Bay Area Discovery Museum Fall 2016 Newsletter by Bay Area Discovery Museum

Bay Area Discovery Museum

25 Years

OUR MISSION:

to ignite and advance creative thinking for all children

NEWSLETTER FALL 2016

Letter from the Director Hi Everyone, Happy fall!

OUR MISSION: To ignite and advance creative thinking for all children. ADDRESS Fort Baker 557 McReynolds Road Sausalito, CA 94965

PHONE NUMBER (415) 339-3900

SUMMER HOURS (Through September 4) Monday – Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

REGULAR HOURS Tuesday – Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday – Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

CLOSED Closed on Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and for annual maintenance September 8 – September 23.

At this time of year, many of us are focused on helping our kids settle back into the classroom. But, as we’re reminded in this issue’s feature article, school only comprises a fraction of kids’ time, and so much important learning happens outside of school. As author Lisa Regalla points out, what might be considered the extracurricular activities of today are often the jobs of tomorrow. Thankfully, we have lots in store at the museum to help make that out of school learning fun. On September 24, we’ll unveil a special temporary exhibition, Artist-in-Residence: Beneath the Surface. Created by Adrian Sas and Inpyo Chang, the installation functions as a sort of interactive, virtual aquarium featuring large-scale, touch-sensitive screens that display Bay Area fish species. Also this fall we’re excited to offer Discovery Camps for all school year holidays and seasonal breaks, starting with Veteran’s Day on November 11. Registration opens September 13, and spots fill up fast. And for the grown-ups’ continuing education, we have a few exciting thought leadership events this fall. Our own Elizabeth Rood will be one of the experts speaking on the topic of creativity at TEDxSausalito, taking place at the museum on September 22. On October 25, we’ll host Creativity Talks with renowned psychologist and author Kathy Hirsh-Pasek. Of course, the highlight of this season is everyone’s favorite fall event, Goblin Jamboree. Mark your calendar for October 15 and 16. I look forward to seeing you around the museum. Karyn Flynn CEO & Executive Director

Contents DIRECTIONS Take Alexander Ave. exit. Follow the signs to the Bay Area Discovery Museum and Fort Baker. Please note: Dates, times, and prices are subject to change. Please check our website for the most up-to-date listings.

1 ANNIVERSARY

10 CAMPS & CLASSES

2 – 3 GOBLIN JAMBOREE

11 DAILY MUSEUM PROGRAMS

4 – 5 MUSEUM NEWS

12 MEMBER EXCLUSIVES

6 – 7 FEATURE

13 MUSEUM EVENTS

8 THE DISCOVERY SCHOOL

9 SCHOOL & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

14 – 17 CALENDAR 18 PARTIES, SITE RENTALS & THE DISCOVERY STORE

Anniversary

25th Anniversary

We Have a New Website! Coinciding with our 25th anniversary, and on the heels of our new logo and visual identity, we are excited to unveil a new website (or rather, four new websites!) that better reflects who we are today, and provides our various audiences with a better online experience. You can now find us at BayAreaDiscoveryMuseum.org. From there you can access our three other new sites: TheDiscoverySchoolBADM.org; CenterforChildhoodCreativity.org; and CreativityCatapult.org.

Introducing Creativity Catapult Developed by the museum and our research division, the Center for Childhood Creativity (CCC), Creativity Catapult is a research-backed, expert-curated collection of activities that promote creativity skills in children ages 2–14. Creativity Catapult is intended for practitioners charged with raising a generation of future innovators – parents, teachers and informal educators – as well as kids themselves. Activities can be filtered by age, topic, number of participants, level of complexity, duration of time, as well as the skills outlined in CCC’s “7 Components of Creativity” (imagination and originality, flexibility, decision making, communication and self-expression, collaboration, motivation, and action and movement). The collection represents a broad range of interests and skill levels with topics ranging from cooking to coding. Creativity Catapult will continue to expand, with new activities being added all the time. Creativity Catapult is made possible thanks to generous charitable support from The Walt Disney Company.

We Need Your Support

The Bay Area Discovery Museum’s transformation into an internationally recognized, research-based institution over the past 25 years has been made possible by the unwavering support from our community. Make a difference for the children in our community by giving a gift to our Annual Fund today.

