Feb. 29th - Sep. 6th

OPENING FEBRUARY 29, 2020
Join us on our grand exploration of puppets, inspired by Pittsburgh's own puppet community and the work of puppeteer Margo Lovelace. This hands-on Art Studio exhibit takes you on a puppeteer's journey, from story to puppet to show!

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Feb. 29th - Sep. 6th

Join us on our grand exploration of puppets, inspired by Pittsburgh's own puppet community and the work of puppeteer Margo Lovelace. This hands-on Art Studio exhibit takes you on a puppeteer's journey, from story to puppet to show!
All Studio programs are free with Museum admission unless otherwise indicated.

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May. 1st - Dec. 31st

SAVE on Tickets to WALT DISNEY WORLD - ONLINE ONLY - Tickets starting at $42 - You cannot redeem this coupon at the entrance or ticket window. You must go to https://www.orlandofuntickets.com/Magic-Your-Way-Tickets/ to receive your discount and purchase your tickets.
Expires: Jan. 31st, 2020

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May. 1st - Aug. 31st

With so many families staying at home, we want to remind everyone that they can get their first 30 days of either of our award-winning learning program for FREE by visiting using this link - ABCmouse 30-Day Free Trial http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3618748-11075548

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Jun. 8th - Aug. 28th

Engaging, synchronous, virtual camp programs available for ages 6-15! Multiple camp themes and sessions available every Monday-Friday. Expert educators from around the nation coming together to teach adventure & survival, nature/eco programs, performing arts, and dynamic experiences as a camp community on and off screen. 10am-4pm daily with 30 activities by the week's end.

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Aug. 20th - 23rd

Lemonade Day My Way" Summer Promotion Encourages Kids toSet Up Real or Virtual Lemonade StandsAug. 20-23and Taste the Sweet Success that Comes with Starting Their Own Small BusinessHOUSTON, Texas (June 18, 2020) --LemonadeDay, a national youth entrepreneurship program that has engaged more than 1 million kids in the experience of starting their own small lemonade business, is launching the "Lemonade Day My Way" promotion. On National Lemonade Day, Aug. 20, and through Aug. 23, Lemonade Day leaders throughout North America are encouraging kids to host a lemonade stand their way - either virtually or in person --while practicing social distancingand adhering tootherhealth and safety guidelines outlined byindividual communities andthe U.S. Centerfor Disease Control.Lemonade Day My Way participants are eligible to enter contests to win new bicycles and prizes for startinga future business.Kids can register to participate in Lemonade Day My Way for free by visiting https://lemonadeday.org/find-your-city. If you are not in a Lemonade Day city, you can participate through our Raising Cane's partnership by visitinghttps://lemonadeday.org/raising-canes. Kids can access the Lemonopolis online lesson program from any device anytime from anywhere. Lemonade Day provides young people with the ability to learn skills pertinent to building their entrepreneurial mindset along with social and emotional skillsallowing them to channel their creativity to overcome adversity to start their dream business.The Lemonopolis curriculum aligns with core educational standards and is centered on the Search Institute's40 Developmental Assets framework, which provides positive support and strengths that young people need to succeed.Lemonade Day inPandemicTimesSetting up a lemonade stand is often considered a "riteof passage" from childhood to adulthood. Hot summer days and nights have incentivized both kids and adults to applytheir entrepreneurial aspirationsas lemonade stand owners and operators as far back as the 1870s. One of the first documented lemonade stands was operated by a 10-year-old boy named Edward Box who began selling ice water for a penny to riders in horse-drawn carriages at watering troughsin New York City. When other kids started competing with him, he sold lemonadeinstead of ice water and increased his price tothree cents. (Source: TheClassroom.com)"Introducing the Lemonade Day My Way promotion enables Lemonade Day supporters to offer kids creative, fun and safe ways to host aphysicallemonade stand or a virtual one to earn their own money.Our Lemonade Day national team in Houston has developed the Lemonade Day My Way promotion to demonstrate that challenges can produce opportunities for innovation, change and growth," commented Steven Gordon, Lemonade Day national president.

For more information on how to register your child for Lemonade Day - My Way, please visit: https://www.lemonadeday.org/

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Sep. 1st

Firecracker Math Live Online Open House: Attend and Get 5% off Fall Tuition

Meet our Program Director Ella Levine and Learn about Our Programs. Attendees Get Free Math Book List and Math Game Sample.

Firecracker Math is for Curious and Challenge Loving Kids ages 6 to 16. In our math classes, we are going to show to your child that math can be incredibly creative, exciting, and fun.
Our program is based on the best traditions and classical methods of teaching mathematics. We introduce and explore math concepts and problem-solving techniques. Students develop a love for math as they learn how to apply reasoning skills and logical thinking to all aspects of their studies. We will help your child to build a solid foundation and understanding of mathematics.

Theoretical instructions are combined with practical exercises that employ chess, brainteasers, and logical puzzles to demonstrate serious mathematical concepts.
We offer small class sizes, experienced and enthusiastic teachers, and an individual approach according to each student's needs. Teachers have advanced degrees in Mathematics and STEM fields.

