A Message From Explorit’s Board President
By Ken Kaplan
Special to The Enterprise
Dear Friends of Explorit,
The Explorit Science Center, a beloved local nonprofit dedicated to igniting and fostering curiosity about science and nature, is facing a critical financial challenge. Despite recently raising program fees and the support of generous donors, costs continue to rise, threatening the future of our programs. Absent immediate community support to help bridge this difficult situation, Explorit may be forced to dramatically scale back the scope of our activities.
For more than 40 years, Explorit has provided meaningful, hands-on learning opportunities that inspire curiosity and a lifelong passion for science. We believe that science should be accessible to everyone, and now more than ever, we need the community’s help to continue our reach and impact.
Explorit’s dedicated team of educators, scientists, and volunteers deliver interactive science experiences to school-based groups in Yolo County and beyond, providing over 230 school programs that reached more than 8,500 students in the last year alone.
Explorit relies on contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations that share a commitment to science education. These generous donations help fund interactive exhibits, community programs, and educational resources that benefit thousands of
students and families each year. Your support makes these programs possible.
Explorit is committed to finding long-term solutions through a new strategic plan to diversify its revenue sources, but it needs immediate support to bridge this financial gap. Your donation today will allow us to deliver scheduled programming for the remainder of the academic year and to reach more young, inquiring minds across Northern California.
Please visit www.explorit.org/donate to make a contribution and help Explorit continue to sow the seeds of curiosity that will empower critical thinking in generations to come.
For more information or to get involved, please visit https://www.explorit.org/ or contact explorit@explorit.org.
Sincerely,
Ken Kaplan
President, Explorit Board of Trustees
Ways to Support Explorit's mission:
• Explorit is open Fridays from 1-4pm and Saturday and Sundays from 10am-2pm. The current exhibit is “Blast Off! A Journey Through Our Solar System”. Admission is $5 per person, free for Explorit Members and those aged 2 and under.
• Summer science camps fill up quickly so mark your calendars. Registration begins Monday, March 3 at noon. Members $210/Non-Members $240 ($84/$96 for “Storytime Science”). Find more information at https://www.explorit.org/camps. We hope to see you this summer!
• Now is a great time to donate and help Explorit continue to educate and inspire the scientists of tomorrow: https://www.explorit.org/donate
• An Explorit Membership grants the recipient free visits to Explorit’s regular public hours, discounts on events, summer camps and workshops, and gives you ASTC benefits to visit other museums throughout the world. To purchase or for more information visit https://www.explorit.org/membership or call Explorit at 530-756-0191.
• Celebrate your birthday at Explorit! Offered Saturdays and Sundays between 2-4pm, this two hour program includes themed group activities and crafts, a decorated party room, and exclusive access to Explorit’s Exploration Gallery. Themes include Amazing Animals, Dynamic Dinosaurs, and Blast Off! Space. Call 530-756-0191 to reserve. More information found at https://www.explorit.org/birthday-parties.
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