Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear runs through May 3 at

Donald W. Reynolds Discovery Center
SPRING 2015
Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear
runs through May 3 at DISCOVERY
Children’s Museum
Through fun, interactive challenges visitors
can experience fear in a safe environment
and discover the science behind their
physical and emotional responses. Explore
these thematic areas in the exhibit and find
out what you are afraid of!
Faces of Emotion – Visitors can explore
the facial expressions of fear and other
emotions that may be universal in humans.
Cutting edge software is used to analyze
and identify guests’ facial expressions.
Fear in the Wild – A put-yourself-in-thepicture immersive video game allows guests
to explore common responses to danger,
including freeze, flight and fight. Visitors
will discover how fear helps all animals,
including humans, stay alive.
Fear and Society – Some fears spread beyond the individual and become stronger
as more people become afraid. A short film and exhibit displays how our collective
fears are represented and transmitted through media and pop culture.
Coping with Fear – While a certain amount of fear is normal, some anxieties can
get out of control. Visitors can find out what fears are common at different stages
in life and learn about ways to help children move past their fears. They can also
watch interviews with patients suffering
from anxiety disorders to understand
what happens when the fear system
goes awry.
For more information visit
DiscoveryKidsLV.org.
This project was supported, in part, by the
Informal Science Education program of the
National Science Foundation under grant
ESI-0515470.
Media Sponsor:
DISCOVERY Children’s Museum was named
“Best Museum” in the 2015 Las Vegas Review
Journal’s Best of Las Vegas. This is the 21st
time the museum has been recognized
over the years (20 times previously as Lied
Discovery Children’s Museum).
A special thank you to all those fans who
supported the museum by voting!
SUMMER CAMPS 2015
Summer Camp DISCOVERY Children’s
Museum style, encourages PLAY which is a
normal developmental process. Play at camp
is a critical stage of learning; it’s a learning
process that is experiential and active. Our
Summer Camps are full of fun experiences
exploring Arts and Sciences (STEM – science,
technology,
engineering
and math). Look
inside and find
out how you
can register
your children
for DISCOVERY
Children’s
Museum
Summer
Camp 2015!
SUPPORT DISCOVERY ON WHEELS – HOUSE CALLS
MOBILE INTERACTIVE HEALTH SCIENCES TAILORED TO EACH GRADE LEVEL
than 16,000 Clark County School
District elementary school students per
year by bringing experiments, medical
equipment and grade-level specifi c
health science curriculum to Clark
County schools. This leads to an interest
in STEM subjects and related careers,
and students making better informed
health, fi tness and nutrition decisions
particularly as it pertains to obesity and
cardiovascular health.
Do you remember the fi rst time you
thought “I like science?” Or maybe when
you had that “wow” moment that made
you realize a career in science and
medicine would be fun and interesting
and challenging? These are the moments
experienced daily by students taking
part in DISCOVERY Children’s Museum’s
DISCOVERY On Wheels - House Calls,
a program that takes fun, interactive,
hands-on science-based health and
wellness learning out to Las Vegas
schools. This school outreach program
works – or as 5th grade teacher Christine
Loraelli said, “If my students can touch it
and feel it, it has much more impact than
if they just read it in a textbook.”
House Calls began in partnership
with longtime medical professional
Dr. Joe Lapan more than four years
ago to overcome the health, wellness
and educational challenges faced by
Southern Nevada youth by creating a fun,
hands-on health science program focused
on science, technology, engineering and
mathematics (STEM) concepts. Through
the program, the museum enhances
the health science education of more
Open to Kindergarten to 5th grade
classes, the program:
1. Intervenes in children’s lives through
STEM (science, technology, engineering,
math) learning that includes hands-on,
interactive experiences where students
get to take apart, put together, explore
and experiment with medical-grade
exhibits, displays and props – all within an
intimate, focused and safe environment
where children can explore and develop a
better understanding of unfamiliar but very
relevant science concepts.
2. Explains in clear-cut language and
through interactive activities how to
make the informed health and wellness
choices that will help them avoid the
dangers of diabetes and diseases of the
cardiovascular and circulatory systems.
