Set sail on the world’s only three-masted, re-creation of a 19^th century Great Lakes schooner.

Enjoy a 2-hour sail on the S/V Denis Sullivan followed by a fabulous three-course meal at the Harbor House, Milwaukee’s premier seafood restaurant!

While onboard, become a member of the crew and help set the sails, coil the lines, steer the ship, or relax on deck and enjoy the experience.

After docking, a member of the crew will join you for a three-course meal that includes a salad, Great Lakes Whitefish, and Door County Cherry Cobbler. Ask questions, learn about our area’s maritime history, and enjoy the stories of sailing adventures.

This is truly a unique experience!

Sunday Dates:
May 27
June 3, 10 & 17
July 22 & 29
August 26
September 2

Set Sail: 2:00pm  | End Sail: 4:00pm | Dinner to follow

Adult Discovery World Member $80 | Adult non-member $85

Child* Discovery World Member $75 | Child* non-member $80

Register ONLINE NOW or call 414.765.8625

*12 yrs or younger

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JUNE 18 – AUG 24 | 9:30am – 4:30pm | Week-Long Workshops & Camps
$275 Members | $300 Non-Members

*Special pricing offered for Special Edition Mini Camps, Merit Badge Workshops/Camps, and the S/V Denis Sullivan Camps. Please see Registration Form in downloadable brochure link below.*

This Summer Teens & Youth Will Build a Bright Future @ Discovery World – Milwaukee’s Premiere Center For Public Innovation

We know that your kids are smart, talented, creative, curious, and eager to build the future. Discovery World is their launch pad – the place where they learn how to build that future. We’ve designed our Teen Workshops and Summer Camps just for them – 10 weeks of unique, exciting, non-stop fun for young scientists, engineers, artists, innovators, and designers.

Week-Long Teen Workshops* Grades 9-12
Designed specifically for high school teenagers, these new workshops will provide a more in-depth and focused week-long experience. By providing a place to interact directly with industry professionals, teens learn real-world techniques and participate in guided experiences. Teens will focus their work on a final project that will prepare them for college and future careers.

Week-Long  Summer Camps* Grades 3-8
Our camps for middle school and grade school students appeal to builders, creators, and explorers curious about the world around them as well as those interested in technology and the environment. Small camp sizes promote one-on-one interactions, hands-on activities, and optimal engagement. Guest experts and professionals in the field augment our exceptional staff by enhancing our camps with their real-world experiences.

Special Edition 1-DAY Mini Camps & Workshops
What better way to spend your 4th of July week than coming to Discovery World for the first ever Special Edition Mini Camps and Workshops! Since July 4th falls on a Wednesday, we will be offering one-day Mini Camps and Workshops that highlight some of our most popular topics. These one-day Mini Camps and Workshops are experiences made to introduce campers to new ideas, techniques, careers, and innovations.

Boy Scout  Merit Badge Workshops
Middle and high school students will work together to earn badges ranging from Graphic Arts and Photography to Radio and Electronics. The Merit Badge Workshops will follow the same schedule as the regular Summer Camps and Workshops and will be offered as one or two-day experiences. *Grade Requirement: Participants must be entering the grade required for the Workshop/Camp of their choice by the start of the 2012-2013 school year.

Nourish special talents and interests! Enroll in a workshop or camp at Discovery World!

IMPORTANT: Before registering, please view the full Teen Workshops/Summer Camp descriptions in the downloadable brochure. DOWNLOAD THE 2012 BROCHURE NOW SPECIAL OFFER! When you purchase any of the three (3) Make an Electric Guitar Camps/Workshops, you’ll RECEIVE a $10 Gift Card to Cascio!

Camps are filling up FAST! Due to popular demand, we are adding the following camps to our summer line-up: Video Game Designer (6th-8th Grade) July 9th-13th and FIRST Lego League (3rd-5th Grade) August 13th-17th.  For questions, please call 414.765.8625.

PLEASE NOTE: Choose “PROGRAMS” in the Box Office Selections. If you require “Extended Care”, please also choose the day/time options available which are listed separately.

Or call 414.765.8625 or email reservations@discoveryworld.org for more information and to register today.

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JAN-MAY 2012

Discovery World is excited to offer ALL NEW Girl Scout Programming! This season Discovery World will offer programming for the NEW Badges and Journeys. Another new component to Discovery World’s Girl Scout Program is that we will bring some of our badge workshops to you. You provide the space, and we’ll bring the expert, experiments, materials, and take care of your next meeting.

Included in the price of a Girl Scout Workshop is admission to Discovery World. Parents/guardians are welcome to watch the Workshop free of charge but not required to stay. If Girl Scout family members would like to explore Discovery World the day of the Workshop (when Discovery World is open to the public), prices for admission are $12 for an adult and $8 for a child. Please mention the discount code SCT01 when purchasing admission tickets at the Admissions Booth.

