KIDS Program (Kids Involved in
Discovering Science)
KIDS is a program for 7th and 8th grade
students who attend Rockford Public Schools, maintain a B average, and are
recommended by their science teachers. Participants are trained to work
as Museum docents—interacting with visitors on weekends and at special events. Training
sessions include the science behind the exhibits as well as good communication
skills and responsibility. KIDS receive a weekly stipend while enrolled in the program and are awarded a certificate of completion in a special public ceremony at the end of the program
The KIDS
Program has been made possible through the generous support of:
J P Mogan Chase, The Community Foundation of Northern
Illinois, Kent and Marti Mallquist, the Blazer Foundation, Office Depot, the
Gannett Foundation, the R. Page Reese Memorial Fund, the City of Rockford,
Bank One, General Mills, and the Woodward Governor Foundation
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21st Century Community Learning Centers
ASAP@RPS
(After School Achievement Program at Rockford Public Schools)
 Burpee
Museum is a proud community partner with Rockford Public School District
#205 and other area agencies in the After School Achievement Program.
ASAP@RPS is funded by 21st Century Community Center Learning Grants
through the Illinois State Board of Education and the Department of
Education.
Burpee Museum has been involved in the program since its beginning in
1999 and currently acts as Lead Agent for three sites; McIntosch Elementary School, Washington
Elementary School and West View Elementary School. Students in the
program receive daily tutoring in math and reading and homework help
from school district teachers as well as natural history themed
curriculum from Burpee staff. Each site serves up to 100 students
throughout the school year. Students enrolled in the program also take
field trips to Burpee Museum and other local sites, participate in
enrichment and recreational programming provided by collaborative
partners, and are invited to attend a number of family oriented events
at the school and at the Museum.
The After School Achievement Program is helping academically at risk
students make academic gains. Results show those students who attended 4
out of 5 days per week showed improved grades and improved homework
completion.
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Outreach Programs
Can't make it to the Museum? Let us
bring the Museum to you! Outreach programs are perfect for
classrooms, libraries, home school groups, and more. Presentations can
be tailored to meet your needs. Each presentation lasts approximately
one hour and is suitable for up to 30 people. Multiple presentations can
be scheduled to accommodate more people. Call the Education Department Scheduler at 815.965.3433 x1020 for more information or to schedule an outreach program.
Fee = Presentation + Mileage + Travel time
Presentation: $75 for a 1-hour presentation, subsequent presentations at
the same location are $55 each
Mileage: 44.5 cents/mile (applies to locations over 20 miles round-trip)
Travel time: $15/hour (pro rated)
Presentation Topics
Animal Encounters: Get up
close and personal with Burpee’s live animals!
Fossils and Dinosaurs: Take a journey through geologic time.
Wonders of Wildlife: Discover animal habitats and adaptations.
Jane—the Journey of a Juvenile T. rex: Learn the story
behind the discovery, recovery, and preparation of Jane—Burpee’s
celebrity dinosaur.
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