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Alicia Powell posted a reply on Re: Dealing with a challenging member/organization
Thursday, Jan 9, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Said: I am the Executive Director of the Sandbox Children's Museum on Hilton Head Island, SC. We too are a small museum with a capacity of 90 per each 4 hour session. This has happened here, and I have had to speak to the Contact person with ...
Brianna Borka posted a new Topic
Wednesday, Jan 8, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Dealing with a challenging member/organization
We have a group that has a membership for their organization. I missed the beginning of their time this summer, as I started this fall, but I've seen plenty and I think we could use some suggestions and help. Play should be accessible to all, but at the same time, this group accessing the space should not make others feel unsafe (which has DEFINITELY happened on more than on occasion). They often bring 10 or more kids with 1-2 adults. Our very small museum is a space which is currently b...
Tom Stephenson posted a reply on Re: Mobile Units
Wednesday, Jan 8, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Said: Since there hasn't been anything contributed, I'll weigh in with what I've seen in the past year...I've supported mobile popup events for FL!P (Hillsboro, OR), Columbia Play Project (Vancouver, WA), Kitsap Children's Museum (Bre...
Julie Bollmann posted a reply on Re: Augmented Reality Sand Table
Wednesday, Jan 8, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Said: Thank you everyone for taking your valuable time to respond - these are all so incredibly helpful!
Kevin Kunze posted a reply on Re: Augmented Reality Sand Table
Wednesday, Jan 8, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Said: Kinetic sand is the best option when it is fresh. It is very fine grained and has a polymer in it that allows molding sharp topography. Unfortunately, a small amount of the polymer comes off on visitor hands when they use th...
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