For questions about Workshop content and activities, or to set up your own private Workshop, please call the Scout Coordinator at 414.765.8764. A minimum of 10 participants is required for a private Workshop.

Discovery World also offers Girl Scout Journey Workshops! Please call us today at 414.765.8764 to customize your Journey and to discuss dates, times, and pricing. Private Journey Workshops must be booked two weeks prior to the requested Workshop date.

To register for a Workshop:

1. First DOWNLOAD the Girl Scout Workshop 2012 Brochure that contains all the information you’ll need to register: Workshop name, time, and dates (This brochure also includes all the information you’ll need regarding policies and other special information.)

2. REGISTER ONLINE NOW Choose “Programs” in the Box Office Selections, then select and register for your Workshop(s)

3. OR Register by calling 414.765.8625

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JAN-MAY 2012

Discovery World is excited to continue to offer our most popular Webelos Activity Badges and Boy Scout Merit Badge Workshops. This season Discovery World will also offer Badges and Workshops that come to you! You provide the space, and we’ll bring the expert, experiments, materials, and take care of your next meeting.

Included in the price of a Boy Scout Workshop is admission to Discovery World. Parents/guardians are welcome to watch the Workshop free of charge but not required to stay. If Scout family members would like to explore Discovery World the day of the Workshop (when Discovery World is open to the public), prices for admission are $12 for an adult and $8 for a child.
Please mention the discount code SCT01 when purπchasing admission tickets at the Admissions Booth.

For questions about Workshop content and activities, or to set up your own private Workshop, please call the Scout Coordinator at 414.765.8764. A minimum of 10 participants is required for a private Workshop.

To register for a Workshop:

1. First DOWNLOAD the Boy Scout Workshop 2012 Brochure that contains all the information you’ll need to register: Workshop name, time, and dates (This brochure also includes all the information you’ll need regarding policies and other special information.)

2. REGISTER ONLINE NOW Choose “Programs” in the Box Office Selections, then select and register for your Workshop(s)

3. OR Register by calling 414.765.8625

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Every 2^nd Saturday | JAN-MAY | 10am-2pm

The Market is FREE! Plus, receive a Special $10 Discovery World Admission rate when you make a purchase at the Market.

The January Market will feature live painting with kids!

Enjoy locally homegrown and handmade products from artists, craftspeople, and farm market vendors.

Featuring a rotating cast of vendors, including:

•            Organic Meats, Eggs, Cheeses

•            Natural Bath & Beauty Oils

•            Handmade Candles

•            Farm Fresh Veggies

•            Handmade Housewares & Textiles

•            Locally Designed T-Shirts

•            Local Art

•            Handmade Jewelry

•            Handmade Kids Clothing & Baby Onesies

•            Local Photography

•            Baked Goods, Coffee & Tea!

•            and much more….

Sponsored by East Town, Discovery World, ArtMilwaukee, and 91.7 WMSE

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Kids for the Cure® Presented by Kohls Cares
In Conjunction with the Annual Komen Southeast Wisconsin Race for the Cure®

April 1 thru June 1

SUBMIT YOUR BEST AND BRIGHTEST DRAWING SHOWING WHAT THE RACE FOR THE CURE MEANS TO YOU!

• Winning design will be on this year’s Kids for the Cure t-shirts at the Race day, September 23, 2012. Winner will also receive a $100 Kohl’s Gift Card!

• Open to children ages 3 to 12! Contest age categories are 3-5 | 6-8 | 9-12.

• All individuals who submit an entry receive one FREE Admission to Discovery World.

• Grand Prize winner receives a Discovery World Family Membership (or existing Family Membership extended for one year) and a Kohl’s $100 gift card.

• First Place Prize for each age category wins a Family 4-Pak to Discovery World.

Contest Rules:
Entrants must provide their name, address, telephone number and age on the back of each entry.  Artwork must be drawn (bold colors preferred) on an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper. One (1) entry per individual.  Send to:

Kids For the Cure T-Shirt Contest
500 N. Harbor Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53202

All entries MUST be received by June 1.

For more information, visit www.komensoutheastwi.org

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Sat, May 19 |  10am-5pm  |   FREE to General Public
In the Innovation Theater simulcast to the Digital Theater

Join us for this exciting competition where you’ll be able to view all of the action first hand. Come and see up to 20 robots created by schools located in southeastern Wisconsin as they square off in their annual spring double elimination tournament.

