Set Sail for School

Make your very own pencil case out of a bag and duct tape! Join us for a creative and practical workshop where you’ll transform a simple bag into a stylish and functional pencil case using colorful and patterned duct tape. This activity is perfect for kids who enjoy hands-on projects and want to start the school year with a unique, custom-made pencil case.

• Age Group: Suitable for children aged 6 and up
• Benefits: Encourages creativity, resourcefulness, and provides a personalized, practical school supply

Travel back in time with our Learning & Visitor Experience team and listen to exciting adventurous stories based on our Adventure Expedition exhibit! This immersive storytime session will transport children to different eras and far-off places through captivating tales of exploration and adventure. Perfect for young history buffs and budding adventurers, this program combines education and entertainment in an engaging storytelling format.

• Age Group: Suitable for children aged 4 and up
• Benefits: Fosters a love of reading, stimulates imagination, and provides educational insights into historical adventures.

Join Peake the Pup(pet) for an adorable bedtime-themed presentation! This special hands-on program focuses on the importance of bedtime routines and offers tips for a calming and enjoyable bedtime experience for children. With Peake the Pup leading the way, children will learn about bedtime habits through storytelling, interactive activities, and gentle guidance, making bedtime routines fun and stress-free for the whole family.

• Age Group: Suitable for children aged 2 to 6
• Benefits: Promotes healthy sleep habits, enhances storytelling skills, and fosters a positive bedtime routine.

Arts for Learning Maryland engages the arts to ignite learning and transform education. Through partnerships with artists, schools, and communities, we create opportunities for students to imagine, create, and realize their full potential through the arts.

The Baltimore City Public Schools Office of Early Learning provides Pre-K and early childhood programs focusing on social-emotional, language, and cognitive development.

The Division of General Pediatrics at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center provides outstanding primary and preventive care, as well as medical education in a variety of community settings. Our pediatric primary care services have served Baltimore and its surrounding neighborhoods since 1912. The mission of the Division of General Pediatrics is to advance health and promote health equity for children, adolescents and families, and to ensure their bright futures in our local community and beyond through:

• Research on health services, clinical care and community efforts that informs policy and practice.
• Pediatric primary care and clinical services in Baltimore in partnership with families and responsive to social drivers of health.
• Education in preventive and primary care best practices and research methods.
• Advocacy as local, state and national leaders and change agents.

Maryland Family Network (MFN) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that young children and their families have access to high-quality early care and education services throughout the state of Maryland. MFN works to improve the availability, affordability, and quality of child care and early learning programs. It provides advocacy, resources, training, and technical assistance to child care providers, educators, and families to promote positive outcomes for children’s development and school readiness. MFN also operates a network of Family Support Centers that offer services such as parenting education, health screenings, and referrals to community resources.

Maryland Family Network aims to support families with young children by providing resources and guidance on early childhood education and care. Their expertise and advocacy help ensure that children receive quality care and education, setting a strong foundation for future academic success. Maryland Family Network’s presence promotes parental involvement and community support, emphasizing the importance of early learning and family well-being in preparing children for school and beyond.

At the Mayor’s Office of Children and Family Success (MOCFS), our mission is to drive transformative change in the City of Baltimore by using a three-generation approach to deliver comprehensive services that pave the way for the success of Baltimore’s children and families.

The Nanny Network is a mission-driven, full-service child care & household staffing agency serving the Baltimore, Washington, D.C. and New Orleans metropolitan areas. Founded in 1995, our 30 year track record is built on years of dedication, trust, and success in helping families and companies thrive while simultaneously making the world a better place.

The Nanny Network’s main purpose is to empower families while simultaneously increasing the number of women in leadership. The company is also passionate about workforce development and is committed to offering a myriad of flexible job opportunities with a well rounded benefits package that sets its employees up to succeed, at work and at home.

The Maryland Food Bank is a non-profit organization leading the movement to end hunger in Maryland. They have an extensive network of community and organizational partners across the state that distribute food to the Marylanders who need them.

They supply the food to hundreds of food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and faith-based organizations that serve food-insecure Marylanders. They supplement this work with outreach programs that provide direct food assistance, educate the public on the importance of good nutrition, and fight hunger through innovative means.

Maryland Public Television, commonly known as MPT, is a public television network that broadcasts throughout the entire state of Maryland and the District of Columbia and into parts of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. MPT is Maryland’s only statewide broadcaster. Headquartered in Owings Mills, MPT is a member of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and is a producer of both locally and nationally distributed TV programs and digital content.