3. Strengthens all of Nevada through
helping reduce the impact of poor health
choices on our state’s cultural, medical
and economic systems.
Please help us preserve this much
needed and valuable outreach program
to the often underserved and low-income
TIFFERNEY WHITE NAMED PERMANENT
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/PRESIDENT AT
DISCOVERY CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
After an extensive search, DISCOVERY
Children’s Museum Board of Trustee
Chairman Troy Moser confirmed the
appointment of Tifferney White as
permanent Chief Executive Officer/
President for the Museum. White has been
the interim CEO since August 2014. Prior
to that, she was Deputy Director since
2009 and began her employment in 2007.
“Over the last several months, Tifferney
has been the driving force behind the
museum’s transition, as well as directing
the day-to-day operations, said Moser.
“The Board of Trustees are very excited
to welcome Tifferney as the new CEO.”
Prior to her position with the Museum,
White was the Director of Community
Outreach – ScienceReach and Science
Clubs at Discovery Place, Inc. in
Charlotte, North Carolina. White has a
BS in Chemistry and a BA in Psychology
from Johnson C. Smith University in
Charlotte, NC.
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students in the Las Vegas community,
many of whom also battle health issues
linked to poor health and wellness choices.
With a $1500.00 gift, you could sponsor
House Calls for two days to two different
schools (one entire grade level) reaching
nearly 400 students. This would cover the
cost of providing the in-class time for the
House Calls Presenter, a fully trained and
certified teacher. Each presentation also
includes time for students to take apart,
put together, explore and experiment
with interactive, hands-on medical-grade
exhibits, displays and props. Our Presenter,
Amanda, is a wonderful experienced
facilitator, she sees between 4-6 classes
a day, five days a week. “For that hour I
am the teacher,” Amanda says. “Because
schools lack the time and resources
to teach much science, it’s often these
students first exposure to science and the
fun of science.”
If you are interested in supporting
DISCOVERY On Wheels – House Call
please call 702.382.3445 and ask for
Director of Development Matt Gormley.
e BOARD OF TRUSTEES e
Chairman | Troy Moser
Vice Chairman | Jerry McKenna
Treasurer | Alan Will
Secretary | Shari Wong
Past Chairman | Judy Cebulko
Past Vice Chairman | Joyce Schneider
Past President | Michael Mathis
e MEMBERS AT LARGE e
Ricki Barlow
Frank Beck
Nancy Brune
Carrie Carter-Cooper
Roy Centrella
Kami Dempsey
Mark Failla
Brian Fink
David E. Goldwater
Emily Goodman
Todd Lefkowitz
Beverly Mason
Stacie Truesdell Michaels
Victor Onufrieff
Ron Reese
Jeffrey Rugg
Pat Skorkowsky
Kate Wright
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
General Counsel
e MUSEUM STAFF e
Tifferney White
Chief Executive Officer/
President
Gary Haleamau
Director of Exhibits & Facilities
Denyce Tuller
Director of Marketing & Public Relations
Larry Slane
Director of Human Resources
Heather Kemper
Director of Accounting
Matt Gormley
Director of Development
Copyright © 2015
DISCOVERY Children’s Museum
SHOWS AND PROGRAMS THIS QUARTER!!!
Join us for a variety of demonstrations and presentations featuring the following:
e Fizz, Bubble, Pop – WOW! e
Special for Little Learners (5 years old and younger)! Fun, fun, fun for our Little
Learners. So bring an adult and join us for some more fun chemistry explorations.
e What Makes a Community? e
Find out the answer to this question and have tons of fun at the same time. Join us
in Eco City as we explore the meaning of community.
e A Closer Look at Art – Texture and Line e Expand on two elements of
Art – texture and line – and explore them in a fun and engaging way.
e SOUND, Lights, Action! e
No performance is complete without the perfect SOUND. Experiment with different
sounds effects, learn how to use sound and light to enhance a production and
become familiar with the sound and light board in Fantasy Festival. All of this and
more in this engaging demonstration.
e Going Green for My City e
Join Alex on his adventures in exploring his city, Las Vegas. Discover with him how
“green” his city is and how to make good choices and take care of it. Explore Las
Vegas like never before!
