Greentrike

Greentrike is the parent company that powers the Childrens Museum of Tacoma and the Childrens Museum at JBLM. Greentrike started its journey as the Childrens Museum of Tacoma but quickly grew to become more than just a museum. Greentrike currently supports a myriad of programs that serve children and youth across Pierce County. The company's Museum... s are Pay As You Will admission, where visitors contribute through donations. This admission model is the only one of its kind among childrens museums across the nation. Childrens Museum of Tacoma is an interactive play-based facility located in the heart of downtown Tacoma. Each year the Museums Pay As You Will Admission serves over 140,000 visitors. Childrens Museum at JBLM is the first ever childrens museum on a military base. The company's Museum at JBLM is designed to serve military families by providing programming and access to dynamic playscapes within JBLM. Greentrike continues to expand beyond its roots to provide programs that honor children and champion play. Greentrike offers child-centered programs such as Play to Learn and Preschool Powered by Play. Play to Learn is the countys largest outreach program for children and their adults. This free, drop in program engages participants in fun group activities that support age appropriate development in young children. Greentrike's Preschool Powered by Play program is inspired by the best in early childhood education. At the company's preschool, facilitators listen, observe, and provoke thoughtful investigations to follow the emergent interests of children within the intentionally designed play-based classroom.Read More