Childrens Museum Of The Lowcountry
Childrens Museum Of The Lowcountry
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Mission
The Children's Museum of the Lowcountry is a non-profit organization whose mission is to engage young children's potential by inviting families of all backgrounds to explore environments and experiences that spark imagination and stimulate curiosity through the power of PLAY.
About
ABOUT THE MUSEUM: THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF THE LOWCOUNTRY (CML) OFFERS UNLIMITED LEARNING ADVENTURES FOR CHILDREN, AGES BIRTH TO 10 YEARS, AND THEIR FAMILIES. A WORLD OF DISCOVERY AWAITS AT THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF THE LOWCOUNTRY. KIDS CAN RACE BOATS DOWN RAPIDS, CLIMB ABOARD A LOWCOUNTRY PIRATE SHIP AND DRIVE AN ANTIQUE FIRE TRUCK. FAMILIES CAN RACE GOLF BALLS DOWN A ROLLER COASTER, FIND GEMS UNDER OUR WATERFALL AND CREATE INSPIRED MASTERPIECES EVERY DAY IN OUR DEDICATED ART CENTER. AT CML, PLAY INSPIRES CREATIVITY AND ENCOURAGES LIFELONG EXPLORATION OF THE WORLD AROUND US. FREE MONTHLY PROGRAMS FURTHER OUR INTER-DISCIPLINARY AND EXCITING APPROACH TO LEARNING. CHILDREN ENTER OUR DOORS WITH ANTICIPATION, TAKE PART IN OUR PROGRAMS WITH WONDER AND LAUGHTER, AND LEAVE WITH FOND MEMORIES AND A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF BASIC SCIENCE, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND ARTISTIC CONCEPTS. CML ALSO WORKS TO ADDRESS SPECIFIC NEEDS WITHIN THE LOWCOUNTRY COMMUNITY BY PARTNERING WITH AREA ORGANIZATIONS TO DEVELOP TARGETED PROGRAMS THAT, FOR EXAMPLE, COMBAT CHILDHOOD OBESITY, TEACH TEENAGE MOTHERS IMPORTANT PARENTING SKILLS, AND ENCOURAGE CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES TO THINK ABOUT THEIR FUTURES AS THEY REALIZE THEIR INDIVIDUAL STRENGTHS. ESTABLISHED IN 2003, THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF THE LOWCOUNTRY IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO ENGAGE YOUNG CHILDREN'S POTENTIAL BY INVITING FAMILIES OF ALL BACKGROUNDS TO EXPLORE ENVIRONMENTS AND EXPERIENCES THAT SPARK IMAGINATION AND STIMULATE CURIOSITY THROUGH THE POWER OF PLAY. CAMPS: CML CAMPS PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES DISGUISED AS PLAY DURING SCHOOL BREAKS: SPRING BREAK CAMP, SUMMER CAMP, TURKEY TIME CAMP AND WINTER WONDERLAND CAMP CHILDREN AGES 3 - 10 ENGAGE IN DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE, HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES THAT INCLUDE SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, MATH, LITERACY AND THE ARTS AND CENTER AROUND FUN WEEKLY THEMES. CHILDREN ALSO SPEND TIME EXPLORING IN THE CML INTERACTIVES, WHERE, THROUGH PLAY, THEY ENHANCE THEIR COMMUNICATION, PROBLEM SOLVING AND CREATIVITY SKILLS. CML CAMPERS FORGE FRIENDSHIPS AS THEY WORK ON COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS AND TEST THEIR STRENGTHS AS THEY TACKLE FUN MENTAL AND PHYSICAL CHALLENGES. EVERY DAY OF CAMP DELIVERS A SET OF UNIQUE EXPERIENCES THAT KEEP CHILDREN LEARNING THROUGH PLAY PROGRAMS: THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF THE LOWCOUNTRY HOSTS WEEKLY PROGRAMS FOR YOUR LITTLE ONES TO PLAY AND LEARN IN ADDITION TO THE HANDS-ON EXHIBITS OFFERED EVERY DAY AT THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF THE LOWCOUNTRY, THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OFFERS THE FOLLOWING OPERATING PROGRAMS: FIELD TRIPS BASED ON THE S.C. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CURRICULUM STANDARDS, ART PROGRAMMING INCLUDING DRAWING, KNITTING, AND ARTS & CRAFTS, SCIENCE PROGRAMMING INCLUDING THE EXPLORATION OF REPTILES, SHRIMPING, WATER POWER AND MORE, CREATIVE MOVEMENT AND ART CLASSES FOR TODDLERS, SUMMER CAMPS, BIRTHDAY PARTIES AND PARENT EDUCATION CLASSES.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “The children's museum of the lowcountry is a non-profit organization whose mission is to spark imagination, stimulate curiosity and encourage problem solving through the power of play in families from all backgrounds with young children.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were referred to as: “The children's museum of the lowcountry is a non-profit organization whose mission is to engage young children's potential by inviting families of all backgrounds to explore environments and experiences that spark imagination and stimulate curiosity through the power of play.”.
- The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as SC.
- According to the latest filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 25 ANN STREET, CHARLESTON, SC, 29403.
- The total number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form for 2020 is 38.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $1,038,945.
- The CEO compensation policy within the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and approval.
- The organization has 19 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1995.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $819,714 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $199,394 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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