e Electrifying Encounters e
Are you ready for a “shocking” experience? Sparks will fl y in this energetic
demonstration! Learn more about electricity and magnetism in this hairraising experience.
e Exploring Nanotechnology – Game Show Format! e
Join us for an exciting science game show exploring the world of very small
things! Learn about all of the cool technology used in products and materials we
use every day!
e Are My Eyes Playing Tricks? e
Experience some cool optical illusions, learn how the brain and eyes work together
to allow us to “see.” This experience will definitely make you question whether you
saw what you thought you saw.
e Summer Fun in the Sun e
Did you know that most skin damage occurs before you turn 18? Right around
the corner, summer is so much fun because of the heat and the sun and there
are some easy things that will keep us all safe. Stop by It’s Your Choice and find
out all about them.
e Unique YOU! e
Join us on an investigation of what makes you unique. Explore how and why
scientist use fingerprints, take a closer look at your own and see how it is
completely unique.
See the program schedule on Wayfinding monitors throughout the museum for a list of
times. Programs and program schedule are subject to change without notice.
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JULY 6 – JULY 31, 2015
Come play and learn with us this summer! Bring your curiosity and
sense of wonder as you join Museum educators for fun activities that
focus on science, art and more. There’s something for everyone at
DISCOVERY Children’s Museum!
Sessions will be offered in the morning (8 a.m. to 12 p.m.) and
afternoon (1 p.m. to 5 p.m.) Feel free to combine morning
and afternoon sessions for a full day experience. See the
Camp Schedule inside for all the details. Weekly camp
sessions are offered for two age groups: 6 to 9 years,
and 10 to 12 years.
Early Bird
Discount
Registration
March 1 - April 15
Museum Members
25% discount
General Public
15% discount
Discounts applies
only to total camp
sessions purchased.
Summer
Camp Prices
$180.00 per camp
session (1/2 day)
per week
General
Discount
Registration
April 16 - June 8
Museum Members
15% discount
General Public
5% discount
Late
Discount
Registration
June 9 - July 27
Museum Members
5% discount
General Public
full price
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Bet ween Care
FREE with purchase of both a
morning and afternoon camp
in the same week (same child).
$25.00 per week with half day
camp registration only.
Add-on lunch daily for
$75.00 per week
per child.
July 6 - July 10
July 13 - July 17
July 20 - July 24
July 27 - July 31
Time Slot
6 - 9 years
10 - 12 years
8:00am - 12:00pm
A,B,C Science and Poems
Rockin’ Rockets
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Amazing Animals
Science Detectives
8:00am - 12:00pm
Exploring Creativity and Art I -
Grossology
1:00pm - 5:00pm
A Trip Around the World A Cultural Adventure
Exploring Creativity and Art II
8:00am - 12:00pm
Kids Chemistry Concoctions
Spectacular Sculptures II
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Spectacular Sculptures I
Jr. Doctor
8:00am - 12:00pm
Physics Fun
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Colorful Investigations When Art and Science Meet I
Colorful Investigations When Art and Science Meet II
A, B, C - Science and Poems, it’s Chemistry! (ages 6-9)
Using each letter of the alphabet we will explore a new science
concept introduced by a really cool poem. Delve into fun,
interactive and hands-on activities and demonstrations in
chemistry, biology, human body and physics. Look forward to
lots of make and take activities!
Exploring Creativity and Art I (ages 6-9)
Explore your artistic imagination through drawing and
painting. Learn about composition, texture and color while
creating fun projects that bring your imagination alive!
Experience creative projects like creating your own book
from scratch and explore the techniques of children’s book
illustrator Eric Carle. From illustration, to paper making and
book binding; this unique creation will be all your own. This
and more, in this creative experience.
Amazing Animals (ages 6-9)
Calling all budding animal biologists! Crack the code to the
amazing world of animals. Using clues like scales, feathers and
furs, we will search for similarities and differences in various
animal families. Come prepared to solve the mysteries of the
animal kingdom.
