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Children proudly display home-made paper and books at the White Plains YMCA	A WCM educator during a mask-making lesson at the Port Chester Carver Center
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ABOUT MUSEUM WITHOUT WALLS
"The need has never been greater for this type of community collaboration." Mary Thomas, Director of the White Plains YWCA's Kids Connection Even before our museum doors open, the Westchester Children's Museum is providing educational programs that leverage our hands-on, exploratory approach to engage children in learning experiences that are full of fun and discovery. Our Museum Without Walls programs are currently presented at a variety of sites; most frequently at community centers working with children and families who most need day care and after school services. Many of our programs focus on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) concepts and include experiments unraveling the mysteries of DNA, exploring the possibilities of alternative energy sources by building model solar cars, and understanding the complexities of magnetism. Our programs also explore the creative arts, cultural diversity, and history and traditions of our local communities through interactivities involving storytelling, mask-making, paper-making and scrapbooking.
OUR TEACHERS
The Westchester Children's Museum's Museum Without Walls programs are delivered by experienced educators and supported by trained volunteers, many of whom are former and current scientists and classroom teachers. Their background of knowledge, expertise and nurturing approach ignite a love for learning and their lessons offer children opportunities to experience the joy of exploration and discovery.
PARTNERS IN DISCOVERY
Our programs are provided with support from a variety of sources including: "We cannot underestimate what good things come of these types of experiences." Kim O'Connor, Clinical Director of Programs, Carver Center of Port Chester Con Edison Entergy Junior League of Greenwich Junior League of Pelham Junior League of Westchester on the Sound The Beyer Family Foundation The Lego Children's Fund The Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation
OUR PROGRAM SITES INCLUDE
The Carver Center of Port Chester; The Boys & Girls Clubs of New Rochelle, Greenwich, and Northern Westchester; White Plains YMCA & YWCA During our first year, the Museum Without Walls effort provided over 100 programs reaching nearly 2,000 children ages 3–18.We look forward to building on our success to date and expanding our relationships to other leading community centers. For more information please: email info@discoverWCM.org, or call 914.421.5050.