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PBS Kansas Cochener-Garvey Children's Education & Discovery Center

Open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday - Friday 

(unless otherwise stated under our Announcements)

No FOOD or DRINKS in the Education Center.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Due to significant federal funding cuts, there will soon be an admission fee to visit the Education & Discovery Center. The fees will start September 15.

1 year old or younger, free

2 to 5 years old, $3

6 to 18 years old, $4

Adults, $4

Annual Passes are available by joining one of our Membership Clubs.

PBS Kansas Kids Birthday Club - $25 Annual Donation:

  • One name will appear during the child’s birthday month. Additional family names are $10 each.
  • Fun PBS Kansas Kids activity sheets
  • Free entry for one year to the PBS Kansas Cochener-Garvey Children’s Education & Discovery Center for two adults and two children.

 

PBS Kansas Friends of the Wild Kratts Club - $50 Annual Donation:

  • Two names will appear for one year every time Wild Kratts airs. Additional family names are $10 each.
  • Fun PBS Kansas Kids activity sheets
  • Free entry for one year to the PBS Kansas Cochener-Garvey Children’s Education & Discovery Center for two adults and two children.

 

Melvin Maniacs Club - $5 Annual Donation (supporters of the PBS Kansas kids show Melvin Mania.): 

  • Two names will appear in the Melvin Mania credits for one year. Additional family names are $10 each.
  • Melvin Mania sticker and activity sheets
  • Free entry for one year to the PBS Kansas Cochener-Garvey Children’s Education & Discovery Center for two adults and two children.

 

$75 Annual Pledge:

  • Two names will appear in the Melvin Mania credits for one year. Additional family names are $10 each.
  • Melvin Mania sticker and activity sheets
  • Personal video from Melvin
  • Free entry for one year to the PBS Kansas Cochener-Garvey Children’s Education & Discovery Center for two adults and two children.

 

$100 Annual Pledge:

  • Two names will appear in the Melvin Mania credits for one year. Additional family names are $10 each.
  • Melvin Mania sticker and activity sheets
  • Personal video from Melvin
  • Place an object on Melvin’s desk for an episode
  • Free entry for one year to the PBS Kansas Cochener-Garvey Children’s Education & Discovery Center for two adults and two children.

Family Fun & Learning

The PBS Kansas Cochener-Garvey Children’s Education & Discovery Center is a STEAM-based learning (science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics) for children 2-10 years old and their families. Kids of all ages, however, have fun and benefit from visiting the center.

The Education Center features hands-on and interactive Discovery Stations and incorporates trusted PBS KIDS content to encourage creativity, improve social & emotional skills, build critical thinking, boost curiosity and more! We also offer studio tours, sharing information about broadcast technology and careers. Field trips are welcome.

Questions? Contact Lynn Woolf, Director of Education, lwoolf@kpts.org

Plan Your Visit

Located inside PBS Kansas Channel 8 (8710 E. 32nd Street North, Wichita, KS 67226)

Recognized as an Autism friendly site by Heartspring.

Interested in scheduling a field trip? Contact info@kpts.org

Click here to download field trip information.

Click here to see the Love The Earth Art Contest Winners.

Announcements

Monday, September 1,  Ed Center will be closed (Labor Day). 
Friday, October 3,  Ed Center will close at noon. 
Tuesday, October 28,  Ed Center will be closed. 

IDEAS FOR OUTDOOR SUMMER FUN

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Summer is a great time for outdoor fun! Thanks to a grant from the Kansas Health Foundation,the PBS Kansas Cochener-Garvey Children’s Education & Discovery Center is hosting several special outdoor events. If you can’t join us in the Center, check out these activities you can do at home.

PBS Kids Summer Activity Book

PBS Kids Summer Check List

PBS Kansas Kids Explore

Join us for water play, bubble fun and nature scavenger hunts. Download these activities to do at home.

PBS Kansas Kids Create

Join us for rock painting, chalk art, music exploration and more. Download these activities to do at home.

PBS Kansas Kids Storytimes

Join us every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for Storytime. The last Wednesday of the month is bilingual Storytime.

If you can't attend the Bilingual Storytimes in person, you can still participate at home! Download these materials and have fun!

Text to Support

Your donations support STEAM learning through interactive displays, arts & crafts, bilingual storytimes, and more! Interested in funding the fun? 

Text PBSKSKIDS to 28950 or find more ways below.

Ways to Support the Education Center

Support STEAM Education

Donate to support the Education Center and choose to receive a kids or adult t-shirt as a thank you gift. 



 

Support STEAM Education

Your financial donations to support STEAM education are greatly appreciated!
 


 

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Discover Your Next Adventure

Thanks for visiting our site! We’re glad you are interested in learning about the PBS Kansas Cochener-Garvey Children’s Education & Discovery Center. The Education Center focuses on STEAM-based learning (science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics) for children 2-10 years old and their families. Kids of all ages, however, have fun and benefit from visiting the center.

 

The Education Center features hands-on and interactive Discovery Stations and incorporates trusted PBS KIDS content to encourage creativity, improve social & emotional skills, build critical thinking, boost curiosity and more! We also offer studio tours, sharing information about broadcast technology and careers. And, field trips are welcome. 

 

Questions? Contact info@kpts.org 

Wall of Giving Donors

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Thank You PBS Kansas Cochener-Garvey Children’s Education & Discovery Center Sponsors!

Cochener Garvey Capital Partners, INC. logo
City of Wichita Arts & Cultural Services
Sunderland Foundation logo

WILSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST

F. DAVID SEATON

PHIL & LORI RICHARDSON

Evergy logo
Kansas Strong logo
KSN logo
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Jabara Family Foundation Inc. logo
Star Lumber

Charitable Foundation

Bruce G. Cochener Foundation logo

STEVE AND DEE MARSH

TOM & SHIRLEY ZEMKE

JOHN & CHANDRA SMART

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THANK YOU DONORS!

Faraday Studios logo
Delta Dental logo
Make A Fort logo
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LDF logo
Barnes & Noble logo
United Way of the Plains logo
Friends of the Wichita Public Library logo

CARRIE MOORE

MARY LOU TAYLOR

JESSICA KILPATRIC

ADAM POELL

SHIRLEY BAKER