Exploring Creativity and Art II (ages 10-12)
Explore your artistic imagination through drawing
and painting. Learn concepts that develop foundation
techniques, composition, texture and color while creating
fun projects. Experience creative projects like creating your
own book from scratch and more! From developing your
own story, to illustration, to paper making and book binding;
this unique creation will be all your own. This and more, in
this creative experience.
A Trip Around the World - A Cultural Adventure (ages 6-9)
Summer is the perfect time to travel! Join us in this fun and
interactive experience where you will travel across the world
in your imagination stopping by various countries to learn a
little about their culture while creating arts and crafts unique to
that geographical area. Come home with lots of souvenirs from
your imaginative travels. Bring your artistic expression and
creativity and be ready for a great experience.
Grossology (ages 10-12)
Burps, farts, boogers, scat, scabs… all the things we usually
think of as gross but are actually really important to the
function of our bodies. Come and join us for the grossest time
of your life!
Colorful Investigations - When Art and Science Meet I
(ages 6-9)
Natural creativity and curiosity is expressed when campers
are allowed to “find” and “see” the connections between art
and science. Through artwork, investigations, imagination and
fun hands-on activities, nurture your inner scientist and artist.
Campers will discover crystals, explore fossils, paper making,
artwork with natural objects, spinning objects and images and
much more!
Colorful Investigations - When Art and Science Meet II
(ages 10-12)
Science and Art cross paths all the time in nature. This
experience will allow natural creativity and curiosity to prevail
when campers explore the arts with the lens of science and
vice versa. Through artwork and investigations campers
nurture the scientist and artist within themselves. Campers
will discover a variety of activities like gears and mechanical
sculptures, science of color and applications, spinning objects
and images, animation and much more!
Phantastic Physics
Jr. Doctor (ages 10-12)
Learn all about the human body through hands on activities
and demonstrations. Then use dissection to compare animals
to each other and our human body.
CALL (702)
382-KIDS (5437)
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AND LEARN!
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Kids Chemistry Concoctions
(ages 6-9)
Chemistry is FUN and it’s for little kids
too! From the food that we eat to the
clothes that we wear to the toys that
we play with – it is all around us. Join
us in making hands-on investigations
of how chemistry fits into our everyday
likes and how we can use it to better
understand the world in which we
live. This camp is full of curious color
changes, amazing ahh’s and ooh’s and
maybe even a few special treats that
you can eat!
Physics Fun (ages 6-9)
Come, get in the action and explore all
of the reactions! Be prepared to build
it! Break it! Bend it! Push it! Pull it! You
name it! Exploring physics have never
been more fun.
Phantastic Physics (ages 10-12)
Teamwork is what this camp experience
is all about. Put on your thinking caps
and start from scratch. Design, test,
redesign and test some more. Hands on
engineering and design – so much fun!
Spectacular Sculptures I (ages 6-9)
Explore the world of 3D Art… Sculpture!
Learn sculptural techniques through fun
filled projects that focus on developing
3-dimensional artwork. Work with
various materials to build objects that
bring your imagination alive. Explore
creating unique objects like papermache masks or kinetic mobiles all
while learning valuable skills
in sculpture.
Spectacular Sculptures II (ages 10-12)
Explore the world of sculpture. Learn
sculptural techniques through fun
filled projects that focus on developing
3-dimensional artwork. Work with
various materials to build objects that
bring your imagination alive. Explore
creating unique objects like treasure
chest containers that look like dessert,
or kinetic mobiles and more while
learning valuable skills in sculpture.
Rockin’ Rockets (ages 10-12)
Many of us have watched a rocket
launch into space. Today’s space
rockets are a result of more than 2000
years of invention, experimentation
and imagination. Crew members will
build and launch several different types
of rockets and learn the history of the
mighty rocket. Get ready to blast off to
a great week of fun and learning!
Science Detectives (ages 10-12)
Do you have what it takes to be a
Science Detective? Let us help you
sharpen those skills by trying your hand
at interpreting evidence and solving
a mystery! This camp is a twist on the
popular Scholastic Series 39 Clues. We
provide the clues and it is the camper’s
job to solve the mystery. There will be a
series of mysteries – all using a variety
of science techniques to solve. It is truly
a literary CSI.
LIM ITED!
