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Little Hands Science Camp

Submitted by katherine.hickey on Wed, 03/22/2017 - 20:31
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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
Program Identification
Location: 
Belle Isle Library
Date: 
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
20000 minutes30000 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
You're never too young to be a scientist! Join us for an afternoon of experiments as you learn more about the world around you. Stations with different hands-on activities around a specific theme will be set up. This program will be geared towards children between the ages of 4 and 8. It will use materials and equipment that might not be available to children otherwise. That is to say, the purpose of the program is not to present activities that kids can easily replicate at home. The purpose is for the library to provide a unique experiment they can't get anywhere because of the materials or equipment involved. In this way, it's a variation on sensory play time which has activities that parents might be reluctant to do at home.
Primary Age Group: 
Gradeschoolers (age 5-12)
Primary Event Type: 
Science & Technology
Additional Event Types: 
Child Development

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?: 
It helps children "learn smarter" by engaging in fun science activities. The self-paced format encourages independence and creativity.
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?: 
Children are interested in science and it builds upon other successful programs that encourage learning through doing.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Attendance and verbal feedback
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?: 
Create an in-Library Book Display or Exhibit
Share event in a community calendar, newsletter, or newspaper
Share on my personal Social Media sites (Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram)
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

science books and materials

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, will order through Business Supplies.
Final Comments: 
This is an iteration of sensory play time: it encourages exploration through hands on activities in an informal environment. I will choose one theme to form a cohesive list of experiments, maybe water?
Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?: 
Yes
Program Evaluation
Are you ready to evaluate your program?: 
No
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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