What your gift can do: $50........... gives free museum admission to a family for the day $100......... pays for a month’s worth of materials for our free drop-in program, Science Lab $250......... pays museum admission for 5 families using our open door policy $500......... provides 6 months worth of filters for the laser printer in our new Fab Lab exhibition $1,000..... gives 3 underserved children a week of summer Discovery Camp Donate today at BayAreaDiscoveryMuseum.org/donate

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Goblin Jamboree

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Goblin Jamboree

Don’t Miss our Two-Day Halloween Festival Date: Saturday, October 15 & Sunday, October 16 Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission: Members $13.95, General Admission $16.95 Don your best costumes and get ready for spooky family fun at the Bay Area Discovery Museum’s Goblin Jamboree, a two-day Halloween festival and fundraiser that benefits the museum’s mission to ignite and advance creative thinking for all children. Best for children ages 6 months to 10 years, Goblin Jamboree features an array of child-friendly Halloween activities including: • Pony rides

• Face painting

• Petting zoo

• Boo bowling

• Hay maze

• Mini-golf

• Bounce houses

• Witch races

• Train rides

• Glow-in-the-dark trains

Goblin Jamboree is generously supported by:

PLUS: Musical performances by The Hipwaders, Jelly Jam Time, and Asheba

New This Year: Enjoy a haunted house in Fab Lab

Enjoy Extra Perks

Enjoy a catered meal, live entertainment, face painting, goodie bags, and special perks by attending our Sponsor Breakfast or Sponsor Lunch. Sponsor Breakfast attendees get early access at 8:30 a.m., and Sponsor Breakfast and Lunch attendees receive access to a faster VIP pony ride line. Sponsor Breakfast and Sponsor Lunch packages begin at $200 for a family of four. Table Sponsorship is available for $1,000.

Sponsor Breakfast October 15, 8 or 9 a.m. October 16, 8 or 9 a.m.

Sponsor Lunch

October 16, 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Purchase your tickets ahead of time and skip the lines at entry in the “Fly-by Lane”! BayAreaDiscoveryMuseum.org/goblin Note: We do not accept daily deals, library memberships, passes, or discounts for Goblin Jamboree. Event takes place rain or shine.

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GOBLIN JAMBOREE

Saturday & Sunday October 15 – 16, 2016, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Come rain or shine to our spooktacular Halloween festival! Games. Rides. Live Entertainment. Tricks & Treats. Members $13.95, General Admission $16.95

Pre-buy tickets online for speedy entry: BayAreaDiscoveryMuseum.org/goblin Proceeds from Goblin Jamboree support the Bay Area Discovery Museum’s mission to ignite and advance creative thinking for all children.

Museum News

Elizabeth Rood Speaking at TEDxSausalito

Elizabeth Rood, Vice President of Education Strategy at the Bay Area Discovery Museum (BADM) and Director for the Center for Childhood Creativity, is speaking at TEDxSausalito on September 22 at BADM. The independently organized event, licensed by TED, features diverse speakers on the topic of creativity. Here Rood shares a glimpse of what she will be discussing during her talk. BADM: What is the topic of your talk at TEDxSausalito? Elizabeth Rood: I’ll be talking about the promise of engineering in early education and why I see this as an exciting opportunity to reignite classrooms with creativity and purpose. Engineering in our preschool and elementary classrooms is a great avenue for this sort of learning. The starting point is for us to bust open our thinking about who engineers are and what engineering looks like. BADM: Why is this topic important to you? ER: As a teacher of middle and high school, I saw my work as helping students rediscover passion, curiosity, and questioning. But all too often, my students’ excitement for learning had gone out. School had become a place of negative drudgery. When my own young children were born, I could see their innate

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power. They were hungry to learn, to create, to wonder. I began a journey of asking what can be done to protect these natural inclinations. I believe we must focus on the early years. I see the remarkable potential of engineering to make math, science, and teamwork relevant, to re-infuse learning with play, and to empower children as creative problem-solvers. Through my career and personal life I have seen the great inequities of our educational system and believe that the democratization of engineering can be a key tool to making progress. BADM: What are you most looking forward to at TEDxSausalito? ER: I’m excited to be part of TEDxSausalito to consider creativity from all sorts of angles and to help people see the ways we can cultivate greater creative spirit in our children, our organizations and ourselves.

Thursday, September 22, 1 – 7 p.m. at the Bay Area Discovery Museum

Save the Date: Creativity Forum Our annual thought leadership luncheon, Creativity Forum, is March 10, 2017 at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco! The keynote speaker is Jane McGonigal, Ph.D., a world-renowned designer of alternate reality games that are designed to improve real lives and solve real problems.

