Mobile Learning Adventure

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Mobile Learning Adventure

Video: About Mobile Learning Tour

The Mobile Learning Adventure (MLA) is a traveling exhibit that provides an opportunity for parents and caregivers to learn about the importance of early childhood education while having fun with their children. The MLA is part of PNC Grow Up Great^®– a $500 million, multi-year, bilingual initiative that began in 2004 to help prepare young children for success in school and life.

The educational exhibit allows parents and children to engage in unique, interactive activities — whether visiting a learning kiosk, imagining the future, or exploring the difference between a need versus a want. It's a great way to discover how everyday moments are learning opportunities.

The educational materials within the MLA are appropriate for children from age 2 to age 5.

Upcoming Events

The Mobile Learning Adventure attracts participants at community events to the cheerful, engaging setups, either outdoors under bright orange tents branded with PNC Grow Up Great or indoors with activities located within the space. Each season, multiple tour vehicles and their staff serve PNC markets through visits to community events and festivals. The exhibits travel from spring through autumn.

Market	Event Name	Dates	Event Times	Event Address
CA – Northern California	Sacramento Children’s Museum	May 29^th – 30^th	10am – 2pm	Sacramento Children’s Museum 2701 Prospect Park Dr Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
MI – Southeast Michigan (Detroit)	Detroit Grand Prix	May 31^st – June 2^nd	8am – 5pm	Hart Plaza 101 W Jefferson Ave Detroit, MI 48226
CA – Northern California	Kids Discovery Station	June 1^st – 2^nd	10am – 2pm	Kids Discovery Station 350 W Yosemite Ave Merced, CA 95348
CA – Northern California	Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose	June 4^th – 6^th	9:30am – 12:30pm	San Jose Children’s Discovery Museum 180 Woz Way San Jose, CA 95110
MI – Southeast Michigan (Detriot)	Cranbrook Institiute of Science First Friday	June 7^th	11am – 5pm	Cranbrook Institute of Science 1 Institute Way Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
CA – Northern California	Fresno Chaffee Zoo	June 8^th – 9^th	9:00am – 3:30pm	Fresno Chaffee Zoo 894 W Belmont Ave Fresno CA 93728
MI – Mid-Michigan/Lansing	Juneteenth Lansing	June 14^th – 15^th	4:30pm – 7:30pm	Juneteenth Festival Kid Zone 117 W South St Lansing, MI 48910
CA – Northern California	Children’s Fairyland	June 15^th – 16^th	10am – 4pm	Fairyland 699 Bellevue Ave Oakland, CA 94610
PA – Central Pennsylvania	Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts	June 18th	10am – 3pm	Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts 222 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17101
OR - Portland	Juneteenth Celebration	June 19	11 am – 5pm	MESO Market 376 NE Sumner Street Portland, OR 97211
PA – Central PA	Jubilee Day	June 20^th	10am – 7pm	2 East Main Street Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
OR – Portland	Tigard Festival of Balloons	June 22	11 am – 5:30 pm	Cook Family Park 17005 SW 92^nd Avenue Tigard, OR 97224
MI – Western Michigan/Grand Rapids	Great Start Collaborative Family Coalition	June 27^th	5:30pm – 7:30pm	First Christian Reformed Church 651 M.L.K. Jr St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507
OR - Portland	Clackamas County Children’s Commission (ClackCoKids) Community Day	June 28^th	10am – 2pm	Clackamas County Children’s Commission 16518 SE River Road Milwaukie, OR 97267
MI – Western Michigan/Grand Rapids	National Cherry Festival	June 30^th July 3^rd – 6^th	11am – 5pm	National Cherry Festival 108 W Grandview Pkwy Traverse City, MI 49684
OR - Portland	Oregon Museum of Science (OMSI)	July 5^th – 6^th	10am – 4pm	Oregon Museum of Science 194 SE Water Ave Portland, OR 97214
WA – Washington State/Seattle	KidsQuest	July 12^th	1 pm – 7 pm	KidsQuest Children’s Museum 1116 108^th Ave NE Bellevue, WA 98004
WA – Washington State/Seattle	Wedgewood Art Festival	July 13^th – 14^th	10:00am – 5:00pm	Our Lady of the Lake 3544 NE 89^th Street Seattle, WA 98115
IN – Northern Indiana	Fort Wayne Three Rivers Children’s Festival	July 19^th – 20^th	10:00am – 4:00pm	Three Rivers Festival 201 E Main St Fort Wayne, IN 46802
IN – Northern Indiana	Learn with Lakeshore Day	July 21^st	12pm – 4pm	Bellaboos Play and Discovery Center 2800 Colorado St Lake Station, IN 46405
WA – Washington State / Seattle	BAM Kids Fair at Bellevue Arts Museum	July 26^th – 28^th	11am – 5pm	Bellevue Arts Museum 510 Bellevue Way NE Bellevue, WA 98004
CO – Denver	Denver Public Schools Day – Pascual Ledoux Academy	August 7^th	1:30pm – 7pm	Pascual LeDoux Academy 1055 S. Hazel Ct Denver, CO 80219
PA – Northwest	Warren County Fair	August 9th	12 pm – 6pm	Warren County Fair 371 Barton Run Rd Pittsfield, PA 16340
CO – Denver	Children’s Museum of Denver	August 9^th – 10^th	10 am – 3 pm	Children’s Museum of Denver 2121 Children’s Museum Dr Denver, CO 80211
PA – Northwest	Celebrate Erie	August 16th – 18th	11am – 7pm	East Perry Square 571 State Street Erie PA 16501
MN – Minneapolis/St. Paul	Science Museum of Minnesota	August 24^th	9 am – 5 pm	Science Museum of Minnesota 120 Kellogg Blvd St Paul, MN 55102
KY – Louisville	Be My Neighbor Day	September 29^th	9am – 6pm	E.P. Tom Sawyer Park 3000 Freys Hill Rd Louisville, KY 40241
KY – Louisville	Louisville Zoo – Boo at the Zoo	October 3^rd – 6^th	5pm – 10pm	Louisville Zoo 1100 Trevilian Way Louisville, KY 40213

