Oneonta World of Learning
Enriching Life Through Play
Oneonta World of Learning is a hands-on exploratory space for children to play
in upstate New York.
in upstate New York.
Events and open play are hosted at our playhouse at 167 Young Road in Oneonta's Fortin Park. View our upcoming events on the OWL Calendar, or click Play With Us to learn more.
Established in 2008, OWL is a volunteer-led, community-supported nonprofit organization.
To volunteer with OWL, make a donation, or join our mailing list, click the button below.
Save the date
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with OWL at 167 Youngs Road, Oneonta NY, 13820, on Sunday, July 21st 1-3:00pm. Enjoy Ice Cream, Live Music from The Realtime Dixieland Band, Carnival Games and more!
Sign up through Square or click on the flyer!
Summer Drop-off Programs
Cyberchase: With support from WSKG Public TV & Radio and Cyberchase, OWL is offering a full-day, drop-off program for children in grades 1-5. We will get out in nature, build STEM skills, and be inspired to care for the planet through a variety of hands-on activities exploring alternative energy, composting, sustainable resources, and sustainable design, including constructing a solar oven! Hours: 9am-3pm.
$35 per participant. Space is limited. Get your ticket now!
Click here to get your Cyberchase ticket!
Coding Camp: In this drop-off program for children in grades 1-5, participants will learn about algorithms and conditionals, program robots, create a game, and learn about historic figures in computer science during this fun-filled day of innovative learning activities. This program is led by Julia Rissberger: a student at Rochester Institute of Technology majoring in Game Design and Development. Hours: 9am-3pm.
Participants must bring a bag lunch. Snacks will be provided.
$35 per participant Click here to get your Coding ticket!
Slime Camp k-2: Slime Camp is back!!! In this half day, drop off program for children in grades K-2, participants will learn about non-Newtonian liquids, make different kinds of slime and engage in other slime related games and activities. Space is limited. Register now! $20 per participant. Hours: 9am-12pm.
Click here to get your Slime Camp K-2 ticket!
Slime Camp 3-5: Slime Camp is back!!! In this full day, drop off program for children in grades 3-5, participants will learn about non-Newtonian liquids, make many different kinds of slime (including edible slime), and engage in many other slime related games and activities. Hours: 9am-3pm.
$35 per participant. Space is limited. Register now! Click here to get your Slime Camp 3-5 ticket
Volunteering
Oneonta World of Learning
OWL is looking for volunteers to help keep OWL’s Nest open! Kids look forward to a place of exploration! Play is important to children's intellectual, emotional and social well-being. Children learn best in the company of their parents and primary caregivers.
We are also looking for volunteers to serve on our committees!
Following Committees:
Education and Programming
There shall be an Education Committee which shall recommend policy for all educational and group activities provided for the public.
House and Grounds
There shall be a House and Grounds Committee which shall recommend policies for the maintenance, repair, and occupancy of the physical facilities and grounds of the Museum.
Finance
There shall be a Finance Committee which shall recommend policy and be responsible for the supervision and direction of the care and custody of all assets of the Museum. The Finance Committee shall advise the Director in the preparation of the budget for the calendar year which shall be presented annually to the Board of Trustees for adoption. The Finance Committee shall review with the Director and the independent public accountants then serving the Museum audit policies and the proposed annual audit report to be submitted to the Board. The Treasurer shall serve as Chair of the Finance Committee.
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