Date: March 10, 2017 Time: 12 – 1:30 p.m. Location: The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

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Museum News

Artist-in-Residence: Beneath the Surface

This fall dive into our new interactive aquarium exhibit, Artist-in-Residence: Beneath the Surface! Created by our fall Artists-inResidence, Adrian Sas and Inpyo Chang, the exhibit features large-scale touch-sensitive screens that display Bay Area fish species. Children can poke and prod the screens, and as the fish are touched, the image transforms to reveal the internal layers of the fish via MRI scans. These New York-based artists collaborated with scientists at the University of California San Diego for the imaging. Don’t miss this interactive multimedia exhibition, which opens on September 24!

Thank you ScholarShare 529 College Savings Plan

ScholarShare 529 College Savings Plan sponsors Free First Wednesday, supporting the Bay Area Discovery Museum (BADM) and our mission by ensuring all children have access to high-quality educational opportunities. Thanks to ScholarShare, Free First Wednesday provides free admission to the museum on the first Wednesday of each month. We are proud to have ScholarShare as a supporter – learn more about savings for college at ScholarShare.com.

Become a Member Today! Become a Bay Area Discovery Museum member and save money! If you visit three times* in a year, your membership pays for itself! Plus, members receive a 10% discount at the Discovery Store and Bean Sprouts Café. BayAreaDiscoveryMuseum.org/members

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*For a family of four

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Feature

The Importance of Quality Out of School Time Learning By Lisa Regalla, Ph.D., Associate Director of STEM & Informal Learning at the Center for Childhood Creativity at the Bay Area Discovery Museum

When many people think of learning, they picture a classroom filled with rows of students with a teacher lecturing at the front of the room. But children spend a lot of time soaking in information from sources other than their classroom— watching TV, playing with toys, and spending time at libraries, museums, and nature centers. In fact, children from kindergarten through high school spend only 11 percent of their time in school. After subtracting time for sleep that leaves about 55 percent of time where youth can be exploring the world around them and learning new things! Further, children under the age of five, spend nearly all of their time in these informal learning environments, or out of school time (OST).

toy, or ask their parents/guardians to stop bringing them back to the camp or afterschool program. This is why media and toy companies—as well as millions of OST program providers—strive to provide the most engaging, childdirected learning experiences to keep children coming back for more.

weren’t careers, but rather curious kids playing and experimenting in their free time. The “free time” matters and that’s why we have decided to launch a new area of focus at the museum on out of school time (OST) learning because we recognize the importance that OST has on the life trajectory of our youth.

Since the OST space is aligned with, but not confined by educational standards, it allows for more freedom to innovate and try new things. There is a built in measurement for success because the children let you know if it’s working or not. And OST community spaces, in particular, often become places where children build confidence, creativity, and a sense of wonder about the world.

These new OST programs will involve a significant amount of work outside of the museum, with our education staff bringing programming into libraries and other community gathering sites. Many of the partnerships and outreach efforts will serve as models to expand this work statewide and nationally.

Out of school time learning environments are sometimes more conducive to learning than the classroom. In informal learning environments, or OST programs, children have the opportunity to “vote with their feet.” If the activity doesn’t align with their interests or keep them adequately engaged, children can turn off the television, stop playing with the

Informal learning spaces can too often be dismissed as just “extracurricular activities.” However, oftentimes, the extracurricular activities of today become the jobs of tomorrow. We can’t possibly imagine what the workforce of the future will look like. Think of app developers, YouTube celebrities, and products like Facebook. Years ago, these

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OUR OST LIBRARY PARTNERSHIPS One of the most fertile resources in the out of school time (OST) community is our local network of libraries. The Bay Area Discovery Museum (BADM) and the Center for Childhood Creativity (CCC) have been fortunate to have the California library system as strong partners in our work to bring STEM and creativity to all children through OST learning. (continues on page 8)

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AS THE MUSEUM’S RESEARCH DIVISION, THE CCC IS ADVOCATING NATIONALLY FOR THE CRITICAL IMPORTANCE OF CREATIVITY DEVELOPMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD AND ESTABLISHING NEW INSIGHTS AND FRAMEWORKS THAT INFORM MUSEUM PROGRAMMING.

Research on Out of School Learning Researchers took a look at how children spend their time both in and outside of school. Based on research by Reed Stevens and John Bransford from University of Washington’s Center for Multicultural Education, the figure below visually represents the estimated time spent in school and informal learning environments across the lifespan. This diagram draws attention to the critical role that informal learning and free-choice learning (or learning that is guided by learner’s needs and interests) plays in child development by depicting the large percentage of time that children spend learning outside of school. If children do spend a large percentage of their time outside of school, are they learning anything of  value during that time? A growing body of research strongly suggests that they do. For example, researchers from the Institute for Learning Innovation in Maryland conducted a five-year longitudinal study of participants in Girls at the Center (GAC), a program that provides science experiences for girls and an adult partner in economically disadvantaged communities across the country. The GAC program invites participants to attend a series of Discovery Days at a local science center and enjoy a full day of other activities including watching an IMAX film and enjoying free time at the museum to explore.

