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Zing Zumm Children’s Museum of Jacksonville NC 

Zing Zumm Children’s Museum of Jacksonville NC 

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The Zing’ Zumm Children’s Museum is located in downtown Jacksonville, North Carolina. It is located at 625 New Bridge. The museum is supported by the community. It is a non-profit organization made for children between the ages of 0 to 10 years.

Zing’ Zumm’s mission is to utilize hands-on learning experiences to keep children's interest. It engages all children by promoting play, inspiring imagination, and fostering creativity. Children are inspired to explore the museum. It offers a family-friendly environment that is fun and safe for all.

There is no specific theme at Zing Zumm Children’s Museum of Jacksonville, NC. Unlike other museums that focus on specific collections, it has something for everyone.

History

Teachers are always thinking of ways to make their student’s experiences better. Such was the case when two teachers dreamed up Jacksonville’s Zing Zumm Children’s Museum. The only other children’s museum in the region was the one in Wilmington. It is a one-hour bus trip. After spending so many years taking students to Wilmington's museum, the two teachers got an idea. They realized Jacksonville had a high number of young families. This meant there would be enough children to attend a museum in the town. Onslow County needed a children’s museum.

In 2005, together with ten other teachers, they started working on their dream. Three years later, they received a 510©3 status. This made them into a non-profit organization. They filed the required bylaws and Articles of Incorporation with the North Carolina Secretary of State. In 2008, they established a Board of Directors.

The work officially began. The museum was set up as a different kind. It focused on the needs of children and their ever-shifting attention spans. Instead of boring displays, the exhibits include fun games and interesting activities for the children.

The museum has held numerous events since its founding. In addition, it hosts fundraisers and several informal meetings.

In 2017, the museum bought the former Boomtown Furniture building. This made it possible for the museum to have enough space for several displays. It solidified the original dream and allowed the doors to open to the fun children’s museum. Officially, the museum opened on November 30th, 2018.

Board of Directors

The museum’s board of directors includes people who support the idea. They all work to support the museum in its endeavor. The board is instrumental in making everything run smoothly. Members of the board are:

  • Dennis Burgard - President
  • Kathy Canby - Vice President
  • Jennifer Wisely - Treasurer
  • Shannon Sydes - Secretary
  • Matt Mano
  • Kristin David

The board of directors also includes some honorary members. They are:

  • Lani Beuerman (Founder, Honorary Member)
  • Liz Owens (Founder, Honorary Member)
  • Christine Phelps (Honorary Member)

Play For All: Sensory Sensitive Playtime

This event is designed for children with disabilities and their families. It helps by making each participant feel safe and comfortable. The event is held amongst friends who provide all the necessary support.

Children with disabilities get to enjoy the exhibits with hands-on activities. The environment is predictable and sensitive, making it safe for all. Admission to the event is limited to 50 visitors. It allows for a smaller group that is manageable. The staff is trained in inclusion and diversity, making them competent. They are always available to provide assistance.

The museum provides sensory objects, bins, and activities. You will find noise-canceling headphones and sunglasses if needed. There is no additional cost for these.

Spring Break Day Camp

This is a week-long event. This year, it is scheduled for between April 11th to 15th. It is held between 9 am and 12 pm every day. You can attend the event for the whole week at a cost of $100. If you want to go on select days, the charge is $25 per day.

For children between 5 and 10 years, daily activities are different. This is so they keep being entertained. Each day is planned for different fun activities. They are meant to stimulate creativity and help the campers’ growing minds.

You can register for the event online at the museum’s website. Registration will be open from March 1st. Zing Zumm members will get a 10% discount and can register a week early. Registration closes on April 6th.

Exhibits

The Zing Zumm Children’s Museum has more than 20 exhibits. Each display offers a hands-on experience to be explored. Some of the exhibits are:

  1. Tot Spot: This is sponsored by the Ray Family. It is perfect for younger children. They can learn while playing
  2.  Camp Zing Zumm: This is sponsored by Saigon Sam’s Military Surplus. It has two camping tents where children can play. There is a mock campfire to tell stories around
  3. Calming Room: This is sponsored by the Marsh Family. It is a room made to be quiet. Children can use this space for quiet time or when other activities become overwhelming
  4. The Bakery: This space allows children to channel their baking skills. They can pretend to own the bakery business and play around
  5. The Pizza Factory: This is sponsored by the Golden Corral of Jacksonville. Children can practice their shapes, patterns, and counting. They can also pretend to be world-class pizza chefs.

The Zing Zumm Children's Museum was created with children in mind. It is a safe haven for all. Children get to have spaces where they can be creative and enhance their skills. It is a fun-filled location for all ages.

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After getting accepted to ECU, I started looking for things to do in and around Greenville, NC. However, my searches kept taking me to places in South Carolina! There must be things to do around ECU, so I started asking other students. They kept telling me to graduate and move away! This inspired me to begin exploring eastern North Carolina and build this website as a showcase of the places to go, sights to see, and things to do all over eastern NC. I have fallen in love with this region and started taking up roots here. After graduating, I didn't move away - I bought a house here and continue to explore eastern North Carolina.

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