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From the Figge Art Museum in Davenport:

Families are invited to attend The Art of Percussion, 10:00am-2:00pm on Saturday, August 14 ($8 per family)

A day for music and fun! Families will make percussion instruments from recycled materials in the Figge studios then march in a musical parade to River Music Experience to hear live music and participate in a drum circle.

Learn more about the Figge Art Museum.

Hey Kids… are you looking for books to read this summer? If the answer is yes, tell  your parents about the PBS KIDS Summer Reading Challenge! Hosted by PBS Parents partner iVillage, this free four-week challenge encourages parents and kids to read together this summer.

Starting on Monday, July 5, you’ll get daily reading tips, advice from Super Why creator and producer Angela Santomero, book recommendations and other literacy-building ideas. You’ll also receive 40% off one item at Barnes & Noble.com, just for signing up. Learn more.

Get Quick Literacy Tips from PBS Parents: Literacy can happen anywhere, from the playground to the doctor’s office to the grocery store. Checkout everyday ways to build your child’s literacy skills. Find out more.

…tune in weekdays at 3:00pm. for Clifford, The Big Red Dog – the lovable oversized canine (dog) with his head in the clouds but four paws planted firmly on the ground. Clifford is joined by his his loving human, Emily Elizabeth, and dog pals, Cleo and T-Bone. Clifford inhabits a colorful island community, inviting viewers on a fun-filled journey through the dips and curves of childhood.

Learn more, play games and explore at Clifford’s website.

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!

When you visit the Quad City Botanical Center in Rock Island, you can enjoy some strawberry ice cream while learning more about flamingos and their friends. You can also take part in creating your very own flamingo mask, all while enjoying some festive Luau music. You’ll also get to explore why and how plants are so important to lives and the planet.

Take part in a scavenger hunt and you could win some cool tropical prizes.

Admission fees to the Quad City Botanical Center are very reasonable. (QC Botanical Center) members and children under 2 are always FREE and all activities are FREE with admission to the gardens.

For more information, call 309794-0991 or visit www.qcgardens.com.

WQPT is hosting a week of educational and entertaining activities, June 15–19, 2010, based on the hit PBS series that helps kids learn to read. Whyatt, the super-powered star of Super Why, is flying in from Storybook Village to meet his local fans. You and your kids can join in the fun and learning…

On Tuesday, June 15, Super Why will meet and greet families at the Moline Library at 2:00 p.m. WQPT will be hosting a short workshop and several literacy
activities based on the Super Readers and their amazing adventures.

On Wednesday, June 16, Super Why will be visiting the Modern Woodman Park in Davenport to throw out the first pitch of the evening. Kids can meet
Super Why and receive a tattoo and activity sheet.

On Saturday, June 19, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., our Super Why star will be welcoming the crowds at the Healthy Living Fair at the downtown Farmer’s Market in Davenport. Bring your kids for activities focused on health and fitness.

If you’re anxious to meet Super Why and avoid the large crowds, sign up for a WQPT Kid’s Club Membership ($75). Families will be invited to a more intimate gathering on Thursday evening, June 17, with special activities just for them.

SuperWhy airs weekdays at 9:00am.

Ready, Set, Action! Get ready to have a summer like never before! The Davenport Junior Theatre has all kinds of great summer camps and workshops like acting, theatre, scene design, and puppetry for kids of all ages. But it’s important to know that classes fill up quickly.

Classes develop each child’s ability to speak well in any situation, express imaginatively, have fun, and dream big. They put the imagination to work, challenging creativity and causing it to rise to new heights. For more information or to register your child, visit Davenport Junior Theatre’s website or call 563/326-7812.

Earlier this month WQPT announced the regional winners of the 2010 Writers Contest. More than 350 entries were received from kids in our region.

Check out the winners!

Between June 9 and July 29, kids will have two opportunities every week to create fantastic, splashtabulous, crafts! Enjoy “Splashy Craft-ernoons for Kids” This series is part of the 2010 Summer Reading Program, “Make a Splash – READ!”

You can join the fun at either the Davenport Main Library or the Davenport Fairmount Branch on Wednesdays at 1:00pm. and Thursdays at 2:00pm.

Each week will feature a different splashy craft. Make your very own koi fish from just paper, glue, old magazines, some yarn and a straw. Create shiny and colorful fish friends that will swim through the air, wherever you take them! Supplies will be provided and registration is not required.

Parents… you can learn more about each craft by visiting Davenport Public Library website or by calling 563/326-7832.

Kids love to learn. PBS KIDS Raising Readers is a national literacy campaign, and part of the Ready To Learn initiative, focused on building reading skills at home, at school, in child care, and in the community. You can find additional information by visiting WQPT’s Educational Outreach online.