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At the Washington Pavilion we believe that learning is best when it is a true adventure, with teachers and students actively participating and sharing their passion for learning.
The Pavilion's Department of Community Engagement and Learning strives to provide outstanding value to education in Sioux Falls and the surrounding communities, providing resources for educators at every level through exhibitions, outreach, classes, professional development, special events and programming,
To learn more about programs at the Washington Pavilion, please select from the links at the left or below.
Classes and Workshops are offered throughout the year for all age groups, interests and abilities. Children as young as 18 months can be part of the learning process beginning with Toddler Art for ages 18 months - 3 years (with adult). To register for a class, click here for online registration or contact the box office at 605-367-6000.
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2008 Classes & Camps Catalogue pdf (42097k) |
Field Trips/Group Visits Click on the heading for more information about field trips to the Washington Pavilion. To schedule a field trip contact Group Services at groupservices@washingtonpavilion.org or 605-367-7397 ext. 2319.
Downloadable study guides are available on the Educators page, and Content Standards can be found on a separate page.
To learn more about the specific program areas of the Washington Pavilion and how each offers unique opportunities to enhance the learning experience click on the links below:
Kirby Science Discovery Center
CineDome film schedule,
Film Library for a group showing at a nominal queing fee.
Overnight Camp-Ins for schools and groups An all-night science adventure! Our camp-ins include special hands-on activities, a film in the Wells Fargo CineDome Theater, pizza, free time to explore our exhibits and breakfast in the morning. This is a great all-grade or school activity!
Visual Arts Center
Gallery Insights - a series of free public talks founded on current exhibits in the galleries. Topics are presented by an area speaker who specializes in the field of discussion. The sessions are free and open to the public.
Education outreach for the Visual Arts Center takes several forms, including the Oscar Howe Outreach Presentations. Trained docents visit area 4th grade classrooms to present the story and paintings of Lakota Sioux artist Oscar Howe. This free program is designed to meet content standards in history and art.
Husby Performing Arts Center
We offer a variety of workshops, acting classes, educational outreach activities and other programming in conjunction with the Husby Series, Washington Pavilion's Performance Season.
For more information about Education at the Washington Pavilion please contact a staff member in the Department of Community Engagement and Learning:
Becky McDowell, Curriculum Specialist
605-367-7397 ext. 2352
rmcdowell@washingtonpavilion.org
RoseAnn Kelly, Community Engagement Program Coordinator
rkelly@washingtonpavilion.org
Nancy Kirstein, Education Program Coordinator
605-367-7397 ext. 2374
nkirstein@washingtonpavilion.org
Mary Guerra, Director of Community Engagement and Learning
605-367-7397 ext. 2350
mguerra@washingtonpavilion.org
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