The program concludes with a Family ScienceFest, where the girls and their parents share their science experiences with friends and family. The researchers findings suggest that the GAC program provided valuable opportunities for girls and their parents to engage in and enjoy positive free- choice science learning experiences. The participants responded very favorably to the key activities of doing science: observing, classifying, experimenting, and hypothesizing. In addition, the girls in the GAC program found the science learning experiences personally meaningful and many changed their attitudes towards science from thinking science was boring and hard to describing GAC science as “fun because you get to build and create things and you don’t have to memorize lots of stuff that does not really make sense [to you personally].” After participating in more than one GAC event, the number of girls contemplating a science-related related career increased from 13 to 53 percent. Taken together, these findings yield important data to support the benefits of freechoice science learning for girls and parents. For more information on informal and free-choice learning research, see the CCC’s white paper, Shared Discoveries: Positive Parent-Child Relationships and Child Development.

Lifelong and lifewide learning

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Informal learning environments Adapted from LIFE Center: Stevens, R., Bransford, J., & Stevens, A., 2005

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Here are a few highlights of our recent work with California libraries: • In 2015, BADM took some of our successful museum programs into 33 libraries across four counties, serving more than 1,000 people. In the summer of 2016, we expanded this to six counties throughout the region. • In conjunction with the San Mateo County Library system, we developed a five-week STEM and creativity based summer camp curriculum that served more than 1,000 children in need this summer. The camps not only engage children in creative problem solving activities but also provide daily meals and a focus on yoga and mindfulness to approach learning from all aspects. In May and June, we trained approximately 150 summer camp leaders to facilitate these programs. • We secured a partnership with the California Library Association (CLA) to research their statewide summer reading programs and provide recommendations to embed more hands-on creativity work in future implementation. • We have also secured an additional partnership with the CLA to create a research-based curriculum for supporting school readiness programming in libraries. The CCC will pilot this curriculum with a diverse cohort of six California libraries in 2016/17. We couldn’t be more thrilled to work with libraries throughout the entire state of California to help provide quality learning experiences for all children, especially those who may not normally have access to these types of resources.

The Discovery School New Head of School

The Discovery School is excited to welcome Rachael Katz as the new Head of School. Katz comes with an incredible wealth of experience and expertise. She has taught preschool through second grade both in the United States and in China, and has served as a preschool director, a museum educator, and a consultant to companies designing products for children. She has a deep background not only in project-based learning and documentation—the foundations of a Reggio inspired program—but also in social-emotional research and practice. She holds a master’s degree from Bank Street College in New York, one of the pre-eminent early education teacher preparation and research centers in the country. “We are thrilled to bring aboard a Head of School who embodies our school’s excellence and whose position (which is new) will allow the school to build a strong and strategic vision for the coming years, and to connect the great work of the school with the research community through the Center for Childhood Creativity,” says Elizabeth Rood, Vice President of Education Strategy at the Bay Area Discovery Museum and Director for the Center for Childhood Creativity. FACILITY NUMBER 214005255

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Welcome to BADM

With the start of the new school year, we want to give a big welcome to our 2016/2017 Connections classrooms! Connections, our multi-year school partnership program, works with local subsidized preschools throughout the school year to facilitate five on-site visits to the museum, and hands-on science programming to deepen children’s relationship to the natural world both at the museum and in the classroom.

School & Community Partnerships

Connections

School Visits

Sign Up Now for 2016/2017 Encourage your child’s school to participate in our school visit programs! Rooted in Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards, our school visit programs are designed for preschool through third grade students and include: DiscoverIt-Yourself Visits (on-site field trips to the museum), STEM Workshops (a 45–60 minute facilitated STEM program), and STEM Intensives (series of three facilitated STEM workshops). This year, we have a new pilot program in our Fab Lab for first and second graders and a new engineering-based program for pre-K classes. Educators should sign up today for the 2016/2017 school year! Register and learn more about our school visit programs at BayAreaDiscoveryMuseum.org/schoolvisits.

