Little Explorers

Little Explorers is an engaging children’s program designed to spark curiosity, imagination, creativity, and a love for stories. Through a series of literary and creative sessions inspired by beloved authors and their imaginative worlds, children will explore stories, characters, adventures, and ideas through storytelling, discussion, art, and hands-on creative activities. From discovering the underwater world of Jules Verne and bringing The Little Mermaid to life through art, to celebrating children’s imagination through the humorous world of Dav Pilkey, each session offers children an opportunity to explore, create, and express themselves in a fun and supportive environment.

An engaging literary and creative program introducing children to Hans Christian Andersen and his beloved fairy tale The Little Mermaid. Through storytelling, discussion, and a beginner-friendly canvas painting activity, children will explore themes of imagination, courage, dreams, and self-expression while connecting literature with visual art.

Workshop Description:

Children will bring the world of The Little Mermaid to life through a guided canvas painting activity. Using simple painting techniques, participants will create their own ocean-inspired artwork featuring mermaids, sea life, underwater scenes, and imaginative details, allowing them to express their interpretation of the story through color and art.

An immersive literary and creative program introducing children to Jules Verne and his classic adventure novel Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas. Through storytelling, discussion, and imaginative activities, children will discover Captain Nemo, the Nautilus, and Verne’s unique combination of science, geography, and imagination, while exploring how stories can inspire new ideas and creative possibilities.

Workshop Description:

Children will create their own imaginative underwater worlds using painting and mixed-media collage. Combining elements inspired by Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas, real marine life, and their own inventions, participants will explore the relationship between reality and imagination while developing their artistic expression and creative thinking.

A fun and interactive World Children’s Day program celebrating children's imagination, creativity, and self-expression through the playful world of Dav Pilkey. Inspired by Dog Man, Captain Underpants, Cat Kid Comic Club, and Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot, children will explore characters, humor, friendship, and storytelling before creating their own imaginative comic-style heroes.

Workshop Description:

Children will design their own original comic-style hero, sidekick, or animal character inspired by the imaginative spirit of Dav Pilkey’s books. They will develop a character name, special power, funny weakness, and short adventure, using drawing and storytelling to express their ideas while exploring themes of friendship, kindness, courage, teamwork, and creativity.