squishy, slimy, stinky fun! - DISCOVERY Children`s Museum

SQUISHY, SLIMY, STINKY FUN!
SPRING 2016
Animal Grossology Focuses on
The Science Behind Slime, Dung
Balls and Other Gross Animal
Behavior Through April 17
The Animal Grossology Traveling Exhibit,
based on a popular series of books by
science teacher Sylvia Branzei, is an
educational experience grounded in the
theory that the best way to get children
interested in science is to present it in
terms they find most appealing. Let’s face
it, topics such as slime, vomit, dookies and
other gross stuff are completely fascinating
for your average six to 14-year-old.
By physically stepping into the exhibition,
these subjects have become an interactive,
larger-than-life biology lesson that
harnesses children’s natural curiosity
about themselves and teaches them
about how animals function. Following are
some fun facts associated with many of
the entertaining and educational displays
featured in Animal Grossology!
• Animals have red, blue, yellow or clear
blood. Blood is very nutritious as it
contains a lot of protein.
• A cow has one stomach but it is in four
parts. A cow’s stomach is equal in size
to nine human stomachs.
• Some frogs belch their babies into the
world.
• Ticks often relocate by hitching a ride
on a migrating bird.
• A Hagfish may be the slimiest creature
on earth.
• Tapeworms grow inside the stomach
and can grow up to 60 feet-long.
• Dung balls are more than meals for the
beetles; they also serve as nurseries for
new beetles.
• Animals use smells for recognition,
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defense and attraction.
• Slime is essential to some animals,
providing important functions such as
facilitating motion, aiding in digestion
and for defense.
• Blood slurpers transmit infectious
diseases.
• Sea stars eat by shoving their stomachs
out, digests the food and sucking their
stomach back in.
• You can identify an animal by its
“dookie” sizes, content and shape.
• Houseflies taste food using their feet
and legs!
The exhibition was created and produced by
Advanced Exhibits, a division of Advanced Animations
LLC, in collaboration with Sylvia Branzei, the author
of the GROSSOLOGY series of books. The books are
published through Price Stern Sloan, a member of
Penguin (USA) Inc.
NanoDays - The Biggest Event for the Smallest Science
Saturday, April 2
Our always popular April event, NanoDays, is back by popular demand!
NanoDays at DISCOVERY Children’s Museum is a day filled with fun and
interactive experiences all centered around
the world of very, very small science.
NanoDays is a part of a nationwide festival
of educational programs about nanoscale
science, technology, and engineering.
NanoDays is a community-based event
involving science museums, research centers
and universities across the country, organized
by the Nanoscale Informal Science Education
Network (NISE Net). The museum is proud
to host its fifth annual NanoDays to provide
this fun day of scientific discovery. Women in
Engineering, National Securities Technologies
and the Nanotechnology Center will be
participating in NanoDays, too.
For more information and educational
resources, visit www.WhatIsNano.org.
B
ut the fun isn’t just inside the Museum... we’re getting out
in the community with three very different fundraising events.
Whether you’re looking for a date night, a family outing, or a
chance to play your best ball, we’ve got it all and you’re invited!
All of our events raise critical funds that allow us to carry on the
mission of DISCOVERY Children’s Museum, to keep our exhibits
and programs fresh and relevant, and to continue igniting sparks of
discovery within our community’s youth. We hope you will join us
for one – or all – of these events! Thank you!
IT’S SPRING AND BOY
IT’S HOPPIN’ HERE!
Giving Back from
The Chef’s Table
at Tivoli Village
April 17, 2016
at 6 – 9 pm
DISCOVERY Golf
Classic at Cascata
Golf Club
June 6, 2016
7 am registration
8:30 am shotgun
Drink and dine alfresco while
enjoying the ambiance of Tivoli Village and live entertainment.
Join the community dining table under the stars in the open-air
shopping district and enjoy a five course meal prepared and
presented by some of the city’s best and brightest chefs including
Johnny Church from Artisanal Foods Café and Catering.
Join us on the gorgeous
greens at Cascata and support our Admission Subsidy Program,
which provides free or significantly reduced admission to
underserved Clark County elementary school students.
Tucked away behind a mountain in Boulder City, Cascata is a
par-72 course with Class A PGA professionals and Tour-class
caddies. Tickets include tournament play, continental breakfast,
forecaddie fee & gratuity, drink tickets, awards luncheon and
raffle tickets.
Buy your tickets click here:
Giving Back from The Chef’s Table
To purchase a foursome, please contact
[email protected].
Royal Tea, Presented by
Mandarin Oriental Las
Vegas
May 1, 2016 at 1 – 3 pm
Join us for a fun, creative,
beautiful, delicious, and
properly royal tea that supports the Museum’s dynamic, hands-on
experiences and educational programming in the arts, sciences
and humanities. Sip the finest teas from around the world, enjoy
delectable gourmet fare, explore your creativity with royal art
activities, and make memories in a fabulously fun photo booth.
