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INSPIRING THE LOVE OF LEARNING THROUGH THE POWER OF PLAY

CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY MUSEUM | NORMAL, IL

309-433-3444 | ChildrensDiscoveryMuseum.net

MEMBERS ONLY!

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Love and Learn is designed for childrenthree to twelve months and theirparent/caregiver. Create a special bondwith your child while experiencing typesof play to promote learning and brain development. Each session includes, instructor led activities such as songs,quick stories, and finger plays plus free exploration time with a variety of activitystations such as tunnels, musical instruments, and soft blocks.

Ages: 3–12 monthsClass Time: 9:30–10:15 a.m.

Class Dates: Wednesday, June 27: Little Critters

Wednesday, August 8: Under the Sea

Cost: $6 members$11 non-members$5 additional adults

Playful Learners is designed specificallyfor you and your child to learn and play together. Play is the work of a child, and when children play they are developing problem-solving, communication, and social emotional skills vital to their future.

Each one-hour class is designed arounda monthly theme and includes instructorled circle time with literacy, music andmovement, and self-guided activitycenters. Centers are created to promotefine and gross motor skills developedthrough art, music, and dramatic play;math concepts are explored throughmatching and sorting.

Cost: Level I: (12-24 months) $7 members/$12 non-members

Level II: (24-36 months) $8 members/$13 non-members

Level III: (3-4 year olds) $9 members/$14 non-membersAdditional Adults $5

June: Picnic Adventures

Level I: (12-24 months)Thursday, June 14, 6-7 p.m.Friday, June 15, 9-10 a.m.

Level II: (24-36 months) Thursday, June 21, 6-7 p.m. Friday, June 22, 9-10 a.m.

Level III: (3-4 years)Thursday, June 28, 6-7 p.m.Friday, June 29, 9-10 a.m.

July: Take Me to the Beach!

Level I: (12-24 months)Thursday, July 5, 6-7 p.m.Friday, July 6, 9-10 a.m.

Level II: (24-36 months)Thursday, July 12, 6-7 p.m.Friday, July 13, 9-10 a.m. Level III: (3-4 years)Thursday, July 19, 6-7 p.m.Friday, July 20, 9-10 a.m.

August:Space Exploration

Level I: (12-24 months)Thursday, August 9, 6-7 p.m.Friday, August 10, 9-10 a.m. Level II: (24-36 months)Thursday, August 16, 6-7 p.m.Friday, August 17, 9-10 a.m.

Level III: (3-4 years)Thursday, August 23, 6-7 p.m.Friday, August 24, 9-10 a.m.

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LearnersPlayful

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Early Explorer’s is designed to create independence and is our youngest drop-off program. Each 90-minute program is designed around a monthlytheme with free exploration center timewhere children can play and interact with their peers, circle time with musicand literacy and structured hands-onSTEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) activities.

Ages: 4–5 year oldsTime: 10:00–11:30 a.m.Cost: $10 members $15 non-members

Backyard ArtSaturday, June 16

Ocean Adventure Saturday, July 21

Science of Sound Saturday, August 18

Pre-School Camps Age: 4-5 yearsCost: $30 members/$35 non-memberTime: 9:30–11:30 a.m.

Preschool camps are themed around atopic and include music and movementactivities and play centers such asblocks, play dough, art, puppets, anddramatic play.

Pete the CatJoin us as we read Pete the Cat storiesand create Pete the Cat inspired art!

Monday, June 25 & Tuesday, June 26

Junior EngineersLearn about the power of magnets andhow catapults throw objects through the air! We will be reading Rusty Rivets Magnet Power by Tex Huntley and Rusty Rivets Cupcake Catapult by Frank Berrios.

Monday, July 16 & Tuesday, July 17

Curious about ScienceExplore your curiosity of science as welearn about the five sensesand the science behindmaking ice cream. We willbe reading Curious GeorgeDiscovers the Senses by H.A.Rey and Curious George Goes to an IceCream Shop by Alan J. Shalleck andMargret Rey.

Monday, August 6 & Tuesday, August 7

Kinder CampsAges: Entering Kindergarten (5-6 years)Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Cost: $75 members/$85 non-membersKinder Camps are themed around atopic and include hands-on activities,music, and movement and play centers such as blocks, play dough, art, puppets, and dramatic play.

