Celebrating 17 Years of Discovery!

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Celebrating 17 Years of Discovery!
Growth. Spring brings new growth and here at the Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum, we
are blossoming alongside our children. In the months ahead, stop by to witness the
construction work at our future home on 19 W. Cork Street. The old Schewels furniture
building is being transformed into a stimulating, bright, fresh and dynamic learning space
through the creativity and skill of a host of individuals. It has been an honor to work with
architects on this project at Reader & Swartz, with knowledgeable contractors at Howard Shockey
and Sons, and with seasoned engineers at Painter and Lewis and Comfort Design. We are grateful
for the suggestions proffered by many of you, and we are humbled by the generosity of our
broad community of support. Donations continue to arrive and don’t forget that exciting naming
opportunities are available. In recognition of so many who are making this museum transformation
possible, we will have a special, interactive donor wall when we open our new museum in 2014.
Growth also emerges in our expanding cadre of volunteers, in our new programs, and in partnerships
across the region. Visit us soon to enjoy our thought-provoking math exhibit, or the World Discovery
nation activity, or pick up a workbook to learn about the machines active at the downtown mall
construction. Our Discovery Museum educators continue to design new programs for your family’s
educational enjoyment. Even more growth is evident in our collaborations with the Museum of the
Shenandoah Valley and the Smithsonian Conservation Biological Institute. Our Discovery Museum
educators are working diligently to develop new summer camps at both captivating sites. This
summer we are also excited to launch full-day camps here filled with a rich array of guest presenters
and interesting activities.
Be a part of our growth: share ideas with us, become a member,
volunteer your talents, and reap the rewards.
Consider yourself invited!
Mary Braun, Executive Director
Bright Ideas is
published quarterly
by the Shenandoah
Valley Discovery Museum
as a benefit of membership.
It is mailed free of charge to
members, and is also available free
at the Discovery Museum and other
participating locations.
Copyright 2013 by the
Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum.
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Discovery 2013
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Annual
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Wrap-Up
“Opening the Doors of Discovery for You.”
First Circle 2012
Recognizing gifts of up to $499
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Abbott
Ms. Trisha Adams
Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Anderson
Ms. Judith Anderson
Anonymous
Mr. and Mrs. William Armstrong
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Arthur
Mrs. J. Victor Arthur, Jr. Gary Auerbach
Beckaboo’s
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bell
Mr. and Mrs. H.K. Benham, III
Mr. George Bennett, III
Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Berlin, Jr.
Mr. Don Black
Dr. T.K. Bowers and Dr. Tracy Johnston
Ms. Mary Braun
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Browning
Mr. and Dr. Bill Buetin
Dr. and Mrs. Charles Burns
Mrs. Cynthia Butler
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Byrd, III
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Carroll
Mr. and Mrs. Basil Clark
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Claytor
Verne and Charlotte Collins
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Cook
Ms. Alix Cooper
Mr. and Mrs. John Crandell
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Crane
Mr. and Mrs. Gladstone Crosen
Cupcake Novelties
Mrs. Kathy Dansie
Ms. Dorothy Davis
Mr. and Mrs. James Davis
DeHaven’s/Berkeley Springs Water
Mr. Marc DesMarais
Mr. Frank Diaz and Ms. Mollie Sandidge
Mr. and Mrs. James Douglas
Mr. Edward Downing
Mr. John Downing
Mrs. Liz Dunning
Mrs. Jean Dutton
Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Dyke
Mr. and Mrs. Ned Fairinholt
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Feltner
Mr. Matthew Fleischman
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Flory
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Galbraith
Garber Ice Cream
Mr. and Mrs. Jon Gemmell
Paula Gibbs
Tammy Gigler
Ms. Maggie Glaize
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Griffin
Dr. and Dr. Nelson Gustin
Ms. Sarah Hamner
Mr. Jack Hardesty
Mr. John D. Hardesty
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hatfield
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Headley
Dr. and Mrs. W. Jackson Helm
Mr. and Mrs. George Henzel
John Hill
George and Alexandra Hodges-Fulton
Mr. and Mrs. Troy Holland
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Holloway
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Humphreys
Incredible Flying Objects
Mr. and Mrs. Will Ingham
Dr. and Mrs. Frank Jackson
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kalbach
