Kids' Quest Newsletter April 2008

Sneak Preview of The Great Mayan Challenge!

Unlock the glyph codes of the Mayan temples and learn the secrets of an ancient civilization. We have developed this game just for you! It's a great way to test your decoding skills and find out about the unique culture of the Mayans and their temples in Palenque, Mexico.

As a Kids' Quest member, you can be among the first to preview our newest game, The Great Mayan Challenge. Pleast let us know what you think by filling out this survey after you play!

Kids' Quest Members Having Fun and Learning Across Arkansas!

Kid’s Quest Members were invited to the Museum of Discovery to watch health educator, T.Bone, perform and to explore the "Body Shoppe" where they learned about the brain, heart and lungs! They also enjoyed pizza in the snack bar.

Check out the schedule below for a party near you!

April 5	Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, Pine Bluff It's a Nano World! Kids’ Quest members are invited to an event of microscopic proportions. Nanotechnology is everywhere around you; join them for an afternoon of fun and discovery.
April 12	Mid-America Science Museum, Hot Springs Mayan Family Day Mesoamerican people enjoyed sports and games after work and on festival days, just as we do today. Kids' Quest members learn about two favorite games, tlachtli, the famous Mesoamerican ball game, and patolli, a board game. Both games had religious meanings. Visit the Biology Field Tent and learn about various insects, mammals, and reptiles as “Tommye T” sculptures “Creatures of the Jungle”. Finish your day with fun outdoor games provided by the Hot Springs Gymnastics, Inc.
April 24 3:45 p.m.-6 p.m.	University of Arkansas Center for Mathematics and Science Education, Fayetteville Good Vibrations Kids' Quest Party - Sight, Sounds and Waves, Oh My! Spend a fun and fast-paced afternoon as you explore the exhibition, learn about vision/light/electricity, sound, motion, geology, and weather as they all relate to waves! A light snack will be served.
June 14 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.	Museum of Discovery, Little Rock Mindfest Kids' Quest Party Kids Quest members will be invited to challenge themselves at various stations throughout the museum. Pizza will be served in the snack area for all Kids' Quest members.

For more info on these parties, and to see pics of past parties, visit our website!