Mission

Discovery Science Place is a non-profit, hands-on learning environment whose purpose is to ignite curiosity in young minds through fun, hands-on exploration.

(adopted by the Board of Directors, July 2010)

Values Statement

As a board of directors, volunteers, and staff dedicated to the mission of igniting curiosity in young minds through fun hands-on exploration, we have four core values.  Everything we do is guided by the values we share.  We practice these values through our programs and our actions. 

Education – We believe that education is an investment in our local, regional, national and global communities.  As individuals and as an organization, we…

• believe that learning should be fun and creative to ignite the curiosity of young minds
• believe that educational opportunities should be accessible and affordable for everyone regardless of ability, age, income, faith, race or ethnicity
• believe that cutting edge, innovative, and enthusiastic hands-on educational experiences are critical to learning for all ages
• believe education is critical to the development of future leaders
• believe education is critical to economic stability

Responsibility – We use our resources wisely and we are loyal to our audience with a focus always on discovery.  As individuals and as an organization, we…

• value “results” as we evaluate our programs for effectiveness and relevance.
• value the actions and decisions of our board of directors as they protect and guide the organization
• value a safe and clean environment for our visitors
• operate in a fiscally sound manner and are good stewards of the funds we receive
• value our cooperative alliances with other organizations and agencies dedicated to the educational experience
• value our role as a corporate citizen and our responsibility to the greater good of the community

Integrity – We respect each other and we seek to earn the respect of others.  As individuals and as an organization, we……

• value our commitment to always being honest, trustworthy, and  professional in the internal and external operations of the organization
• agree to disagree  

• agree to seek consensus and support collective decisions that are made as a group

• agree to assess ourselves
• believe in transparency and accountability to our constituents, the community at large, and our donors

Change – We are always aware of a changing environment and we work to be proactive in response to change.  As individuals and as an organization, we...

• invite the evolution of change
• invite community input and we value the opportunities and innovations that change presents
• proactively seek input from industry, education, guests, and donors to stay current
• celebrate the opportunities that change can bring