The document summarizes information about the Jackson Hole Children's Museum. It provides population statistics for Jackson, Wyoming and identifies a need for affordable childcare and play spaces for families. It describes the museum's mission to provide spaces for children to play, create, explore and discover. It details the museum's programs that promote kindergarten readiness, provide after school care, and support learning in local schools. In 2016, it had over 9,500 visits and impacted over 1,200 students through its K-5th grade STEAM programs. The work is important for supporting local families and engaging children in the arts and sciences, especially as the school district faces budget cuts.

2. JACKSON, WY: THE COMMUNITY NEED
Total Population: 10,449 (2014)
Children under 5: 1,282 (2012)
Children K-5th Grade: ~1,500 (2017)
• Quality and affordable out-of-school care for working families has
been identified as one of the top community needs in Teton County,
2nd to housing and healthcare (2015 survey conducted by Teton County).
• Teton County families with young children need safe and enriching
indoor play spaces in which to interact during the long winter months.
• 46% of children entering kindergarten are from first generation Latino
families.

3. WHO WE ARE
OUR MISSION
To Provide Space to PLAY, CREATE, EXPLORE and DISCOVER.
OUR VISION
We envision a community where all children are curious, collaborative and innovative individuals.
OUR VALUES
Commitment to CHILDREN:
• We honor children’s unique interests and innate capabilities.
• We value experiential discovery and an inquiry-based process.
Commitment to COMMUNITY:
• We are committed to positive and enriching relationships.
• We value collaborative partnerships that promote accessibility and diversity.
Commitment to FAMILIES:
• We value a space where children, caregivers and families can have fun together.

4. “Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play, children learn how to learn.”
~ O. Fred Donaldson

5. WHAT WE DO
Promote the development of cognitive and emotional skills necessary
for Kindergarten Readiness
Interactive Play Spaces and Exhibits • Patron and Pre-K Programs
Over 9,500 visits to the Museum in 2016.
Over 40,000 visitors since opening in 2011.

7. WHAT WE DO
Address the Kindergarten Readiness gap
Pre-K Program with Literacy Lab & Head Start • Rolling into Readiness
150 low-income families were impacted in 2016.

8. WHAT WE DO
Provide quality and engaging out-of-school care for working families
Afterschool Programs • Summer Camps • CREST Partnership
Over 250 children K-5th grade participated in 2016.

9. WHAT WE DO
Collaborate to provide unique program opportunities
Design to CLIMB
Partnership with Teton County Public Art and TCSD #1.

10. WHAT WE DO
Support curricular and conceptual learning in school
K-5th grade STEAM Programs
80% of K-5 students in Teton County impacted – over 1,200 students.
“Students had an amazing time visiting JHCM. The staff did
an exceptional job designing an engaging lesson that
targeted specific grade level standards. Students came back
to the classroom excited to discuss and share their new
discoveries. Our students cannot wait for the next
opportunity to return to JHCM and expand their thinking
and knowledge.”
~ Annie Bacon, 2nd Grade Spanish Dual Immersion Teacher

11. Revenue
REVENUES & EXPENSES
2016-17 Revenues 2016-17 Expenses

13. WHY THIS WORK IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER
• With TCSD #1 facing a $3.7M cut in the next 2 years, perpetuating quality
programs that expose children to the arts and sciences are crucial.
Our K-5th grade STEAM programs engage over 1,200 students annually.
• With our workforce being taxed by Jackson’s high cost of living, organizations
like ours help to provide affordable out-of-school care for their families.
We provide quality summer and afterschool programming for over 250 working families.
• Quality experiences in early education are an important indicator for success
later in life.
Hundreds of local families use the Museum to PLAY, CREATE, EXPLORE and DISCOVER.

14. THANK YOU!
PLEASE COME VISIT US @
174 N. King St.
Questions??
www.jhchildrensmuseum.org