Youngsters of the court are encouraged to attend.
For tickets or to purchase a table, please contact
[email protected].
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We thank you sincerely for all of your support. Your
continued investment in DISCOVERY Children’s
Museum provides critical funding that supports our
important work each and every day on behalf of
every child, every family. For more information about
our events or about supporting the Museum in other
ways, please contact Diana Morgan, Director of
Development, at [email protected] or
(702) 382-3445. THANK YOU!
e BOARD OF TRUSTEES e
Chairman | Jerry McKenna
Vice Chairman | Shari Wong
Treasurer | Roy Centrella
Secretary | Emily Goodman
Past Chairman | Troy Moser
e MEMBERS AT LARGE e
Nancy Brune
Carrie Carter-Cooper
Judy Cebulko
Kami Dempsey
Mark Failla
Brian Fink
David Goldwater
Todd Lefkowitz
Beverly Mason
Stacie Truesdell Michaels
Victor Onufrieff
Ron Reese
Jeffrey Rugg
Joyce Schneider
Pat Skorkowsky
Andrea Smith
Kate Wright
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
General Counsel
e MUSEUM STAFF e
Tifferney White
Chief Executive Officer/
President
Gary Haleamau
Director of Exhibits & Facilities
Denyce Tuller
Director of Marketing & Public Relations
Larry Slane
Director of Human Resources
Heather Kemper
Director of Accounting
Diana Morgan
Director of Development
Doreen Alvarado
Director of Operations
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SHOWS AND PROGRAMS THIS QUARTER!!
Join us for a variety of demonstrations and presentations featuring the following:
e Milk Madness e – Special for Little Learners (5 years old and younger)!
A fun chemistry experience for little learners. Explore what happens when red,
yellow, blue and milk collide!
e What Makes a Community? e
Find out the answer to this question and have tons of fun at the same time. Join
us in Eco City as we explore the meaning of community.
e Closer Look at Art – Space and Form e
Expand on two elements of Art – space and form – and explore them in a fun
and engaging way.
e Ahoy! Exploration of Navigating the Ship e
Come set sail with us and explore methods of navigating the seas. Map and
compass skills are a plus although not required!
e Green Treasure Hunt e – A Community Effort
Join us for a true exhibition of diversity and collaboration of community. Nellie is
distraught and on a quest to find her missing green treasure, a special gift that
she and her school mates brought for their favorite teacher. Nellie searches high
and low to find the missing treasure and along the way, she learns a lot about
nature, her neighborhood and community helpers.
e Electrifying Encounterse
Are you ready for a “shocking” experience? Sparks will fly in this energetic
demonstration! Learn more about electricity and magnetism in this hairraising experience.
e Exploring Nanotechnology – Game Show Format! e
Join us for an exciting science game show exploring the world of very small
things! Learn about all of the cool technology used in products and materials we
use every day!
e Don’t Be a Sleepy Head! e
Have you ever wondered what is happening in your brain while you are
sleeping? Find out the answer to this question and experience simulated effects
of sleep deprivation in this engaging experience.
e Breath in, Breath out! e
How do your lungs function and what is their purpose? Explore this and more as
we learn how to keep our lungs healthy.
As we celebrate 25 Years of
Community, we thank you for
believing in our mission and
supporting our work.
e Mummies of the World! e
Discover the science behind mummification as learn about the different
cultural methods.
See the program schedule on the Wayfinding Monitors throughout the museum.
Programs and program schedules are subject to change without notice.
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2016
CAMP
GUIDE
JULY 11 – AUGUST 5, 2016
Come play and learn with us this summer! Bring your curiosity and
sense of wonder as you join Museum educators for fun activities that
focus on science, art and more. There’s something for everyone at
DISCOVERY Children’s Museum!
Sessions will be offered in the morning (8 a.m. to 12 p.m.) and
afternoon (1 p.m. to 5 p.m.) Feel free to combine morning
and afternoon sessions for a full day experience. See the
Camp Schedule inside for all the details. Weekly camp
sessions are offered for two age groups: 6 to 9 years,
and 10 to 12 years.
Early Bird
Discount
Registration
Feb. 29 - April 15
Museum Members
25% discount
General Public
15% discount
Discounts applies
only to total camp
sessions purchased.
Summer
Camp Prices
$180.00 per camp
session (1/2 day)
per week
General
Discount
Registration
April 16 - June 3
Museum Members
15% discount
General Public
5% discount
Late
Discount
Registration
June 4 - Aug. 1
Museum Members
5% discount
General Public
full price
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Bet ween Care
FREE with purchase of both a
morning and afternoon camp
in the same week (same child).
