Prior to the Museum opening, our volunteers have been instrumental in assisting us with cleaning and sorting toys as well as setting up activities at public fairs and festivals. Current members of our Crew have volunteer interests spanning a variety of backgrounds. These dedicated volunteers range from retired grandparents who want to stay busy and give back to the community to students who want to gain experience for the future.

Our very first volunteer at Discovery Place KIDS was Chris, a young lady with cerebral palsy. She joined the CAN Do Crew to act as a role model for visitors with disorders as well as help children learn how to interact with people of all abilities. Chris and her mom Tracy have helped with everything from crafts to sorting toys. They are an important... Keep reading.

The I Can Move area of Discovery Place KIDS—Huntersville is designed to provide children with the opportunity to experiment with movement on the land, in the air and on the water. Authentic experiences in several modes of transportation—airplane flight, trains, boats, cars and NASCAR will provide role playing experiences. Special experiment areas will provide opportunities to explore forces and motion through water and air power.

Plans include the following exhibits:
- Water Play—a real boat and lake murals will set the stage for experimentation with water. Try your hand at boat races, water wheels, pumps, and a lock and dam.

- Airport—climb the control tower climbing structure to reach the airport gate for check-in, baggage cart, security... Keep reading.

Experience the Wonders of Nature in the Learning Garden

One of the planned theme areas located at Discovery Place KIDS–Huntersville is an outdoor learning garden. The garden is designed to provide direct experiences with nature for children and their caregivers.

The plans call for the following exploration areas:
- Container Gardening: Children will have the opportunity to assist with a changing feature gardens that use annuals. For example: a salsa garden, ABC garden
- Soil, Sand and Building: An activity area where children will have the opportunity to dig in the dirt, play in the sand and build structures using natural materials.
- Sound: Children can experiment with sound using natural instruments
- Movement and Balance: From... Keep reading.

Ask just about any child ages 2-8 if you can help them do something and the usual response is “I can do it, let me do it!” As a child centered children’s museum, we decided our exhibit focus would be an I CAN theme. You and your child (ren) will have the opportunity to explore and play in the following exhibit areas.

-I CAN Create—create your own masterpiece as you visit the visual arts studio. Display your creative flair on the Town Hall Theater stage and in the Puppet Theater.
-I CAN be Healthy—discover how to be healthy by role-playing in a grocery store, a doctor’s office, a fitness center, a restaurant and by visiting a farm.
-I CAN Work—imagine what it would be like to be a firefighter, policeman, veterinarian or other community... Keep reading.