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This weekend
…at Koramangala,
Saturday, 13th December’08 at 11:30am (Ages 5 to 7)
Story Time Activity
Its Christmas season, huddle around, get cozy and settle down for a nice warm story based on the Christmas spirit with Shibani, followed by a simple craft you can make and take.
Sunday, 14th December’08 at 11:30am (Ages 3-5)
Christmas Craft
What’s Christmas without decorations? And what’s more fun is making them yourselves! Join Geeta Aunty to create a decorative piece with a ‘metal embossed’ effect, using materials you can find at home.
…at Shankarapuram,
Saturday, 13th December ’08 at 4:30 pm (7& Above)
Happy Hanukkah!
Interested in getting to know about yet another festival, “The Festival of Lights?”
We celebrate this Jewish festival with a small story about its significance, the lighting of candles and tasty Latkes!!!
Come and join in the festivity.
Sunday, 14th December ’08 at 11:30 am (Ages 9 to12)
When did you last write a letter??
In an age of emails and instant messages, hand written letters have become a dying skill. Spend sometime, writing an original hand written letter on this unique day on a topic of your choice – perhaps telling your parents, a best friend, an uncle, aunt or any other person you care for about what’s happening at school, your latest holiday, or your plans for the Christmas vacation??
You could even read your letter aloud for the benefit of your friends!! Get started on letter writing!!!!
Ratan Aunty introduces to you the joys of hand written letters…
…at Chennai
Saturday 13th December 2008 (Ages: 3-5)
11:00am to 12:00pm
It’s Christmas Season!
Christmas is round the corner and we are getting ready to celebrate. So come and join us as we read ‘ Rudolph the Red – Nosed Reindeer’ and ‘ Santa’s Christmas’ story and make a Christmas craft to decorate your tree at home.
Saturday 13th December 2008 (Ages: 7 & above) 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Book Club:
Join us as we do a reading of Cornelia Funke’s “Pirate Girl”. Get to know more about our Author of the Week also known as the German J K Rowling. And here’s something interesting ……Learn to make a Pirate Treasure Map as well.
Add comment December 12, 2008
Weekend Fun
- At Koramangala…
Saturday, 29-November-08: Trip to the General Post Office (GPO)
Age group 5 and above
Trip day Schedule:
Activity at Hippocampus- 10:00am to 10:30am
Departure from Hippocampus at 10:30am
Arrival at GPO, Bangalore by 11:00am
Tour of the grounds and facilities from 11:00am to 12:00pm
Arrival at Hippocampus by 12.30pm
Note to parents:
Children to carry their own water bottles and snacks.
Children to wear comfortable clothes (full pants/ trousers, sneakers/closed shoes and caps)
Registrations are limited, so do confirm participation before Wednesday (26th) evening. The cost for the trip is Rs 350/- for members & Rs.450/- for non-members, this is inclusive of transportation and mentor fee.
At Basavanagudi
Saturday, 22nd November’08 at 4:30 pm (7 & above)
MAKE A FEW AND PAINT THE REST!!!!!
Interested in decorating your wall or your study table at home?
Bhargavi Aunty helps you with colorful mosaic craft making made with tiny seeds and a splash of color that makes your piece of craft unique!!!!
Sunday, 23rd November’08 at 11.30 am (5 & above)
CELEBRATING CHILDHOOD!!!….
It’s time for celebrating World Children’s Day on the 20th of November every year. Do you know why?
It is a day which recognizes childhood and the importance of being a child the world over.
Come and join us for a fun filled and entertaining morning. A bundle of surprises await you!
At Chennai
Saturday 22nd November ’08 at 11:00am (Ages: 3 – 6) Mickey Mouse’s birthday:
Celebrate Mickey Mouse’s birthday which falls on November 18th with story time and a mouse craft.
Saturday 22nd November ’08 at 11:00am (Ages: 7& above)
International Drum Month:
Join Murali of Jus Drums as he will not only be performing for the kid’s but the kids will also be allowed to beat the drums. In addition, he will demonstrate how junk materials can be used to make interesting sounds.
Add comment November 22, 2008
A weekend to look forward to!
At Koramangala & at Chennai
Saturday, 25th October ‘08, 5 to 7 pm (All Ages)
HALLOWEEN! The party we’ve all been waiting for!
Between 5 and 7 pm this Saturday, Hippocampus will transform itself for the annual Halloween party! Come over to join in some spooky clean fun!
Come dressed in your ‘boo’giest best or just come in prepared to get ‘goosebump’ed!
Have fun with mad cap games with mummies (the wrapped up variety!), ghosts and witches!