Cat in the Hat Science CampExplore the world of sciencewith the Cat in the Hat!Each day will be themedto a story from the Cat inthe Hat Learning Libraryseries with related hands-on activities.Themes will include: life cycle of a but-terfly, African wildlife, and agriculture!

Monday, June 4 through Friday, June 8

Workshop ArtCreate masterpieces with all kinds of artmediums this week! Our creativity willbe inspired by incorporating science,technology, engineering, and math con-cepts into our projects!

Monday, July 23 through Friday, July 27

Early Explorers

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE FOR ALL MUSEUM CLASSES. Payment must accompany registration. Cancellation must be received at least three business days prior to the start of the program to receive household credit. See new Museum program policies at childrensdiscoverymuseum.net/188/Policies

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Education Programs

Extreme Challenge CampHave fun exercising your brain and bodywith a variety of challenges. These challenges are designed to promote21st Century skills including teamwork,problem-solving, and test the campers’endurance and willpower. Winning challenges allows teams to gain pointsand become the extreme challengechampions. Are you up to the challenge? Grades: entering 1st–6th Dates: Monday, June 11–Friday, June 15Time: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.Cost: $140 museum members $160 non-members

Theater Camp: Broadway Learn about the history of Broadwayand entertain our audience by recreatingsome of it’s greatest moments. With somany great moments to choose from,who knows who might appear… MaryPoppins, Simba, the Artful Dodger, theGrinch, or even PT Barnum??Grades: entering 2nd–6th Dates:Monday, June 18–Friday, June 22Time: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.Cost: $140 museum members $160 non-members

Cardboard Construction CampThis week we will explore the idea ofusing a simple material (cardboard) tomake art, tools, costumes, and more! Theonly limits in this camp are your imagina-tion and your media as we plan, build andproblem solve throughout the week!Grades: entering 1st–6th Dates: Monday, July 9–Friday, July 13Time: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.Cost: $140 museum members $160 non-members

Physics of Sports!Location: Heartland Community College

How does a pitcher curve a ball in midair?Why do golf balls have dimples? Why doice skaters spin faster when pulling theirarms in? Learn the answers to thesequestions and more as we explore howconcepts of force, motion, collisions, andair resistance can enhance your game.We’ll use hands on experiments anddemonstrations in the classroom, as wellas short field trips to investigate thephysics of sports!Grades: entering 4th–8th Dates: Monday, July 16–Friday, July 20Time: 9:00 a.m.–Noon or 1:00–4:00 p.m.Cost: $145 early registration by May 31 $155 after May 31 (includes $20 to cover field trip fees)Registration: heartland.edu/continuinged

STEAM with CeMaST Explore new activities designed by stafffrom ISU’s Center for Math, Science andTechnology (CeMaST) for a week filledwith amazing activities to spark yourimagination and curiosity. Use STEAM(science, technology, engineering, arts,and math) to design and create yourown projects. Grades: entering 1st–6th Dates: Monday, July 30–Friday, August 3Time: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.Cost: $140 museum members $160 non-members

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Call to register 309-433-3444

Camp DiscoveryCost includes camp, snack and materials. Payment must accompanyregistration. Registration deadline 1-week prior to camp. Camps fillquickly so register early. 72-hour cancellation required for refund.

Bring a packed lunch or pre-order an Avanti’s lunch for $5. All lunchesmust be ordered when registering.

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Lab and MakerSpaceINNOVATION STATION

The Innovation Station is a platform to engage children and families in STEAM (science,technology, engineering, arts and math) through innovative, hands-on learning experiences. The station is a space where kids and adults create, discover, investigate,and invent. Bring the whole family to the station for a chance to apply problem-solvingskills, test and revise ideas, collaborate, and have fun while learning and celebratingvarious topics. Free with paid museum admission.

WEEKLY INNOVATION STATION HOURSMakerSpace Thursday–Friday, 10 a.m.–Noon

Saturday–Sunday, 2 p.m.–4 p.m.

Instructor led STEAM activities Saturdays 10 a.m.–Noon

Family Paint Night

Make a date with your family at the museum for afun-filled night of painting! Each participant will create a step-by-step masterpiece on a canvas whilelearning about artistic techniques and processes.

