Fall Education Programs at WOW! Children's Museum

Lafayette, Colorado – WOW! Children’s Museum (World of Wonder) today announced that the Museum is launching a new series of education programs for children in grades K-1^st, 2^nd-3^rd, and 4^th-5^th beginning the week of October 19.  In this 5-week series at WOW!, learning comes alive (and away from computer screens) with activities that encourage hands-on exploration and critical thinking skills – plus playtime in the Museum!  Each program is limited to 8 children with strict COVID-19 health and safety protocols in place.

“We’re delighted to be able to once again offer in-person education programs,” said Joanna Cagan, Executive Director, WOW! Children’s Museum. “In a difficult school year for so many families, it was important to us to be able to provide opportunities for children to learn and play together.”

STREAM Program – Grades K-1^st

Weekly on Mondays from October 19-November 16 

Program Time: 10am-12pm

Join our expert teachers in this engaging and hands-on series of STREAM programs: Science, Technology, Relationships, Engineering, Art, and Math for children in grades K-1st. Each week, we will help your children to think and problem-solve like scientists, and enjoy exclusive playtime in the Museum too. Programs are designed to support Colorado Academic and Next Generation Science Standards. 

Engineering Program – Grades 2^nd-3^rd

Weekly on Mondays from October 19-November 16

Program time: 1:30pm-3:30pm

This hands-on series gives students an exciting and informative insight into engineering. Centered around the engineering method, each session focuses on a different field: Civil, Aerospace, Electrical, Chemical/Biomedical, and Environmental Engineering. In each class, students will participate in activities designed to highlight the different engineering fields using Colorado Science Standards for 2nd and 3rd grades.

Forensics Program – Grades 4^th-5^th

Weekly on Wednesdays from October 21-November 18

Program time: 3:15pm-5:15pm

Return to the scene of the crime and solve our scientific mysteries! This series focuses on the Forensic Sciences, such as DNA, Blood Typing and Entomology, but also teaches broader skills such as deductive reasoning and basic lab protocols. Designed with 4th and 5th graders in mind, we will highlight NGSS crosscutting concepts like patterns and cause and effect, and consider advanced life science principles. 

Cost & Registration:

• $125 per child for 5-week series
• Discount available for WOW! members
• Advance registration required

For registration, education program policies and more information visit:

wowchildrensmuseum.org/programs-events/education-programs/

About WOW! Children’s Museum:

WOW! Children's Museum engages all families in educational, hands-on experiences that connect curiosity, creativity, and discovery.  For more information visit: www.wowchildrensmuseum.org. Connect with WOW! Children’s Museum on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

WOW! Children’s Museum is a community supported 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.