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Our Mission:

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Inspiring youth to explore, play, and grow through hands-on learning that builds creativity, community, and a promising future.

 

Our Vision:

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To be southeastern Indiana’s destination for playful learning—where young people are empowered to explore their creativity, discover their passions, and grow into the innovators, problem solvers, and leaders of tomorrow.

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Our Values:

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Child Centered: We honor the wonder of youth and believe that child-led play is essential, meaningful work. We provide space for children to explore, imagine, and learn, where learning is interactive, meaningful, and reflective of real life. 

 

​​​​Excellence: We are a forward-thinking organization that values creativity, lifelong learning, and the power of “mess making.” We embrace a failure-positive mindset and continuously strive to grow and improve.​

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5th and 6th Graders explore building structures with a variety of materials at our 2025 STEAM Camp.

Community: We are a welcoming space where everyone belongs. We believe in the power of partnerships and collaboration—working together to support all children and families in our region and beyond.​​​

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Sustainability: We commit to operating with integrity and care, honoring the trust of our donors by responsibly stewarding the financial and material resources invested in our mission, ensuring lasting impact for generations to come.

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“A majority of the practicing scientists interviewed in a 1992 study, reported that the museum and library were the two greatest influences on their childhood learning: It was a process of generating questions about objects and exhibits at the museum and then going to the library to try to find more detailed answers for them.” page 87. Study: Sterling, in Lewin 1992.

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