In today’s fast-moving world, finding meaningful ways to spend time as a family can be challenging. The National Center for Civil and Human Rights — just in time for summer vacation — has an answer: introducing Saturday Adventures, a new program that offers families a chance to slow down, learn together, and build lasting memories rooted in education and community.
Based in our newly opened Change Agent Adventure: Children’s Gallery, no two Saturdays will be the same. One may feature a children’s author reading stories about courage and community; another may include arts & crafts and other creative activities that encourage self-expression and teamwork. What they all have in common is a magical fusion of learning and creativity that sparks curiosity in young visitors while introducing them to themes of fairness, empathy, and civic engagement.
Our Saturday Adventures also create opportunities for meaningful family conversations. Parents and caregivers can use exhibits and activities as starting points to discuss topics such as equality, kindness, and standing up for others. Such moments of dialogue have the additional benefit of helping children build confidence in asking questions and sharing their thoughts – possibly leading to grown-ups learning a thing or two themselves.
The Center’s Saturday Adventures show, in a way that can’t be missed, how our museum is the Southeast’s premier space for discovery, dialogue, and family connection. Through storytelling, creativity, and shared learning, these family learning experiences at the Center help young people become thoughtful, engaged community members. By making time for these experiences, families help keep the values of empathy, education, and human dignity alive for future generations.
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Your Saturday Must-Have: Saturday Adventures at the Center
Finding Balance is Difficult, but Not Impossible
Finding balance in a busy work week can be difficult. If a majority of your time is spent at a job Monday through Friday, then Saturdays should be spent differently. Saturdays should be spent with the family! Come press pause with us at our Saturday Adventures as you take a break from the fast-paced nature of the work week. At the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, we encourage families to “make new traditions,” as you explore, learn, and grow together.
“Your Families’ New Saturday Tradition”
“Your families’ new Saturday tradition,” is how we like to think of our Saturday Adventures. We know that after one visit, you will think of it this way too! Our Children’s Gallery offers an interactive experience curated for kids ages twelve and under. We prioritize creating young changemakers and we aim to do so by sparking curiosity and encouraging connection through our family programming.
Saturday Adventures offer storytimes, arts & crafts, and activities for kids and their guardians. No Saturday is like the one before; each Saturday, there is something new to explore! From hands-on activities that teach kids how to express themselves to special story reading sessions led by the authors themselves. There’s something for everyone here. Not sure when you want to visit?
Here are the next upcoming dates:
- May 16th 10:00a – 4:00p
- May 23rd 10:00a – 4:00p
- May 30th 10:00a – 4:00p
An Environment Designed to Evoke Change
We look forward to creating new traditions with you. What better environment to do it in? The weekday is filled with its own tasks, schedule building your kid’s confidence for Saturdays at Saturday Adventures. A small change in your routine can make a greater impact than you may think and a connection you didn’t expect. For more information regarding registering for Saturday Adventures, visit our website.
