Summer Starts with a Focus on Safety

Children's Museum of Phoenix

June 7, 2012

June Is Safety Month!

Safety Month

June is Safety Month at the Museum, which is generously sponsored by Salt River Project. In addition to SRP Safety Programs, the Museum will also host programs presented by Phoenix Children's Injury Prevention Center, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, and Hubbard Family Swim School.

Check the Calendar page on the Museum's website for more information about the programs and events being offered that focus on keeping you and your family safe at home, on the road, in the desert and out in the community.

We're Open on MONDAYS
throughout June & July!

Summer is here! During the months of June and July, the Museum is open 9am to 4pm, seven days per week.

Exploring the Climber

IT MIGHT BE OVER 100 DEGREES OUTSIDE, BUT IN HERE...IT'S ALWAYS A COOL 72.

Come to the Children's Museum of Phoenix this summer! Over 300 play experiences to keep you and your little ones busy having fun and staying cool all summer long.

Get out of the heat and come inside to play and learn.

Celebrate the Children's Museum of Phoenix's
4th Birthday on Thursday, June 14th!

The Children's Museum of Phoenix turns 4 years old and is celebrating with a Big 4th Birthday Bash.

Visitors to the Museum on Thursday, June 14th, will enjoy these 4-

themed offers:

Free admission for quadruplets
Buy up to 4 admission tickets for the price of 2
Prize Drawings every hour from 10am to 3pm. Prizes include:
4-person membership
4 mystery gift cards
4 free passes
4 items from the Museum Gift Shop
A special $4 sandwich+chips combo at the Museum's Crave Sandwich Café
Purchase 4 regular price items and save 20% at the Museum Gift Shop
Plus more surprises.

The day's festivities will also include:

Face painting
A magician
Free balloons for the kids
A make-your-own Birthday Hat activity in the Art Studio
Cookies will be available (while supplies last) for visitors to enjoy, generously donated by Wildflower Bread Company.

Attention Members!

Come Play During Extended Play Hours

Friday, June 15th

We love our members, and one of the ways we show how much we appreciate their support is to offer Members-Only Extended Play Hours on the third Friday of each month.

Join us for Members-Only Extended Play Hours on Friday, June 15th. Come play in the Museum from 4pm to 7pm for Members-Only play.

Members-Only night is a great way to start the weekend with family and friends!

Enjoy dinner at Crave Sandwich Cafe on the 2nd Floor where Museum Members receive a 10% discount.
Stop by the Museum Gift Shop and check out the summer merchandise. Members receive 10% off Gift Shop purchases.

This is a member-only special event and is open to members and their guests. If you'd like information on becoming a member, please visit our website or call 602.253.0501, ext. 2.

FREE Admission for Dads & Granddads on Father's Day!

In celebration of Father's Day, Dads and Granddads will enjoy FREE ADMISSION into the Children's Museum of Phoenix on Father's Day, Sunday, June 17th.

In the Art Studio, children will be able to make a Father's Day Tie with a special poem to present to Dad and Granddad on their special day.

IT'S YOUR TURN TO PLAY
CMOP Play Date Logo

FRIDAY, JUNE 29 8:00 - 11:00 PM

Cash Bar | Food Trucks
Classic/Retro Games and Toys | Free Photo Booth
Grand Staircase Slinky Races | HUGE Atari 2600 Gaming Wall
Make "Play Date" buttons
3 floors of interactive exhibits & the Climber!

Bring your inner child and your ID. Must be 21 or over to attend.

Salsa Lesson!

Learn how to Salsa with Professional Dance Instructor
Anthony Luna at 10pm.

TICKETS - $12 Per Person Advanced Tickets

or $15 at The Door

Tickets are limited, so buy yours in advance
www.tickets.childrensmuseumofphoenix.org/public

Leadership Giving Circles Guests
Treated to Insiders' Tour

Pictured left to right: Denise McClain, Chris Klecka, Sam Perry and Deb Gilpin

More than 20 special guests were treated to a Leadership Giving Circles Insiders' Tour of the Museum and Luncheon on May 22nd, led by President and CEO Deb Gilpin and Director of Exhibits Nancy Stice. Guests were able to peek "behind the curtain" to see how the staff works to maintain the historic three-story Monroe School building and the Museum's interactive exhibits, as well as learn about the developmental benefits of each exhibit.