$25.00 per week with half day
camp registration only.
Add-on lunch daily for
$75.00 per week
per child.
Time Slot
July 11 - July 15
July 18 - July 22
July 25 - July 29
Aug. 1 - Aug. 5
6 - 9 years
6 - 9 years
8:00am - 12:00pm
Exploring Creativity and Art I
1:00pm - 5:00pm
All About Energy
8:00am - 12:00pm
Not Just Anybody - It’s My Body
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids Chemistry Concoctions
8:00am - 12:00pm
Spectacular Sculptures I
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Exploring Space
8:00am - 12:00pm
A, B, C - Science & Poems
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Sensory Overload
A, B, C – Science and Poems, it’s Chemistry! (ages 6 – 9)
Using each letter of the alphabet we will explore a new
science concept introduced by a really cool poem. Delve into
fun, interactive and hands-on activities and demonstrations in
chemistry, biology, the human body and physics. Look forward
to lots of make and take activities!
All About Energy (ages 6 – 9)
Capture the wind, explore the sun, and go with the flow of
water. This camp experience is all about energy, fun and
innovation. Come and explore energy that is all around you!
Amazing Animals (ages 6 – 9)
Calling all budding animal biologists! Crack the code to the
amazing world of animals. Using clues like scales, feathers and
furs, we will search for similarities and differences in various
animal families. Come prepared to solve the mysteries of the
animal kingdom.
A Trip Around the World – A Cultural Adventure (ages 6 – 9)
Summer is the perfect time to travel! Join us in this fun and
interactive experience where you will travel across the world
in your imagination stopping by various countries to learn a
little about their culture while creating arts and crafts unique
to that geographical area. Come home with lots of souvenirs
from your imaginative travels. Bring your artistic expression
and creativity and be ready for a great experience.
A World Tour Adventure (ages 10 – 12)
Summer is the perfect time to travel! Hop on board the monorail
and travel around the world exploring the science and culture of
all of the places we will visit. Come home with lots of souvenirs
from your imaginative travels. Bring your sense of adventure and
curiosity and be ready for a great experience.
Chemistry Concoctions (ages 10 – 12)
Discover the wonders of chemistry in the world around us as
we transform a classroom into a Chemistry laboratory. Mixing
chemicals, investigating chemical and physical changes,
making color changes and creating polymers are only a
small part of this workshop that is sure to foster excitement.
If you enjoy hands-on experiments and are curious about
the exploration of chemicals and how they interact with each
other, this is the camp for you.
10 - 12 years
World Tour Adventure
Spectacular Sculptures II
A Trip Around the World I A Cultural Adventure
Chemistry Concoctions
Amazing Animals
Grossology
Exploring Creativity and Art I (ages 6-9)
Explore your artistic imagination through drawing and painting.
Learn about composition, texture and color while creating fun
projects that bring your imagination alive! Experience creative
projects like creating your own book from scratch and explore
the techniques of children’s book illustrator Eric Carle. From
illustration, to paper making and book binding; this unique
creation will be all your own. This and more, in this creative
experience, all activities are designed for campers ages 6-9.
Exploring Space (ages 6 – 9)
Why explore space? Why do we continue to explore the moon,
Mars and do experiments on the International Space Station
(ISS)? This workshop will answer these questions while crew
members experiment with soil samples, make craters and
learn about our closest neighbor Mars. This experience will be
out of this world!
Grossology (ages 10 – 12)
Burps, farts, boogers, scat, scabs… all the things we usually
think of as gross but are actually really important to the
function of our bodies. Come and join us for the grossest time
of your life!
CALL (702) 382-KIDS (5437)
TO PLAY AND LEARN!
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Kids Chemistry Concoctions (ages 6 – 9)
Chemistry is FUN and it’s for little kids too! From the food
that we eat to the clothes that we wear to the toys that we
play with – it is all around us. Join us in making hands-on
investigations of how chemistry fits into our everyday likes
and how we can use it to better understand the world in
which we live. This camp is full of curious color changes,
amazing ahh’s and ooh’s and maybe even a few special treats
that you can eat!
Not Just Any Body – It’s My Body (ages 6 – 9)
Have you ever wondered what is really going on inside of
your body? Hop on board a red blood cell and take a ride! We
will pick up some oxygen from the lungs, then make a stop at
the stomach and help digest some food. Along the way, we
will check out the bones and muscles. Bring along your eyes,
ears and nose to help make sense of your human body.
Sensory Overload (ages 6 - 9)
Things are not always what they seem. Why does food taste
differently when you have a cold? Can you see sound?
