As food is an important cultural experience in China, children will shop in a traditional neighborhood market filled with a variety of fish, fruits and vegetables and then prepare a healthy meal while working in the restaurant. The entire family will find exercise fun at the park by using playful equipment that encourages fitness for all ages. Visitors will take on the role of a researcher at the panda reserve and discover how the people of China are caring for this endangered species. In the school, children will celebrate the annual holiday, National Teachers’ Day, while learning to write “thank you teacher” in Chinese characters on a touchscreen note pad. Children's China: Celebrating Culture, Character & ConfuciusĬhildren’s China: Celebrating Culture, Character and Confucius, designed for children 3 to 12 years, explores what life is like for children in China today through six different immersive environments. Nickelodeon, TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES and all related titles, logos, and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. Produced by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis in cooperation with Nickelodeon ©2018 Viacom International Inc. They may be athletes from a local team, a fitness group, or experts in sports medicine. Sports Spotlight – Watch for announcements about guest speakers on select Saturdays this fall. Time Out For Sports! happens daily in the afternoons. Time Out For Sports! activities could range from a skills obstacle course, dribbling a basketball, shooting a soccer goal, and so much more. Time Our For Sports! – Come join us for an exciting time of interactive learning! Every day, we will highlight a sport, and practice and develop our fine and gross motor skills. Sports Lab happens daily in the mornings. We may dissect a baseball or learn why a football spins in the air through hands-on activities. Sports Lab – See what Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (S.T.E.A.M.) have to do with your favorite sports. Super Sports Programming:ĭaily programming will be held in the exhibit, including: There’s even a separate toddler area for our youngest athletes-in-training. Children can develop team-building skills, and learn about nutrition and an athletic lifestyle, all through play. Attempt a CrossFit course, practice curling and bump, set, spike on our volleyball court.Įach area in the exhibit is an interactive experience focusing on a different sport or profession related to sports. Take aim on the mini soccer, hockey and basketball courts. Test your skills throwing footballs and baseballs. You’re the all-star in the special exhibit Super Sports: Building Strength, Sportsmanship and Smarts. Super Sports: Building Strength, Sportsmanship, and SmartsĮxhibit open Oct. & 3 p.m.)Įnchanted Adventures – Dive into different occupations from the Enchanted Kingdom! Our Dragon trainer will lead us through various activities such as making musical instruments or stained-glass pizzas, stone-grinder smithing, and more. & 4 p.m.)ĭon’t Poke the Dragon – If you’re happy and you know it, flap your wings! Join Thistle the Dragon as she leads you through an exploration of emotions to benefit social and emotional learning skills. Unicorn Tales – Soar into reading! Don’t forget to bring your imaginations as we develop literacy skills and embark on epic adventures with our dragon friend, Thistle. & 2:30 to 5 p.m.)ĭay of Play Parade – Join us for a joyful parade as we end the day in the Enchanted Kingdom. Sun, 11:30 a.m.)ĭaily Princess Meet & Greets – Find a royal friend in the Royal Hall. Royal Procession Parade – Join OCM royalty in a parade each morning to celebrate the beginning of the day in the Enchanted Kingdom. Additional areas to explore in the exhibit include the courtyard, the Royal Hall, a treasure sluice, a unicorn stable and a dragon nursery nest. And, of course, don't miss the castle and its delightful library, kitchen, and mirror maze. Explore the Market Place and pretend to be a blacksmith, a tailor, or farmer. Get ready for a magical adventure into the Enchanted Kingdom, an exhibit filled with diverse creatures and characters.