Engage FamiliesLooking at family programs in a

new light

A project of the USS Constitution Museum, Boston

Family Programs Engaging All Ages

Facilitation

Environment

Program Design

Program Topic

When selecting topics for family programs consider:

♦ Distinctiveness♦ Personal relevance

♦ Fun

Program Topic

To enhance family engagement design programs that are:

t Fun t Multi-modal t Multi-user

t Multi-outcome

Program Design

Family engagement is enhanced when the physical environment is:

♦ Comfortable for all♦ Multi- Sided

♦ Without too many distractions

Environment

Facilitators engaging families should:

♦ Be welcoming and encouraging♦ Consciously and continually engage

adults, spark conversation♦ Convey content in concise & accessible

ways ♦ Be nimble ♦ Have fun!

Facilitation

♦Build connections• Make memories♦Support life long learning

♦Expand audiences Encourage repeat

visitation Strengthen communities♦Generate revenue

Family Programs Engaging All Ages

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See family programs in action & learn about the makeover process

Matt: Outrun/Outgun (Discovery CTR)

Kate: Under Pressure (Courtyard)Harrie: Caulking (W & P)

12:40 – 1: 30 Lunch (box lunches, cold drinks, outside eating options)