The Little Dragon Club
The Little Dragon Club meets every Wednesday at the Oriental Museum. The sessions include songs, story time, crafts, role-play, gallery hunts and object handling.
All sessions run 10-11am
Dates of forthcoming sessions are as follows;
Wednesday 1st May
Wednesday 8th May
Wednesday 15th May
Wednesday 22nd May
To cover the cost of materials, there is a small charge of £1 per child per session, payable on the day. Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided free of charge for parents and carers at the end of each session.
Our aim:
The Little Dragons Club aims to engage with children aged 0-5 years to encourage and support their intellectual and social development.
Our objectives:
- Provide a safe, stimulating environment in which young children can learn through play and experience.
- Explore Durham University Museums' fantastic collections and deliver a distinctive multi-sensory learning programme.
- Work in partnership with parents and carers to address a child's individual needs.
Booking:
No need to book in advance, but if you wish to make an enquiry please call us on 0191 334 5691, or email us on oriental.museum@durham.ac.uk
Why the Oriental Museum?
As well as out wonderful collections, the Oriental Museum is able to offer a variety of facilities to make it as easy as possible for people with young children;
- free on-site parking
- spacious baby-changing area
- potties and toilet aids for toddlers
- high chair in café area
- lifts to all galleries
- bottle warming available on request
- comfortable, quiet gallery spaces
- During the school holidays, older siblings are welcome to attend and participate in the activities.
- Sessions led by trained, CRB-checked staff.
All materials are provided, and we'll do all the cleaning up afterwards!
