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From the Putnam Museum (and IMAX Theatre) in Davenport:

2nd Annual Engineering Kids Day Camp
For kids entering 4th-6th grades
Thursday, July 22 or Friday, July 23
9:00am – 3:00pm

Guest instructors from Iowa State Engineering Kids program lead this one-day camp at the Putnam for Quad City kids! Campers work alongside local engineering professionals as they complete hands-on challenges in science and engineering.
Cool challenges using LEGO robotics! Explore flight! See Legends of Flight 3D!

To secure your spot, call Alice at 563/324-1054, ext. 266 or loff@putnam.org. Scholarships are available based on need! No walk-in registrations accepted. Space is limited. $30 includes activities, lunch and a t-shirt.

Learn more about the Putnam Museum and IMAX Theatre.

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.

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.

If you’re between 14-17 years old (or know someone who is) and you love animals, check this out:

Why not be part of Niabi Zoo’s Junior Zookeeper Program. You will get to experience an exciting hands-on opportunity to learn and teach others about amazing animals!

The application process consists of completing a Junior Zookeeper application and composing a 100 word essay on “Why I Would Like To Be a Junior Zookeeper.” All you have to do is submit the application and essay with a letter of reference from a teacher or non-family member. All Junior Zookeepers will be required to attend a week long training camp.

Parents… you can help your son or daughter identify someone who would be willing to write a letter of reference. For more information, call (309) 799-3482, ext. 235 or email ask@niabizoo.com.

Who wants to have some FUN?
Have you heard about the Market Music Fest at The Family Museum in Bettendorf?

Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 22, 8:30am – 5:00pm and get ready for some totally cool music like Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players.

You can also see the awesome dinosaur exhibit, Prehistoric Playground, and participate in fun activities with the Quad City Juggling Club and the Bettendorf Police Explorer Scouts at The Family Museum.

Parents, get your tickets now for the entire family at The Family Museum’s Welcome Desk. The cost is $6.00 per person and kids under two get in for free. There will be food and beverages for sale but you can bring your own refreshments, lawn chairs, and blankets. Call (563) 344-4106 for more details.

Dos-a-Dos Books in Studio1… Join our friends at the Figge Art Museum on Saturday, April 24 1:00–2:30pm. Kara Fedje will help kids and parents make fun, fancy “double books” that can be used for journaling, story writing, drawing and more.

Learn more about Family Events at the Figge Art Museum.

WQPT is sponsoring the children’s activities in the new Education Center at Butterworth Center on Sunday, December 6, from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Every year Butterworth Center & Deere-Wiman House in Moline, IL., host a 19th Century Christmas, featuring trees and decorations reminiscent of yesteryear.  Some of the highlights include a performance by the Moline Boy’s Choir, 1933 Lionel Train display and short video on the history of the houses, produced by WQPT. Celebrate the spirit of the season and bring your family to this free community event!

For more information check out butterworthcenter.com.