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SUMMARY:Babies at the Castle
DESCRIPTION:Share Swedish art and culture with your baby during a morning of exploration at the Turnblad Mansion. \nCaregivers and infants up to 18 months are invited to experience ASI’s annual holiday experience\, Remember When\, in the historic Turnblad Mansion. During this special tour\, babies and their caregivers explore festive displays\, discover stories from the past\, and engage with the sights\, sounds\, and details of the holiday season together. Through close looking\, shared attention\, and simple activities\, families build meaningful connections with art\, history\, and each other. \nASI educator Jason Leuthold guides caregivers and babies through each stop\, offering age-appropriate activities that encourage curiosity\, exploration\, and engagement. Caregivers carry infants at eye level\, allowing babies to experience artwork and installations up close while supporting early visual exploration and shared discovery. Each 30-minute tour offers a unique experience and concludes with 15 minutes of sensory play in the Castle before it opens to the public at 10 am. \nAdditional Information: \n\nAdmission is included with registration\, allowing participants to explore the current exhibition and Family Gallery after the program.\nAdvanced registration is required. Please register by the Friday before the program. ASI may cancel the program if registration is low.\nStrollers are not permitted in exhibition spaces.\nASI educators encourage caregivers to carry infants so babies can view artwork and installations at eye level.\nFood\, beverages\, and chewing gum are not permitted in exhibition spaces.
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SUMMARY:Preschool Program: Lucia's Legend
DESCRIPTION:ASI’s Preschool Program creates opportunities for families to experience Swedish art\, culture\, and traditions together. Join us in December to explore the legend of Saint Lucia. \nFamilies with preschoolers are invited to explore what “Swedish Christmas” means through Lucia’s Legend at the American Swedish Institute. This hands-on program introduces children and their grown-ups to the legend of Sankta Lucia through stories\, music\, and crafts. \nTogether\, preschoolers and their important grown-ups discover the traditions behind Lucia Day by exploring questions like\, “What do Swedish families do on Lucia Day?” and “Why do they do it?” Preschoolers will go home with their own Lucia Crown or Star Boy wand\, recipes\, and ideas for creating their own Lucia celebration at home. ASI’s Lucia Choir Director\, Ingrid Aune\, co-teaches this program with ASI Educator Lindsey Tscherne\, guiding preschoolers through an engaging introduction to this beloved Swedish tradition. \nAdditional Information: \n\nThis program is designed specifically for children ages 3-5 and their important grown-ups.\nMuseum admission is included with registration.\nAdult accompaniment is required.\nAdult admission is included with child registration.\nThe program limits attendance to one adult per registered preschooler.\nPlease arrive 15 minutes early so the program can begin promptly at 10 am.\nRegister by December 4.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/preschool-program-lucias-legend-2/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
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