We would like to thank the Insiders' Tour guests for their interest and support.

The next Leadership Giving Circles event is scheduled for September 6th. If you would like to attend the event, please contact our Annual Giving Manager Gina Gral at ggral@childmusephx.org or 602-648-2791.

Thank You to All the Community Partners & Volunteers Who Support the Museum!

CMOP Yelp Wildflower Check Presentation Yelp & Wildflower Bread Company

Lindsey Fosse, Phoenix Community Manager for Yelp, and Louis J. Basile Jr, Founder and CEO of Wildflower Bread Company, present a check for $5,183 to Deb Gilpin, President and CEO of Children's Museum of Phoenix. Yelp - the online urban city guide - held their annual party for their top "yelpers" at the Children's Museum of Phoenix on Thursday, April 26th. In addition to celebrating Yelp's active yelper following, Yelp organizers decided to use the event as a fundraiser for the Children's Museum of Phoenix as well, encouraging attendees to donate $5 to the Museum during the event. Wildflower Bread Company, a food sponsor for the event, challenged attendees further by encouraging a $10 donation which then would also give them a special gift - a Wildflower T-shirt. We would like to thank Yelp, Wildflower Bread Company, the various sponsors and entertainers, and all of those who attended the April event.

Bank of America, American Express & US Airways

More than 150 volunteers from Bank of America and American Express, and Katherine from US Airways, helped the Museum staff "Spring Clean" the Museum on May 7th. They so generously gave their time, talents and lots of "elbow grease" to help us complete a super deep cleaning of the Museum spaces and exhibits as we prepare for our busy summer season.

Tim & Willy FUN-Dation
We would like to thank the Tim and Willy Kids' FUN-Dation for its $2,000 donation to the Museum's Every Child Program. Museum staff members Rachel and Keri visited the KMLE studios earlier this month to thank Tim and Willy for their generosity and to tell their listeners about the Museum's program. Click here to learn more about the Every Child Program.

US Airways

US Airways is well known for its support of community not-for-profits, and of the Children's Museum of Phoenix. During the month of June, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona will be the beneficiary of the airline's generosity as US Airways provides free Museum admission for "Bigs and Littles" during the entire month. We'd like to thank US Airways

and its employees for being a great partner and supporting the Museum as well as the community.

CMOP Target Volunteers

Target
We want to thank the volunteers from Southeast Valley Area Target stores who gave their time and talents on Friday, May 25th, helping the Museum with its Summer Kickoff Celebration by assisting visitors in the exhibits and helping office staff with day-to-day operations tasks.

Volunteers are a vital part of the Children's Museum of Phoenix team! We not only see our volunteers as an extension of our staff, but also as our organization's most valuable ambassadors. If you'd like to volunteer at the Museum, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Sabrina Meyers 602.648.2754 or email smeyers@childmusephx.org.

Museum Kicks Off Summer
with a Solar Panel Installation Dedication

The Children's Museum of Phoenix

City of Phoenix Councilman Bill Gates

dedicated the new solar panel installation in the east parking lot on Friday, May 25th. Deb Gilpin, President and CEO of the Children's Museum of Phoenix, welcomed everyone and expressed the Museum's gratitude to the City of Phoenix, SKY Engineering and SolarWing for making this exciting project possible.

City of Phoenix Councilman Bill Gates, who represents District 3 and chairs the city's Finance, Innovation, Efficiency and Sustainability Subcommittee; Michael Georgopapadakos, Consulting Engineer at Sky Engineering; and Sandy Werthman, Partner of SolarWing also addressed the dedication's guests, and thanked all of those who managed and worked on every phase of this project from funding and design, to construction and completion.

Donor Spotlight!

Safe, secure and confident kids are important to the Museum, and that is why Safety Month at the Museum has become a tradition. We devote a full month to helping youngsters and their families understand safe practices, including desert safety, road safety, water safety, fire safety and more. We strive to make these learning experiences fun and engaging for the entire family.