SPACE
For more information,
call the museum
reservationist at
(702) 382-KIDS,
or visit us today at
DiscoveryKidsLV.org!
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SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION FORM
* If registering for multiple children, please use separate form for each child.
Please be prepared to show proof of age.
Camper Name:
Age:
Rising Grade:
Parent/Guardian Name:
Full Address (Street, City, State, Zip):
Daytime Phone:
Cell Phone:
Email Address:
Special Needs/Allergies:
Are You A Member?
No:
Yes:
Member Number:
Name of Camp:
Week/Date:
Time:Cost:
Name of Camp:
Week/Date:
Time:Cost:
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Time:Cost:
TOTAL
COST: ______________
Payment Information (check one): CASH q AMEX q Discover q MasterCard q VISA q
Credit Card Number _____________________________________Exp Date _______________
Parent/Guardian Signature ______________________________________________________
Please expect a phone call from our Reservationist to get the verification code (3 digit code from
the back of your card) for any credit card charges.
Mail To: DISCOVERY Children’s Museum Summer Camps
Cancellation and Refund Policy:
360 Promenade Place, Las Vegas, NV 89106
H Cancellations must be submitted in writing (mail, e-mail Fax To: (702) 382-0592 or
or fax). Refunds will be processed as follows:
Email To: reservations@discoverykidslv.org
• Cancellation notice of 4 weeks (28 days) is required If you have any questions or concerns please contact
for a full refund.
Museum Reservations at (702) 382-3445
• Cancellation notice of less than 4 weeks (28 days) but more than 3 weeks (21 days) will incur a $65.00 cancellation fee.
To Register:
• No refunds will be granted for cancellations made with less H Visit www.DiscoveryKidsLV.org to print and fill out a than 3 weeks (21 days) notice.
registration form or by calling (702) 382-3445
H No refunds or credit will be given for days missed during the Monday – Saturday 8:30am – 4:30pm.
camp week or for dismissal due to inappropriate behavior.
H Full payment must be made at the time of registration.
H Emergency medical form must be completed prior to H Camps with low enrollment 2 weeks (14 days) prior to the the start of the camp.
start date are subject to cancellation. Minimum enrollment Snacks:
H Snacks will be provided. You may send a nut-free snack with your child each day. Because of nut allergies, we try to make the camp environment a nut free zone. Please pack all snacks accordingly.
is required to run each camp. If cancellation occurs, the parent/guardian will be notified and given the opportunity to select another camp or receive a refund.
Registration Transfers:
If you want to transfer your registration to a different camp,
you must submit a request in writing (mail, email or fax) at least
2 weeks (14 days) prior to the start of the camp. Each camp
transfer is subject to a $35.00 fee. Registrations and fees are
nontransferable between participants.
Yes, I have read and agree to the terms and pricing as presented above.
Signature _____________________________________________________________________
Application requires a signature to be processed.
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SPRING PROGRAMS
NATIONAL
Visit Toddler Town (TT), Young At Art (YAA), It’s Your Choice
(IYC), Patents Pending (PP) and Solve It! to participate in
engaging and integrated arts activities and experiences.
TT features experiences developmentally appropriate for
our youngest visitors, those 5 years and younger. All other
areas feature experiences designed for a variety of ages,
including adults!
AWARENESS MONTH
APRIL – An Eclectic Mix – Celebrating National
Autism Awareness Month and Exploring
New Technology!
This month’s celebration was established to highlight
the growing need for concern and awareness about
autism. The Autism Society has been celebrating
National Autism Awareness Month since the 1970s.
The United States recognizes April as a special
opportunity to educate the public about autism and
issues within the autism community. Autism Spectrum
Disorder is a complex developmental disability that
typically appears during the first three years of life
and affects a person’s ability to communicate and
interact with others. Autism is defined by a certain set
of behaviors and is a “spectrum disorder” that affects
individuals differently and to varying degrees.
On April 4 join us for a museum-wide celebration
of the smallest science, NanoDays!
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The Biggest Event for the Smallest Science!
TT – Investigate the properties of a cornstarch and water
mixture and learn how similar nanomaterials can be used
to create protective clothing.
