Chicago Children's Museum, Museum of Science and Industry and Allstate Insurance Company Team Up to Create "Wonder" Among Our City's Youth
Partnership Focused on Reinforcing the Value of Science Education
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Nov. 13, 2009 NORTHBROOK, Ill. -
Allstate Insurance Company, the nation's largest publicly held personal lines insurer, Chicago Children's Museum and the Museum of Science and Industry today announced the second year of Wonder Kids, a collaborative partnership focused on addressing the value of science education.
The Wonder Kids initiative, funded by Allstate, is a collaboration between the Chicago's Children's Museum and the Museum of Science and Industry aimed at instilling a love of science among Chicago area youth.
"We're excited to be a part of this partnership that brings together two great Chicago organizations dedicated to exploring science. Our goal with Wonder Kids is to make science fun and show kids how it can be incorporated into their daily lives," said Vicky Dinges, assistant vice president, Allstate Insurance Company.
A highlight of the partnership is the development of Wonder Kids, an annual interactive science event scheduled for November 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Museum of Science and Industry. Fun and interactive science experiments created jointly by educators from both museums will teach children how their minds and bodies work. Visitors to Wonder Kids will also receive tips on how families can create and instill "wonder" at home all year long.
"The programming Chicago Children's Museum created for Wonder Kids provides playful experiences that tap into how children learn, and engages them at an early age so they develop a lifelong love of science learning," said Jennifer Farrington, President and CEO, Chicago Children's Museum. "This effort is an essential part of our mission and is reflected in the ongoing development of our partnership with Allstate and the Museum of Science and Industry."
Through the collaboration between the Chicago Children's Museum and the Museum of Science and Industry, museum members receive enhanced event opportunities and museum staff benefit from additional training.
"Wonder Kids is designed to stir children's curiosity about how the world works and to inspire and motivate them to reach for their full potential when it comes to learning science, technology, medicine and engineering," said David Mosena, President and CEO of the Museum of Science and Industry. "It's a shining example of how a public and private partnership can be beneficial to the city and its residents."
About Museum of Science and Industry
The Museum of Science and Industry's mission is to inspire the inventive genius in everyone by presenting captivating and compelling experiences that are real and educational. Located at 57th Street and Lake Shore Drive, the Museum is open every day of the year except December 25. The Museum is supported in part through the generosity of the people of Chicago through the Chicago Park District. For more information, visit the Museum's Web site at www.msichicago.org or call (773) 684-1414 or (800) GO-TO-MSI outside of the Chicago area.
About Chicago Children's Museum
The mission of Chicago Children's Museum is to create a community where play and learning connect. CCM is the only cultural institution in the city dedicated to young children and the important adults in their lives. Playful experiences, including over fifteen interactive exhibits and programming spaces, tap into how kids learn, and engage them at an early age so they develop a lifelong love of learning. For more information, please visit www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org.
About Allstate Corporation
The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation's largest publicly held personal lines insurer. Widely known through the "You're In Good Hands With Allstate®" slogan, Allstate is reinventing protection and retirement to help more than 17 million households insure what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow. Consumers access Allstate insurance products and services through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, and Allstate exclusive financial representatives in the U.S. and Canada, as well as via www.allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate®.
Media Contacts:
David Steck
Allstate Insurance Company
847-402-5600
Amie DeLuca
For Allstate Insurance Company
Ph: 630-315-2962
Natalie Kreiger
Chicago Children's Museum
Ph: 312-464-7727
Julie Parente
Museum of Science and Industry
Ph: 773-753-6249
