For our younger guests
Adventure, Exploration, Appreciation.
A place to belong
All throughout our facilities, children will find spaces tailor-made for them to enjoy, including games, animatronics, the keelboat theatre, a classroom for our free educational offerings and as pictured here, a special Kids’ Corner. Seeing our younger guests happy and engaged is one of the most satisfying aspects of our staff members’ jobs.
Programming for Students K-12th Grade
We have many opportunities for youth of all ages to participate in the Center’s education program! Click on the links below for program details, class/activity schedules and online registration.
- Percy’s Pals (Grades K-2 and 3-5): Students are divided into two groups based on grade level, and each group will meet once a month to learn about the scientific, cultural, and technological endeavors of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The Center’s adorable scrap metal sculpture Percy the Pelican sponsors this program.
- Growers’ Academy and Community Garden (Grades 4-7): This program allows area students to learn the skills required to prepare, plant, and care for a garden while providing free produce to their community. At the end of the growing season, students and representatives from funding partner CF Industries will celebrate with a graduation ceremony and picnic.
- Lewis and Clark Kids’ Club (Grades 6-8): Lewis and Clark Kids’ Club is a youth travel club for Middle School students. The Center will provide supervision and transportation for a series of out-of-town adventures designed to enhance students’ cultural awareness and encourage a love of the humanities.
- Young Historians (Grades 9-12): This series teaches students to research, write, produce, and present history projects; and develops students’ understanding of the importance of public history institutions. Students will learn to research, write, produce, and present history using the latest trends in historiographic methods. Students may earn a chance to present their work in Washington, D.C.!
If you have questions or suggestions or would like to volunteer to help with the Center’s educational programming please contact Education Coordinator, Amanda Gibson, at 712-224-5242 or email her at agibson@siouxcitylcic.com.
