LCDC annual report.pdf

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Mission Statement To provide an exceptional environment where play & learning inspire children to embrace their world. Vision Statement The Louisiana Children’s Discovery Center aims to be a unique, interactive resource which offers creative opportunities for families and children to learn, play, discover and grow together. Value Statement 1. Learning is fun! 2. Innovate, initiate & create 3. Accept others & their ideas. 4. Do the right thing. 5. Teach optimism by example! 6. Empower staff & volunteers to create an extraordinary visit for our guests. Goals 1. Develop and offer innovative learning experiences 2. Strive for always having exhibits which reflect the changing needs of our community 3. Help preserve the history of our region 4. Be a resource to our community to enhance learning through play 5. Become a financially independent facility 6. Be an innovative, leading children’s museum Tagline Where families discover a new way to learn and play. 4
Why open a Children’s Museum in Hammond? The demand was coming from every direction, and people in the community where looking for: A place where families with young children could feel save, A place where teenagers could grow and be mentored by other peers, A place where teachers could find educational resources, A place where future leaders where shaped and could learn from the power of play, A place where education came first, A place where learning was fun, A place where been yourself wasn’t judged and acceptance was a rule, A place where color, gender, disability, culture, religion, language, education, economic or social background wasn’t a barrier, A place where the imagination did not had an end. A place where multi ‐ generation interaction could inspire children of all ages to learn and grow together, A place where innovation, creativity, development of opinions and ideas was promoted A place where teaching the right thing, leading by example, caring for others could empower the staff and volunteers A place where everyone felt welcomed The Louisiana Children’s Discovery Center was born out of the dream of concerned citizens who believed Tangipahoa Parish deserved better. They wanted to have a place that could help families stay in this community and could attract young families to this region. They wanted a place they could be proud of, support and see it grow. After many years of planning today the community has The Louisiana Children’s Discovery Center which has been in operation since October 2010, serving a diverse group of people from different economic, social, cultural, racial backgrounds and with disabilities, as well breaking the intergeneration bridge by providing jobs and volunteer opportunities to a diverse group of people from retirees to students and veterans. With over 250,000 visitors from 25 different parishes, 20 different states and several countries, the funding received has allowed us to provide monthly educational programs and over 26 specific educational programs, serving 9200 school field trips, 108 Outreach Programs, 23 School Systems and the local university. We provide educational interactive opportunities for toddlers; children, teenagers, parents, teachers and future educators building a strong relationship with students from Southeastern Louisiana University by providing a platform were they perform their required direct teaching hours, observation hours and curriculum development. The one-on-one interaction and the Personal touch the staff and volunteers are giving is what sets us apart, that is what we do, we provide a place “Where families discover a new way to learn and play” and a place “Where children discover the power of falling in love with education. 5
Page 1 and 2: Annual Report “Where families dis
Page 3: Who we are The Louisiana Children
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Page 9 and 10: Construction House “When I say an
Page 11 and 12: Educational Programs 1. The Junior
Page 13 and 14: Recognition: Our Board of Directors
Page 15 and 16: Demographics Since our inception, t
Page 17 and 18: Attendance History ZIP CODE City/St
Page 19 and 20: Sponsors Middendorf’s Restaurant
Page 21 and 22: In-Kind Donations Sterling Properti
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Page 25 and 26: Playologist Responsibilities (by Zo

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