Passport Booklet Features

At the beginning of the adventure, families receive a Passport Booklet that guides them on a journey to activity stations (see below) and upon completing each activity, children receive an achievement badge sticker for their passport.

Making Choices Disc Run

This activity helps parents and caregivers teach children about “wants” vs. “needs” as a foundation for making good financial choices.

When I Grow Up Photo Station

Children select the profession of their choice for a photo opportunity. Career choices include astronaut, athlete, ballerina, chef, doctor, firefighter, pilot, scientist, member of the military and more!

Following the activity, families receive the photo and a frame – along with an opportunity to request a digital photo.

Paper Hat Occupation Station

Children select and decorate a paper hat that corresponds with the various professions.

Story Telling Tree

This station encourage dialogue between the parent and child as the child will answer the following prompt by writing on a leaf and attaching it to the tree: “When I grow up, I want to be (blank) because (blank).”

Educational Resources for Families & Caregivers

At the conclusion of the adventure, parents and caregivers receive free educational resources and a PNC Grow Up Great reusable tote bag.

Meet Our Tour Managers

Hear anecdotes from our tour managers, who are creating fun and immersive experiences for children across the U.S.

Freddy B. | Crystal Lake, IL

"I believe that as children think in their heart, so they are. What they learn now about themselves and the world around them they take with them for the rest of their lives. It's a great responsibility and an opportunity to encourage and edify children and their families. Although our experience is brief, the impact we make has the potential to go a long way."

Liz B. | Johnson Creek, WI

It’s been almost 10 years working with the PNC Grow Up Great team and I can’t believe how much good I’ve seen it bring to the communities. What a gift to see families all over the U.S. supported for giving their kids the tools and experiences to succeed!

Aly S. | Battle Creek, MI

I love that you can see the passion PNC Grow Up Great has for their communities and for the children through the MLA. I’m happy I get to be a part of that.

Matt S. | Louisville, KY

There is no “catch” when you visit the Mobile Learning Adventure. There is no hidden agenda. We are here to make the lives of those we interact with better.

Dennis G. | Toronto, Canada

The feeling that I can leave a positive and exciting impression on a young child’s mind at the Mobile Learning Adventure is amazing! To see that glimpse of happiness in their smile is a reward in itself.

Charlotte N. | Portsmouth, UK

The Mobile Learning Adventure is not only building and supporting communities but imprinting on childhood memories. Seeing the many little faces light up with joy and happiness makes my day!

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