Every day we use our senses to explore the world around
us. Through demonstrations, experiments and hands-on
exploration, we will use the senses to explore various science
concepts while having lots of fun!
Spectacular Sculptures I (ages 6-9)
Explore the world of 3D Art… Sculpture!
Learn sculptural techniques through fun
filled projects that focus on developing
3-dimensional artwork. Work with various
materials to build objects that bring your
imagination alive. Explore creating
unique objects like paper-mache masks
or kinetic mobiles all while learning
valuable skills in sculpture. Activities are
designed for campers ages 6-9.
Spectacular Sculptures II (ages 10-12)
Explore the world of sculpture. Learn
sculptural techniques through fun
filled projects that focus on developing
3-dimensional artwork. Work with various
materials to build objects that bring your
imagination alive. Explore creating unique
objects like treasure chest containers that look
like dessert, or kinetic mobiles and more while
learning valuable skills in sculpture. Activities are
designed for campers ages 10-12.
LIM ITED!
SPACE
For more information,
call the museum
reservationist at
(702) 382-KIDS,
or visit us today at
DiscoveryKidsLV.org!
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SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION FORM
* If registering for multiple children, please use separate form for each child.
Please be prepared to show proof of age.
Camper Name:
Age:
Rising Grade:
Parent/Guardian Name:
Full Address (Street, City, State, Zip):
Daytime Phone:
Cell Phone:
Email Address:
Special Needs/Allergies:
Are You A Member?
No:
Yes:
Member Number:
Name of Camp:
Week/Date:
Time:Cost:
Name of Camp:
Week/Date:
Time:Cost:
Name of Camp:
Week/Date:
Time:Cost:
Name of Camp:
Week/Date:
Time:Cost:
TOTAL
COST: ______________
Payment Information (check one): CASH q AMEX q Discover q MasterCard q VISA q
Credit Card Number _____________________________________Exp Date _______________
Parent/Guardian Signature ______________________________________________________
Please expect a phone call from our Reservationist to get the verification code (3 digit code from
the back of your card) for any credit card charges.
Mail To: DISCOVERY Children’s Museum Summer Camps
360 Promenade Place, Las Vegas, NV 89106
Fax To: (702) 382-0592 or
Email To: [email protected]
If you have any questions or concerns please contact
Museum Reservations at (702) 382-3445
To Register:
H Visit www.DiscoveryKidsLV.org to print and fill out a registration form or by calling (702) 382-3445
Monday – Saturday 8:30am – 4:30pm.
H Full payment must be made at the time of registration.
H Emergency medical form must be completed prior to the start of the camp.
Snacks:
H Snacks will be provided. You may send a nut-free snack with your child each day. Because of nut allergies, we try to make the camp environment a nut free zone. Please pack all snacks accordingly.
Cancellation and Refund Policy:
H Cancellations must be submitted in writing (mail, e-mail or fax). Refunds will be processed as follows:
• Cancellation notice of 4 weeks (28 days) is required for a full refund.
• Cancellation notice of less than 4 weeks (28 days) but more than 3 weeks (21 days) will incur a $65.00 cancellation fee.
• No refunds will be granted for cancellations made with less than 3 weeks (21 days) notice.
H No refunds or credit will be given for days missed during the camp week or for dismissal due to inappropriate behavior.
H Camps with low enrollment 2 weeks (14 days) prior to the start date are subject to cancellation. Minimum enrollment is required to run each camp. If cancellation occurs, the parent/guardian will be notified and given the opportunity to select another camp or receive a refund.
Registration Transfers:
If you want to transfer your registration to a different camp,
you must submit a request in writing (mail, email or fax) at least
2 weeks (14 days) prior to the start of the camp. Each camp
transfer is subject to a $35.00 fee. Registrations and fees are
nontransferable between participants.
Yes, I have read and agree to the terms and pricing as presented above.
Signature _____________________________________________________________________
Application requires a signature to be processed.
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SPRING PROGRAMS
NATIONAL
Visit Toddler Town (TT), Young At Art (YAA), It’s Your Choice (IYC),
Patents Pending (PP) and Solve It! to participate in engaging and
integrated arts activities and experiences. TT feature experiences
developmentally appropriate for our youngest visitors, those 5
years and younger. All other areas feature experiences designed
for a variety of ages, including adults!
AWARENESS MONTH - APRIL 2016
APRIL – An Eclectic Mix – Celebrating
National Autism Awareness Month and
Exploring New Technology!
This month’s celebration was established to highlight
the growing need for concern and awareness about
autism. The Autism Society has been celebrating
National Autism Awareness Month since the 1970s.
The United States recognizes April as a special
opportunity to educate the public about autism and
issues within the autism community. Autism spectrum
disorder is a complex developmental disability that
typically appears during the first three years of life
and affects a person’s ability to communicate and
interact with others. Autism is defined by a certain set
of behaviors and is a “spectrum disorder” that affects
individuals differently and to varying degrees.
