 9 p.m. | Parents pick up children | |