Age: For 1 parent and 1 child age 5+Date: Thursday, July 26Time: 6:00–7:30 p.m.Cost: $30 Member/$35 Non-Member

studioART

The Art Studio follows a TAB (Teaching for Artistic Behavior)model. This choice-based, self-guidedart education approach offers five individual, hands-on art centers from which to explore. Each of these centers follows a monthlytheme with implementation ofSTEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math). All ages are welcome!

Join us on select Saturdays from 1:00–3:00 p.m. for FREE programming.Activities will focus on a specific mediaprocess, art movement/artist, orSTEAM topic.

June: National Gardening Exercise Week & National Pollinator WeekLearn about your muscles as we plantvegetables and herbs to enjoy at home. The second half of the month, explore pollinators with our unique pollinator cart.

July: National Milk Days & National Ice Cream WeekDiscover the many uses of milk andwhat it can teach us. Plus, learn how tomake your own ice cream in a bag!

August: National Dollar Days &National Ride the Wind DaysWhat would you do with a million dollars? Join us to learn fun facts aboutmoney. The second half of the monthexplore various ways to travel by wind.

For additional Innovation Station programs and events visit cdmmakerspace.weebly.com

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Illinois Master Gardeners Select Wednesdays 10:00 a.m.–Noon | Free with Museum admission

June 13 | June 20 | June 27 | July 11 | July 18 | July 25

Growing UpWildMaster Naturalists are members ofour local community that love nature!The mission of the University of IllinoisMaster Naturalist Program is to providescience-based educational opportunitiesthat connect people with nature andhelp them become engaged environ-mental stewards. These activities willhelp children connect with nature anddevelop an appreciation for ourworld’s limited natural resources.

Cost: Free with Registration

Wiggling Worm Join us to learn about and observeearthworms including what they eat,how they move and create worm trail paintings.Date: Saturday, June 30Age: 3–4 years oldTime: 9:30–10:00 a.m.Age: 5-7 years oldTime: 10:30–11:00 a.m.

Bird Beak Buffet Discover the special functions of birdbeaks using household utensils andcommon foods, by creating with art,music and math.Date: Saturday, July 28Age: 3–4 years oldTime: 9:30–10:00 a.m.Age: 5–7 years oldTime: 10:30–11:00 a.m.

Join Master Gardeners from the University of Illinois Extension from

10 a.m.–Noon on select Wednesdays in the Museum’s Dig It exhibit. Kids

(and grown-ups) can get their hands dirty as Master Gardeners explore

pollination, plant parts, lady bugs, seeds and more. We will wrap up the

summer with our traditional watercolor garden party.

Phones Away—It’s Time to Play!The Children’s Discovery Museum exhibitsare designed and work best when adultsand kids play together. Join us in our efforts to make the Museum a phone freezone … only using your phone to takepictures—capturing the memories you

are making together!

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Basic Membership ($95)Unlimited general admission for two adults and all children under 18 living in the samehousehold.

With additional discounts on programs, birthday parties, and Discover More Store.

PLUS Family Membership ($130)Basic Member Benefits, PLUS...

One free guest admission each visit to CDM

FREE or 1/2 price admission at over 500 participating ACM and ASTC Museums

Grandparent Membership ($125)Unlimited general admission for grandparentsand their grandchildren.

Basic membership benefits, PLUS...

One free guest admission each visit to CDM

FREE or 1/2 price admission at over 500 participating ACM and ASTC Museums

For more information contact Shelly Hanover(309) 433-3453 or shanover@normal.org

Don’t forget–PLUS and GrandparentMembers receive free or 1/2 priceadmission to over 600 museum’sacross the country.

Show your Membership card atparticipating museum’s in Chicago,St. Louis, New York, Los Angeles,and Orlando for great discountsand hands-on fun!

Visit ChildrensDiscoveryMuseum.netfor a complete listing of participatingmuseums.

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Membership CardsPlease present your Museum Membershipcard to the front desk staff to receiveyour free admission benefits, discounts in the Discover More Store and savingson birthday parties and programs.Members without cards may be charged a $5 replacement fee.

Gather your friends and family for the Children’s Discovery Museum’s 2ndannual Pushcart Derby on June 9 in Uptown Normal. We will once againpartner with Illinois State University’sCenter for Mathematics, Science, andTechnology for this annual fundraiserpowered by STEAM.

