Truck Day
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
September 2012
End Date
September 2012
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Washington
Project Overview
Our annual Truck Day event features several of large trucks, buses and other vehicles for children to explore, touch, and climb. During the event we'll be having costumed characters of favorite children's book characters Curious George & Clifford the Big Red Dog. Characters will walk around to interact with children and talk about their experience with the trucks and their favorite books.
Project Details
500
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2012 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$1,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Children will get to meet some of their favorite storybook characters, leading to an increased enthusiasm for books and an increased love of reading.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Over 500 children enjoyed meeting two of their favorite storybook characters (Clifford & Curious George) at our annual Truck Day event, leading to an increased enthusiasm for books and an increased love of reading. Audiences of all ages were entertained by The Teddy Bear Band, performing special songs about transportation. A truly interactive early literacy event.
Project Manager
First Name
Chris
Last Name
Olson
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
chris@melsa.org
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