Ms. Jean Juskalian
Dr. and Mrs. Vicken Kalbian
Fred and Adrienne Kawatsky
Dr. and Mrs. William Keefe
Mr. and Mrs. James Kelley
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Kellison
Ms. Jan Kirby
George and Mary Ann Kirkpatrick
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Koirtyohann
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Krause
Dr. and Mrs. James Laidlaw
Ms. Pamela Lam
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Larsen
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Mr. and Mrs. John Lathrop
Ms. Shelly Lee
Ms. Susan Lee
Ms. Debbie Lewis
Mr. and Mrs. John Lewis
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Lineweaver
Mr. Joe Lizer
Mr. and Mrs. Jack MacDonald
Mr. and Mrs. Art Major
Dr. and Mrs. William Major
Ms. Katie Manheimer
David and Brooke Marker
Lidia Marton
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Mattens
Ms. Enid McConnell
Dr. Russell McKelway and Dr. Laura Dabinett
Dr. and Mrs. David McWhorter
Mark and Teri Merrill
John Milleson
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Mislowsky
Eleanor Monahan
Erik and Karen Moore
Mr. and Mrs. John Morrison, III
Michael “Recycle” Neese
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Nolan
Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Nyberg
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Ohrstrom
Old Town Winchester Business Association
Dr. and Ms. Thomas Oliver
Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Owen
Kevin and Michelle Owens
Chris and Kiernan Slater Patusky
Pitcock Family & “Our Little Friend” Elizabeth
Senator and Mrs. H. Russell Potts, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Powell
Mrs. Julie Read
Reader and Swartz Architects
Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Reese
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Rehm
Rich and Lynn Reifsnyder
Brit Reyes
Ashtyn & Adryan Rickel
Mr. and Mrs. James Riley
Ms. Danielle Rivard
Ms. Mary Potter Robinson
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Rockwood
Ms. Linda Ross
Phillip Rosso
Ryan Royston
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Sales
Mr. and Mrs. Dario Savarese
Mrs. Cindy Savarese
Dr. and Dr. Joseph Schmitt
Dr. and Mrs. Richard Sears
Miss Ellie Selzer
Mr. and Mrs. James Simpson
Dr. and Mrs. James Sluss
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smalley
Mr. Eugene Smith
Dr. and Mrs. Eli Snelgrove
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Solenberger
Mr. and Mrs. William Soza
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Stanley
Mrs. Linda Strader
Dr. Guna Subedi and Dr. Judy Fredericksen
Summit Bank
David Sunter
Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Tedrow
The Cake Boutique Mr. and Mrs. David Thompson
Mr. and Mrs. Dean Thompson
Mr. and Mrs. Jason Toryk
Mr. and Dr. Alan Toxopeus
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Troup
Dr. Laurel Tschirgi and Dr. Mark Schroeder
Anne Vandimia
Violino Ristorante Italiano
Mrs. Dee Dee Volinsky
Mr. Rex Wakeman
Ms. Rebecca Wann
Mr. and Mrs. John Warren
Watts Financial Group
Dr. and Mrs. Mike Watts
The Honorable and Mrs. Jay Wetsel
Dr. and Mrs. George White, Jr.
Paul and Patti Whittemore
Mr. and Mrs. Dixon Whitworth, Jr.
Wilkins’ Shoe Center
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wilmot, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Wilson
Winchester Clarke Garden Club
Windcrest (Mr. and Mrs. DavidBlount)
Wisecarver Communications, Inc.
Dr. and Mrs. John Wood
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Zimmerman
Play Circle 2012
Recognizing gifts of $500 to $999
Allen Properties
Mr. Joseph Allen and Ms. Diane Collis
Ms. Dorothy Ballard
Mr. & Mrs. George Bennett, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. William Bozman
Dr. Peter Bullough
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ferrari
First Bank
Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Flaz
Dr. and Mrs. Nicholas Gemma
Hoxton Financial Services
Dr. and Dr. Paul Lambert
Mr. Mark Lawson
M&H Plastics
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Martin
Dr. and Mrs. Jack McAllister
Quality Auto Parts
Mr. T’ai Roulston and Ms. Andrea BorightMr. and
Rugs Direct
Mr. and Mrs. Nick Smart
Mr. Jimmy Stewart and Dr. Karen Huff
Trex Company
Mr. and Mrs. John Willingham
Dr. Patrick Woznak, DDS
Fun-loving Circle 2012
Recognizing gifts of $1000 to $2499
Bank of Clarke County
Bruce, Renner and Company Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Byrd
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Crawford
Dr. and Dr. Damon DeArment
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dick
Shane Fletcher GearClean
Jim Stutzman Chevrolet-Cadillac Company
Captain and Mrs. J.D. Kent, USN (ret)
Kraft Foods
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Selzer
United Bank
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Wilkerson
The Winchester Group
Winchester Imaging
Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Wise
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Wise
Yount, Hyde, and Barbour
Cavort Circle 2012
Recognizing gifts of $2500 to $4,999
ABH Services, Inc.