Teams of youth (3rd–8th grade) willbegin with a workshop led by ISU and Museum educators. ImplementingScience, Technology, Engineering, Art,and Math, within the design process,teams will use this time to constructtheir unique muscle carts. Teams willthen test their designs and race to thefinish in the road course derby.

Prizes will be awarded to teams forthe best use of STEAM principles, Teamwork, and Speed. Constructionsupplies will be provided. All you needto bring is your love of learning andplenty of muscle power!

If you don’t have a team of friends tojoin you for the fun, register individuallyand we will match you with other buddingcreators and engineers participating inthe event. Teams consist of 7-10 youth.

Proceeds from the fundraising event will support the Museum’s mission—enabling the expansion of programs,creation of exhibits, continuation of outreach initiatives and scholarship provision for disadvantaged youth.

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Pushcart Derby inUptown Normal

For more information regarding the event, team registration, and sponsorship opportunities please visit ChildrensDiscoveryMuseum.net or call 309-433-3448.

Grade: entering 3rd–8thTeams: 7–10 youthDate: Saturday, June 9Time: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Cost: $20 per youth

Is your team powered by STEAM?

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DAYof PLAYIMAGINE AN ENTIRE DAY DEVOTED TO PLAY!

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Join us on September 29, 2018,from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. for WorldwideDay of Play presented by PNC. Morethan 50 vendors will take overBeaufort Street in Uptown Normalto provide scads of exciting PLAYactivities. Enjoy stage performances,a bike rodeo, and touch-a-truckarea as well as $4 admission to theChildren’s Discovery Museum! Freeparking is available in the CollegeAvenue Parking Deck.

Fun, physically engaging activitiesare central to a healthy lifestyle.Nickelodeon recognized this needin 2005 and established the annualWorldwide Day of Play to inspirefamilies to get up, get moving, andgo outdoors.

This national initiative, marked by awhole day of activities, encourageschildren and families to turn offscreens, set down electronic devices and go outside to play.

Worldwide Day of Play embodiesour mission of “Inspiring the love of learning through the power ofplay.” The whole day is FREE anddesigned to provide opportunitiesfor kids and parents to play andlearn together!

VENDORS To become a vendor please reviewthe Worldwide Day of Play—Vendor Agreement and completethe application online at ChildrensDiscoveryMuseum.netFor more information contact ClareDhom at cdhom@normal.org.

SPONSORSFor more information about becoming a sponsor contact Amy Pitzer, apitzer@normal.org.Many thanks to our 2018 sponsors!

VOLUNTEERSTo volunteer please sign up here!www.signupgenius.com/go/409054babac2ca2ff2 www.ChildrensDiscoveryMuseum.net/161/volunteer

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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5th Annual MediciCraft Beer & J Festival

Summer is a great time to enjoy brews and blues andthere’s no better place to enjoy them than UptownNormal!

This year’s event will once again feature a variety ofcraft beers, many of which are limited releases orproducts not typically available in Central Illinois. All the beer will be served in 4 oz. pours. In additionto beer tasting, a wonderful line up of jazz will befeatured on the stage.

Attendees will receive a commemorative glass (whilesupplies last), live entertainment, and a program thatincludes a listing of all brews, with proceeds benefitingthe Children’s Discovery Museum and Uptown Partners,an association of uptown businesses.

If you would like to volunteer for this event visit ChildrensDiscoveryMuseum.net.

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On April 7, we held the 13th AnnualDoctors in Concert at the DoubleTreeby Hilton. Nearly 200 attendees enjoyedan elegant evening of classical musicperformed by seven talented physiciansin the Bloomington/Normal Community.We are incredibly grateful to all of ourphysicians who shared their talents withus, Dr. Jerry Antonini, Dr. Bill Bond, Dr.Thomas Kelly, Dr. Darrell Looney, Dr. JoeSantiago, Dr. Susan Sheppard, and Dr.David Skillrud.

A new venue provided a new and refreshing atmosphere for the evening.

The stage was set in the round andguests enjoyed great food and drinksduring the concert. Music ranged fromclassical and contemporary piano, jazzviolin, and Spanish guitar.

Doctors in Concert has raised nearly$100,000 since its inception and we arehumbled by the generous health providerswho are committed to removing barriersto educational and cultural experiencesfor children in our community. Proceedsfrom the event supports the maintenance,refurbishment, and future development of the Kid’s Medical Exhibit.