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Camps & Classes

Camps & Classes School-Year Camps

We offer a variety of school-year camps for children ages 4 – 8. Camp dates and times are below. Details on camp themes coming soon! Registration opens September 13 at BayAreaDiscoveryMuseum.org/fallcamps.

Veteran’s Day Camp (Ages 4 – 8)

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Camp (Ages 4 – 8)

Thanksgiving Week Camp (Ages 4 – 8)

President’s Day Camp (Ages 4 – 8)

Winter Break Camp Week 1 (Ages 4 – 8)

February Break Weeklong Camp (Ages 4 – 8)

Winter Break Camp Week 2 (Ages 4 – 8)

Spring Break Camp Week 1 (Ages 4 – 8)

Winter Break Camp Week 3 (Ages 4 – 8)

Spring Break Camp Week 2 (Ages 4 – 8)

November 11, 2016 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Extended Care 2 – 4 p.m. November 21 – 23, 2016 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Extended Care 2 – 4 p.m. December 19 – 23, 2016 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Extended Care 2 – 4 p.m. December 26 – 30, 2016 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Extended Care 2 – 4 p.m. January 2 – 6, 2017 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Extended Care 2 – 4 p.m.

January 16, 2017 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Extended Care 2 – 4 p.m. February 20, 2017 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Extended Care 2 – 4 p.m. February 20 – 24, 2017 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Extended Care 2 – 4 p.m. March 27 – 31, 2017 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Extended Care 2 – 4 p.m. April 10 – 14, 2017 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Extended Care 2 – 4 p.m.

Classes

We offer various three-week classes for children to dive deep into STEM and creativity. The activities developed for our classes highlight our open-ended, child-directed educational philosophy. Classes are designed for small groups with no more than 12 children. Registration opens September 13 at BayAreaDiscoveryMuseum.org/classes.

Outdoor Learning

Get Ready to Get Messy: Texture Exploration

Outdoor Learning is a three-week series class where children (and caregiver) explore the wonders of our natural surroundings in Fort Baker. Children take an in-depth look at local plants and animal habitats at Coast Guard Beach, Fort Baker Parade Grounds, and in our various outdoor exhibits.

Get Ready to Get Messy: Texture Exploration is a three-week series class where children (and caregiver) utilize scientific methods and experimentation to compare and contrast various materials in an art setting. Activities may include collage making with natural materials, bubble wrap painting, play dough making, finger painting, and ice experiments.

AGE: 2 – 4 (adult participation required) Session A: October 13, 20, & 27; 10 – 11 a.m. Session B: October 14, 21, & 28; 10 – 11 a.m.

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AGE: 2 – 4 (adult participation required) Session A: December 1, 8, 15; 10 – 11 a.m. Session B: December 2, 9, 16; 10 – 11 a.m.

We offer a variety of daily hands-on activities and interactive programs for kids to explore early science, math, art, and literacy. Programs are included with admission. For specific times and locations, visit BayAreaDiscoveryMuseum.org/calendar.

Toddler Circle Time

Creativity Kits

Design Lab

Toddler Circle Time (Ages 0 – 3)

Art Lab (Ages 3 – 8)

Designed specifically for infants and toddlers, Toddler Circle Time helps children practice language and movement skills through singing, dancing, jumping, and play. Adult participation is required.

Children explore various artistic techniques and media, and learn about art movements from around the world. Art Lab themes vary and include topics such as graphic design, painting, calligraphy, and fashion.

Creativity Kits (Ages 0 – 5)

Science Lab (Ages 3 – 8)

During Creativity Kits, Museum Educators lead STEM-based activities across the museum. Activities include interactive puzzles, math games, and nature walks.

Using real science tools and inquiry-based methods, children learn how to conduct experiments and refine results like a scientist. Science Lab themes vary and include topics such as biodiversity, engineering, environmental science and more.

Research Toys (Ages 0 – 5) In partnership with the National Living Laboratory, Research Toys engages children with interactive activities based on the latest research on child development and creativity development. Adults also receive research-backed tips on how to encourage childhood creativity.

Maker Lab (Ages 5 – 8) Maker Lab aims to inspire children to think like inventors, designers, and tinkerers. Based on the maker movement, kids use digital and analog tactics to create, invent, and build unique solutions to global issues.

Nature Lab (Ages 3 – 5)

Design Lab (Ages 5 – 10)

Nature Lab fosters an appreciation for the environment through outdoor play. Children learn observational nature skills, while exploring our unique local surroundings.

Design Lab provides children with the opportunity to intentionally build STEM skills through hands-on learning in the Fab Lab. In this high-tech maker space, children have the opportunity to create, ideate, design, and fabricate ideas using tablets, vinyl cutters, laser cutters, and 3-D printers.