BB&T Bank
Mr. and Dr. Jeffrey Fowler
Marion Park Lewis Foundation
Mr. Joseph Moran and Ms. Lisa Skittone
Spahr Metric, Inc / Naef
Valley Health
Revel Circle 2012
Recognizing gifts of $5,000-$9,999
The Honorable Harry F. Byrd, Jr.
Ms. Dolly Glaize
Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Glaize, Jr.
Medical Circle LLC
Ms. Ellen Morgan
Mr. and Mrs. George Ohrstrom
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Ohrstrom
Mr. Steve Surber, II and Ms. Gina Sullivan
Imaginative Circle 2012
Recognizing gifts of $10,000-19,999
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Wild Child Circle 2012
Recognizing gifts of $20,000 or more
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Smith, Jr.
Valley Proteins Inc
If we mistakingly left you off of our generous list of
donors, please contact us at 540-722 -2020.
We would be delighted to print a correction!
Campaign
Gifts up to $4,999
Brooke and Braydens Attic
Chad and Kathy Dansie
Dielle Fleischmann
Andrew and Kate Flory
Jeff and Mariecken Fowler, M.D.
Ann and Harry Poling, M.D.
John Happ, Ph.D.
Kay and Dixon Whitworth Jr.
DuPont Performance Coatings
United Bank, Inc.
Mary Beth and John Wood, M.D.
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program
Woltz Winchester Foundation
Lynn and DeeDee Barbour
Piccadilly Printing Company
Bruce and Mary Hazelgrove
James and Catherine Kelley
Joe Lizer
Jim and Trisha Nashed
Liza and Nate Adams
Rieman and Ryan Royston
James and Katherine Simpson
William and Susan Soza
Mary Louise and Thomas Dame
Jonathan Bunker and Susan Gawalt, M.D.
Greg Bowman and Janie Dickens-Bowman
Judy and Charlie Hagan, M.D.
Margaret and Scott Arthur
Jen and Mike Watts, M.D.
The Winchester Star
Suzy and Tom Oliver, M.D.
Pem and Greg Hutchinson
Jimmy Stewart and Karen Huff , Ph.D.
Melissa and John Scully V
The Community Foundation of Richmond &
Central Virginia
Mark Lawson
Mary K. and Jack Armstrong, M.D.
Chad and Niki Wilson
James Arnold
Bell’s
Lea and Troy Glembot, M.D.
Ginny and Joseph Kalbach
Anina Glaize
Jim and Rosemary Woodward
Julie and Thomas Keenan, M.D.
Patricia Stiles
Charles and June Wilmot
Virginia Savings Bank
Bruce Hazelgrove
Kevin and Beth Beale
Linda and Virgil Strader
The Frazier Family Foundation
Werner and Peggy Doerwaldt
Vreneli and John Doyle
Dorothy Ballard
Claudia and Bill Stiebel , D.D.S.
Andrea Boright and T’ai Roulston, Ph.D.
Chris Quasebarth and Brenda Waugh
Jan Kirby
Robert and Leslie Kidd, M.D.
George Bennett III
Tom Marfing, M.D. and Marie DiLorenzo
Annandale Millwork Corporation
TRIAD Engineering, Inc.
Sue Lee
Betty and. Allen A. Futral Jr., M.D.
Shannon and Kip Rutherford
Kathleen and James Culver
Dave and Tracy Black
Kevin and Lisa Callanan
James Dykes and Ann Denkler, Ph.D.
Nelson Gustin, M.D. and Kathy Gustin, M.D.
Jenny and John Neumann, D.D.S.
