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Shawn Ginwright, PhD Headlines at the 2022 Promise of Play Symposium
Greentrike is excited to announce that educator, innovator, and activist Shawn Ginwright, PhD, will be the keynote speaker at the annual Promise of Play Symposium on May 12, 2022. The Symposium will be held in person this year at the McGavick Conference Center at Clover Park Technical College. The [...]
Mask Policy Updates (March 12, 2022)
Greentrike Masking Policy for Museums and Programs (Updated Monday 03.14.2022 with new mask guidelines for JBLM) The Washington State Department of Health announced updated indoor masking guidelines starting Saturday, March 12. Greentrike is adjusting its masking policies to reflect the new state guidelines. Effective March 12, 2022, Greentrike will [...]
Play is On Base: How This Washington State Museum is Following Through on Its Commitment to Military Families
“Working directly with military families has been incredibly humbling and informative. It has also been wonderful to collaborate with experts in areas of military families’ unique needs.” — Kimberly McKenney, Planning and Evaluation Director at Greentrike Opening a museum after years of planning and development is exciting on its own, [...]
Expanded Learning Opportunities in Session for Spring Semester
Greentrike OSTI kicked off spring Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) programming on January 10, 2022. The spring semester marks the second semester for ELO programming at Tacoma Public Schools (TPS) and the start of ELO programming for University Place School District (UPSD). Over 35 ELO providers are hosting sessions at [...]
Celebrating 10 Years on Pacific Avenue
On January 14, 2022, the Children’s Museum of Tacoma celebrated the ten-year anniversary of its move to 1501 Pacific Avenue. The Museum first opened up for play in 1985, with 2022 marking 37 years of service to the community. Starting with local festivals, the Museum formed as part of [...]
Book to Home Brings Learning and Wonder to Students of Jennie Reed Elementary
Third graders of Jennie Reed Elementary School greeted the winter Book to Home distribution with warm smiles and a fervor for reading. Books were delivered by the Early Learning and Reading Network, a joint effort by Graduate Tacoma and Greentrike on December 21, 2021. This delivery marks the third [...]
Early Learning & Reading Network Now Powered by Greentrike
Written by guest contributor: Elvin Bucu - Deputy Director, Foundation for Tacoma Students As the Graduate Tacoma community-wide movement progresses into its second decade of work, the Foundation for Tacoma Students (FFTS) is pleased to announce that the facilitation and leadership of the Early Learning & Reading Network (ELRN) will [...]
Greentrike Expands Out-of-School Time Intermediary to University Place School District
Pilot Program for Expanded Learning Opportunities Begins January 2022 for Second School District in Pierce County [Tacoma, Washington]: Greentrike Out-of-School Time Intermediary (Greentrike OSTI) today announced a new partnership with University Place School District (UPSD). Greentrike OSTI launches the pilot Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) programming for UPSD schools, starting [...]
Greentrike Partners to Raise Funds for an International Campaign Helping Children Improve Reading Comprehension
Greentrike announces a partnership with local nonprofit Peace Works United for a collaborative effort to raise funds in support of reading comprehension for children. The Read Well Challenge is a campaign that will support the Tacoma-George Sister City Committee with the goal of purchasing personalized books for 400 young [...]
King 5 Features Children’s Museum at JBLM
Watch now Friends from King 5 visit the Children's Museum at JBLM to feature Greentrike's second museum on Evening. Watch the segment for a tour of the Museum's playscapes and to learn more about the first community funded children's museum on a military installation.
