Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
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Play, explore, create, and imagine at the Peoria PlayHouse, an interactive children’s museum! The Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum opened in June 2015. Built by the Junior League of Peoria, in collaboration with Peoria Park District and Peoria Zoological Society, The PlayHouse is a hands-on, interactive children’s museum. It is located in the historic Glen Oak Park Pavilion building within Glen Oak Park, adjacent to Peoria Zoo and near Luthy Botanical Garden, providing a full-day destination for families in our region.
OUR CORE VALUES:
We believe that a kid can be anything they want to be. They need only the opportunity and inspiration to imagine, practice, and become.
We believe that we are more effective when we collaborate with others. Collaboration with individuals and organizations throughout and beyond Peoria allows us to effectively support families and achieve shared goals.
We believe that the PlayHouse is for all children and families, regardless of income, abilities, or background.
We believe that we are catalysts. A good museum experience sparks experiences and ideas that happen after and between visits. Who knows where a visit to the PlayHouse might lead?
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facebook.comState rep. calls for 'play-based' kindergarten standards
Very informative read for you to check out. https://www.wmur.com/article/state-rep-calls-for-play-based-kindergarten-standards/15393362?fbclid=IwAR2pSe9BzOpSXqUxwZ47GI9V2OZNpVdXwjWXK7v0gpGLT4T6d5jLq7DVPZc
Do you know a family that would benefit from the PlayHouse’s Explorer Program? Please share these updates on our application process! The PlayHouse Explorer Program was created to ensure that the museum is accessible to all children and families, regardless of income. This program offers $15 memberships for families in residence of Peoria Park District, and $25 memberships for those outside of District Boundaries. Families currently enrolled in the WIC or LINK programs are eligible to join this program. To sign up, all you have to do is visit the PlayHouse anytime we are open and bring: A LINK or WIC card, proof of current benefits, and a current photo ID.
Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Do you love the PlayHouse just as much of your children do? We would love to have you get involved behind the scenes. We have lots going on in the coming months and are looking for some passionate volunteers ages 18 and over. Projects such as painting, getting things ready during closed week and special events happening soon. There are big and small projects for all and a fun time to be had. We truly cherish our volunteers and they are the real heroes of the PlayHouse. Check out the link to volunteer and reach out to Jimmy Ulrich at julrich@peoriaparks.org to find ways to get involved. https://peoriaplayhouse.org/support-us/volunteer/
Join us with your 1-3 year old for Tot Time on Wednesday, August 28 at 10am to think about ANIMALS! Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Who are you excited to see when you go to the zoo? At Tot Time, children and their adults sing and play musical instruments, enjoy poems and stories, go on a gallery exploration, complete an art project, and more! Tot Time is $2 per child over 1 year old with museum admission. This nominal fee helps to ensure we can continue offering awesome programs...like this one!
Apply for our 2019-2020 PlayHouse Teacher Team about makerspaces in the classroom. Between October and April, the PlayHouse Teacher Team workshops will be held on the second to last Wednesdays of the month from 4-6 pm. Participating teachers will also receive a free field trip for their class and CEUs. Learn more and apply: https://peoriaplayhouse.org/educator-resources/
Have you heard about our commitment to make the Peoria PlayHouse open to all children? We work with Easterseals Central Illinois and Heart of Illinois Special Recreation Association (HISRA) to welcome children of all abilities and needs. Learn more about our Accessibility Night at the PlayHouse and Sensory Packs available at the front desk: https://peoriaplayhouse.org/event/accessibility-night-2019
Who wants Sixteen Disney World One-Day Park Hopper passes? Yes you read that right, SIXTEEN! Wouldn’t that be great to have this prize while going on your family dream vacation? Here is how you can make that happen! $20 for one chance, or $50 for three chances to win! Tickets will be sold at Cocktails & Careers, and online at www.peoriaplayhouse.org/be-anything
Did you come to Celebrate Peoria: Tell Me a Story last month? Don't miss out on Celebrate Peoria: Kilts to Kimonos on Sunday, September 8th!
Internship opportunities - The Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
CALLING ALL COLLEGE STUDENTS! As you begin this school year, take a look and think about the internship opportunities at the PlayHouse. These internships are a great learning experience you will benefit from in many ways. Currently, we are offering three different types of internships for the fall semester. Check out all the info using the link, and the application link is in the comments below. Contact Jimmy Ulrich at julrich@peoriaparks.org with any additional questions. https://peoriaplayhouse.org/internships/
Top 15 Dream Jobs for Kids
Is your child's dream job on this list? Be Anything! will allow your child to have a day in the field of their dream job, or let them discover a new one. Check out the Be Anything! experiences available for bidding in our online auction! www.peoriaplayhouse.org/be-anything https://www.thebalancecareers.com/top-kids-dream-jobs-2062280
Opinion | We Have Ruined Childhood
Interesting article of the topic of Play for children. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/17/opinion/sunday/childhood-suicide-depression-anxiety.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share
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