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A special place for kids to expand their horizons

To Inspire, Entertain & Edify Our Kids

For children 0 to 12 years old

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Kids need a place to go, to explore, laugh, and discover what they can become.

Your donation can impact Merced’s kids for lifetimes.

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A Broad Range of Productive Activities
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We’ve struggled to find local places where our kids are exposed to fun and stimulating experiences, plan, and discovery. A place that’s nearby, safe and positive for all.
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What The Kids Get:

Discovering
new experiences

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Fun role-playing

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Learning while playing

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Upcoming Events
  • Young Naturalist Academy
    Young Naturalist Academy
    Thu 07 Sep
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    Sep 07, 6:00 PM – Nov 30, 7:30 PM
    Merced, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
    We will learn all about plant types, parts, and functions. The world of animals, and the expiration of different types of environments and biomes. As always, our program is a hands-on learning experience.
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  • Back to the 80s: Annual Gala and Fundraiser
    Back to the 80s: Annual Gala and Fundraiser
    Thu 12 Oct
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    Oct 12, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Merced, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
    An exciting evening event where you get transported back to the 80s. New 80s Experience exhibit, food, drinks, auction, music and more awaits you.
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  • STEM Summer Camp 2023
    STEM Summer Camp 2023
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    STEM Summer Camp 2023
    Kids Discovery Station Merced, 350 W Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95348, USA
    We invite children who completed grades 1 through 4 to a weekly half-day Summer STEM Camp. Join us on an exciting adventure to play with us and to explore the world of science, technology, engineering and math as well as the museum’s exhibits.
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A safe, positive, nonjudgemental place where inspiration is nurtured

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Thank you to our sponsors:

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