Storytime (Ages 3 – 5)

Daily Museum Programs

Museum Educators bring books to life through puppets, props, and group interaction. Book themes include childhood classics, bugs, counting, monsters and more.

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Member Exclusive Events

Member Exclusives Member Playdates

Member Playdates are free programs for members only, featuring hands-on artand STEM-based projects facilitated by Museum Educators. Playdates are open to children of all ages. Registration is not required.

Frescos

Foil Sculptures

Tuesday, September 6, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Sunday, September 4 & 25, 10 – 11 a.m.

Tuesday, November 1, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Sunday, November 6, 13, 20 & 27, 10 – 11 a.m.

Children learn about this Renaissanceera mural technique through paint and plaster experimentation.

Children sculpt figures out of aluminum foil for a collaborative world of creatures.

Nature Stamping Tuesday, October 4, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Sunday, October 2, 9, 23 & 30, 10 – 11 a.m. Children create their own stamps using unconventional materials collected from around Fort Baker.

Member Storytime

Museum educators bring books to life through puppets, props, and group interaction. Participate in a fun activity based on the theme of the month. Complimentary coffee is available for adults. Registration is not required.

Book Theme: What’s Cookin’? Saturday, September 24, 10:45 – 11:30 a.m.

Book Theme: Outside the Box Saturday, October 29, 10:45 – 11:30 a.m.

Book Theme: Animal Kingdom Saturday, November 26, 10:45 – 11:30 a.m.

Special Events

Artist-in-Residence: Beneath the Surface VIP Breakfast Saturday, September 24, 8 – 10 a.m. For: Supporting Family and Donor Circle Members

SAVE THE DATE!

Don’t miss the exclusive opening party for Artist-in-Residence: Beneath the Surface, by Adrian Sas and Inpyo Chang. Meet the artists, enjoy breakfast bites and coffee, participate in hands-on activities with Museum Educators. To RSVP (or upgrade to a Supporting or Donor Circle Membership), contact Lauren Cooper at: (415) 339-3954 or lcooper@badm.org.

Messy Art Party

Sunday, September 25, 9 a.m. & 10 a.m. For: Donor Circle Members Join us for a very special Messy Art Party! Through open-ended sensory play, children explore and experiment with colors and textures through paint, glitter, goop, foam, and more! Expect to go home with paint between your child’s toes and up to their elbows! To RSVP, contact Lea Wood: lwood@badm.org or (415) 339-3952.

Creativity Circle Salon

Wednesday, November 9 5:30 – 6 p.m. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvre 6 – 7 p.m. Presentation For: Creativity Circle Members Enjoy an exclusive evening event featuring Lisa Regalla, Ph.D., Associate Director of STEM & Informal Learning at Bay Area Discovery Museum and Center for Childhood Creativity, for a presentation on “The Art of Making.” Regalla’s discussion covers why and how art making is a foundational skill for children, as well as practical tips for parents on how to cultivate these important skills at home. The event takes place at John Berggruen Gallery’s new location, 10 Hawthorne St. in San Francisco. To RSVP, contact Lea Wood: lwood@badm.org or (415) 339-3952.

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Gingerbread Architecture Extravaganza Saturday, December 3 9 & 10 a.m. Donor Circle Members—mark your calendars for our annual Gingerbread Architecture Extravaganza. More details coming soon!

Museum Events

The Lizard Lady

Jelly Jam Time

Alison Faith Levy

PERFORMANCE:

TALKS & LECTURES:

Saturday, September 3, 10:15 – 10:45 a.m., 11:15 – 11:45 a.m. & 1:15 – 1:45 p.m.

Tuesday, October 25, 6:30 p.m.

The Lizard Lady

Meet The Lizard Lady and her menagerie of scaled friends during this 30-minute presentation of real reptiles!

FREE FIRST WEDNESDAY:

September 7, October 5, November 2

Admission is free to the general public on the first Wednesday of each month—thanks to the generous support from ScholarShare 529 College Savings Plan.

FESTIVAL:

Goblin Jamboree

Saturday, October 15 & Sunday, October 16, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Don your best costumes and get ready for spooky family fun at Goblin Jamboree, a two-day Halloween festival and fundraiser that benefits the museum’s mission to ignite and advance creative thinking for all children.

PERFORMANCE:

The Hipwaders

Saturday, October 15, 11 – 11:45 a.m. & 12 – 12:45 p.m. Award-winning children’s band, The Hipwaders, are playing their irresistible blend of witty lyrics and pop-rock songs like “Educated Kid” and “Hey Josie.” Come dance and sing-along!