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May 19 | 11am – 3pm | Included with General Admission 

Enjoy this unique display from MSOE’s Toy Design class – a collaboration of Dr. Alicia Domack, a Developmental Psychologist and Dr. Joseph Musto, a Mechanical Engineering Professor. MSOE students have created these developmentally appropriate and innovative toys  after learning about cognitive, physical, and socio-emotional development of children. Interact with these prototypes to test them out!

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Sun  |  MAY 20  |  10am-5pm 

Enjoy FREE admission and 4x the fun when you visit Discovery World, Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, the Milwaukee Art Museum, and the Milwaukee Public Museum during Member Swap Day!

Discovery World Members must have their member cards (or proof of purchase) with photo ID upon checking
in at the other participating museums. No advance registration required.

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MAY 26-27

Summer in Wisconsin officially begins  with the return of the S/V Denis Sullivan!

•         Watch as the S/V Denis Sullivan makes her entrance into the harbor on Saturday, May 26 at noon

•         Deck Tours are FREE for Members | $2 for Non-Members | $5 for a family

Sunset Sail: Sat., May 26 | 5pm

Day Sails: Sun, May 27 | 11:30am & 2:30pm

Sail Pricing –

Adult: $35 Members   |   $40 Non-Members
Children 12 & younger: $30 Members   |   $35 Non-Members   (children under 3 are free)

REGISTER FOR THESE SAILS ONLINE NOW or call 414.765.8625

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JUN 27 & JULY 3  | Discovery World doors open at 6pm | Discounted parking rate of $5 

Discovery World Members are invited to join us on our south dock to enjoy this amazing fireworks display.

Bring your friends along! $5 for non-member guests to join in the fun!

This is a first come, first serve event for Members and their guests. Restroom access will be available.

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JUNE 30-JULY 1
at the WI Maritime Museum, Manitowoc*

The kick-off destination of the S/V Denis Sullivan’s voyage along Wisconsin’s Schooner Coast – the 60-mile scenic passage between the Wisconsin Maritime Museum in Manitowoc and the Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay.

Enjoy a Special Package that Includes:

•         WI Maritime Museum Admission

•         A Guided Tour of USS Cobia (a fully-restored WWII sub)

•         Day Sails and Deck Tours of the S/V Denis Sullivan

For Package Pricing and Reservations, please call 866.724.2356

The Weekend Also Features:

•         Plywood Boat-Building Contest and Race

•         Voyageur Canoe Match Races

•         Family Water Games

•         Maritime Demonstrations

•         Entertainment

*River Rendezvous is a FREE event. Museum and weekend activities 9am-6pm.

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There is no better spot to watch Milwaukee’s skyline illuminated with brilliant lights than Harbor House and Discovery World.

Fourth of July fireworks are larger than life in Milwaukee and as Independence Day comes upon us for the 236th time, we look forward to one of the country’s biggest pyrotechnic displays.

On Tuesday, July 3, U.S. Bank will host the largest and longest fireworks display in the Midwest. The hour-long lakefront show begins at dusk and will be launched from three barges located in Lake Michigan.

The Bartolotta Restaurants, Catering & Events Company will offer two spectacular packages that will surely make you say “oooh & aaahh”. Packages begin at 5:00pm and end at Midnight. Guests should arrive no later than 6:00pm if driving, as all access roads will close to vehicle traffic.

Harbor House Package Includes: Access to the restaurant, patio and all outdoor areas with commanding views of the fireworks.

• Dinner Buffet: 7pm – 9pm

• Dessert Buffet: 9pm – 11pm

• Valet Parking

• Non-Alcoholic Beverages

• Cash Bar

$105 per person. Tax & gratuity not included.
Reservations: 414.395.4900

Discovery World Package Includes: One of the best views in the city from Discovery World’s Pilot House deck.

Cash concessions including:

• Hot dogs

• Hamburgers

• Assorted Sandwiches

• Sweets

• Chips

• Popcorn

• Cash Bar

$30 per adult & $15 for children 12 and under.
Reservations: 414.765.8613

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MMSD Rain Barrels for 2012

Cost per barrel: $44 .95 members | $49.95 non-members

Barrel Stats:

– 55 gallons of storage

– 23″ diameter (approximately)

- 36″ tall

NEW!!! Downspout diverter included. Once the barrel fills with water, the diverter redirects water back down the downspout.

• You can reduce water pollution, lower your water costs, and help preserve Lake Michigan… all by capturing water from your roof’s downspout in a rain barrel. Rain barrels are fun, easy to install, and move.

• 55 Gallon Storage. Replenishing its supply every time it rains, this barrel captures the fresh, untreated rainwater, ideal for your gardening needs.

Built To Last. These recycled barrels–which originally contained soda syrup–are made of thick durable plastic.

Just give us a call at (414)765-8770 or stop in our Gift Shop to order yours today.

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