Stacy Lloyd
Earl H. Douple Jr. and Christine A. Kennedy
Doris and Harry Stimpson
Bob and Julie Read
Phillip and Carolyn Griffin
Thomas and Lucy Rockwood
American Realty and Appraisers
Janice Brown
Clems Garage Inc
DONORS
Donna Silvestri
Martha and J. Cullen Hardy , M.D.
Karen and Jeff Bahr
Shirley Haines
Phoebe West
Jay and Katrherine Little
Bonnie and Steve Flax, M.D.
Tina and Robert Scully
Philip Pate, Ph.D.
Carol and Bruce Flax, M.D.
Allyson and Bill Major, M.D.
Annoica and Richard Ingram, M.D.
Diane and Terry Sinclair, M.D.
Kay and Dennis Wise, M.D.
Shari and Curtis Thwing, M.D.
Senator and Mrs. H. Russell Potts Jr.
James and Casey Dowling, M.D.
Mary and William Huehn
Rob Cathcart and Mary Frazell
Linda and George Bennett Jr.
Ed Mathews
Leslie and Daniel Lill, M.D.
Pamper Me with Jewels, Inc.
Amy and Keith Dennard, M.D.
Betty Jo and Myron Dickerson
Patricia and David Grosso
Sara Dale
Association of Fundraising Professionals, Tri
State Chapter
Wachovia Securities
Astrid Willemsma
Teresa Miller and Bruce Welch, M.D.
Christy and Matthew Landers
Teresa and Mark Nelis
Garden Club of Warren County
Danielle Armstrong
Matt and Kim Burch
Sarah Garrand
Anthony Crosen
Thomas and Betty Lou Hatfield
Winchester Business Services
Jon and Sarah Gemmell
David and Charlotte Kollar
Suzan and Alan Kiepper
Gene and Betsy Jenkins
Basil H. Clark
Paul Grunmeier , Ph.D.
Debbie Keith
Brian and Amy Bush
Joseph DeZarn
Mr. and Mrs Jack Carter
Christine Hickey
Gifts of $5,000 to $9,999
The Adams Companies
Bank of Clarke County
MWD Heating & A/C Inc.
Mike and Denise Wilkerson
James and Dena Kent
Patsy and John Davis III , M.D.
Robert and Susan Claytor
Barbara and David Kliewer, M.D.
David Huntsberry
Christy and Tyler Mistr, M.D.
James and Jane Vickers
Lycia and Charles Roberts, MD.
Becky and Blake Watts, M.D.
Pamela and Richard DeBergh
Shawn Reiser
Andrew and Barbara Ferrari
John H. and Julia Menge
Valley Lumber
Kristie and David Epstein, M.D.
Exxon Mobil Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Allen
Mr. and Mrs. Ned Cleland
Ms. Gillian Greenfield
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Witt
Gifts of $10,000 to $49,999
Winchester Rotary Club
Quarles Petroleum, Inc.
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Sterling Foundation Management, LLC
“Dollars for
Discovery”
v
Capital
Painter-Lewis, PLC
Gina Sullivan and Steve Surber II
James and Mary Riley
The Brandt Foundation
The American Woodmark Foundation
The Monford D. & Lucy L. Custer Foundation
Rupert and Kathy Werner
Beatrice and Adalbert von Gontard III
Bambi and Gregory Crawford
Mary Margaret and Thomas Wise, M.D.
First Bank
Betty and Bob Wolfe
The Marietta McNeill Morgan and Samuel Tate
Morgan, Jr. Foundation
Virginia Hill
Siteworks, Inc.
Virginia Mitchell
Rick Catlett , M.D. and Terri Trimble Catlett, D.V.M.
BB&T
Wells Fargo Bank
The Richard Gwathmey & Caroline T. Gwathmey
Memorial Trust
Joe Hollis
7group
The Newton B. Shingleton Trust
Martha and Wilborn Roberson
Sharon and Thomas Gromling, D.D.S.
Martha Wolfe and Bill Shabb , M.D.
The Windcrest Foundation
Mary Bruce and Philip Glaize Jr.
Gary and Dale Nichols
Paul Lambert , M.D. and. Anita Minghini , M.D.
Russell McKelway, M.D. & Laura Dabinett McKelway, M.D.