YAA – Celebrate all things small as you discover the new
frontier of nano-sized art!
PP – Join us as we learn all about how non-scientists study
snowflakes to understand self-assembling systems. During
the program, watch videos of snowflakes growing and
observe real ice crystals growing in a chilled chamber.
This year, DISCOVERY Children’s Museum is joining in
the celebration of National Autism Awareness Month!
The celebration represents an excellent opportunity
to promote autism awareness, autism acceptance and
to draw attention to the tens of thousands facing an
autism diagnosis each year. Please visit our website
for the schedule of engaging speakers supporting this
month’s celebration. Also, the weeks of April 11, April
18 and April 25 themed activities will be developed to
also accommodate children and families with Autism
Spectrum Disorder.
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Ahoy Matey! It’s a Pirate Celebration
TT – Ahoy Matey! In anticipation of the annual Las Vegas
Pirate Fest, design your own brightly feathered parrot to
accompany you on your journey.
YAA – Create everything you need to sail the seven seas
as you explore pirate-themed activities in Young at Art!
PP – Design, build, and test your very own pirate ship,
catapult, or telescope.
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Earth Day Celebration – Get Involved
MAY – Celebrate Asian Pacific Heritage Month!
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Celebrate Asian Pacific Heritage Month!
TT – Create a colorful collage in celebration of our
beautiful planet Earth.
YAA – Paint, draw, and sculpt works of art inspired by our
most precious resource - planet Earth!
IYC – Earth Day’s 45th anniversary - could be the most
exciting year in environmental history. Join us as we
discover renewable energy solutions, as it’s our turn to
lead and make a difference.
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Goosebumps: The Science of Fear –
The Last Chance!
DISCOVERY Children’s Museum is taking this opportunity
to celebrate and honor the culture, dance/music and food
of this geographical area. Kicking off the celebration
on Saturday, May 2 with Thai Festival, a Celebration of
Thailand and ending the celebration on Saturday, May
31 with a Hawaiian Festival. The rest of the month will
provide visitors with the opportunity to learn more about
and celebrate the following through artistic expression:
TT – Face your fear of animals and create your own slithering
snake using unique art materials!
YAA – What scares you? Face your fears as you create art
inspired by fear as we bid “farewell” to our traveling exhibit:
Goosebumps!
IYC - Explore the two paths involved in the fear response: the
short path is quick and dirty, while the long path takes more
time and delivers a more precise interpretation of events.
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Celebrating Thailand
TT – Enjoy an interactive read aloud and create a colorful
character from “Peek! A Thai Hide and Seek” written by
author Minfong Ho and illustrated by Holly Meade.
YAA – Let Thailand’s 2014 National Artists inspire you to
make a masterpiece to celebrate Thailand!
PP – Discover the history and importance of The Science
Society of Thailand under the Patronage of His Majesty
The King.
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JUNE – Summer vacation in our beautiful
state – Nevada!
Summer is here! Pack your bags and join us for some
adventures as we explore our great state of Nevada. We
have several unique locations right in our backyard. Don’t
forget your sunscreen, hat and water bottle, too!
e June 6 – 12 e Exploring Lake Tahoe
e May 9 – 15 e Celebrating Korea
TT – Enjoy the amazing photography featured in “K Is for
Korea” by author Hyechong Cheung and photographer
Prodeepta Das, and redesign your favorite page from
the book.
YAA – Celebrate contemporary Korean artists as you
create art which draws from their work!
PP – The water clock is regarded as one of the greatest
inventions in Korean science history. Explore the design of
must famous water clock in Korea known as Jagyeongnu
and experiment with water clocks as you help build one.
e May 16 – 22e Celebrating China
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Exploring Great Basin National Park
TT – Create a beautiful prickly pear cactus in recognition
of this flowering plant found throughout Great Basin
National Park.
YAA – Create art inspired by Lehman Caves as you
explore Great Basin National Park!
IYC – Lehman Caves is a beautiful marble cave ornately
decorated with stalactites, stalagmites, helictites,
flowstone, popcorn, and over 300 rare shield formations.
Join us as we discover how these beautiful formations
were formed by nature.
