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Science Camp 2016

Submitted by aileen.barton on Sat, 03/26/2016 - 09:34
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Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Approved
Is staff available for coverage?: 
Yes
Library budget available for this amount and for this target audience?: 
Yes
Manager Comments: 
Approved.
Program Identification
Location: 
Choctaw Library
Date: 
Thursday, June 16, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
100030 minutes110030 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Join us as we make amazing scientific discoveries through unforgettable demonstrations and hands-on experiments! The experiments are designed for children ages 5-12 but all ages are welcome!
Primary Age Group: 
PreTeen (ages 9-12)
Primary Event Type: 
Science & Technology

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
professional librarian
Program Justification
Is a program the best way to meet the expressed need or present information?: 
Yes
Does the program fit the goals of the MLS?: 
Yes
How & why does this program meet the goals of the MLS?: 
MLS serves to grow "smarter" communities. Through hands-on science experiments, librarian Josh will help the pre-teens grow in knowledge in science.
Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?: 
Satisfy Curiosity: Visitors explore their interests using the variety of information at the library.
Why will this program be successful?: 
Parents will be excited to sign their kids up for a free science camp. It will also not just be informative, but also entertaining.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Participation.
Program Engagement

Marketing

Is sufficient time available to have a Info Magazine Listing?: 
Yes
Is sufficient time available to request MaC materials and display them for at least 2 weeks (45 days)?: 
Yes

Community Engagement

How will you promote this event to the community?: 
Share event in a community calendar, newsletter, or newspaper
Share on my personal Social Media sites (Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram)
Up-sell the event with customers (verbally or with printed Marketing pieces)
Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, will be using supplies on hand.
Supply/Shopping List: 
Polymers: •I'll need some trash bags to cover the floors (if you have carpet) •Projector/Laptop/WiFi Rockets: •I'll need some outdoor space free of cars to launch rockets at CT (I've done this at MC and have a good place picked out, so no worries there). Choctaw-ites, could I use Barrel Springs Park for the launches? •I'll also need an outdoor outlet at CT to plug in the air compressor. Any luck on your back porch area? •Markers •Scissors •Projector/Laptop/WiFi Air Pressure: •I'll need 2 helpers for this program. We set up a rotation and it's much easier with three sets of hands. If attendance is low I'll just need one helper &#X1f60a. Insect Habitats: •Scissors •Markers •Projector/Laptop/WiFi
Final Comments: 
Josh from the Del City Library will be doing this event.
Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?: 
Yes
Program Evaluation
Are you ready to evaluate your program?: 
Yes

Marketing & Engagement

Was Marketing sufficient?: 
n/a
Select Engagement Activities Completed: 
Added event in Sign Up
Added event in Sign Up with enough time to be included in info Magazine
Event was included in info Magazine
Upsold the event with customers verbally or with printed Marketing pieces

Program Overview

Was the date and time appropriate to the event?: 
4
Was the subject matter well received?: 
5
Presenter Effectiveness : 
5
Subject Matter of Interest: 
5
Program/Presentation Flow: 
5
Connection to Library Goals: 
4

Post Event Activities

Were materials checked out on the program topic?: 
Yes
Did customers ask questions to staff members on the program topic?: 
Yes
Did customers stay after the event/program to discuss?: 
Yes
Were the direct and indirect costs warranted based on the success of this event/program?: 
Since Josh (the librarian who did the program) dealt with all things regarding the budget, I'm not sure how much it ended up costing. Whatever it cost though, it was definitely worth it. It was by far though the most popular program all summer for tweens. I averaged around 30 kids for each program. The kids AND parents loved it. I loved watching the parents get involved with the science experiments as well. Not only do I need to do more STEM related programs, but also FAMILY programs are important too. Also Josh must become a travelling librarian to all the libraries doing his science camps all year long!
Move Forward?: 
Yes, I'm ready to move on.
Move Forward?: 
Yes, I'm ready to move on.
Move Forward?: 
Yes, I'm ready to move on.
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