On April 2, join us for a museum wide celebration of the
smallest science, NanoDays!
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The Biggest Event for the Smallest Science!
TT – Learn about the nanotechnology behind kinetic
sand as you explore this amazing material that continually
rearranges itself as you mold it!
YAA – Explore the intricate works of artist Yasuhiko Hayashi
and create your own art inspired by nanotechnology!
PP – What is surface area and how is it used in
nanoscience and nanotechnology? Join us as we explore
the answers to these questions and more.
e April 9 – 15 e Celebrating Spring!
DISCOVERY Children’s Museum is joining in the
celebration of National Autism Awareness Month! The
celebration represents an excellent opportunity to
promote autism awareness, autism acceptance and
to draw attention to the tens of thousands facing an
autism diagnosis each year. Please visit our website
for the schedule of engaging speakers supporting
this month’s celebration. Also, the following weekly
themed activities for the month will be developed
to accommodate children and families with autism
spectrum disorder.
TT – Create a vibrantly colored collage in celebration of all
things Spring!
YAA – Celebrate the season and create art inspired by
blooming spring foliage!
IYC – Exploring Nevada’s springtime plant life!
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Earth Day Celebration – Get Involved
TT – Use renewable, reusable and recyclable materials
to create an eco-friendly earth day collage in honor of
Earth Day!
YAA – Help us fight pollution by creating art that
encourages green living!
PP – Why is the sky blue? Why is it important that we do
not pollute? Come celebrate Earth Day as we find out.
e April 23 – 29 e Spring Flowers!
TT – Design a blossoming floral scene inspired by the
spring season.
YAA – In celebration of spring, create artwork inspired by
animal life!
IYC – Spring is the air and flowers are blooming. Explore
the different parts of the flowers and discuss how flowers
become fruits.
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Celebrating Springtime!
TT – Design a beautiful watercolor painting inspired by the
colors found in nature during the spring season.
YAA – Create beautiful artwork in celebration of the
spring season.
Solve It! – Springtime is a peak season for delicious
fruits! Learn all about the Prickly Pear Cactus at our
Prickly Pear tasting!
MAY – Celebrate Asian Pacific Heritage Month!
DISCOVERY Children’s Museum is taking this opportunity
to celebrate and honor the culture, dance/music and food
of this geographical area. Especially for little learners, the
Early Childhood department is paying tribute to AsianAmerican authors and illustrators who have significantly
influenced children’s literature. We will kick off Asian
Pacific Heritage Month on Saturday, May 7 with the
Annual Thai Festival, a Celebration of Thailand. The
celebration will culminate on Saturday, June 4 with the
Annual Hawaiian Festival. The rest of the month will
provide visitors with the opportunity to learn more about
and celebrate the following through artistic expression:
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e May 7 – 13 e Celebrating Thailand
TT – Enjoy “The Umbrella Queen” by author Shirin Yim
Bridges and illustrator Taeeun Yoo, and design a beautiful
umbrella inspired by the illustrations featured in the book.
YAA – Come discover why the lotus flower is so special
to Thailand culture and dance, while creating your own
floral artwork!
IYC – In Thailand the tiger is a symbol of power and energy.
Join us as we learn about the Indochinese tigers that are
found in Thailand and the steps being taken to save this
endangered species.
e May 14 – 20 e Celebrating Korea
TT – Enjoy the cheerful story “What Does Bunny See?”
by Korean-American author Linda Sue Park and illustrator
Maggie Smith and recreate your favorite scene from the story.
YAA – Design your own fan inspired by the traditional
Korean Buchaechum dance!
IYC – Discover Seok Joo-myung, a North Korean scientist
who collected more than 167,000 butterflies and made
significant contributions to the taxonomy of native butterfly
species in Korea.
e May 21 – 27 e Celebrating China
TT – Explore the beautiful watercolor illustrations in “Mei
Mei Loves the Morning” by author Margaret Holloway
Tsubakiyama and illustrators Cornelius Van Wright
and Ying-Hwa Hu. Create your own watercolor painting
inspired by the story.
YAA – Create artwork inspired by the beautiful costumes
worn during traditional Chinese folk dancing!
PP – Currently in China engineers are testing the largest
and most powerful rocket. Join us to learn all about this
super rocket and build your own rocket to take home.
e May 28 – June 3 e Celebrating Japan
TT – Listen to “Sora and the Cloud” by Japanese-American
author and illustrator Felicia Hoshino and design your
own beautiful wispy white clouds in celebration of Sora’s
exciting adventure.
YAA – Design artwork inspired by the art of Taiko Drumming!
