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The object of teaching a child is to enable the child to get along without the teacher.  
-Elbert Hubbard


The Washington 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 Camps are offered throughout the year for all age groups, interests and abilities.  Classes and camps are typically science, visual arts, or performing arts themed. To register for a class sign-up in person, click here for online registration or contact the box office at 605-367-6000.

 - 2008_Fall_Class_Descriptions_Final.pdf Classes & Camps Fall 2008
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The Educator's Planning Guide is for all formal and non-formal educators planning to visit the Washington Pavilion. It contains information regarding the Kirby Science Discovery Center, Wells Fargo CineDome, Husby Performing Arts Center, and the Visual Arts Center. To schedule a field trip email Group Services at groupservices@washingtonpavilion.org or call 605-367-7397 ext. 2319.


 - educators_planning_guide!.pdf Educator's Planning Guide
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Click here to learn about the NASA Educator Resource Center!!

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

Kirby Science Discovery Center

CineDome Film Schedule
CineDome Film Library 
Exhibits Descriptions

Visual Arts Center
Gallery Insights 

Husby Performing Arts Center
Matinee Performances

Montana Repertory Theatre's
To Kill A Mockingbird

Thursday, Feb 19, 2009, 1 pm

CirqueWorks Birdhouse Factory
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, 1 pm

Magic Tree House: The Musical
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, 10 am & 1 pm

Bob the Builder
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009, 1 pm


KSDC Scavenger Hunt - Kirby_Discovery_Science_Center_Scavenger_Hunt.pdf KSDC Scavenger Hunt
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Magic Tree House Activity - Magic_Tree_House.pdf Magic Tree House Activity
1st-3rd grade Language Arts lesson plan
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Magic Tree House Puppet - Keeper_Puppet.pdf Magic Tree House Puppet Activity
1st-3rd grade puppet making activity
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Educational Outreach
Applications for participation in these outreach opportunities are available online or by calling the Box Office.

The Ahn Trio
In-School Recital
Friday, Nov. 7, 2008

Repertory Dance Theatre Residency
Incorporating Dance Into Curriculum
In-School Recital
Master Class - Modern Dance Techniques
Movement for Athletes Workshop

All RDT events will be held between Saturday, Jan. 17 and Tuesday Jan. 20, 2009


For more information about Education at the Washington Pavilion please contact a staff member in the Community Learning Center Department:

Becky McDowell, Curriculum Specialist
605-367-7397 ext. 2352
rmcdowell@washingtonpavilion.org

Rose Ann Kelly, Community Engagement Program Coordinator
605-367-7397 ext. 2374
rkelly@washingtonpavilion.org

Nancy Kirstein, Education Program Coordinator
605-367-7397 ext. 2370
nkirstein@washingtonpavilion.org 

Mary Teply, Director of Community Engagement and Learning 
605-367-7397 ext. 2350
mteply@washingtonpavilion.org

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