My City November 2022

FLINT CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

OUR MISSION

Play is fundamental to children’s educational, physical, emotional and social development and well-being, and all children deserve access to enriching play experiences. We provide unique, stimulating and safe opportunities for playful learning, and advocate for the importance of hands-on exploratory play for the children of Flint and beyond.

Key Services We o er playful and educational experiences for walk-in visitors,members, eld trips, birthday parties and com munity groups.All are welcome to explore, be curious and play in a safe and fun environment.With over 40 hands-on exhibits that develop a child’s cognitive, physical, social and emotional strength, children and families create happy, lasting memories together. How Can the Community Help? Volunteer • Interact with visiting families for daily hands-on activities, on busy weekends, or during special events! • Volunteer in Sproutside, the children’s garden full of yummy veggies and fruits to plant, harvest and eat. • Do you have other interests? Let us know – you make the Children’s Museum possible! Bring Hands-on Fun to Children • Donate household items like corks, cardboard tubes, foam and other materials for kids to use in creating musical instruments, cardboard monsters, whimsical birdhouses, or anything else they imagine! • Donate funds to provide admission or membership for families who deserve hands-on play, but can’t a ord it. • Sponsor a month of activities on behalf of your business or organization!

Future Events You can nd fun activities like making slime, Sto rytime with Pete the Cat, holiday parties and other playful events on our website calendar at intchildrensmuseum.org/events/ Contact • 1602 University Ave. Flint, MI 48504 • 810.767.5437 • discovery@flintchildrensmuseum.org Website • Flintchildrensmuseum.org Social Media • facebook.com/flintchildrensmuseum/

Leadership Kimberly Roddy Executive Director Katherine Livengood Exhibits & Maintenance Manager Andrea Miller Museum Educator Jacky Metcalfe Visitor Services Manager Dennis Purdy Fund Development Director Erika Simpson Director of Marketing

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