Thank you to the Snyder Family Foundation, Busey Bank, the McLeanCounty Medical Society Alliance, OSFHealthCare, and WGLT for their supportof this year’s event.

Planning is already underway for the 2019Doctors in Concert. Save the date for Saturday, April 13, 2019 at the DoubleTreeby Hilton. If you are interested in servingon the Doctors in Concert Committeeor becoming an event sponsor contactAmy Pitzer at apitzer@normal.org.

Anita AckermanAdvocate BroMenn Medical CenterAFNIJerry Antonini *Emily A. Martin and Ara D. AprahamianBrenda and Al AzingerBusey BankBeyond Normal LLCBloomington Parks and RecreationWilliam Bond *Barbara BowmanDan BradyNathan BrentPatti and Mark BrentDebra and Dan BrownstoneJoan and Jack CapodiceBobby CastilloCentral Illinois Family Eyecare, LLCKathie and Alan ChapmanCarol and Gerry ChrismanRichard ClemmonsCarl CorteseClare Dhom

D.P. DoughBarb DallingerMarlene and Larry DietzMadelon Gay DolanBetty and Gil DorseyDottie FleenerDoubleTree by HiltonEastland SuitesDonna EdwardsEye Surgical AssociatesSue FishMarilyn and John FreeseJames FruinSusan GardnerCaleb GatesUptown GiftsAmber and Alan GlatzThomas GoodJanet GremerDebra and Gerardo GriecoSandra and Paul HarmonBarbara and Robert HathwayDiane HaumanMargaret Ann HaydenAnn HiggensHorine’s Piano PlusDavid HorineHouska Dental

Ellen and Thomas HoweMary and Roger HuntIllinois Shakespeare FestivalIllinois State UniversityIllinois Symphony OrchestraJoe's Station House PubKatie Hanson and Mark JontryMarilyn and Donald KammlerStacie and John KillianThomas Kelly *Debi KupferschmidLittle Jewels Learning CenterDarrell Looney *Gina and Edgar LundeenKelly Anne and Jamie MathyMcLean County Medical SocietyAllianceMaria MillerMiller Park ZooMy Lean Body BootcampTerry NicholsNormal Parks and RecreationNormal TheaterElaine and Fred NoyesNorma OberholtzerCarolynne O’Donnell

Sara and Sverre OlsenTeri ParkerAnne and James PearsonPatricia and William PenceSuzann and Dennis ReadeyPamela and Jay ReeceCathy and Reid RichardsCarole and Jerry RingerJoe Santiago *Sue and Steve SeibringSusan Sheppard *David Skillrud *Lois and Harold SkillrudCarol and Rod SmithsonSnyder Family FoundationLinda StawickLinda and Dennis SteeleTwin City Plastic Surgery/ Oasis Medical SpaThe Vein SpecialistsMary VohlandCathy and Dennis WentworthJoyce WernerBeth WhismanJoan WillisKathy WillsJan and John WohlwendThe Workout CompanyCarolyn and Duane Yockey

THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SUPPORTERS

*Doctors in Concert Performer

Love and Learn is a monthly programdesigned for children ages three to twelve months and their adult caregivers. The Children’s Discovery Museum has been offering early childhood programs for many years, but only recently started Love andLearn to reach their infant audience.

In 2014, education staff attended theAssociation of Children’s Museum’s InterActivity conference in Phoenix, Arizona where they participated in atwo-part workshop on early childhoodbrain development. After further research into early childhood brain development, the museum was able to establish goals for the program.

The goals were to create a class thatwas a bonding experience between thechild and their caregiver and to intro-duce caregivers to learning experiencesthat promoted brain development.From those two simple starting points,we created a template for a 45- minutesession.

Love and Learn is a mixture of instructor-led activities, beginning with circle timeand a hello song coupled with a quickstory that complements the monthlytopic of the class. Each program sessionthen moves on to center time where infants and their caregivers can explorevarious learning activities through play.Some of those activities include sensoryexperiences, musical instruments, crawling through a tunnel, and playingwith puppets. The class concludes withanother circle time where we play peek-a-boo with a parachute, exploremore with musical instruments, singsongs, and catch bubbles! Throughoutclass, the instructor relays simple, “Didyou know…” messages to parents to inform them of what kind of learningis taking place during that activity. For example, when a baby plays with a rattle, did you know that is introducingcause and effect? Or when you readand/or sing to your baby, did you knowthat is helping them develop their vocabulary?

