Little Hands Science Camp

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 Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
2	00	00 minutes	3	00	00 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

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

When inserting into SignUp, don't forget the brackets! Setup: , Tables: , Chairs: , Notes: Staff: Presenter: , Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Single Event

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Start Registration:

Registration Starting Time:

End Registration:

End Registration Time:

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
20

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?:

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?:

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.