Donald W. Reynolds Discovery Center
SPRING 2015
Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear runs through May 3 at DISCOVERY Children’s Museum Through fun, interactive challenges visitors can experience fear in a safe environment and discover the science behind their physical and emotional responses. Explore these thematic areas in the exhibit and find out what you are afraid of! Faces of Emotion – Visitors can explore the facial expressions of fear and other emotions that may be universal in humans. Cutting edge software is used to analyze and identify guests’ facial expressions. Fear in the Wild – A put-yourself-in-thepicture immersive video game allows guests to explore common responses to danger, including freeze, flight and fight. Visitors will discover how fear helps all animals, including humans, stay alive. Fear and Society – Some fears spread beyond the individual and become stronger as more people become afraid. A short film and exhibit displays how our collective fears are represented and transmitted through media and pop culture. Coping with Fear – While a certain amount of fear is normal, some anxieties can get out of control. Visitors can find out what fears are common at different stages in life and learn about ways to help children move past their fears. They can also watch interviews with patients suffering from anxiety disorders to understand what happens when the fear system goes awry.
For more information visit DiscoveryKidsLV.org. This project was supported, in part, by the Informal Science Education program of the National Science Foundation under grant ESI-0515470. Media Sponsor:
DISCOVERY Children’s Museum was named “Best Museum” in the 2015 Las Vegas Review Journal’s Best of Las Vegas. This is the 21st time the museum has been recognized over the years (20 times previously as Lied Discovery Children’s Museum). A special thank you to all those fans who supported the museum by voting!
SUMMER CAMPS 2015 Summer Camp DISCOVERY Children’s Museum style, encourages PLAY which is a normal developmental process. Play at camp is a critical stage of learning; it’s a learning process that is experiential and active. Our Summer Camps are full of fun experiences exploring Arts and Sciences (STEM – science, technology, engineering and math). Look inside and find out how you can register your children for DISCOVERY Children’s Museum Summer Camp 2015!
SUPPORT DISCOVERY ON WHEELS – HOUSE CALLS
MOBILE INTERACTIVE HEALTH SCIENCES TAILORED TO EACH GRADE LEVEL than 16,000 Clark County School District elementary school students per year by bringing experiments, medical equipment and grade-level specifi c health science curriculum to Clark County schools. This leads to an interest in STEM subjects and related careers, and students making better informed health, fi tness and nutrition decisions particularly as it pertains to obesity and cardiovascular health. Do you remember the fi rst time you thought “I like science?” Or maybe when you had that “wow” moment that made you realize a career in science and medicine would be fun and interesting and challenging? These are the moments experienced daily by students taking part in DISCOVERY Children’s Museum’s DISCOVERY On Wheels - House Calls, a program that takes fun, interactive, hands-on science-based health and wellness learning out to Las Vegas schools. This school outreach program works – or as 5th grade teacher Christine Loraelli said, “If my students can touch it and feel it, it has much more impact than if they just read it in a textbook.” House Calls began in partnership with longtime medical professional Dr. Joe Lapan more than four years ago to overcome the health, wellness and educational challenges faced by Southern Nevada youth by creating a fun, hands-on health science program focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) concepts. Through the program, the museum enhances the health science education of more
Open to Kindergarten to 5th grade classes, the program: 1. Intervenes in children’s lives through STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) learning that includes hands-on, interactive experiences where students get to take apart, put together, explore and experiment with medical-grade exhibits, displays and props – all within an intimate, focused and safe environment where children can explore and develop a better understanding of unfamiliar but very relevant science concepts. 2. Explains in clear-cut language and through interactive activities how to make the informed health and wellness choices that will help them avoid the dangers of diabetes and diseases of the cardiovascular and circulatory systems. 3. Strengthens all of Nevada through helping reduce the impact of poor health choices on our state’s cultural, medical and economic systems. Please help us preserve this much needed and valuable outreach program to the often underserved and low-income
TIFFERNEY WHITE NAMED PERMANENT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/PRESIDENT AT DISCOVERY CHILDREN'S MUSEUM After an extensive search, DISCOVERY Children’s Museum Board of Trustee Chairman Troy Moser confirmed the appointment of Tifferney White as permanent Chief Executive Officer/ President for the Museum. White has been the interim CEO since August 2014. Prior to that, she was Deputy Director since 2009 and began her employment in 2007. “Over the last several months, Tifferney has been the driving force behind the museum’s transition, as well as directing the day-to-day operations, said Moser.