Joseph Allen
Lucia and Joseph Henderson
The Northern Shenandoah Valley Audubon Society
The Collis Warner Foundation
Gifts of $50,000 to $99,999
Ellen Morgan
Pat and Peggy McKee
The John, David and Howard Lewis Families
Ilona and H.K. Benham III
Sandra and Charlie McIntosh
Kathy Kanter and Byron Brill, D.D.S.
Senator Jill Holtzman-Vogel and Alex Vogel
Stan and Doris Harrison
Jane and Jack McAllister, M.D.
Essroc Cement Corporation
Gifts of $100,000 to $249,999
The Glaize Family
Valley Proteins, Inc.
Reader and Swartz Architects
Winchester Medical Center Foundation
Bill and Ann Holtzman
The Lewis P. Gallagher Family Foundation
The Cabell Foundation
Gifts of $250,000 to $499,999
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Armstrong III
James R. Wilkins Charitable Trust
Gifts of $500,000 and up
Kay and J. J. Smith Jr.
The Ohrstrom Foundation & the Ohrstrom Families
Government
Dept. of Historic Resources to the Sec. of Finance
Virginia Department of Historic Resources
United States Small Business Administration
United States Department of Housing and Urban Dev.
Frederick County, Virginia
Additional Contributors &
Corporate Partners
Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc. Erectors Plus
Route 37 Storarge
Crane Welding
Coza, Inc.
Rehau, Inc.
Amvic, Inc.
Trex, Inc.
Betco Supreme, Inc.
Irongate, Inc.
Stalite, Inc.
B-K Office Supply, Inc.
Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Inc.
Zuckerman Company & Scrap Metal Drive Contributors
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Summer
Camps
Leap into art, science and crafts this summer with a
hands-on exploration of the amazing world we live
in. Campers can expect to get messy while learning
to see the world with the vision of the
artist and scientific explorer.
Register early to guarantee a spot. Fees cover all costs
of supplies, snacks, and instructors. All instructors are
highly qualified in their fields and have experience
working with children.
Conservation Biological Institute
Camp Discovery with Mr. Mark [Session 1a]
June 24-28, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 pm - children entering grades K - 5
Fee $170.00 for members, $200.00 for non-members
Have a blast with new friends in this day-long exploration of arts, crafts, science
and general museum fun. Special guest presenters will bring adventures such
as animals from the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center, pottery, painting and sculpture,
drumming, earthworms, chemistry, earth science and the Star Lab. Every day
will be new, varied and exciting. Campers bring a lunch and we provide snacks.
ECOBIOGEO & You Camp
with Carla Gorman and Theresa Krause [Session 1b]
Location - Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute
Young Jedi Training Camp with Lorilei Dreibelbis [Session 2a]
July 8-12, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon - children entering grades K-4 Fee $95 for members, $125 for non-members
Join Jedi Master Lorelei for a week of exploring the world around and within
us through the lens of the ever popular sci-fi universe of Star Wars. Children
will build robots, create their own planets and spaceships, make up their own
creatures and discover the power of the real Force within them. Most of all, the
padawan learners will have a galaxy of fun. May the Force be with you!
Young Jedi Training Camp with Lorilei Dreibelbis [Session 3a]
July 15-19, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon for children entering grades 3 - 6 Fee $95 for members, $125 for non-members
Join Jedi Master Lorelei for a week of exploring the world around and within
us through the lens of the ever popular sci-fi universe of Star Wars. Children
will build robots, create their own planets and spaceships, make up their own
creatures and discover the power of the real Force within them. Most of all, the
padawan learners will have a galaxy of fun. May the Force be with you!
Whether you are new to chess or a long-time aficionado, this is the place you’ll
want to be for stimulating your gray matter, plotting strategies, making friends
and having fun. We’ll be throwing in a few other games on the side.
Art Out of the Box with Mr. Mark [Session 5b]
More fun than Harold and his purple crayon, this highly popular camp is unlike
any art class you’ve ever experienced. Who knows what may happen as we entertain our muse and engage in artistic eccentricities like painting Mr. Mark’s car
and tie dying tee shirts on a squirt gun firing range.
More fun than Harold and his purple crayon, this highly popular camp is unlike
any art class you’ve ever experienced. Who knows what may happen as we entertain our muse and engage in artistic eccentricities like painting Mr. Mark’s
car and tie-dying tee shirts on a squirt gun firing range.
