Youth and Teen Programs

FOR KIDS AGES 8-12

Green thumb or not, Junior Master Gardener (JMG) is an exciting way to introduce kids ages 8 to 12 years old to the wonderful world of gardening. Students will learn essential gardening skills such as planting, soil care, and harvesting in our age-appropriate curriculum. Plus, they’ll have fun while doing it! Bring out the green in your child and give them a lifelong love of gardening with Junior Master Gardener.

For further questions email education@thanksgivingpoint.org

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For teens ages 13-17

Applications are accepted throughout the year.

Ready to take your leadership skills to the next level? Growing Leaders, a volunteer program for teens aged 13 to 17, teaches leadership skills through service. Growing Leaders engage with the community by volunteering at events, summer camps, and more! Through trainings and monthly meetings, teens collaborate and make connections with other volunteers.

Join us on March 23rd for our 2023 kick-off!

For further questions email education@thanksgivingpoint.org

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FOR AGES 8-18

The Thanksgiving Point Makerspace at the Museum of Natural Curiosity is a place where students explore their ability to create, invent, and innovate using a vast array of tools and materials.

We offer courses in-person for My Tech High.

• Makerspace Advanced (formerly known as “Makerspace Design”) (grade level 9-12 or ages 14-18)
• Makerspace Junior (Grade Level 4-5 or Ages 9-10)
• Makerspace Foundations (formerly known as “Makerspace Design Foundations”) (grade level 6-8 or ages 11-13)

For more information on My Tech High visit www.mytechhigh.com.

FOR HOMESCHOOLERS

Expand their learning outside of the home! Join other homeschoolers for these interactive STEAM-based classes, available for grades 1-6. Children will learn in a collaborative environment from trained educators in Thanksgiving Point venues and connect STEAM to their at-home learning.

Spring 2023 classes on-sale now!

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