PP – Honoring Dr. NakaMats: The man with 3300 patents
to his name.
e June 4 – 10 e Celebrating Hawaii
TT – Enjoy the island classic, “Baby Honu’s Incredible
Journey” by author and illustrator Tammy Yee. Learn about
Hawaiian marine life as you follow a Pacific green sea
turtle on a riveting adventure. Create your own sea turtle in
admiration of this courageous character.
YAA – Discover the traditional music and dance of
beautiful Hawaii.
PP – Surfs up! In 1778, Captain James Cook took an
expedition to the Pacific and wrote a diary about what he
found- surfers off of the Kona Coast of the Big Island! Hang
ten with us as we learn more about surfing’s history and
make your own mini surfboard!
e June 11 – 17 e Star Wars Encore!
TT – Create a Star Wars character puppet and reenact your
favorite scene from your favorite episode!
YAA – Let the force be your guide as you create art
inspired by everything Star Wars!
PP – Explore air suspension in our Hovercraft challenge!
JUNE – Summer Vacation – Get Outside in
Nevada with our Partner Organizations!
Summer is here! Pack your bags and join us for some
adventures as we explore our great state of Nevada. We
are getting outside with our partner organizations who
specialize in how to best explore Nevada’s outdoors. Don’t
forget your sunscreen, hat and water bottle!
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Exploring with Desert National Wildlife Refuge
On June 18, the museum will host our partners, Desert
National Wildlife Refuge. They will work with visitors to
explore nature crafts, displays and games for all ages!
TT – Learn all about the animals that inhabit the Desert
National Wildlife Refuge and create a desert animal of
your own!
YAA – In the Desert National Wildlife Refuge there are
many animals that inhabit the harsh environment. Create
artwork inspired by these desert creatures!
IYC – Join us as we explore all that our local Desert
National Wildlife Refuge has to offer.
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Exploring with Clark County Wetlands
On June 25, the museum will host our partners, Clark
County Wetlands in a fun filled day of wildlife related
games, art and presentations. In addition to the activities
listed below, Clark County Wetlands will have several
activities going on throughout the museum from 10am –
3pm. Visitors will explore the wonders of nature and learn
about the importance of wetlands to wildlife and people.
TT – Design a beautiful wetlands picture in recognition
of the plant and animal life surrounding the Clark County
Wetlands Trails.
YAA – Join us as we discover what makes the Clark County
Wetlands special and make art inspired by their beauty!
IYC – Join us as we explore all that our local Clark County
Wetlands has to offer.
See the program schedule on the Wayfinding Monitors throughout the museum. Programs and program schedules are subject to change without notice.
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Celebrate Asian Pacific Heritage Month every
day this May at the museum!
Thai Festival: A Celebration of Thailand, May 7
What a festive kickoff to our celebration of Asian Pacific
Heritage Month, our Thai Festival. This special colorful
event day, connected with Coronation Day holiday in
Thailand, included dance performances, cultural exchanges,
opportunities for artistic expression, authentic food
experiences and Thai crafts. Ms. Supatra Chemprachum and
the Thai Cultural Arts Association dancers emphasized the
significance of the beautiful, intricate hand gestures used
in each piece and explained the significance of the stories,
costumes and dramas in the dances.
Thailand
e May 8-13 e Thailand
Opportunities for artistic expression
e May 14-20 e Korea
Opportunities for artistic expression
e May 21 and 22 e Chinese Celebration
This celebration will include glimpses of Chinese
culture, art and traditions. The Las Vegas Kung Fu
Academy perform a martial arts demonstration and lion
dance. Shirley Chen dancers will perform authentic
Chinese dance.
Chinese
e May 24-27 e China
Opportunities for artistic expression
e May 28 e Japanese Celebration
This day will include dance, performances, cultural
exchange and opportunities for artistic expression. Korabo
will perform using the Japanese Taiko Drums.
e May 29 – June 3 e Japan
Japanese - Korabo will perform using Taiko Drums
Opportunities for artistic expression
e June 4 e Hawaiian Festival
This is the fifth year for the festive Hawaiian Celebation
which will include performances, demonstrations and arts
and crafts. World renowned Gary Haleamau will prepare a
traditional Hawaiian Buffet featuring the best-known foods
from the island’s history and culture. Sheldeen Haleamau
will demonstrate the art of hula, along with students from
her classes throughout the morning, while explaining
the techniques and history associated with this beautiful
Hawaiian dance. In the afternoon, there will be two
performances for visitors to enjoy.
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Hawaiian - Gary Haleamau and family
Opportunities for artistic expression
Funded in part through Nevada Humanities Foundation
DISCOVERY Children’s Museum thanks the members of the
Asian and Pacific Heritage Community for so passionately
sharing glimpses into various facets of their culture and
appreciates their warmth and kindness. Visit our website for
a current list of performances and programs celebrating this
month of culture.