TT – Listen to “A River Dream” written by author and
illustrator Allen Say, and recreate the colorful rainbow trout
from the story.
YAA – Make your own masterpiece as we journey through
the world of modern Japanese art!
PP – Join us in celebration of Japan by exploring 2014
Nobel Prize in Physics shared between three Japanese
blue LED inventors Isamu Akasaki, Hiroshi Amano and
Shuji Nakamura.
e May 30 – June 5 e Celebrating Hawaii
TT – Recreate a scene from the pages of “Aloha Is…” by
author Tammy Paikai, and illustrator Rosalie Prussing.
YAA – Let the culture of Hawaii influence your artwork as
we learn about Hawaiian art and artists!
IYC – Join us in celebration of Hawaii as we explore the
environmental impact of invasive species that have been
introduced to the islands.
e June 13 – 19 e Exploring Mount Charleston
TT – Design a Mount Charleston blue butterfly in
recognition of this beautiful and endangered species.
YAA – Explore everything that nature has to offer with one
of our closest vacation destinations: Mount Charleston!
IYC – Explore all the facts about the very cute chipmunk
called Palmer’s Chipmunk that is only found in the Mount
Charleston area.
TT – Enjoy the story “Kite Flying” by author and illustrator
Grace Lin, and create your own special kite!
YAA – Help us commemorate Asian Pacific Heritage
Month as we discover contemporary Chinese artists!
PP – What would the world be without paper? Join us as
we learn all about the Chinese invention of paper while
creating your own paper.
e May 23 – 29 e Celebrating Japan
TT – Create a cunning red fox, in celebration of this clever
mammal that resides in the area surrounding Lake Tahoe.
YAA – Take a vacation to the largest alpine lake in North
America: Lake Tahoe!
IYC – Lake Tahoe is one of the largest, deepest,
and clearest lakes in the world. Its cobalt blue color,
biologically diverse alpine setting and remarkable water
clarity is legendary. Join us as we explore how the water
quality has changed and what we can do to keep Lake
Tahoe blue.
e June 27 – July 3 e Exploring the Colorado River
TT – Design a beautiful underwater scene in celebration of
the animal and plant life residing just below the surface of
the Colorado River!
YAA – Discover how rivers create stunning natural
wonders as we discover the Colorado River!
PP – Join us as we follow the world famous Colorado
River system. Where does the water come from, and
where does it go? Why is it so important? Answer all
these questions and more as we do fun activities to
explore the River in our backyard.
See the program schedule on Wayfinding monitors throughout
the museum for a list of times. Programs and program schedule
are subject to change without notice.
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Don’t Miss out on Asian Pacific Heritage Month
During May
e May 2 e Thai Festival:
A Celebration of Thailand
What a festive kickoff to our celebration of Asian Pacific
Heritage Month, our Thai Festival. This special colorful
event day, connected with Coronation Day holiday in
Thailand, includes dance performances, cultural exchanges,
opportunities for artistic expression, authentic food
experiences and Thai crafts. Ms. Supatra Chemprachum and
the Thai Cultural Arts Association dancers emphasize the
significance of the beautiful, intricate hand gestures used
in each piece and explains the significance of the stories,
costumes and dramas in the dances.
e May 2-8 e Thailand
Opportunities for artistic expression
e May 9-15 e Korea
Opportunities for artistic expression
e May 16 and 17 e Chinese Celebration
This celebration will include glimpses of Chinese Culture, Art
and Traditions. The Las Vegas Kung Fu Academy perform
a martial arts demonstration and lion dance. Shirley Chen
dancers will perform authentic Chinese dance.