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Virtual Play to Learn: May Flowers! (Morning)
Virtual Play to Learn: May Flowers! (Morning)
Join us for a playful 45 minutes of Play to Learn! Play to Learn is a free program for children and adults to interact together with songs, activities, stories, and […]
Wee Ones Weekly: W is for Water
Wee Ones Weekly: W is for Water
Mondays for Members Only | 1 – 2 p.m. Register to enjoy thematic and musical programming perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and their grown-ups during the academic year October – May. […]
Virtual Play to Learn: May Flowers! (Evening)
Virtual Play to Learn: May Flowers! (Evening)
Join us for a playful 45 minutes of Play to Learn! Play to Learn is a free program for children and adults to interact together with songs, activities, stories, and […]
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Play to Learn – Bryant Neighborhood Center (Morning)
Play to Learn – Bryant Neighborhood Center (Morning)
Play to Learn is a FREE program for children and adults to play TOGETHER! Now offered virtually and at 5 community locations throughout Pierce County. Play to Learn is for […]
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Play to Learn – Salishan Family Investment Center (Morning – Masks Required)
Play to Learn – Salishan Family Investment Center (Morning – Masks Required)
Masking is required for Play to Learn at Salishan Family Investment Center Play to Learn is a FREE program for children and adults to play TOGETHER! Now offered virtually and […]
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Play to Learn – Puyallup Public Library (Morning)
Play to Learn – Puyallup Public Library (Morning)
Play to Learn is a FREE program for children and adults to play TOGETHER! Now offered virtually and at 5 community locations throughout Pierce County. Play to Learn is for […]
Play to Learn – Puyallup Public Library (Afternoon)
Play to Learn – Puyallup Public Library (Afternoon)
Play to Learn is a FREE program for children and adults to play TOGETHER! Now offered virtually and at 5 community locations throughout Pierce County. Play to Learn is for […]
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Play to Learn – Asia Pacific Cultural Center (Morning)
Play to Learn – Asia Pacific Cultural Center (Morning)
Play to Learn is a FREE program for children and adults to play TOGETHER! Now offered virtually and at 5 community locations throughout Pierce County. Play to Learn is for […]
NW Sinfonietta Presents Low Sensory Live Music at the Children’s Museum of Tacoma
NW Sinfonietta Presents Low Sensory Live Music at the Children’s Museum of Tacoma
Greentrike and Northwest Sinfonietta are excited to bring live music experiences to children in a low-sensory environment that welcomes all responses to the music! Children will enjoy a fun and […]
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Virtual Play to Learn: Butterflies! (Morning)
Virtual Play to Learn: Butterflies! (Morning)
Join us for a playful 45 minutes of Play to Learn! Play to Learn is a free program for children and adults to interact together with songs, activities, stories, and […]
Wee Ones Weekly: X is for X-Ray
Wee Ones Weekly: X is for X-Ray
Mondays for Members Only | 1 – 2 p.m. Register to enjoy thematic and musical programming perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and their grown-ups during the academic year October – May. […]
Virtual Play to Learn: Butterflies! (Evening)
Virtual Play to Learn: Butterflies! (Evening)
Join us for a playful 45 minutes of Play to Learn! Play to Learn is a free program for children and adults to interact together with songs, activities, stories, and […]
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Play to Learn – Bryant Neighborhood Center (Morning)
Play to Learn – Bryant Neighborhood Center (Morning)
Play to Learn is a FREE program for children and adults to play TOGETHER! Now offered virtually and at 5 community locations throughout Pierce County. Play to Learn is for […]
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Play to Learn – Salishan Family Investment Center (Morning – Masks Required)
Play to Learn – Salishan Family Investment Center (Morning – Masks Required)
Masking is required for Play to Learn at Salishan Family Investment Center Play to Learn is a FREE program for children and adults to play TOGETHER! Now offered virtually and […]
Virtual Family STEAM Night (Evening)
Virtual Family STEAM Night (Evening)
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) nights are a time for families to try a new activity and engage in STEAM learning through play and fun. This week […]
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Promise of Play Symposium
Promise of Play Symposium
