Every child deserves the chance to experience the joy of learning
Did you know that by fifth grade, kids have already decided if they are good at math or science? At Thanksgiving Point, we want to give every child the confidence and community needed to pursue their goals, whatever they may be. That’s why we’ve created the Every Kid Counts program.
Kids in low-income areas have less access to informal hands-on learning, have teachers with little or no access to hands-on teaching materials, and experience less STEM literacy. Our goal is to bring hands-on science learning to the lives of all kids in Utah, no matter their economic situation. We want to grow kids who are curious about science, confident in themselves, and compassionate with each other. Curious and confident kids can improve the world.
What do we do? First, kids with families on SNAP or WIC benefits can visit our venues for free. We also open our discovery center doors to our non-profit partners for exclusive events, admission, tours, and more. Whether it’s Utah Foster Care families at the Museum of Natural Curiosity or hosting service projects on our property, we bring the natural world to life for kids who would not otherwise get the chance. We even bring science learning to the community. Through community outreach programs, school programs, scholarships, and more, we make science learning accessible and available to every child in Utah. We believe that every kid counts.
With STEM education at the heart of what we do, we provide unique learning opportunities for kids of all ages, both on and off the property.
