The Karshner Museum and Center for Culture & Arts, owned and operated by the Puyallup School District, desires to use our collection and resources to be a leader in participatory education for students, teachers and our community. As a part of our community outreach and commitment to give our children and families hands-on experiences we are rolling out a "Karshner Kids Club" this fall. The "Kids Club" is free, students will receive monthly newsletters, a passport and a membership card. As students carry out activities with artifacts, participate in activities at the museum and through other community activities they receive stamps in their passports. They will work their way up through levels, badges and earn prizes. We are hoping you can support this worthwhile student “Club” as they explore science, history, other cultures, artifacts, photos, documents and learn critical thinking skills as well as creativity, communication and collaboration.
Karshner Kids Club students will learn about Puyallup and Washington State History; the Oregon Trail and Pioneers; the original inhabitants of our area: the Puyallup, Nisqually and Muckleshoot and other Coast Salish Indians; Science topics like bugs and butterflies, rocks and gems, fossils; endangered species and inventing; other cultures and seasonal themes; all while learning research, and critical thinking skills and having fun. Watch for our newsletters each month!