Locations in Berkeley, Oakland/Piedmont, San Francisco, and Lafayette. We offer our live online classes world wide

Offerings
-After-school Enrichment Classes: Weekly classes onsite or live-online. Fall Semester starts the week of September 8th and ends December 21st.

-Learning Pods/Private and Semiprivate Tutoring: Live-Online. Start anytime.

-Test and Contest Preparation

-Specialty Classes: Fall 2020, Math in Motion I(Introduction to Calculus). Onsite and Live Online

-Bring Firecracker Math to your school, organization, and company

Open House Dates:
Saturday, August 8, 1 to 2 pm; Tuesday, September 1st, 6 to 7 pm; Saturday, September 12, 1 to 2 pm; Tuesday, September 15, 6 to 7 pm

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Sep. 12th

Firecracker Math Live Online Open House: Attend and Get 5% off Fall Tuition

Meet our Program Director Ella Levine and Learn about Our Programs. Attendees Get Free Math Book List and Math Game Sample.

Firecracker Math is for Curious and Challenge Loving Kids ages 6 to 16. In our math classes, we are going to show to your child that math can be incredibly creative, exciting, and fun.
Our program is based on the best traditions and classical methods of teaching mathematics. We introduce and explore math concepts and problem-solving techniques. Students develop a love for math as they learn how to apply reasoning skills and logical thinking to all aspects of their studies. We will help your child to build a solid foundation and understanding of mathematics.

Theoretical instructions are combined with practical exercises that employ chess, brainteasers, and logical puzzles to demonstrate serious mathematical concepts.
We offer small class sizes, experienced and enthusiastic teachers, and an individual approach according to each student's needs. Teachers have advanced degrees in Mathematics and STEM fields.

Locations in Berkeley, Oakland/Piedmont, San Francisco, and Lafayette. We offer our live online classes world wide

Offerings
-After-school Enrichment Classes: Weekly classes onsite or live-online. Fall Semester starts the week of September 8th and ends December 21st.

-Learning Pods/Private and Semiprivate Tutoring: Live-Online. Start anytime.

-Test and Contest Preparation

-Specialty Classes: Fall 2020, Math in Motion I(Introduction to Calculus). Onsite and Live Online

-Bring Firecracker Math to your school, organization, and company

Open House Dates:
Saturday, August 8, 1 to 2 pm; Tuesday, September 1st, 6 to 7 pm; Saturday, September 12, 1 to 2 pm; Tuesday, September 15, 6 to 7 pm

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Sep. 15th

Firecracker Math Live Online Open House: Attend and Get 5% off Fall Tuition

Meet our Program Director Ella Levine and Learn about Our Programs. Attendees Get Free Math Book List and Math Game Sample.

Firecracker Math is for Curious and Challenge Loving Kids ages 6 to 16. In our math classes, we are going to show to your child that math can be incredibly creative, exciting, and fun.
Our program is based on the best traditions and classical methods of teaching mathematics. We introduce and explore math concepts and problem-solving techniques. Students develop a love for math as they learn how to apply reasoning skills and logical thinking to all aspects of their studies. We will help your child to build a solid foundation and understanding of mathematics.

Theoretical instructions are combined with practical exercises that employ chess, brainteasers, and logical puzzles to demonstrate serious mathematical concepts.
We offer small class sizes, experienced and enthusiastic teachers, and an individual approach according to each student's needs. Teachers have advanced degrees in Mathematics and STEM fields.

Locations in Berkeley, Oakland/Piedmont, San Francisco, and Lafayette. We offer our live online classes world wide

Offerings
-After-school Enrichment Classes: Weekly classes onsite or live-online. Fall Semester starts the week of September 8th and ends December 21st.

-Learning Pods/Private and Semiprivate Tutoring: Live-Online. Start anytime.

-Test and Contest Preparation

-Specialty Classes: Fall 2020, Math in Motion I(Introduction to Calculus). Onsite and Live Online

-Bring Firecracker Math to your school, organization, and company

Open House Dates:
Saturday, August 8, 1 to 2 pm; Tuesday, September 1st, 6 to 7 pm; Saturday, September 12, 1 to 2 pm; Tuesday, September 15, 6 to 7 pm

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Dec. 18th - 20th

Join Eastern State Penitentiary as we commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his 1963 "Letter from Birmingham Jail." Engage in special readings from the landmark text and respond to its relevance today. All special activities are free and open to the public. Daytime tours of Eastern State are available for standard admission prices.

Professional actors, youth, and community leaders read excerpts from Dr. King's letter three times a day on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. After each reading, visitors are invited to respond to the letter's relevance today during an informal discussion moderated by a civil rights scholar.

In addition, on Monday, January 20 only, join us for family activities (10 am - 4 pm) with the African American Museum in Philadelphia and Art Sanctuary, musical performances (1 pm and 3 pm) by Justin Griggs, and community electronics recycling (10 am - 2 pm) with PAR-Recycle Works. More information at www.EasternState.org.

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