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What do you want to be when you grow up?

Children shape their futures one adventure at a time, and when it comes to play, hands-on is the way to discover what grown-ups do at work each day. Whether your child wants to be a firefighter, chef, explorer, build a castle, groom animals or captain a boat, the Museum offers so many ways to explore the world of careers through interactive play. Your children can visit a farm, manage a grocery store, pilot a plane, work in a brick factory and even dress up and be Broadway stars on stage. At the same time, they’ll learn to "play nicely" with others, work together, follow mutually agreed upon rules, socialize in groups, develop leadership skills and solve problems.

Kids aren’t the only visitors who benefit from role-playing... Keep reading.

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Did you know Discovery Place KIDS offers education classes for preschool - second grade?

Explore, learn and grow with us and click here for a full listing of learning fun.

Our school programs are North Carolina standard based and designed to enhance the students’ current knowledge.

From digging in our outdoor Learning Garden to learning about nutrition and how to stay healthy in our ‘pint-sized-friendly café and fitness center’ we have something to meet your needs.

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Discovery Place KIDS—Huntersville is searching for teens ages 12-18 to volunteer at the Museum this summer.

Teens will have the opportunity to serve as Summer Camp assistant teachers working with children from ages 2-7 in camps such as Extreme Construction and A-Z Animals. Or they can serve as a play assistant in our I CAN pretend community while assisting visitors with art, gardening, puppetry and more.

Teens that are interested should complete an online application and return it by February 21st.

Interviews for applicants will be held on March 7, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Discovery Place; 301 N. Tryon St, Charlotte. Teens accepted to the program will be informed no later than March... Keep reading.

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Are you looking for fun educational activities for your children this summer? Join us at the Museum for a wide variety of Summer Camps for our friends from ages two - rising second grade. Kids can try their hand at gardening in our Green Thumbs Camp or build an amazing Lego car in our Lego Mania Camp. Whether your child has a passion for superheroes or fairies, learning to build, or wants to be the next top chef, we have something for your little Camper!

Summer Camp... Keep reading.

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Discovery Place KIDS will open its doors exclusively to early childhood educators on Monday, January 24 to experience the Museum’s exhibits and programs. The afternoon, reserved for educators only, is an opportunity for you to get to know us and each other while touring exhibits, experiencing live programming and learning about what the Museum offers during field trips and Classes. Our team will be on-hand to talk one-on-one with you about your education plans and ideas.

Get to know Discovery Place KIDS while engaging in an adventure in PLAY. Last one down the slide is a rotten egg!

During your visit:
• Step into our seven theme areas—from driving a fire truck to milking a cow, discover how your students CAN be healthy, grow, explore, build, create,... Keep reading.

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Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean you need to go into hibernation! There's a flurry of winter activities at the Museum as we celebrate Animals in Winter now through January 14.

Join Mr. Chipmunk on an expedition to solve the mystery of his missing animal friends at our science show Where Do Animals Go in Winter?

And, discover how animals survive the chilly season during the free puppet show Sammy the Squirrel's Adventures.

Story time provides the chance to get snuggly and warm as we read tales including Time to Sleep by Denise Fleming and Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman.

Whether we’re dancing to Jingle Bells or doing the Peppermint Twist during Big Fun, decorating a tree with winter snacks for wild birds in the Learning Garden... Keep reading.

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