Camp Discovery with Mr. Mark [Session 4a]
July 22-26, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 pm - children entering grades K - 5
Fee $170.00 for members, $200.00 for non-members
Have a blast with new friends in this day-long exploration of arts, crafts, science
and general museum fun. Special guest presenters will bring adventures such
as animals from the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center, pottery, painting and sculpture,
drumming, earthworms, chemistry, earth science and the Star Lab. Every day
will be new, varied and exciting. Campers bring a lunch and we provide snacks.
Paleo Camp with Geb Bennett [Session 6a]
August 5- 9, 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. - children entering grades 2-5 Fee $95 for members, $125 for non-members The Museum’s own paleo-curator, takes you into the world of fossils and dinosaurs. Two field trips are included in the week, so that campers can collect their own fossils, clean and learn to classify them. (A parent or guardian is requested to accompany child on trips.)
Gander in the Gardens- Glance Around, Take a Look
with Teresa Krause and Pat Burslem [Session 7a] Location - the Glen Burnie Gardens at The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
August 12- 16, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon,children entering grades 4-6
Fee $110 for members, $140 for non-members
Gander in the Gardens is a collaboration between the Discovery Museum and
the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley. This unique program to the Glen Burnie
Gardens will offer campers the opportunity to spend abundant time outdoors
exploring the different theme gardens, water features, and wetlands; practice
hands-on gardening techniques, and gain an understanding of environmental
awareness within this area gem.
Art Out of the Box with Mr. Mark [Session 3b] Fee $95 for members, $125 for non-members
July 15-19 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for children entering grades K-5
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Fee $95 for members, $125 for non-members
‘Eco’ means home, ‘Bio’ means life and ‘Geo’ means earth. EcoBioGeo Camp is
held on site and in partnership with the Smithsonian Conservation Biology
Institute near Front Royal, VA. Campers spend five days in an amazing outdoor
setting. We observe animals that are endangered or extinct in the wild, meet the
scientists who study them, and learn about loss of habitat and biodiversity as we explore “what lives where and why”.
Chess Camp with Jim Moyer [Session 5a]
July 29-August 2, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon for children
entering grades 1-5 Fee $95 for members, $125 for non-members
July 29-August 2,1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for children entering grades K-5
June 24-28, 9:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. - children entering grades 5– 8 Fee $220 for members, $250 for non-members
Campers at Smithsonian 2013 Business Partners ABH Services, Inc.
BK Office Supply
Linwood & Pauline DeHaven
Melco, Inc.
Nature Scapes Omps Funeral Home
Prime Lending
Shenandoah Valley Electric Coop
Storage Solutions
Violino Ristorante Italiano
Winchester Printers
March
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
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THURSDAY
FRIDAY
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SATURDAY
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First
FRIDAY
SUNDAY
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DR. SEUSS’S
BIRTHDAY/NATIONAL Free Admission 5-7:30pm
READING DAY
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6
MUSEUM CLOSED
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WORLD MATHS DAY
Wee Discoverers
1:30 - 2:30 pm
Winter Summer
Camp
3:00 - 5:00 pm
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13
Wee Discoverers
1:30 - 2:30 pm
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25
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Wee Discoverers
1:30 - 2:30 pm
Winter Summer
Camp
3:00 - 5:00 pm
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27
DR. SUESS DAY
Mini Lotus Bud Lanterns
with Tammy Ruggiero
Grand Hours
2pm to 5pm
14
Sat. 10 am - 3 pm Sun. 1 pm - 4 pm
15
PI DAY
16
IDES OF MARCH
Grand Hours
2pm to 5pm
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28
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April
Exhibit - April 5-30
April Fools
2
WEDNESDAY
3
MUSEUM CLOSED
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9
THURSDAY
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10
11
Wee Discoverers
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Wee Discoverers
1:30 - 2:30 pm
Wear your Boots Day
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25
Grand Hours
2pm to 5pm
SUNDAY
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7
13
14
Visiting Artist Series
Sat. 10 am - 3 pm Sun. 1 pm - 4 pm
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Pink Moon
SATURDAY
Match Up - Draw the Other Half with Ellie Selzer Grand Hours
2pm to 5pm
1:30 - 2:30 pm
2013
Free Admission 5-7:30pm
Pink Moon
12
18
Wee Discoverers
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First
FRIDAY
Grand Hours
2pm to 5pm
1:30 - 2:30 pm
15
1
FRIDAY
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CLOSED!