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DISCOVERY
Children’s Museum
Launches
Vegas Has a Heart
to Raise Funds for
Free Memberships
for Families in Need
DISCOVERY Children’s Museum knows
our community has a big heart!
Not only is Las Vegas a generous and giving community, it is
also committed to improving access to high quality educational
opportunities. The goal of Vegas Has A Heart campaign
is to provide 1,000 families in need with a free, one-year
membership to DISCOVERY Children’s Museum.
The museum will collaborate with Catholic Charities of Southern
Nevada, CORE Academy powered by The Rogers Foundation
and Boys Town Nevada in identifying families that receive the
one-year membership. Additionally, those families will receive
free bus ride passes donated by the Regional Transportation
Commission of Southern Nevada. Media Partners include KVVU
Fox 5 and Beasley Broadcasting.
Gang violence, broken families, absent parents, domestic
violence, underemployment – they are very real facts of life
for many families in our community. These families depend
on social service and nonprofit organizations for support in
life’s most basic needs…shelter, safety, nutrition, education
and healthcare.
“As one of the few cultural centers for children in Las Vegas,
we have the opportunity to make a significant impact on
families in need of a community safety net,” states Tifferney
White, DISCOVERY Children’s Museum President & CEO. “We
understand life’s basic needs like shelter and food need to be
met first. We also understand a safe space for play and family
time is invaluable to a family in distress and can pave the way
for more positive outcomes – especially for children.”
Located in a City of Las Vegas Redevelopment Zone, the
museum’s immediate service area contains one of the
highest concentrations of families with low incomes and
the least access to a diversity of cultural experiences in all
of Southern Nevada. Central to the museum’s mission is
providing access to children and families from economically
and culturally diverse backgrounds.
Research shows hands-on, interactive learning experiences
and imaginative play in informal settings like museums
help reinforce what children learn in school. DISCOVERY
Children’s Museum helps children develop essential
foundational skills and ignites a passion for discovery and
lifelong learning in unique and innovative ways.
However, for some Southern Nevada families, the price
of admission or membership is a burden. That is why the
museum created “Vegas Has a Heart,” a campaign to donate
1,000 free Family Memberships to families in need.
“Working with our community partners who provide direct
services and support to families living at or below the
poverty line, these free memberships will substantially
increase access to the hands-on learning and dynamic
educational experiences”, states Diana Morgan, DISCOVERY
Children’s Museum Director of Development. “But perhaps
more critically, these free memberships will give vulnerable
families a safe place to spend quality time together, to forget
their hardships for a moment, to freely smile, laugh, create
and play.
Just $50 sponsors one-fourth of a Family membership; $200
sponsors an entire Family membership, giving a family in
need this meaningful learning experience.
Open your heart and make a contribution online today at
DiscoveryKidsLV.org. Because Vegas does have a heart!
Media Sponsors:
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Thank You To Our Annual Supporters!
THE CLUBHOUSE
($100,000 AND ABOVE)
Wynn Resorts
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
($50,000-99,999)
Wells Fargo
STARS FOR CHILDREN
($25,000-49,999)
Bank of America
NV529.org
Sands Cares
Southern Highlands Golf Club
Charitable Foundation
KID’S CORNER
($10,000-24,999)
Andrew Family Foundation
Judy & Ed Cebulko
City of Las Vegas CDBG
Cox Communications
Designer Tickets & Tours, Inc.
Dotty’s Casinos
MOSER architecture studio
Nevada Arts Council
NV Energy
NV Energy Foundation
Olympia Companies
Ivan & Jennifer Sher
Shari & Tim Wong
BUILDING BLOCK
($5,000-$9,999)
Laurel Andrew & Victor Onufrieff
Arcata Associates
Bally Gaming
Barrick Gold Corporation
Deana Bergquist & John McGraw
Blue Marble Development
Albert & Elaine Borchard
Foundation
Caesars Entertainment
Cashman Equipment Company
City National Bank
Jeri & Richard Crawford
Frank and Victoria Fertitta
Foundation
Jean & Brian Fink
Fletcher Jones Automotive Group
Emily & Ross Goodman
Greenberg Traurig
HealthCare Partners of Nevada
Douglas Herndon
Donna & Gavin Isaacs
Joan Lapan
Rudy Manthei, DO
Marnell Companies
Anne Mazzola & Russell
Rosenblum
MGM Resorts International
Dedee Nave
Preferred Homecare
PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLC
Rossi & Mary Jo Ralenkotter
Florence Shapiro
Southwest Gas Corporation
The Lionel Trust
The TJX Foundation
US Bank Foundation
William Hill US
MUSEUM ASSOCIATES
($2,500-$4,999)
ABS Systems
American Wagering, Inc.
