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Brigid Barkley posted a new Topic
Tuesday, Mar 8, 2022 at 10:44 AM
Children or Kids? What is the right term to use within our Children's Museum spaces?
We had an interesting conversation amongst our staff, if children should be referred to in programming and communication within Children's Museum spaces as "Children" or "Kids"? And if you use the term "Kids" is it seen in a negative light? What are your thoughts in your spaces?
Jeraka Tweite posted a reply on Re: Junior Guide as a camp option for older stu...
Tuesday, Mar 8, 2022 at 10:30 AM
Said: We are doing something similar this year! We've partnered with our local 4H to come in and do a 3 day Leadership Camp for 6-8th grade students the first week in June. We do have a fee associated with this camp. Upon completing Leadershi...
Ann Doyle posted a reply on Re: Strategies for Handling Guests that Arrive ...
Monday, Mar 7, 2022 at 10:01 PM
Said: This just happened again today. We always greet the customer. If the doors are locked, we open them so we can talk with the customer. If the doors are unlocked (for the volunteer cleaning group), we let the customer come inside.
Heather Stover posted a new Topic
Monday, Mar 7, 2022 at 8:28 PM
Junior Guide as a camp option for older students
We are considering adding an option for our older campers to be Junior Science Guides. This would apply to 5th and 6th grade students and we would ask that they help with the younger campers. Has anyone done something similar? Our main concern is how to price this or if it is even appropriate to charge for this service.
Bree-Anna Obst posted a new Topic
Monday, Mar 7, 2022 at 5:24 PM
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