The Promise of Play Symposium: Building a Child and Youth Centered Community is an annual conference that inspires, provokes, engages, and activates the community to create a Pierce County […]
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Play to Learn – Asia Pacific Cultural Center (Morning)
Play to Learn – Asia Pacific Cultural Center (Morning)
Play to Learn is a FREE program for children and adults to play TOGETHER! Now offered virtually and at 5 community locations throughout Pierce County. Play to Learn is for […]
Play to Learn – Children’s Museum at JBLM (Morning)
Play to Learn – Children’s Museum at JBLM (Morning)
Play to Learn is a FREE program for children and adults to play TOGETHER! Now offered virtually and at 5 community locations throughout Pierce County. Play to Learn is for […]
Play to Learn – Children’s Museum at JBLM (Afternoon)
Play to Learn – Children’s Museum at JBLM (Afternoon)
Play to Learn is a FREE program for children and adults to play TOGETHER! Now offered virtually and at 5 community locations throughout Pierce County. Play to Learn is for […]
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Virtual Play to Learn – Day at the Beach (Morning)
Virtual Play to Learn – Day at the Beach (Morning)
Join us for a playful 45 minutes of Play to Learn! Play to Learn is a free program for children and adults to interact together with songs, activities, stories, and […]
Virtual Play to Learn – Day at the Beach (Evening)
Virtual Play to Learn – Day at the Beach (Evening)
Join us for a playful 45 minutes of Play to Learn! Play to Learn is a free program for children and adults to interact together with songs, activities, stories, and […]
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Play to Learn – Bryant Neighborhood Center (Morning)
Play to Learn – Bryant Neighborhood Center (Morning)
Play to Learn is a FREE program for children and adults to play TOGETHER! Now offered virtually and at 5 community locations throughout Pierce County. Play to Learn is for […]
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Play to Learn – Puyallup Public Library (Morning)
Play to Learn – Puyallup Public Library (Morning)
Play to Learn is a FREE program for children and adults to play TOGETHER! Now offered virtually and at 5 community locations throughout Pierce County. Play to Learn is for […]
Play to Learn – Puyallup Public Library (Afternoon)
Play to Learn – Puyallup Public Library (Afternoon)
Play to Learn is a FREE program for children and adults to play TOGETHER! Now offered virtually and at 5 community locations throughout Pierce County. Play to Learn is for […]
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Play to Learn – Asia Pacific Cultural Center (Morning)
Play to Learn – Asia Pacific Cultural Center (Morning)
Play to Learn is a FREE program for children and adults to play TOGETHER! Now offered virtually and at 5 community locations throughout Pierce County. Play to Learn is for […]
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Wee Ones Weekly: Y is for Yarn
Wee Ones Weekly: Y is for Yarn
Mondays for Members Only | 1 – 2 p.m. Register to enjoy thematic and musical programming perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and their grown-ups during the academic year October – May. […]
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Play to Learn – Puyallup Public Library (Morning)
Play to Learn – Puyallup Public Library (Morning)
Play to Learn is a FREE program for children and adults to play TOGETHER! Now offered virtually and at 5 community locations throughout Pierce County. Play to Learn is for […]
Play to Learn – Puyallup Public Library (Afternoon)
Play to Learn – Puyallup Public Library (Afternoon)
Play to Learn is a FREE program for children and adults to play TOGETHER! Now offered virtually and at 5 community locations throughout Pierce County. Play to Learn is for […]
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Storytime at JBLM
Storytime at JBLM
Join Greentrike staff on Fridays in the lobby at the Children’s Museum at JBLM for an engaging Storytime! Stories will focus on community, confidence, inclusion, and celebrating the similarities and […]
NW Sinfonietta Presents Low Sensory Live Music at the Children’s Museum at JBLM
NW Sinfonietta Presents Low Sensory Live Music at the Children’s Museum at JBLM
Greentrike and Northwest Sinfonietta are excited to bring live music experiences to children in a low-sensory environment that welcomes all responses to the music! Children will enjoy a fun and […]
NW Sinfonietta Presents Low Sensory Live Music at the Children’s Museum at JBLM
NW Sinfonietta Presents Low Sensory Live Music at the Children’s Museum at JBLM
Greentrike and Northwest Sinfonietta are excited to bring live music experiences to children in a low-sensory environment that welcomes all responses to the music! Children will enjoy a fun and […]