Delaware Discovery Center Objectives

Universal

To inspire our visitors with a sense of awe and wonder.
To demonstrate that our world is held together by the human spirit.
To demonstrate that Earth - land, air, and water – comprise a complex and fragile system.
To demonstrate that humans are an integral part of the Earth's System.
To explore Earth and Beyond.
To generate excitement, interest, motivation, and enthusiasm for learning.

Comprehensive

To place education as the focus of our mission.
To identify the schools, youth groups and the communities we serve
To enhance and extend classroom experience for program participants.
To strive to offer learning opportunities for all of our visitors.

Delaware Discovery Center Success Factors

QUALIFIED, ENTHUSIASTIC STAFF
QUALITY LEARNING & VARIED EXPERIENCES
ABILITY TO MEET COMMUNITY EXPECTATIONS
MOTIVATE CHILDREN FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS
INTERDISCIPLINARY, INNOVATIVE, AND COLLABORATIVE OPERATION