FEBRUARY
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month!
Give Kids A Smile
Friday, February 5
Baltimore City schoolchildren will be invited learn how to take care of their teeth with the Museum’s MouthPower program and receive a free dental screening to identify dental disease. The event is part of a nationwide program initiated by the American Dental Association to help children gain access to the dental care. The Museum partners with the University of Maryland Dental School and the Maryland State Dental Association to make this event possible.
President’s Day Weekend
Saturday, February 13 & Sunday, February 14
Did you know that George Washington’s teeth were not made of wood? Celebrate our founding father’s birthday with a peek at his famous choppers. Wear red, white or blue and get $1 off admission.
Girl Scout Cadette and Senior Leadership Program
Saturday, February 20, 10 a.m.
Discover the power of a healthy mouth and body, connect with women in the dental field to learn about careers, and take action teaching Brownies and Juniors about how to have a sparkling smile for life. Ages 12-16.
Look for us at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting - February 25-27, 2010!
MARCH
MouthPower for Girl Scouts
Saturday, March 20, 10 a.m./1 p.m.
Unlock the power of a sparkling smile and healthy body during a two-hour learning adventure that explores how to make healthy choices about what you eat, how to take care of your teeth, and how to live a smoke-free life. $10 per Girl Scout/$5 per chaperone. Reservations required; call 410/706-9599. Ages 6-11.
Home School Day
Wednesday, March 24, 10 a.m.
Home school families can enjoy a 90-minute guided tour and activity appropriate for children of all ages. $3 per person. Reservations required; call 410/706-9599.
APRIL
April is National Smile Month!
Home School Day
Wednesday, April 28, 10 a.m.
Home school families can enjoy a 90-minute guided tour and activity appropriate for children of all ages. $3 per person. Reservations required; call 410/706-9599.
MAY
MouthPower for Girl Scouts
Saturday, May 1, 10 a.m./1 p.m.
Unlock the power of a sparkling smile and healthy body during a two-hour learning adventure that explores how to make healthy choices about what you eat, how to take care of your teeth, and how to live a smoke-free life. $10 per Girl Scout/$5 per chaperone. Reservations required; call 410/706-9599. Ages 6-11.
Tooth Fairy Day
Sunday, May 16, 1-4 p.m.
Meet Brushella the Tooth Fairy and discover how to have a sparkling smile! Find out why we lose our baby teeth, how our permanent teeth grow in, and how to take care of our teeth for a lifetime of healthy smiles. Make a tooth tote to take home, hear tooth fairy tales from around the world, and make your very own twinkling toothbrush wand. Kids dressed like fairies get in for $1!
JUNE
Home School Day
Wednesday, June 2, 10 a.m.
Home school families can enjoy a 90-minute guided tour and activity appropriate for children of all ages. $3 per person. Reservations required; call 410-706-9599.