DISCOVERY Children’s Museum thanks the members of the
Asian and Pacific Heritage Community for so passionately
sharing glimpses into various facets of their culture and
appreciates their warmth and kindness.
e May 16-22 e China
Opportunities for artistic expression
e May 23 e Japanese Celebration
This day will include dance, performances, cultural
exchange and opportunities for artistic expression. Korabo
will perform using the Japanese Taiko Drums.
e May 23-29 e Japan
Opportunities for artistic expression
Saturday, April 4
e May 30 e Hawaiian Festival
This is the fourth year for the Hawaiian Festival which
will include performances, demonstrations and arts and
crafts. World renowned Gary Haleamau will prepare a
traditional Hawaiian Buffet featuring the best-known foods
from the island’s history and culture. Sheldeen Haleamau
will demonstrate the art of hula, along with students from
her classes throughout the morning, while explaining
the techniques and history associated with this beautiful
Hawaiian dance. In the afternoon, there will be two
performances for visitors to enjoy.
e May 30-June 5 e Hawaii
Opportunities for artistic expression DISCOVERY
Children’s Museum thanks the members of the Asian
and Pacific Heritage Community for so passionately
sharing glimpses into various facets of their culture and
appreciates their warmth and kindness.
Visit our website for a current list of performances and
programs celebrating this month of culture.
Our always-popular April
event, NanoDays, is back by
popular demand! NanoDays
at DISCOVERY Children’s
Museum is a day filled
with fun and interactive
experiences all centered
around the world of very, very
small science. NanoDays is a
part of a nationwide festival
of educational programs
about nanoscale science,
technology, and engineering.
NanoDays is a communitybased event involving
science museums, research
centers and universities across the country, organized
by the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network
(NISE Net). The museum is proud to host its fifth annual
NanoDays, a fun day of scientific discovery.
For more information and educational resources,
visit www.WhatIsNano.org.
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THANK YOU TO OUR ANNUAL SUPPORTERS!
THE CLUBHOUSE
($100,000 AND ABOVE)
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Playstudios, Inc.
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at Wailea
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Police Department
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Charitable Foundation
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Research Hospital
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CALLING ALL
ADULTS!
There are a variety of ways
for you to get involved as
a volunteer at DISCOVERY
Children’s Museum. We are
looking for adults that want to
work in a fun and energetic
environment while giving
back to the community and
seeing the immediate impact
of your generosity.
Do you love working with
children and families? Do
you have a special talent
(like sewing, love for arts,
sciences, young minds and
early learners, maintenance
of exhibits, public speaking,
etc.) that you would like to
share? Whether you want
to play in the galleries or
assist behind the scenes
in the office, we have a
great opportunity for you
to ignite a love of lifelong
learning. There are a variety
of volunteer opportunities
available and we would love
to have your help.
Apply today! Call
702.382.3445 or email
volunteers@discoverykidslv.org
for an application.
As of March. 15, 2015
SAVE THE DATE!
Monday, June 1, 2015
Cascata
Join us for a beautiful day
on the links!
Golfer registration and
sponsorships are still
available.
For more information,
please call Matt Gormley
at 702.382.3445.
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360 Promenade Place
Las Vegas, NV 89106
Admission Fees
Adults: $14.50 for ages 1 to 99
Children under 1 year are free.
Membership packages are available!
Contact Us
Visitors will explore the Age of the Dinosaurs!
Travel back in time to when dinosaurs last roamed the land at DISCOVERY Children’s
Museum traveling exhibit, Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice™. As visitors move through
the exhibit, they encounter unfamiliar landscapes, touchable dinosaurs of all shapes
and sizesincluding a Tyrannosaurus rex and Triceratops. This exhibit builds on the
popular fascination with dinosaurs and includes science activities to challenge all ages
and opportunities to investigate clues about what dinosaurs left behind.
For more information, call (702) 382-KIDS
email info@DiscoveryKidsLV.org
or visit DiscoveryKidsLV.org.
/DiscoveryChildrensMuseum
@DiscoveryLV
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SPECIAL THANKS TO NEVADA
BIG GIVE DONORS
Thank you for your support of DISCOVERY Children's Museum
by giving where you live!
SERVING CLARK COUNTY STUDENTS
Our arts education programs are funded,
in part, by a grant from the Nevada Arts
Council, a state agency, and the National
Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
The Clark County School District Superintendent Pat Skorkowsky (right) and
Trustees recently recognized DISCOVERY Children’s Museum for our service
to the students of the school district. Museum Board Chair Troy Moser (4th from
right) and Past Board Chair Judy Cebulko (middle) proudly accepted the award
on behalf of the museum. We love all the children we help educate!