Enter the Creepy Crafts Corner to make bats and hats!
Enjoy a frightful array of snacks – Witches Warts… Vampire Fangs in Blood… Pizza Mummies… Ghost Toasts… and wash it all down with some warm Bloody Soup with Goop! Yukky? Yummy? or what?!?
And as always, for the 10 yrs + age group there’s Jack O’Lantern carving.
This year, we are bringing only a limited number of pumpkins, so call in / mail by Thursday (23rd October) evening to book one for yourself and avoid disappointment. (The pumpkins will be charged at actuals).
Date: Saturday 24th October ‘08
Time: 5 to 7 pm
Dress code: Spookier the better
Guest Fee: Rs. 100/-
Venue: Hippocampus Koramangala & Hippocampus Chennai
At Shankarapuram
Saturday, 25th October’08 at 4:30 pm (5 & Above)
Thoran and Card Making for Deepavalli
Diwali, ‘Festival of Lights’, is celebrated by young and old, rich and poor, throughout the country to dispel darkness and light up their lives..
Bhargavi Aunty helps you make colorful thorans that can adorn the entrance to your house and in preparing a diwali card which you can give to your dear ones.
Sunday, 26th October’08 at 11:30 am (All Ages)
Rajyotsava Day
Rajyotsava signifies “the birth of a State” and marks the formation of linguistic provinces, once India became a republic in the year 1950. Several Districts in North Karnataka & Hyderabad Karnataka were dissolved in the new State.
On November 1st, 1973, Karnataka -formerly Mysore got its new name.
In recognition of “Kannada Rajyotsava” we help children make “wrist bands” symbolizing the colours of the Karnataka flag. Come, make your “Arshina Kumkuma” coloured wrist bands.
Add comment October 24, 2008
This weekend…
…at Koramangala
Saturday, 18th October ‘08 at 11:30am (Ages 7 to 9)
Getting ready for Diwali
It’s that time of the year again – lights, fireworks and a lot of fun! This Saturday, Jaya will help the kids paint some pretty diyas to gift your family and friends or decorate your home. Registration is limited to 15 children and will be on a first-come-first-served basis.
Sunday, 19th October ‘08 at 10 am (Ages 5 to 10 )
A Trip to the Goshala
Anupama aunty is back this month with a trip to the Gaushala! Bangalore Gaurakshan Shala is a 30-year old trust situated in the outskirts of Bangalore city. Its main purpose being to care for the sacred cow. They have a habitat of over 900 animals including calves, buffaloes, goats, rabbits, ducks and sheep.
- The Schedule:
A storytelling of Kamadhenu, the sacred Hindu cow at Hippocampus – 10 am to 10.30 am
Depart at 10.30 am from Hippocampus and arrive at the Gaushala by 11 am
Tour of the grounds and facilities from 11am to 12 noon
Arrive at Hippocampus by 12.30 pm
Note to parents:
Children to carry their own water bottles and snacks.
Children to wear full pants/ trousers, sneakers/closed shoes and caps.
We are taking only 13 registrations, so do mail us before Wednesday (15th) evening. The cost for the trip is Rs 350, inclusive of transport, entrance to the Gaushala and mentor fee.
…at Shankarapuram
Saturday, 18th October’08 at 4:30 pm (Ages 7 to 12)
Dictionary Day!!!
Have you used the “Webster’s Dictionary” ???
Dictionary Day” is celebrated in 16th October in honor of Noah Webster’s Birthday -Father of the American Dictionary.
Come, let’s challenge one another, learning new words and referring the “Good Book”…the Dictionary!
Sunday, 19th October’08 at 11:30 am (All Ages)
The Festival of Lights is here to dazzle yet again…
Deepavali “the festival of lighted lamps” is here again to lighten our spirits and bring sparkles of joy in our lives.
It is celebrated with the lighting of diyas ‘small clay lamps’, candles, and fireworks.
Let’s get our diyas ready for this festival………..
…at Chennai
Saturday, 18th October ‘08 at 11:00am
Getting ready for Diwali (Ages 3 to 6)
It’s that time of the year again – lights, fireworks and a lot of fun! This Saturday, Vandana Aunty will help the kids paint some pretty diyas to gift your family and friends or decorate your home.
Saturday, 18th October ’08 at 12.00 pm
It’s Halloween Time (Ages 7 – 10)
Halloween is a “magical” night for everyone, and donning a mask can instantly transform your into just about anyone or anything. Masks have been used for celebrating Halloween for literally thousands of years. Join Aishwarya Aunty in making a mask for your Halloween Party
Registration is limited to 20 children and will be on a first-come-first-served basis.
Add comment October 17, 2008
