CHOM News
Where Learning & Play Go Hand In Hand.
Play a Role in Play-Filled Learning: 10 Reasons to Volunteer at CHOM
"Play is an important vehicle for developing self-regulation and promoting language, cognition, and social competence” according to the National Association for the Education of Young Children. But there is growing concern about the reduction in child-directed,...
Job Opening: Volunteer Coordinator
CHOM is now accepting applications for the position of Volunteer Coordinator. The Volunteer Coordinator, recruits volunteers, provides direction, coordination, and consultation for all volunteer functions within CHOM. Must be able to work on site Wednesday through...
Volunteer of the Month: Diane Simmer
Special thanks to Pam Watter for her hard work and commitment to the mission of the Children’s Hands-On Museum of Northwest Illinois. Thank you to Culver’s of Freeport for their recognition of the work of CHOM and sponsoring this program each month to say thank you to our volunteers!
Volunteer of the Month: Pam Watter
Special thanks to Pam Watter for her hard work and commitment to the mission of the Children’s Hands-On Museum of Northwest Illinois. Thank you to Culver’s of Freeport for their recognition of the work of CHOM and sponsoring this program each month to say thank you to our volunteers!
Community Benefits of a Children’s Hands-On Museum
Hands-On museums are designed in such a way to be a vehicle for exploration that leads to both fun and learning.
Children’s Hands On Museum of Northwest Illinois Offers Explore Science Program in May
For Immediate Release Contact: Sarah FlashingEmail: SarahFlashing@gmail.com Freeport, Illinois – April 30, 2019 – The Children’s Hands-On Museum of Northwest Illinois is hosting The Explore Science: Earth & Space hands-on learning programs on...
Did You Know? Children Learn Through Play
"We need to consider that young children learn in quite different ways [than adults]. They learn by comparing physical experiences, by interactions with other people and their own feelings. And they learn an enormous amount through their imagination.... Play is what...
Explore Science: Earth & Space Hands-On Learning plus Starlab!
The Explore Science: Earth & Space hands-on learning events include exciting science activities. Participants will explore the concepts of temperature and light, earth, technology, the solar system and much more! Explore Science is a program provided to the...
From the CHOM President: April 2019
CHOM is a hand’s-on, play-based children’s museum located in Freeport, IL. With 15 interactive exhibits, CHOM is an ideal destination for family and school visits, and birthday parties too. CHOM is a nonprofit organization and opened it’s doors on March 22, 2019....
CHOM Needs Your Help!
Volunteers are critical to the success of the Children’s Hands-On Museum of Northwest Illinois in serving the children and adults of our region. CHOM has adult and youth volunteer opportunities that accommodate a wide variety of interests and availabilities.
Grand Opening: March 22, 2109!
You are cordially invited to the Grand Opening of the Children’s Hands-On Museum of NW Illinois on Friday, March 22, 2019 at noon at Lincoln Mall, 1237 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport. The CHOM board is thrilled to be able to open a premier children’s museum for our area...
Donation from Golden K
The Golden K Kiwanis presented a $1,000 donation to the Children's Hands-On Museum (CHOM) of Northwest Illinois. Shown below (left to right) are Mike Reichert (VP Golden K Kiwanis), Gwynne French (Public Relations CHOM), Shirley Jordan (VP CHOM), Susan Walt (Treasurer...
CHOM Renovations & Progress
Renovations are moving along on our space at the Lincoln Mall in Freeport. Here is the latest progress.
Buy Your Tickets Today For Our Second Annual Frosty Ball
Children’s Hands-On Museum of NW Illinois is hosting its Second Annual Frosty Ball at Grand River Hall on January 26, 2019. Gathering hour for this formal event is 6:00 p.m., with dinner at 7:00 followed by music and dancing. The dessert bar is not to be missed. A...
Kiwanis Sponsor Music Exhibit
The Children's Hands-On Museum of NW Illinois is thrilled to receive an award from the Lincoln-Douglas Kiwanis for sponsorship of the music exhibit in their museum. The music room will include new instruments as well as exploration of sound from various avenues of...
Met Life Provides Painters
Volunteers from MetLife came over several days to paint at CHOM. We are almost done, except for new walls that need to be plastered. This area is so blessed with MetLife back in full force in Freeport!
Dr. Laura Wieland Brown Donates Science Exhibit
Dr. Laura Wieland Brown delivered the "Smell of Molecules" science exhibit on December 17. Laura, a Freeport grad, is now a professor of biology at Indiana University. Thank you Dr. Brown!
Northwest Illinois Audubon Donates Panels
Check out the latest donation we received from the Northwest Illinois Audubon Society. These are the paneled “Our Changing Woodlands” murals from the old Oakdale Nature Center. Slight restoration will be done before the installation is complete. Juliet Moderow,...