Does your child get excited about conducting wacky science experiments? Maybe he or she is interested in space exploration? Or, perhaps your child is adventurous and loves exploring or solving mysteries? If so, be sure to check out the schedule of summer camp programs at the Terre Haute Children's Museum!

The Terre Haute Children's Museum (THCM) camps, which are sponsored by Duke Energy, are packed with themed activities, experiments and lessons from all areas of science. We have camps for children entering kindergarten and first grade and camps for children entering second through fifth grades, and all of them are designed to inspire children and awaken their curiosity in the exploration and interaction with science and technology.

Camps will be held Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to noon, during the weeks of June 17, June 24, July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, and Aug. 5, and each of the camps will include a variety of hands-on, educational activities designed according to the camp's unique theme.

April is the Month of the Military Child, and on Sunday, April 14, the Terre Haute Children’s Museum will honor military children and their families by offering discounted admission for veterans and their families.

Since 1986, when Defense Secretary Casper Weinberger designated April as Month of the Military Child, military communities have embraced the recognition of the sacrifice and courage of our military kids. As soldiers are transitioning home from years of conflict around the world, many challenges continue for military families and their children. These children bravely endured the effects of war, and still, in the last three years, approximately two million children have witnessed the deployment of one or both parents.

The Month of the Military Child creates awareness of the service and sacrifices of the military's children. It is an opportunity to thank children for their support to the nation's warfighters and recognize the important role they play in the strength of the nation by contributing to the strength of the military family.

On Sunday, April 14, the Terre Haute Children’s Museum is celebrating the Month of the Military Child by offering all veterans – including all active, retired or former U.S. military – and their family members $2 off admission to the Museum with proof of military service such as military ID cards, Veterans Affairs cards, or discharge papers. The Museum will be open from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, and the discount will be valid all day.

The Terre Haute Children’s Museum is a nonprofit institution dedicated to enriching our children’s lives through the exploration of science and technology. The Museum, 727 Wabash Ave., is located at the corner of 8th Street and Wabash Avenue in downtown Terre Haute, and regular admission is $7 for adults and children age 2 and older. Members of the Museum and children under the age of 2 are admitted for free.

For more information about the Terre Haute Children’s Museum, visit www.thchildrensmuseum.com, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call 812-235-5548. You can also like us on Facebook at facebook.com/terrehautechildrensmuseum, follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/thcmuseum, and you can also check out our Pinterest page at pinterest.com/thcm.

Come one, come all, to the Fairy Tale Ball! Join the Terre Haute Children’s Museum on Saturday, April 20, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for our second-annual Fairy Tale Ball. Princes, princesses, pirates and fairies of all ages, along with their adult chaperones, are invited to the Museum to enjoy an evening of magical experiments, enchanted crafts, mystical activities and royal snacks. The evening is being sponsored by DIY Hardware and Rentals and Wise Guise Costume Sales and Rental.

Don your favorite fairy tale costume and explore the fantasy lands throughout the Children’s Museum! Dance the night away in the Royal Palace where guests will have their faces painted and make their own crowns; join us for a Pirate Adventure as we follow a treasure map, walk the plank and decode a message in a bottle to find the lost pirate gold; and then take a trip through the Enchanted Forest, where you will make a shield with your family crest and then put your archery skills to the test as you hunt for villains. Throughout the evening, stop by the theatre to grab a snack and catch a scene from Robin Hood or see what kind of magic our Wizard has in store!

The cost for the Fairy Tale Ball is $5 for members of the museum and $10 for non-members. Tickets are required for all attendees age 2 and up. Tickets are limited and can be purchased prior to the date at the Terre Haute Children’s Museum Admission Desk. Member ticket price applies to the number of people listed on your membership. The regular pricing will apply for any additional tickets. Special event tickets are non-refundable.

The Terre Haute Children’s Museum is located at the corner of 8th Street and Wabash Avenue in downtown Terre Haute. For more information about the Museum, visit www.thchildrensmuseum.com, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call 812-235-5548.