Argentum Partners
Brett Axelrod
Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP
Coca-Cola Refreshments
John & Joanna Falb
Kaempfer Crowell Renshaw
Gronauer & Fiorentino
Tom & Liz Kaplan
John Klai & Jon Sparer
Nevada Humanities, Inc.
PWI Construction Inc.
Ron & Brenda Reese
Jeffrey & Marjorie Rugg
Suzanne Sanders-Krick &
Len Krick
Slater Hanifan Group
Pat Skorkowsky
Natasha Spinella
Warren & Judy Stokey
The MENTOR Network
Charitable Foundation
Stacie Truesdell Michaels
George & Amy Tu
United Way of Southern Nevada
Walmart #5070 Supercenter
PRESIDENT’S CLUB
($1,000-$2,499)
Abbey Dental Center
Jessica & Tom Amick
Madeleine & Don Andress
AVIANO
Bank of Nevada
Bennett Medical Services
Lance & Leilani Bradford
Buggs & Rudy Discount
Corporation
Clifton Calhoun
Cenegenics Elite Health
Clearwater Paper
Allan Creel
Phil Cooper & Carrie
Carter Cooper
Dr. Girish & Vrushali Daulat
Deloitte & Touche USA
Jane & Stuart Engs
Faiss Foley Warren
Fox Rothschild LLP
George Garlock
Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada
Troop #659
Carolyn & Oscar Goodman
Mark & Carolyn Guidry
Foundation
Harris Associates
Deborah & Robert Heimbuch
Brian & Kelly Iriye
Kaercher Insurance
Patricia Katyia
Las Vegas Convention &
Visitors Authority
Catherine & Todd Lefkowitz
M. Antoine Louis-Jacques
Macy’s
John Martin
Ariana Mora
Morrissey Insurance
Troy & Jill Moser
Nevada State Bank
Pediped Footwear
R&R Partners
Phillip & Oleksandra Ruffin
Nicholas & Juanita Santoro
Robert Schiffman
Silver Peak Reit, Inc.
Judy & Mort Skoll
Andrea Smith
Snell & Wilmer
Terri & Rollie Sturm
Sunbay Supplies LLC
Target
Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc.
Walmart #1560 Supercenter
Walmart #2592 Supercenter
Walmart #2593 Supercenter
Walmart #3350 Supercenter
Walmart #4974 Sam’s Club
Walmart #6257 Sam’s Club
Nancy Wong
Robert Worth
IN-KIND
($1,000 AND MORE)
Nessa Apostol
Berger & Son Fine Jewelers
BESTAgency
Bradford Renaissance
Portraits Corp
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
ByDzign
Cashman Photo Enterprises
Dorit Schwartz Sculptor
Four Seasons Las Vegas
Four Seasons Resort Maui
at Wailea
Four Seasons Resort Punta
Mita Mexico
JYD Project Inc
Konami Gaming, Inc.
Amanda & Dimitri Kouretas
Las Vegas Philharmonic
LUXURY Las Vegas
Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas
Vic “Vegas” Moea
Neiman Marcus
Giovanna Raccosta
Regional Transportation
Commission
SLS Las Vegas
Sail Windjammer
Southern Wine & Spirits
Southwest Airlines
University of Nevada School
of Medicine
Zuffa LLC
CALLING ALL ADULTS!
There are a variety of ways for you to get involved as a
volunteer at DISCOVERY Children’s Museum. We are
looking for adults that want to work in a fun and energetic
environment while giving back to the community and seeing
the immediate impact of your generosity.
HAVE YOUR
BIRTHDAY
EXPERIENCE
AT DISCOVERY.
Do you love working with children and families? Do you have
a special talent (like sewing, love for arts, sciences, young
minds and early learners, maintenance of exhibits, public
speaking, etc.) that you would like to share? Whether you
want to play in the galleries or assist behind the scenes in the
office, we have a great opportunity for you to ignite a love of
lifelong learning.
The most fun birthday
location in town.
Apply today! Call 702.382.3445 or email
[email protected] for an application.
Call 702.382.KIDS (5437)
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360 Promenade Place
Las Vegas, NV 89106
Admission Fees
Adults: $14.50 for ages 1 to 99
Children under 1 year are free.
Membership packages are available!
Contact Us
For more information, call (702) 382-KIDS
email [email protected]
or visit DiscoveryKidsLV.org.
/DiscoveryChildrensMuseum
@DiscoveryLV
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Opening May 28!
Clifford the Big Red Dog!
Our arts education programs are funded,
in part, by Nevada Humanities, a grant
from the Nevada Arts Council, a state
agency, and the National Endowment for
the Arts, a federal agency.