Children's Museum of Oak Ridge

Welcome to the Children's Museum of Oak Ridge After School Program! This program has been developed by the Children's Museum to provide a safe and supervised place for children to go after the school day ends. Third and fourth grade students from Glenwood, Linden, Willow Brook, and Woodland Elementary Schools join us every Tuesday and Thursday this year. Education is key at the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge.  All of our activities and events are education-focused.  The museum works with the Oak Ridge School system to provide the best opportunities for enrichment.

The Museum's After School Program is directed by Carroll Welch, CMOR's Deputy Director, and teachers Megan Griffith and Ryan Zots. Students will receive guidance in life skills, healthy living, gardening, the arts, environmental science, and International studies through Junior Achievement, 4-H Club, Tennessee Nutrition Consumer Education Program, Kids Go Green, and community Leaders. We thank United Way of Anderson County for their continued support.

Mission:

1. Build self-esteem within individual.
2. Develop leadership skills.
3. Build a greater appreciation of cultural and individual differences.
4. Help children to have fun.

Objectives:

1. Provide a comprehensive program with the commitment to help children develop physical and social skills, and emotional well-being.
2. Be sensitive to the special needs of families.
3. Develop a safe, comfortable environment that allows each child to develop confidence, self-discipline and a positive self image.
4. Increase each child's awareness of their own potential
5. Provide not only direct supervision of the children, but also productive use of their time.
6. Serve as an advocate for each child's right to a happy, healthy childhood.