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Posted on July 13, 2021
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Local Rockford Company
Marco Technologies Makes A Donation
To Midway Village Museum For History Education
Executive Director Patrick O’Keefe (center in the photo) is presented a check for $1,000 by Marco Technologies of Rockford representatives, Paul Trybul (right) and Brett LeBeau. The donation was part of a campaign entitled “Marco Gold Standard Week.”
During this week Marco had allowed its Facebook followers to nominate non-profits and organizations in a 12-state area with Rockford, Illinois, included in this area. Midway Village Museum was nominated, and went on to be one of the non-profits to win a $1,000 check from Marco Technologies.
"We are very honored that the community nominated our non-profit and was thinking of us as first of mind in this community-wide online contest,” said Executive Director Patrick O’Keefe. "The money will assist in our mission of excellence in history preservation and education.”
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Yoga in The Barn
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World War II Days
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July 21, 2021
Voyage of Exploration: Summer Day Camp at Midway Village Museum
History's Mysteries Summer Day Campat Midway Village MuseumThis summer make Midway Village Museum the place for summertime fun for your child. The museum’s day camp is organized as week-long day camps with children exploring overarching themes while participating in activities, games, crafts, and other projects. Socialdistancing practices are in place for the safety of campers attending the museum’s history themed camps with small group interaction. The day camp program location offers an experience like no other.Day campers spend time at a history museum with an outdoor 13-acre Victorian Village and Main Museum Center. Children must wear a mask while attending the camps on the museum campus.Age Requirement: Your child must have completed Kindergarten and not yet entered 6th grade to enroll in the museum’s summer day camp program.August 9 - August 13Voyage of ExplorationExplore the climate, flora and fauna of the seven continents as the explorers that have gone before. Learn about the Native cultures and traditions of each continent. Play games, and create crafts as we explore these far-off places from the safety of our Victorian Village.To view the entire day camp weekly schedule or to register to tohttps://www.midwayvillage.com/summer-day-camps.html.Cost For Each WeekMembers: $140Non-Members: $150Parents will register each camper in the family individually for each session.Monday – Friday7:30 am to 5:30 pmHours may be extended for an additional fee.How To Register For Camps. Online: www.midwayvillage.com. Phone: 815-397-9112. In-person: 6799 Guilford Road, RockfordQuestions? 815-397-9112, ext. 106.Upon registration, parents receive additional details.
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