“The Board of Trustees are very excited to welcome Tifferney as the new CEO.” Prior to her position with the Museum, White was the Director of Community Outreach – ScienceReach and Science Clubs at Discovery Place, Inc. in Charlotte, North Carolina. White has a BS in Chemistry and a BA in Psychology from Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, NC.
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students in the Las Vegas community, many of whom also battle health issues linked to poor health and wellness choices. With a $1500.00 gift, you could sponsor House Calls for two days to two different schools (one entire grade level) reaching nearly 400 students. This would cover the cost of providing the in-class time for the House Calls Presenter, a fully trained and certified teacher. Each presentation also includes time for students to take apart, put together, explore and experiment with interactive, hands-on medical-grade exhibits, displays and props. Our Presenter, Amanda, is a wonderful experienced facilitator, she sees between 4-6 classes a day, five days a week. “For that hour I am the teacher,” Amanda says. “Because
schools lack the time and resources to teach much science, it’s often these students first exposure to science and the fun of science.” If you are interested in supporting DISCOVERY On Wheels – House Call please call 702.382.3445 and ask for Director of Development Matt Gormley.
e BOARD OF TRUSTEES e Chairman | Troy Moser Vice Chairman | Jerry McKenna Treasurer | Alan Will Secretary | Shari Wong Past Chairman | Judy Cebulko Past Vice Chairman | Joyce Schneider Past President | Michael Mathis
e MEMBERS AT LARGE e Ricki Barlow Frank Beck Nancy Brune Carrie Carter-Cooper Roy Centrella Kami Dempsey Mark Failla Brian Fink David E. Goldwater Emily Goodman Todd Lefkowitz Beverly Mason Stacie Truesdell Michaels Victor Onufrieff Ron Reese Jeffrey Rugg Pat Skorkowsky 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 Matt Gormley Director of Development Copyright © 2015 DISCOVERY Children’s Museum
SHOWS AND PROGRAMS THIS QUARTER!!! Join us for a variety of demonstrations and presentations featuring the following:
e Fizz, Bubble, Pop – WOW! e
Special for Little Learners (5 years old and younger)! Fun, fun, fun for our Little Learners. So bring an adult and join us for some more fun chemistry explorations.
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 A Closer Look at Art – Texture and Line e Expand on two elements of Art – texture and line – and explore them in a fun and engaging way.
e SOUND, Lights, Action! e
No performance is complete without the perfect SOUND. Experiment with different sounds effects, learn how to use sound and light to enhance a production and become familiar with the sound and light board in Fantasy Festival. All of this and more in this engaging demonstration.
e Going Green for My City e
Join Alex on his adventures in exploring his city, Las Vegas. Discover with him how “green” his city is and how to make good choices and take care of it. Explore Las Vegas like never before!
e Electrifying Encounters e
Are you ready for a “shocking” experience? Sparks will fl y 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 Are My Eyes Playing Tricks? e
Experience some cool optical illusions, learn how the brain and eyes work together to allow us to “see.” This experience will definitely make you question whether you saw what you thought you saw.
e Summer Fun in the Sun e
Did you know that most skin damage occurs before you turn 18? Right around the corner, summer is so much fun because of the heat and the sun and there are some easy things that will keep us all safe. Stop by It’s Your Choice and find out all about them.
e Unique YOU! e
Join us on an investigation of what makes you unique. Explore how and why scientist use fingerprints, take a closer look at your own and see how it is completely unique. See the program schedule on Wayfinding monitors throughout the museum for a list of times. Programs and program schedule are subject to change without notice.
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JULY 6 – JULY 31, 2015 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 March 1 - 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 8
Museum Members 15% discount General Public 5% discount
Late Discount Registration June 9 - July 27
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.
July 6 - July 10
July 13 - July 17
July 20 - July 24
July 27 - July 31
Time Slot
6 - 9 years
10 - 12 years
8:00am - 12:00pm
A,B,C Science and Poems
Rockin’ Rockets
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Amazing Animals
Science Detectives
8:00am - 12:00pm
Exploring Creativity and Art I -
Grossology
1:00pm - 5:00pm
A Trip Around the World A Cultural Adventure
Exploring Creativity and Art II
8:00am - 12:00pm
Kids Chemistry Concoctions
Spectacular Sculptures II
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Spectacular Sculptures I
Jr. Doctor
8:00am - 12:00pm
Physics Fun
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Colorful Investigations When Art and Science Meet I
Colorful Investigations When Art and Science Meet II
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, human body and physics. Look forward to lots of make and take activities!