We would like to thank our partner Salt River Project for sponsoring Safety Month at the Museum for the third year in a row. Community outreach is the hallmark of SRP's corporate culture. They believe in a bright future for the communities they serve, and are committed to invest time, resources and energy into the programs, projects and events that make Arizona a great place to live. Involved in improving quality of life in Arizona for more than 100 years, SRP's dedication to child safety - particularly around electricity and all bodies of water - is a gift to the Museum and our visitors.

In the Art Studio

The Art Studio is open daily from 10:00am until 3:00pm. Children and their adults are encouraged to drop in and create artwork together!

Our theme for June is "Safety," sponsored by SRP. We are focusing on playground safety, desert safety, and bike safety with a variety of enjoyable projects for all ages. In addition, we are celebrating the Museum's fourth birthday and Father's Day! So, join in the fun as we head into summer!

June 4th through June 10th

Father's Day is coming soon! Make a Father's Day paper tie with poem as a gift for that favorite guy in your household.

June 11th through June 17th

It's the Museum's fourth birthday! Create a birthday hat you can wear in the museum!

June 18nd through June 24th

Learn about desert safety as you make a baby rattlesnake and a desert thumbprint picture.

June 25th through June 30th

Design your own bike helmet while reviewing bike safety rules!

June Is Safety Month!

Join Us for these Engaging

Programs & Activities

Click Here to View the June 2012 Online Museum Calendar

Daily Admission
Online tickets can be used any day and time that the Museum is open (you are not restricted to the date printed on the ticket). Please be ready to print your tickets immediately after purchase. Discounts and passes cannot be accepted for online purchases. Tickets are transferable, and can be shared as gifts for friends and family! Click here to purchase tickets.

Admission
Members: Free Become a Member

Non-Members: $11
Seniors 62+: $10 (Photo ID required at time of entry)

Children under the age of 1: Free

Every Day

1:30pm

Story Time in the Book Loft

Please join us every afternoon for Story Time. Museum staff members and volunteers read children's books to our guests.

Friday, June 8th

10:00 - 12:00

SRP Safety Connection

Click here for more information.

Saturday, June 9th

10:00 - 10:50am

Toddler and Parent Yoga

Registration required. Click here for more information.

11:00 - 11:50am

Kids Yoga

Registration required. Click here for more information.

Sunday, June 10th

10:00am - 12:00pm

Dial and Write 9-1-1

Click here for more information.

Monday, June 11th

10:00 - 10:45am

Math Before You Can Add...Or Even Count!

Registration required. click here for more information.

11:00 - 11:45am

Math Before You Can Add...Or Even Count!

Registration required. Click here for more information.

Tuesday, June 12th

1:00 - 1:30pm

Zumbatomic® Class

(Little Starz, Ages 4-7)

Registration required. Click here for more information.

Wednesday, June 13th

9:30 - 10:15am

10:30 - 11:15am

11:30am - 12:15pm

Music Together Presents: Summer I, "The Best of 9 Collections"

Registration required. Click here for more information.

Thursday, June 14th

10:00-10:30am

10:45-11:15am

11:30am-12:00pm

St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center Presents:

Helmet Your Head

Click here for more information.

Friday, June 15th

10:00am - 12:00pm

SRP Safety Connection

Click here for more information.

Saturday, June 16th

10:00am - 12:00pm

Dial and Write 9-1-1

Click here for more information.

Sunday, June 17th

10:00 - 11:00am

Stars of Tomorrow "LET'S DANCE" Demo Class (Ages 5-7)

Registration required. Click here for more information.

11:30am - 12:30pm

Stars of Tomorrow "LET'S DANCE" Demo Class (Ages 8 & Up)

Registration required. Click here for more information.

Monday, June 18th

10:00am - 12:00pm

Phoenix Children's Injury Prevention Center Presents: Bike Check Challenge

Click here for more information.

Tuesday, June 19th

9:30 - 11:30am

Drawing FUNdamentals: with Master Artist Regina D'Andrea

Click here for more information.

