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activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Conducting Summer Camps TUCSON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INCdirect serviceOffers full-day summer camps for children ages 5-8, focusing on hands-on exploration and free play, with free museum admission for campers and one adult during the camp week.
- Deliver school and group field trip programs TUCSON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INCdirect serviceThe museum offers field trip programs for groups of 10 or more children at $9 per child, with one free adult admission for every five children. It also provides specialized educational programs such as "COLOR-GORIES," "SENSE-SATIONAL SENSES," and "ELECTRICITY INVESTIGATORS – POWER UP!" for Pre-K through grade 5 students, aligned with curriculum standards.
- Host birthday parties and private events TUCSON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INCdirect serviceThe museum hosts birthday parties for up to 40 guests, offering all-day museum access, 90 minutes of private room use, options for popcorn/cotton candy/snow cone machines, and return visit passes for child guests. Private event spaces accommodate up to 300 guests and support external entertainment and catering.
- Host daily and recurring educational programs for children and families TUCSON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INCdirect serviceThe museum hosts daily and weekly programs such as Wee Storytime at 9:30 AM, Generation Creation at 1 PM, and Family Brain Boost on weekends with bilingual science activities. Monthly programs include "Harvesting Health" on the first weekend and special events like Desert Discovery Day, providing structured, hands-on learning aligned with exhibit themes.
- Hosting Birthday Parties and Private Events TUCSON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INCdirect serviceHosts birthday parties and private events, providing all-day museum access, private room use, and optional amenities like special machines, designed to be enjoyable for children and low-stress for parents, accommodating up to 40 guests for parties and 300 for other events.
- Hosting Birthday Parties and Private Events TUCSON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INCdirect serviceHosts birthday parties for children, offering all-day museum access, private room use, and optional amenities like special machines. The museum also provides space for other events, accommodating up to 300 guests.
- Hosting Special Events and Programs TUCSON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INCdirect serviceHosts a variety of daily, weekly, and monthly programs and special events, including Wee Storytime, Harvesting Health, Family Brain Boost, Generation Creation, Desert Discovery Day, and Nostalgia Night for adults, complementing its exhibits and engaging visitors in diverse activities.
- Maintain outdoor and garden installations for interactive learning TUCSON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INCdirect serviceThe museum maintains the Rooted Heritage Garden and Curiosity Courtyard, offering hands-on, interactive experiences focused on Sonoran Desert ecology, creativity, culture, and inclusion. The Courtyard includes musical instruments like drums and xylophones and space for reflection.
- Offer discounted and free admission programs for low-income, military, and community partner families TUCSON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INCdirect serviceThe museum provides half-price admission for up to four people to families with EBT/SNAP or WIC cards through the ALL Kids Play program, free admission for military children, free admission via Pima County Public Library Act One Culture Pass (two visits), and free or pay-what-you-wish access during special events like Discovery Nights and Art after Dark.
- Offering Free and Discounted Evening/Weekend Admission TUCSON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INCdirect serviceOffers free admission on Thursday evenings from 5–7 pm for Discovery Nights at the Tucson location, free admission on the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Oro Valley location, and pay-what-you-wish admission on the second Saturday of each month for Art after Dark.
- Offering Sensory-Friendly Museum Experiences TUCSON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INCdirect serviceOperates the MyTime program, providing a quieter, sensory-controlled museum experience for children with special needs and their families, including recurring sessions and half-price admission during specific weekday hours.
- Operate interactive museum exhibits focused on STEM, culture, and play TUCSON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INCdirect serviceThe museum operates 14 galleries of interactive exhibits including Bodyology, Imagine It!, Sense of Place, Investigation Station, Electri-City, Pet Vet, Whistle Stop, Gravity, Community Care, and Wee World, offering hands-on learning in science, health, engineering, Tucson landmarks, and imaginative role-play. These exhibits support play-based exploration of the human body, electricity, transportation, public safety, and the Sonoran Desert environment.
- Operate seasonal and special event programming TUCSON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INCdirect serviceThe museum hosts full-day summer camps for children ages 5–8 focused on hands-on exploration and free play, with free admission for campers and one adult during their session week. It also runs special events such as Nostalgia Night for adults 21+, Art after Dark, and Discovery Nights.
- Operating Free and Discounted Admission Evenings TUCSON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INCdirect serviceOffers free admission on Thursday evenings from 5–7 pm for Discovery Nights at the Tucson location, and pay-what-you-wish admission on the second Saturday of each month for Art after Dark, as well as free admission on the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Oro Valley location.
- Operating Interactive Children's Museum Exhibits TUCSON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INCdirect serviceOperates a children's museum with 14 galleries of interactive exhibits, including Bodyology, Imagine It!, Sense of Place, Investigation Station, Electri-City, Pet Vet, Whistle Stop, Curiosity Courtyard, Gravity, Community Care, and Wee World, focusing on hands-on learning, STEM, culture, and the Sonoran Desert.
- Provide inclusive access programs for underserved and neurodiverse families TUCSON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INCdirect serviceThe museum offers the MyTime program weekdays from 3–5 PM, providing a quieter, sensory-controlled environment with half-price admission for families needing supportive experiences, particularly those with children with special needs. Noise-cancelling headphones and a non-motorized wheelchair are also available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Providing Educational Programs for Groups TUCSON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INCdirect serviceOffers field trip programs for groups of 10 or more children, summer camps for ages 5-8, and specific educational programs like "COLOR-GORIES," "SENSE-SATIONAL SENSES," and "ELECTRICITY INVESTIGATORS – POWER UP!" for various age groups, often including free museum admission for participants.
- Providing Educational Programs for Schools and Groups TUCSON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INCdirect serviceOffers field trip programs for groups of 10 or more children, as well as specific educational programs like "COLOR-GORIES" for Pre-K–K students, "SENSE-SATIONAL SENSES" for Pre-K–K, and "ELECTRICITY INVESTIGATORS – POWER UP!" for grades 1–4, and an interactive jazz program for grades 4–5.