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.
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.
Exploring Creativity and Art II (ages 10-12) Explore your artistic imagination through drawing and painting. Learn concepts that develop foundation techniques, composition, texture and color while creating fun projects. Experience creative projects like creating your own book from scratch and more! From developing your own story, to illustration, to paper making and book binding; this unique creation will be all your own. This and more, in this creative experience.
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.
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!
Colorful Investigations - When Art and Science Meet I (ages 6-9) Natural creativity and curiosity is expressed when campers are allowed to “find” and “see” the connections between art and science. Through artwork, investigations, imagination and fun hands-on activities, nurture your inner scientist and artist. Campers will discover crystals, explore fossils, paper making, artwork with natural objects, spinning objects and images and much more! Colorful Investigations - When Art and Science Meet II (ages 10-12) Science and Art cross paths all the time in nature. This experience will allow natural creativity and curiosity to prevail when campers explore the arts with the lens of science and vice versa. Through artwork and investigations campers nurture the scientist and artist within themselves. Campers will discover a variety of activities like gears and mechanical sculptures, science of color and applications, spinning objects and images, animation and much more!
Phantastic Physics
Jr. Doctor (ages 10-12) Learn all about the human body through hands on activities and demonstrations. Then use dissection to compare animals to each other and our human body.
CALL (702) 382-KIDS (5437) TO PLAY AND LEARN!
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BR ING R IOSITY U C R U YO NSE OF AND SE R! WONDE
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! Physics Fun (ages 6-9) Come, get in the action and explore all of the reactions! Be prepared to build it! Break it! Bend it! Push it! Pull it! You name it! Exploring physics have never been more fun. Phantastic Physics (ages 10-12) Teamwork is what this camp experience is all about. Put on your thinking caps and start from scratch. Design, test, redesign and test some more. Hands on engineering and design – so much 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 papermache masks or kinetic mobiles all while learning valuable skills in sculpture. 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.
Rockin’ Rockets (ages 10-12) Many of us have watched a rocket launch into space. Today’s space rockets are a result of more than 2000 years of invention, experimentation and imagination. Crew members will build and launch several different types of rockets and learn the history of the mighty rocket. Get ready to blast off to a great week of fun and learning! Science Detectives (ages 10-12) Do you have what it takes to be a Science Detective? Let us help you sharpen those skills by trying your hand at interpreting evidence and solving a mystery! This camp is a twist on the popular Scholastic Series 39 Clues. We provide the clues and it is the camper’s job to solve the mystery. There will be a series of mysteries – all using a variety of science techniques to solve. It is truly a literary CSI.
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.
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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 Cancellation and Refund Policy: 360 Promenade Place, Las Vegas, NV 89106 H Cancellations must be submitted in writing (mail, e-mail Fax To: (702) 382-0592 or or fax). Refunds will be processed as follows: Email To: reservations@discoverykidslv.org • Cancellation notice of 4 weeks (28 days) is required If you have any questions or concerns please contact for a full refund. Museum Reservations at (702) 382-3445 • Cancellation notice of less than 4 weeks (28 days) but more than 3 weeks (21 days) will incur a $65.00 cancellation fee. To Register: • No refunds will be granted for cancellations made with less H Visit www.DiscoveryKidsLV.org to print and fill out a than 3 weeks (21 days) notice. registration form or by calling (702) 382-3445 H No refunds or credit will be given for days missed during the Monday – Saturday 8:30am – 4:30pm. camp week or for dismissal due to inappropriate behavior. H Full payment must be made at the time of registration. H Emergency medical form must be completed prior to H Camps with low enrollment 2 weeks (14 days) prior to the the start of the camp. start date are subject to cancellation. Minimum enrollment 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.
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.
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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 features 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 – 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 4 join us for a museum-wide celebration of the smallest science, NanoDays! e April 4 – 10 e The Biggest Event for the Smallest Science!
TT – Investigate the properties of a cornstarch and water mixture and learn how similar nanomaterials can be used to create protective clothing. YAA – Celebrate all things small as you discover the new frontier of nano-sized art! PP – Join us as we learn all about how non-scientists study snowflakes to understand self-assembling systems. During the program, watch videos of snowflakes growing and observe real ice crystals growing in a chilled chamber.