Partnership with
SU Community
Day
Children’s Book Day
EASTER
MUSEUM CLOSED
Young Art Month
1
St. Patrick’s Day
DISCOVERY STORY
THEATER
11 AM AND 1 PM
Grand Hours
2pm to 5pm
FULL WORM MOON
TUESDAY
17
Grand Hours
2pm to 5pm
Wee Discoverers
1:30 - 2:30 pm
MONDAY
10
Visiting Artist Series
IDES OF MARCH
Winter Summer
Camp
3:00 - 5:00 pm
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9
21
DISCOVERY STORY
THEATER
11 AM AND 1 PM
26
27
Arbor Day
28
Group Fossil Tour
10 am - 1 pm
30
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May
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
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THURSDAY
2
FRIDAY
2013
SATURDAY
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5 Cinco de Mayo
85th Annual Apple
Blossom Festival
MUSEUM CLOSED
85th Annual Apple
Blossom Festival
MUSEUM CLOSED
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11
May Day
Grand Hours
2pm to 5pm
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Visiting Artist Series
MUSEUM CLOSED
Parachute Man with jon Gemmell Sat. 10 am - 3 pm Sun. 1 pm - 4 pm
Grand Hours
2pm to 5pm
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International
Museum Day
FREE Admission
Grand Hours
2pm to 5pm
20
12 Mothers Day
9 am - 5 pm
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24
19
Russian Festival
1 to 4 pm
DISCOVERY STORY
THEATER
11 AM AND 1 PM
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26
Flower Moon
Sally Ride Day
Grand Hours
2pm to 5pm
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Spring
Thank Goodness, It’s First Friday
March 1 | April 5 | 5-7:30 pm, all ages, FREE admission
Come explore the Museum FREE of charge!
FRIDAY
Join us in April for the opening of Youth Art
Month presented by:
Shenandoah Arts Council.
Visiting Artist Series
March 9 & 10 | Mini Lotus Bud Lanterns with Tammy Ruggiero
April 13 & 14 | Match Up - Draw the Other Half with Ellie Selzer
May 11 & 12 | Parachute Man with Jon Gemmell
Saturdays 10 am - 3 pm | Sundays 1 pm - 4 pm
Whether you’re three or ninety-three, you won’t want to miss
these enriching opportunities to explore art with each month’s
talented, local artist. Using uniquely beautiful colored paper from
Korea, you will make the twisted flower petals that become a
lantern to take home in March. In April you will hone your drawing skils using black pencils and white paper or white pencils and black paper to fill in the missing half of a drawn
picture making the flowers, plants and animals come alive right
before your very eyes. The month of May will provide an opportunity to use plastic bags to construct a working parachute and send your little man or woman soaring to earth.
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Grand Hours
2pm to 5pm
Programs
Youth Art Month
Exhibit Opening - Friday, April 5 | 5-7:30 pm
The exhibit will run April 5th to April 30th in the main
exhibition hall of the Discovery Museum.
Art education develops self-esteem and self expression, as well as
appreciation for the work of others. It also develops critical thinking skills that
will be important as children continue their education and as they enter the
working world.
WORLD DISCOVERY
Join us as we continue our around the world adventure with a three month stop-over
in Russia. Discover the traditional music, clothing, and art of this fascinating country. You’ll be amazed at all the fun you have and all you learn about the geography, plants,
animals and people as you earn a stamp in your nifty passport. Get your Passport today
and be sure not to miss out on the adventure of a lifetime. Russian Festival May 19th 1 to 4 pm
Come sample traditional food, Russian instruments, and dances.
Group Fossil Dig
Sunday, April 28 (Rain date May 12)
10 am - 1 pm | $15 per person
This region was once a vast ocean with a rich variety of invertebrates.
These trilobites, gastropods, and bivalves have become fossilized and
are there for the finding! Learn how to identify and start your own collection of these fossils. Call Geb Bennett, the Museum’s paleontologist,
to reserve your spot today! Scouts, parties, and other groups are welcome to
schedule individual trips. (540) 722-2020
International Museum Day
Saturday, May 17 | 9 am - 5 pm | FREE admission(does not apply to field trips)
Museums are important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of
cultures, and development of mutual understanding, co-operation,
and peace among peoples. Help us celebrate museums and their impact on our
society with FREE admission to the Discovery Museum on International Museum Day!