Wednesday, June 20th

9:30 - 10:15am

10:30 - 11:15am

11:30am - 12:15pm

Music Together Presents: Summer I, "The Best of 9 Collections"

Registration required. Click here for more information.

Thursday, June 21st

10:00am - 12:00pm

SRP Safety Connection

Click here for more information.

Friday, June 22nd

10:00 - 10:30am

"Movement & Music" Demo Class for 3 year olds by Arizona School of Dance

Registration required. Click here for more information.

11:00 - 11:45am

"Little Stars" Dance Demo Class for 4 & 5 year olds by Arizona School of Dance

Registration required. Click here for more information.

Saturday, June 23rd

Shows at 10:30 - 11:00am

& 11:30am - 12:00pm

Hubbard Family Swim School Presents: Safer 3: Safer Water, Safer Kids, Safer Response

Click here for more information.

Sunday, June 24th

10:00 - 10:30am

Brain Time for Babies

Registration required. Click here for more information.

11:15 - 11:45am

Brain Time for Toddlers

Registration required. Click here for more information.

Monday, June 25th

2:00 - 4:00pm

Dial and Write 9-1-1

Click here for more information.

Tuesday, June 26th

Presentation times:

10:00 - 10:30am

10:30 - 11:00am

11:00 - 11:30am

11:30am - 12:00pm

Phoenix Children's Injury Prevention Center Presents: Use A Booster - Keep Kids Safe

Registration required. Click here for more information. Note: For each presentation, the first 15 people to register will each receive one free booster seat donated by Phoenix Children's Injury Prevention Center.

Wednesday, June 27th

9:30 - 10:15am, 10:30 - 11:15am & 11:30am - 12:15pm

Music Together Presents: Summer I, "The Best of 9 Collections"

Registration required. Click here for more information.

Thursday, June 28th

10:00am - 12:00pm

SRP Safety Connection

Click here for more information.

Friday, June 29th

10:00 - 10:30am

"Movement & Music" Demo Class for 3 year olds by Arizona School of Dance

Registration required. Click here for more information.

11:00 - 11:45

"Little Stars" Dance Demo Class for 4 & 5 year olds by Arizona School of Dance

Registration required. Click here for more information.

Saturday, June 30th

10:00 - 10:45am & 11:00 - 11:45am

Phoenix Children's Injury Prevention Center Presents: Walk It!

Click here for more information.

Celebrate Your Child's Birthday With Us!

Does the little one in your life have a summer birthday? It's getting hot outside; come play and learn inside! Make your special one's birthday party extra special this year by celebrating at the Children's Museum of Phoenix. We offer a variety of birthday party packages to suit your needs.

Parties are an even better deal for Museum Members who receive a discount on our standard party packages.

Cupcakes for birthday parties are provided by Urban Cookies. In just six years, Urban Cookies as earned a reputation as one of Phoenix's premier bakeries, winning Food Network's Cupcake Wars and receiving accolades from local and national media outlets. They bake their cupcakes from scratch every day using the best local and organic ingredients.

Call 602.648.2750 or e-mail birthday@childmusephx.org for more information about birthday party options and to check available dates.

Take Advantage of Our
RE-PLAY Membership Discount

Next time you visit the Museum, save your receipt and take advantage of the RE-PLAY Membership Discount. All or a portion of the day's admission fees can be applied to a Museum Membership, as long as you sign up within seven days of your visit.

There are different membership levels to suit families of all sizes!

Benefits of membership include:

Free admission for one year from date of purchase.
Two additional general admission passes.
$1 discount for guests.
10% discount at the Children's Museum Gift Store.
10% discount at Crave Sandwich Cafe (Museum location only)
Special Birthday Party and Baby Shower discounted rates
Discounts and advance notice on programs and workshops.
Invitations to exclusive Members-only previews and special events.

Stop by the Admissions Desk for more information and our membership form, visit our website, download our membership form, or call our Membership Specialist at 602.253.0501, ext. 2.

Note: Re-Play discount valid for seven days from date of receipt.

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Quick Links

Children's Museum of Phoenix

215 N. 7th Street

Phoenix, AZ 85034

602.253.0501

www.ChildrensMuseumOfPhoenix.org

COME PLAY TODAY!