Annual Fund 2011
21st Century Kids need 21st Century Skills
Imagination Station provides a critical layer of science enrichment by serving as an informal educational partner for teachers, schools and parents. As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, we need your support to provide hands-on science experiences for kids in our region. Your contribution will further our mission and prepare our kids to thrive in the 21st century! DONATE NOW!
At Imagination Station, our team is passionate about helping kids better understand how the world around them works. Team members are trained to work with children to develop problem-solving, inquiry-based questioning, and trial and error skills, key components in 21st century skills. This aptitude will help today’s kids craft better solutions to the pressing problems of today and the future.
With 75% of all elementary school teachers reporting that they don’t feel comfortable teaching science, often choosing not to teach science at all, there is no doubt why in a 2009 International Student Assessment, U.S. students ranked 17th out of 30 in industrialized nations in science.
On the most recent assessment, by the National Assessment of Educational Progress, only 34% of fourth-graders performed at or above the Proficient achievement level in science. Imagination Station is equipped to deliver experiences that will prepare our kids for the challenges of tomorrow.
In the last 2 years:
- Imagination Station has provided an educational, family-friendly experience for over 450,000 visitors, over 70,000 of those in school groups.
- We have engaged 17,000 area school children with science outreach programs.
- Over 13,000 Lucas County children have visited the science center at no charge, through our “Lucas County Kids Get in Free” program every Saturday.
- Over 5500 families have supported the science center with memberships.
- We’ve hosted 5 traveling exhibitions, opened 2 new learning worlds and partnered with dozens of area organizations to bring new experiences to our community.
As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, we need your support to provide hands-on science experiences for kids in our region. Your contribution will further our mission and prepare our kids to thrive in the 21st century!