This year, 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 weeks of April 11, April 18 and April 25 themed activities will be developed to also accommodate children and families with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
e April 11 - 17 e Ahoy Matey! It’s a Pirate Celebration
TT – Ahoy Matey! In anticipation of the annual Las Vegas Pirate Fest, design your own brightly feathered parrot to accompany you on your journey. YAA – Create everything you need to sail the seven seas as you explore pirate-themed activities in Young at Art! PP – Design, build, and test your very own pirate ship, catapult, or telescope.
e April 18 - 24 e Earth Day Celebration – Get Involved
MAY – Celebrate Asian Pacific Heritage Month! e May 2 – June 5 e Celebrate Asian Pacific Heritage Month!
TT – Create a colorful collage in celebration of our beautiful planet Earth. YAA – Paint, draw, and sculpt works of art inspired by our most precious resource - planet Earth! IYC – Earth Day’s 45th anniversary - could be the most exciting year in environmental history. Join us as we discover renewable energy solutions, as it’s our turn to lead and make a difference.
e April 25 – May 1 e Goosebumps: The Science of Fear – The Last Chance!
DISCOVERY Children’s Museum is taking this opportunity to celebrate and honor the culture, dance/music and food of this geographical area. Kicking off the celebration on Saturday, May 2 with Thai Festival, a Celebration of Thailand and ending the celebration on Saturday, May 31 with a Hawaiian Festival. The rest of the month will provide visitors with the opportunity to learn more about and celebrate the following through artistic expression:
TT – Face your fear of animals and create your own slithering snake using unique art materials! YAA – What scares you? Face your fears as you create art inspired by fear as we bid “farewell” to our traveling exhibit: Goosebumps! IYC - Explore the two paths involved in the fear response: the short path is quick and dirty, while the long path takes more time and delivers a more precise interpretation of events.
e May 2 - 8 e Celebrating Thailand
TT – Enjoy an interactive read aloud and create a colorful character from “Peek! A Thai Hide and Seek” written by author Minfong Ho and illustrated by Holly Meade. YAA – Let Thailand’s 2014 National Artists inspire you to make a masterpiece to celebrate Thailand! PP – Discover the history and importance of The Science Society of Thailand under the Patronage of His Majesty The King.
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JUNE – Summer vacation in our beautiful state – Nevada!
Summer is here! Pack your bags and join us for some adventures as we explore our great state of Nevada. We have several unique locations right in our backyard. Don’t forget your sunscreen, hat and water bottle, too!
e June 6 – 12 e Exploring Lake Tahoe
e May 9 – 15 e Celebrating Korea
TT – Enjoy the amazing photography featured in “K Is for Korea” by author Hyechong Cheung and photographer Prodeepta Das, and redesign your favorite page from the book. YAA – Celebrate contemporary Korean artists as you create art which draws from their work! PP – The water clock is regarded as one of the greatest inventions in Korean science history. Explore the design of must famous water clock in Korea known as Jagyeongnu and experiment with water clocks as you help build one.
e May 16 – 22e Celebrating China
e June 20 – 26 e Exploring Great Basin National Park
TT – Create a beautiful prickly pear cactus in recognition of this flowering plant found throughout Great Basin National Park. YAA – Create art inspired by Lehman Caves as you explore Great Basin National Park! IYC – Lehman Caves is a beautiful marble cave ornately decorated with stalactites, stalagmites, helictites, flowstone, popcorn, and over 300 rare shield formations. Join us as we discover how these beautiful formations were formed by nature.
TT – Listen to “A River Dream” written by author and illustrator Allen Say, and recreate the colorful rainbow trout from the story. YAA – Make your own masterpiece as we journey through the world of modern Japanese art! PP – Join us in celebration of Japan by exploring 2014 Nobel Prize in Physics shared between three Japanese blue LED inventors Isamu Akasaki, Hiroshi Amano and Shuji Nakamura.
e May 30 – June 5 e Celebrating Hawaii
TT – Recreate a scene from the pages of “Aloha Is…” by author Tammy Paikai, and illustrator Rosalie Prussing. YAA – Let the culture of Hawaii influence your artwork as we learn about Hawaiian art and artists! IYC – Join us in celebration of Hawaii as we explore the environmental impact of invasive species that have been introduced to the islands.
e June 13 – 19 e Exploring Mount Charleston
TT – Design a Mount Charleston blue butterfly in recognition of this beautiful and endangered species. YAA – Explore everything that nature has to offer with one of our closest vacation destinations: Mount Charleston! IYC – Explore all the facts about the very cute chipmunk called Palmer’s Chipmunk that is only found in the Mount Charleston area.