Volunteer
Visit
The Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum ignites
creativity, sparks curiosity, and inspires learning in people
of all ages by providing a rich variety of interactive, handson exhibits and programs which focus on the sciences and
mathematics, the humanities and the arts.
The Museum is located in
Old Town Winchester at
54 South Loudoun Street
Hours: Mon - Saturday:
9 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 1 pm - 5 pm
Admission: $6 per person,
free with membership
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Museum
Store
Shenandoah University athletic trainer grad students zealously volunteering during a cleaning day in February. Thank you all!
Your Support is Much Appreciated
We would like to offer a Special Thank You to:
James Wood Key Club and Handley Interact Club, our group volunteers
who are guiding the way on Free First Fridays and also large events. Shenandoah University students for everything they do.
Francis Escheik and Kyle Carpenter our valuable Interns. Christina Pecora,
Nora Warren, and Renee Lavitz, for their continued volunteer support and
our Board for all the help and support throughout the year.
Spring is here and the Museum Store is working hard
to stock up on your favorite items. The Museum Store
provides a unique shopping experience. It supports the
mission of the museum and is dedicated to igniting creativity, sparking curiosity and inspiring learning. Education is a main focus of the museum and
the Museum Store. We offer a selection of unique gifts
relating directly to museum exhibits and fun learning
activities. Educational puzzles, books, puppets and Magnetic Poetry are big sellers for spring gift giving. In addition, time tested favorites such as science experiments, geography items and space stuff are available. Shop the Museum Store for all your adventure and
exploration needs.
Volunteer Spotlight
The Discovery Museum always has great opportunities for volunteers. Work in
the Art Room, help with Summer Camps, or get hands-on with our exhibits.
Contact Mr. Mark at (540) 722-2020 [email protected]
Join
Today!
Membership includes:
• Free admission to the Discovery Museum for one year
• Discounts to participating local
merchants in Downtown Winchester
• Discounts on special programs, camps, and birthday parties
• Quarterly calendar of events mailed to your home
• Four guest passes included with each membership
Refer a Friend
Receive one additional month of membership
for each referral (limit 3 referrals per year)
Creative Toys that Make Learning Fun!
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in that same household, including nanny/babysitter) for one Membership for two grandparents and grandchildren under
year. Free admission to over 200 participating Association of the age of 18 for one year. (Does not include all benefits)
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Birthday Parties, Work Parties,
Family Reunion Parties Too!
The Discovery Museum is available for holiday parties and
after hours parties for any special occasion: teen and adult
parties, parties for your employees and their families, Girl Scout,
Boy Scout, 4-H groups, and more. We also offer Sleepover Parties!
All Parties include paper products, set-up and clean-up, and
party invitations. You pick the date and we do the rest.
Call for more information: 540-722-2020
Party Times:
Saturday 9am, 11am, 1pm, or 3pm | Sunday 1:15pm or 3:15pm
$95 for members | $115 for non-members
After hours parties are also available, please call for pricing.
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The Discovery Museum is a great place to party! Look who
celebrated their birthday with us lately. Wish them a great year!
Braden Himelright
Ray Jewell
Jonathan Joseph
Evalette Lease
Laila Morales
Max Orsini
Kaelyn Owen
Katie Peach
Cody Pickett
Emily Pickett
Ethan Pickett
Annika Quanbeck
All programs, trips, and camps
require advance registration unless
otherwise indicated. To register please
mail or deliver form with payment attached to:
Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum, 54 South Loudoun Street,
Winchester, VA 22601. Call (540) 722-2020 for program availability.
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Party Goers
Natalie Ausberry
Jorel Baltimore
Mckinnah Barrick
Linus Bogema
Riley Boyce
Emily Bressler
Keelan Castelli
Parker Cross
Kaylin Faber
Syndney Faulcon
Brady Flynn
Carter Hamilton
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Rheese Ullery
Nick Sneddon
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Ethan Truban
Josh Truban
Michael Truban
Tadiwa Walker
Chase Wetmore
Kyle Wilson
Joaquin Zubiaja
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