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NEWS for IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
“Making a Difference in the Lives of Families”
DUPAGE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
Release date:
October 23, 2006
DCM Contact:
Phone: (630) 637-8000 ext. 2600
E-MAIL: ljele@dupagechildrensmuseum.org
NEW! Investment in Early Learning Has An Impact on Our
Community
Children grow up SO fast. There is
only a short, precious window of time to stimulate young minds during the most
rapid phase of brain development. At times the possibilities seem endless. Did you know that as early as elementary
school, children may have already decided against a future in math or science,
not because the subjects are too hard, but because they lose confidence in
their problem-solving ability. This fact could help explain the nation’s severe
shortage of college math and engineering students that are needed to build our
future!
DuPage Children’s Museum is all
about early learning, whether it’s honing fine motor skills, strengthening estimation
skills, thinking deeply discovering or solving challenges at their own pace, children who visit the Museum
are learning in an environment designed to support the way they learn
best. Additionally, over 50 social
service organizations such as LifeLink, HeadStart and Little Friends rely on
the Museum for free admissions and programs for thousands of families each
year.
Although the Museum is hugely
popular, memberships and admission fees from visitors only cover 60% of the
daily operating costs. The other 40%
must be covered by donations and sponsorships. As a community resource, the
Museum strives to keep memberships and admission fees affordable so that ALL
families have access to the resources at the Museum. Repetition builds learning
and is so important for young children, so keeping pricing reasonable is
important to young families.
As the end of the year approaches,
the Museum is asking EVERYONE who cares about the children in our area to
consider making a donation to help keep this Museum available as a resource for
young children and families. Donations in any amount are a tremendously
important investment in children now and will pay dividends in our
community for many years to come.
Donations can be made at the Museum, by phone or via the online form at www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org/join_donor.html. Planned and deferred gifts,
annuities, bequests and such are also accepted as Museum gifts that keep giving
to the lives of children. More
information is available on the web site or by phone, at 630-637-8000
ext.4550.
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Your gift means more than you might think…
· An Ah-Ha moment that sparks a lifelong interest
· A challenge that engages a young mind
· An opportunity for a child with disabilities to just “be a kid”
· An outlet for a child to express him or herself through art
· Free admission for a homeless child
· New inspiration for a teacher
· An enlightening tip from an early childhood specialist
·
A
break for an isolated parent
· A chance to ask another parent for advice
· Rewarding time with grandparents
· Neighborhood friends discovering learning together
Donors and sponsors help these meaningful moments take place
every day at DuPage Children’s Museum. Your gift is another critical piece to
making this all happen. Your
gift this year will be a link in helping us reach hundreds of thousands of
children each year and give them critical learning opportunities they
desperately need at a young age.
DUPAGE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM:
DuPage Children’s Museum is a
not-for-profit organization, receiving 40% of its funding through donations and
sponsorships. Your support helps us make
a difference in the lives of children!
Location:
Phone: 630-637-8000
Hours:
Monday: 9 am - 1 pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 9 am
- 5 pm
Thursday: 9 am - 8 pm
Sunday: 12 - 5 pm
Call for special holiday hours.
General Admission: $7.50 per
person, ages one through 59.
$6.50
per person, ages 60 and over.
Annual Memberships: Several
membership types are available. Please visit www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org
or call 630-637-8000 for more information.
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