TT – Enjoy the story “Kite Flying” by author and illustrator Grace Lin, and create your own special kite! YAA – Help us commemorate Asian Pacific Heritage Month as we discover contemporary Chinese artists! PP – What would the world be without paper? Join us as we learn all about the Chinese invention of paper while creating your own paper.
e May 23 – 29 e Celebrating Japan
TT – Create a cunning red fox, in celebration of this clever mammal that resides in the area surrounding Lake Tahoe. YAA – Take a vacation to the largest alpine lake in North America: Lake Tahoe! IYC – Lake Tahoe is one of the largest, deepest, and clearest lakes in the world. Its cobalt blue color, biologically diverse alpine setting and remarkable water clarity is legendary. Join us as we explore how the water quality has changed and what we can do to keep Lake Tahoe blue.
e June 27 – July 3 e Exploring the Colorado River
TT – Design a beautiful underwater scene in celebration of the animal and plant life residing just below the surface of the Colorado River! YAA – Discover how rivers create stunning natural wonders as we discover the Colorado River! PP – Join us as we follow the world famous Colorado River system. Where does the water come from, and where does it go? Why is it so important? Answer all these questions and more as we do fun activities to explore the River in our backyard. See the program schedule on Wayfinding monitors throughout the museum for a list of times. Programs and program schedule are subject to change without notice.
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Don’t Miss out on Asian Pacific Heritage Month During May
e May 2 e Thai Festival: A Celebration of Thailand
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, includes dance performances, cultural exchanges, opportunities for artistic expression, authentic food experiences and Thai crafts. Ms. Supatra Chemprachum and the Thai Cultural Arts Association dancers emphasize the significance of the beautiful, intricate hand gestures used in each piece and explains the significance of the stories, costumes and dramas in the dances.
e May 2-8 e Thailand
Opportunities for artistic expression
e May 9-15 e Korea
Opportunities for artistic expression
e May 16 and 17 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.
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.
e May 16-22 e China
Opportunities for artistic expression
e May 23 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 23-29 e Japan
Opportunities for artistic expression
Saturday, April 4
e May 30 e Hawaiian Festival
This is the fourth year for the Hawaiian Festival 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.
e May 30-June 5 e Hawaii
Opportunities for artistic expression 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.
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 communitybased 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, a fun day of scientific discovery. For more information and educational resources, visit www.WhatIsNano.org.
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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. 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. There are a variety of volunteer opportunities available and we would love to have your help. Apply today! Call 702.382.3445 or email volunteers@discoverykidslv.org
for an application.
As of March. 15, 2015
SAVE THE DATE! Monday, June 1, 2015 Cascata Join us for a beautiful day on the links! Golfer registration and sponsorships are still available. For more information, please call Matt Gormley at 702.382.3445. e 11 e
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!
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Visitors will explore the Age of the Dinosaurs! Travel back in time to when dinosaurs last roamed the land at DISCOVERY Children’s Museum traveling exhibit, Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice™. As visitors move through the exhibit, they encounter unfamiliar landscapes, touchable dinosaurs of all shapes and sizesincluding a Tyrannosaurus rex and Triceratops. This exhibit builds on the popular fascination with dinosaurs and includes science activities to challenge all ages and opportunities to investigate clues about what dinosaurs left behind.
For more information, call (702) 382-KIDS email info@DiscoveryKidsLV.org or visit DiscoveryKidsLV.org. /DiscoveryChildrensMuseum @DiscoveryLV
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SPECIAL THANKS TO NEVADA BIG GIVE DONORS
Thank you for your support of DISCOVERY Children's Museum by giving where you live!
SERVING CLARK COUNTY STUDENTS Our arts education programs are funded, in part, by a grant from the Nevada Arts Council, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
The Clark County School District Superintendent Pat Skorkowsky (right) and Trustees recently recognized DISCOVERY Children’s Museum for our service to the students of the school district. Museum Board Chair Troy Moser (4th from right) and Past Board Chair Judy Cebulko (middle) proudly accepted the award on behalf of the museum. We love all the children we help educate!