Most parents seem to instinctively knowhow to engage in activities—pattycake,peek-a-boo, nursery rhyme songs—withtheir babies. But they don’t always knowwhy they’re doing them, or what effectsthey have on an infant’s developing brain.Love and Learn is a fun bonding programfor children and their caregivers. It offersa much-needed chance to get out ofthe house and socialize in a supportiveenvironment with other caregivers. Butthe program operates on a deeper, moreinformed level, providing informationabout brain development along with the usual baby fun. Infants’ moms, dads,grandparents, and caregivers all need to learn things, too.

3-12months

FIRST 12 MONTHS VITAL FOR BRAIN DEVELOPMENT“LOVE AND LEARN” CAN HELP!By Erin Wiese-Reichert, Early Childhood Educator

Did you know when you read and/or sing to yourbaby, that is helping them develop their vocabulary?

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Foundation BoardThe Children’s Discovery Museum Foundation Board exists to support the mission and vision of the Children’s Discovery Museum, to raise funds to help underwrite the expenses of Museum exhibits and programs, and to advocate on behalf of the Museum to the community at large.

Jeff MavrosPresident

Ben HarmonVice-President

Lesley ReeterSecretary

Byron BlotckyTreasurer

Jason Chambers

Marlene Dietz

Caroline Halperin

Mark Jontry

Gina Mandros

Monica Noraian

Sheila Elgin andWayne Aldrich

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Emily A. Martin andAra Aprahamian

Melisa Ash

Avanti’s Italian Restaurant

Stephen Ballard

Brad Banning

Lisa Tranell and RogerBannister

Bob Broad

Shari and Mark Buckellew

Mary and Bill Caisley

Brenda Huber and NanCarlson

Nathan and RachelCarpenter

Bobby Castillo

Linda and John Chizmar

Carol and Gerry Chrisman

Laura and Dave Coe

Jan and John Couillard

Sandra Coy

Linda and Walt Crowley

Anissa Danley

Teresa Decker

Cheryl and DavidDenslow

Clare P. Dhom

Eric Dhom

Marlene and LarryDietz

Judith Duvall

Karren and GeorgeEales

EDP Renewables

Kim Fetterhoff

Barbara Gibbs

Richard Gordon

Kendall Hammel

Shelly Hanover

Ben Harmon

Kelli and Brad Harmon

Judy and Ed Hines

Andrew Hirsch

Jeanne Howard

Cassandra Hulett-Graham

Mary Lou and LynnHutson

Barbara and ArnoldInsel

Adrienne O. Ives

Joseph Jackson

Margaret F. Johnson

Ryan Karns

Ruth and Gary Kuipers

Rachelle and RyanLeuty

Debra Lowell

Tricia and NK Martin

Katie and Jeff Mavros

Allan Mays

Christy and RCMcBride

Nancy McClarty

Mary and Ron McClintock

Medici

Kathy and Bob Meeks

James Messer

Pat and DeanMessinger

Andrea and Ray Morris

Joyce and Kurt Moser

Janet Murphy

Myers Family Charitable Trust

John Nikolanci

Debra Nissen

Anthony Noel

Monica and Kurt Noraian

Normal Rotary

Maria Novotny

Parker Kemp Foundation

Jodi and Adam Pomis

Ann and David Pontius

Jenny and Kevin Raisbeck

Lesley and Paul Reeter

Cathy and ReidRichards

Carole and JerryRinger

Tyler Robinson

Maida Lodhi andMubashir Saeed

Joann Sandage

Mark Scholl

David Selzer

Deb and Tim Sexton

Dana and BrandonSholty

Diane Shouse

Gwen Marie andJames Sikora

Cathy and RichardSikora

Soemer Simmons

M.O. Simundson

Casandra Slavik

Terri Springer

State Farm CompaniesFoundation

Kathy and Dan Steadman

Jessica and JoshStearns

Leslie and MitchStebel

Connie and RobertStefl

Nicolle Sutter

Mandy and MatthewSwartzendruber

Jaylene Taubert

Susan Carmody andTim Taylor

Bethany Thomas andCraig McCormick

Lindsey Thomas

Cameron Thurmond

Jennifer and TallynTurnbow

Connor Turner

Emily Vigneri

Marie and MatthewVose

Rachel and JamesWayne

Wells Fargo Advisors

Peter Whitmer

Joan Willis

Shirley Wirtz

Nancy and JohnWolter

Jane and Tim Zelgert

Thanks to our DonorsWe extend our thanks to the generous individuals, businesses and organizations that have supported the museum with gifts from October 1, 2017–April 30, 2018.