PERFORMANCE:

Jelly Jam Time

Creativity Talks

Join us for a Creativity Talk with renowned psychologist and author, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek! Dr. Hirsh-Pasek is presenting key findings from her new book Becoming Brilliant: What Science Tells us About Raising Successful Children.

ART JOURNEY:

Palace of Fine Arts

Sunday, November 13, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Art Journey provides a unique opportunity to explore off-site art installations around the Bay Area through an engaging discussion and art making activity. Join us at Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco to explore classic architecture and San Francisco history. After the discussion, design your own mini-monument using architectural elements made on our laser cutter. Price: Admission is free, however space is limited. Registration is required. RSVP to Christina Sheils at csheils@badm.org.

PERFORMANCE:

Alison Faith Levy and the Tot Rock Band Saturday, November 19, 11 – 11:45 a.m.

Enjoy a musical performance by Alison Faith Levy, a singersongwriter and educator that plays sophisticated pop songs for kids. Her music inspires kids with themes of self-expression, self-empowerment, and self-acceptance.

Sunday, October 16, 11 – 11:45 a.m. Risa Lenore Dye of Jelly Jam Time fame leads children through a creative and imaginative journey using a mix of storytelling, dance, and theatre.

PERFORMANCE:

Asheba

Sunday, October 16, 12:15 – 1 p.m. Sing, clap, and dance along to Asheba’s Caribbean-infused songs, which range from lullabies to fast tempo remakes of children’s classics.

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Calendar

See our events schedule at

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September 3

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

10:15 – 10:45 a.m., 11:15 – 11:45 a.m. & 1:15 – 1:45 p.m. 10 – 11 a.m.

THURSDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

MEMBER PLAYDATE: Frescos – pg. 12

CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY

10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

8 THURSDAY – 23 FRIDAY 22

PERFORMANCE: The Lizard Lady – pg. 13

MEMBER PLAYDATE: Frescos – pg. 12

FREE FIRST WEDNESDAY: Sponsored by ScholarShare 529 College Savings Plan

CLOSED FOR ANNUAL MAINTENANCE

1 – 7 p.m. 8 – 10 a.m. 10:45 – 11:30 a.m. 9 a.m. & 10 a.m. 10 – 11 a.m.

TALKS & LECTURES: TEDxSausalito – pg. 4 MEMBER EVENT: Artist-in-Residence Exhibition Opening Party – pg. 12 MEMBER STORYTIME: What’s Cookin’? – pg. 12 DONOR CIRCLE EVENT: Messy Art Party – pg. 12 MEMBER PLAYDATE: Frescos – pg. 12

The museum is closed for annual maintenance September 8 – 23 See you on September 24!

September 22 TEDxSausalito

FALL 2016

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September 25 Donor Circle Event

October 15 – 16 Goblin Jamboree

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October 2

SUNDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

SUNDAY

10 – 11 a.m.

MEMBER PLAYDATE: Nature Stamping – pg. 12

10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

MEMBER PLAYDATE: Nature Stamping – pg. 12

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

FREE FIRST WEDNESDAY: Sponsored by ScholarShare 529 College Savings Plan

10 – 11 a.m.

MEMBER PLAYDATE: Nature Stamping – pg. 12

THURSDAY

10 – 11 a.m.

CLASS: Outdoor Learning (Session A, Class 1) – pg. 10

FRIDAY

10 – 11 a.m.

CLASS: Outdoor Learning (Session B, Class 1) – pg. 10

SATURDAY

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 8 – 10 a.m. 11 – 11:45 a.m. & 12 – 12:45 p.m.

FESTIVAL: Goblin Jamboree – pg. 2 SPONSOR BREAKFAST: Goblin Jamboree – pg. 2 PERFORMANCE: The Hipwaders – pg. 2

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 8 – 10 a.m. 11 – 11:45 a.m. 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. 12:15 – 1 p.m.

FESTIVAL: Goblin Jamboree – pg. 2 SPONSOR BREAKFAST: Goblin Jamboree – pg. 2 PERFORMANCE: Jelly Jam Time – pg. 2 SPONSOR LUNCH: Goblin Jamboree – pg. 2 PERFORMANCE: Asheba – pg. 2

SUNDAY

THURSDAY

10 – 11 a.m.

CLASS: Outdoor Learning (Session A, Class 2) – pg. 10

FRIDAY

10 – 11 a.m.

