Children’s Garden Membership
Come outside to play and learn! Membership for each child covers an entire season of an affordable opportunity to visit the Garden multiple times. Discounts on activities and member-only events will be offered. Membership Fees:
1 Child 2 Children 3 Children 4 Children
Gateway Children’s Garden
Support the Garden! If you are interested in making a contribution, you can do so in several ways: • By donating directly to the Martinsburg Berkeley County Parks & Rec Board (Memo: Children’s Garden), OR • By donating to Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation Children’s Garden Endowment Fund - 304-264-0353.
$40 $60 $80 $100
at Ambrose Park
Located on Mall Drive, Martinsburg, WV 25401
2018 Schedule of Events
Memberships must be purchased before June 8th.
May 26th – August 15th
Birthday Parties & Reservations
Tuesdays 10am-1pm Wednesdays 6pm-8pm Saturdays 10am-1pm
Reservations for parties are available after public hours on Saturdays. Private parties are reserved for a minimum of 2 hour at $50 per hour. No need to bring any decorations; we think the garden decorates itself! Private groups, preschools, daycares and camps are welcomed to reserve time in the garden. Reservation fee of $50 per hour.
August 18th – October 27th Saturdays Only
10am-1pm
Admission: $3 Per Child Children Under 2: FREE
Free book with each paid admission. All children must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older.
Maximum group size: 25 children Please call to schedule your reservation!
MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR ALL ACTIVITIES UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED
Register online for activities and events! www.mbcparks-rec.org For questions or more information please contact M-BC Parks & Recreation 273 Woodbury Avenue Martinsburg, WV 25404 304-264-4842 Visit our website and Facebook page weekly for additional programs and/or changes.
Spring|Summer 2018
July 2-7: Creativity Week
School Field Trips are Available April, May and September.
June 11-16: Fossil Week June 11 Dinosaur Mini-Camp 9:30-11:30am
July 9-14: Water Week July 9 Makin’ a Splash Mini-Camp 9:30-11:30am
Ages- 7-10 Years Old Do you ‘dig’ dinosaurs? Come join us as we explore and learn about these interesting, pre-historic creatures. $15 Per Camper; Limit 15 Campers
June 13 School’s Out Picnic
6-7pm Come and enjoy a FREE hot dog, chips and a drink. Play BINGO to win prizes! MEMBERS ONLY - Free; Adults and siblings without membership - $2 each
June 18-23: Habitat Week June 20 Build a Birdhouse
6-7:30pm Participants will be provided the necessary materials to build a solid wood birdhouse for their yard. Children will use hammers, sandpaper and drills under close supervision. Members $8; Non-Members $10 Limit of 25 participants
YOGA FOR KIDS
June 26 – July 24 (NO class July 10th);
Tuesdays 5:00pm-5:45pm Offered to ages 5-10 $55 for 4 week session; MUST pre-register
June 25 Ukulele 6-7pm
Ages: 8-13 Years Old Each child will learn to play kazoos, percussion instruments and 3 chords on the ukulele (instruments provided). Children will participate in a sing-along at the close of the session. (Sponsored in part by Mark & Sue Ann Palmer) $4 Per Person; Limit of 25 participants
June 30 America the Beautiful
11am-12pm Make a patriotic craft and enjoy a red, white and blue snow cone! FREE activity with regular admission; No pre-registration required.
Imaginations will be nutured as each child makes animals and creatures using things found in nature. (Closed on July 4th)
Ages: 4-6 Years Old Learn about properties and use of water as you play and experiment. Limit 15 campers; $15 Per Camper
July 13 Water Exploration Camp
10am-3pm LOCATION: Norwalk Creek Pavilion at War Memorial Park Ages: 8-12 Years Old Description available online. $25 Per Camper; Limit 15 campers
July 16-21: Seed Week July 18 The Secret Life of Fairies
6pm Ages 4 and up Make a fairy garden and learn how to attract fairies. Natural products will be provided; fairies & accessories can be purchased on-site. Bring your own medium-sized container and any other decorative item you wish to use. $3 Per Person; Adults are welcome to participate; All MUST pre-register for this activity.
July 23-28: Turtle Week
Crafts and activities will teach about the life, habits and habitats of turtles.
July 30-August 4: Creature Week Aug. 1 Puppet Show 11-11:30am
For the Wee Ones: 3-5 Years Old Garden exploration time from 11:30am-12pm (Courtesy of the Wonderment Puppet Theater) FREE activity; MUST pre-register; Limit 20 children; Age limit restriction, so please NO siblings (younger or older)
Aug. 1 Live Animal Show
6-6:30pm
(By ‘Critters & Conservation’) This interesting informative program, featuring four exotic animals, is sure to interest all ages. (Sponsored in part by Sister ACTS from Otterbein United Methodist Church) $5 Per Person; MUST pre-register for this activity; Limit 20 children
August 5-11: Flower Week Aug. 8 “Field to Vase”
6-7pm (By Anthony of Flowers Unlimited) Ages: 9-12 Years Old Students will learn the basics of floral design using cut garden flowers. $10; Includes all supplies and final arrangement
August 13-18: Spiders Week
Crafts and activities will teach about the life, habits and habitats of spiders.
Fall 2018
SEPTEMBER Sept. 5 Bubbles & Balloons for the Wee Ones
3-5 Years Old 11am-12pm The activity will be held from 11:00-11:30 and garden exploration time will be 11:30am-12pm FREE activity; Age limit restriction, so please NO siblings (younger or older)
TBA Honey Bee Field Trip (Schools only.) OCTOBER Oct. 3 Stories & Dress-Up for the Wee Ones
3-5 Years Old 11am-12pm The activity will be held from 11:00-11:30 and garden exploration time will be 11:30am-12pm FREE activity; Age limit restriction, so please NO siblings (younger or older)
Oct. 13 Marshmallows & Stories
11am-12pm Roast marshmallows and listen to stories. Members Only; FREE
GARDEN FEATURES Hobbit House • Look-Out Tower ABC Garden & Reading Nook Tiny Tots Exploration Area • Drip Drop Water Zone Butterfly Garden • Dinosaur Dig Bird Sound Board & Building Nest Zippity Zip Line • Tune Town Small Garden Pavilion (seats 16 children)