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What’s included:

Private party room for first 90 minutes of party

Birthday Buddy to make your party FUN and EASY!

Unlimited Museum Exploration

Make a birthday hand-print poster – a keepsake for your day!

Special gift from the CDM

Package includes admission for up to 20 attendees:� Birthday child, parents and siblings� Must provide 1 adult chaperone for

every 5 children� Additional guests $7 per person

(adults and children)� Additional birthday child $15� Museum Memberships are not valid for

birthday admission� $50 non-refundable deposit required

for reservation

Package Cost:

$155 Members/$175 Non-Members

$50 non-refundable deposit required for reservation

Memberships not valid forbirthday party admission

Summer is a great time to schedule your birthday partyat the Children’s Discovery Museum, where the weather isalways perfect. With over 30,000 square feet of exhibits,the CDM has something for everyone. To reserve yourparty today, please call (309)433-3455.

celebrate with the children’sdiscovery museum

Make Music NormalMake Music Normal presented by CEFCU is anall-day, free festival taking place in UptownNormal on Saturday, June 23 from noon to 11pm. Over 70 musicians and performers areparticipating and span all genres of music. Thefestival offers experiences for participants ofany age and any skill level to make music, inaddition to seeing a diverse lineup of musicalacts performing all day long. The festival isabout making music a regular part of everydaylife. Join us and help make music…normal. 

Saturday, June 23Noon – 11:00 p.m.

For more details on the 2018 festival follow us atfacebook.com/makemusicnormal.

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Come to the festival and participate in activities put on by the Children’s Discovery Museum and the McLean County Museum of History to learn aboutthe STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) of Steampunk.

Saturday, June 210:00 a.m.–Noon & 1:30–3:30 p.m.

For more information visit: CogsandCorsetsIL.com

The Children’s Discovery Museum is looking for energetic and outgoing teens (ages 13-17). Youth will spend their summer break developing job skills, while playing with families exploring the museum, helping with classes and programs, leading free floor programming and assisting with special events. All volunteers must complete a 60 minute volunteer orientation to begin.

To register for an orientation time—visit our website at ChildrensDiscoveryMuseum.net/161/volunteer or call Amy Pitzer at (309) 433-3448.

Summer Youth Volunteers

Saturday, May 19 10:00–11:00 a.m.

Saturday, May 26 10:00–11:00 a.m.

Friday, June 1 10:00–11:00 a.m. or 1:00–2:00 p.m. or 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Here is my gift to support new exhibits and programs at the Children’s Discovery Museum!

Name for recognition purposes: _____________________________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________ City: __________________________ St: ____ Zip: _________

Phone: __________________________ Email: __________________________Signature:_______________________________

Make your gift online at ChildrensDiscoveryMuseum.net/163/Inspired-Giving

Please detach and return to: Development, The Children’s Discovery Museum 101 E. Beaufort Street, Normal, IL 61761

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General Operating HoursTuesday, Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.Friday, Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Sunday: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.Monday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Members Only)

Special HoursMonday, May 28: CLOSEDWednesday, July 4: CLOSEDMonday, September 3: CLOSED

Phone: 309-433-3444 Web: ChildrensDiscoveryMuseum.netAdmission is $7 per person ages 2 and above

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9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. for members only!

Museum Closed:May 28 & September 3

Member Mondays

MEMBERS ONLY!

Town of NormalChildren’s DiscoveryMuseum Foundation101 E. Beaufort StreetNormal, Illinois 61761

The Children’s Discovery Museum isproud to announce we now have“Sensory Bags” available for checkout at the front desk. Generouslyprovided by Autism McLean, thesebags include noise reduction headphones, communication tools,sunglasses, and therapeutic toys. If your child could benefit fromusing these items during their timeat the museum, please ask the frontdesk for a Sensory Bag during yournext visit!

SENSORY BAGSAVAILABLE