CLASS: Outdoor Learning (Session B, Class 2) – pg. 10

SUNDAY

10 – 11 a.m.

MEMBER PLAYDATE: Nature Stamping – pg. 12

TUESDAY

THURSDAY

10 – 11 a.m.

CLASS: Outdoor Learning (Session A, Class 3) – pg. 10

FRIDAY

10 – 11 a.m.

CLASS: Outdoor Learning (Session B, Class 3) – pg. 10

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

6:30 p.m.

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TALKS & LECTURES: Creativity Talks – pg. 13

10:45 – 11:30 a.m.

MEMBER STORYTIME: Outside the Box – pg. 12

10 – 11 a.m.

MEMBER PLAYDATE: Nature Stamping – pg. 12

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November 1

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

10 – 11 a.m.

CLASS: Outdoor Learning (Session A, Class 3) – pg. 10

FRIDAY

10 – 11 a.m.

CLASS: Outdoor Learning (Session B, Class 3) – pg. 10

SUNDAY

10 – 11 a.m.

MEMBER PLAYDATE: Foil Sculptures – pg. 12

WEDNESDAY

10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

5:30 – 7 p.m.

MEMBER PLAYDATE: Foil Sculptures – pg. 12

FREE FIRST WEDNESDAY: Sponsored by ScholarShare 529 College Savings Plan

MEMBER EVENT: Creativity Circle Salon – pg. 12

FRIDAY

SUNDAY

10 – 11 a.m.

MEMBER PLAYDATE: Foil Sculptures – pg. 12

SUNDAY

10 – 11 a.m.

MEMBER PLAYDATE: Foil Sculptures – pg. 12

21 MONDAY – 23 WEDNESDAY 24

THURSDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

FALL 2016

VETERAN’S DAY CAMP – pg. 10

THANKSGIVING WEEK CAMP – pg. 10

CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING DAY

10:45 – 11:30 a.m.

10 – 11 a.m.

November 9 Creativity Circle Salon

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MEMBER STORYTIME: Animal Kingdom – pg. 12

MEMBER PLAYDATE: Foil Sculptures – pg. 12

November 11 Veteran’s Day Camp

November 26 Member Storytime

Parties, Site Rentals & The Discovery Store

Parties & Site Rentals

Birthday Parties

Nobody throws a birthday party like the Bay Area Discovery Museum. Give your child the gift of exploration for his next celebration. Access to museum exhibits and programs means little ones are having so much fun they don’t even realize they’re learning too. Special staff-led activities guarantee everyone has a blast. That includes parents, since our friendly staff help setup and cleanup, making it stress-free. Learn more about our birthday party packages – including offerings in our new Fab Lab – at BayAreaDiscoveryMuseum.org/parties.

Host Your Event at BADM

The Bay Area Discovery Museum (BADM) is a perfect location for corporate holiday parties, company retreats, or other private events. Framed by the majestic backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge, the museum provides a breathtaking space for guests to relax and celebrate. Host your end-of-year holiday parties at BADM. Learn more at BayAreaDiscoveryMuseum.org/rentals.

Discovery Store Purchases from the Discovery Store directly support the Bay Area Discovery Museum’s mission to ignite and advance creative thinking for all children. Here are some of our favorite items for fall:

Myland Car

$39.95 (Members $35.96) Designed for ages two and up, this toy car introduces children to early STEM concepts. Children discover that the car lights and sounds are triggered by different play patterns.

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KEVA Structures 200 Plank Set

Old MacDonald Had a Truck

Create buildings, monuments and geometric forms by stacking these precision-milled, solid-pine KEVA planks. This activity helps children learn about balance, proportion, design, and architecture.

This book provides a fun, new twist on the classic story and song by adding construction vehicles to Old MacDonald’s farm. Perfect for the vehicle-obsessed child, this story features dump trucks, bulldozers, and excavators.

$49.95 (Members $44.96)

SAV Es

$16.99 (Members $15.29)

100% of Your Purchase Supports the Museum Visit the store anytime. No museum admission required.

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FALL 2016

NON-PROFIT STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID OAKLAND, CA PERMIT NO 259

Fort Baker 557 McReynolds Road Sausalito, CA 94965 BayAreaDiscoveryMuseum.org

Saturday & Sunday October 15 – 16, 2016, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Don your best costumes and join us for spooky family fun. Members: $13.95 General Admission: $16.95 Pre-buy tickets online for speedy entry: BayAreaDiscoveryMuseum.org/goblin

Goblin Jamboree is generously supported by: