The Discovery Council is a group of dynamic volunteers whose purpose is to develop leadership and support for EdVenture Children’s Museum. Discovery Council members work actively to increase community awareness and raise funds to support EdVenture. Members represent the spirit of the founding mothers and fathers, who believed that all children deserve the very best learning environment we can give them. To learn more about EdVenture’s Discovery Council, please call us at 803 400 1141 or send us email.
Fundraising Events
The Discovery Council presents three fundraising events throughout the year, all open to the public. In the past, EdVenture’s Discovery Council has raised funds to support scholarships for at-risk children to attend Fire and Life Safety camps, outreach educational programming for children from low-income areas, support for EdVenture's master exhibit plan and permanent fabrications for EdVenture's seasonal Snowville exhibit.
Carniball Gala
EdVenture will host its annual gala, Carniball, an evening of cocktails, delicious desserts, a silent auction, dancing and fun, to support selected mission-driven projects at the museum. Under the leadership of EdVenture's Discovery Council, Carniball is the museum's largest annual fundraiser and one fabulous event that is not to be missed!
Girls Night Out Fashion Show
Columbia’s favorite Girls Night Out is back bigger and better for 2009! Girls Night Out is a fundraiser just for Midlands women seeking glamour and just off the runway style! EdVenture continues a fabulous partnership with Coplon’s to present the season’s hottest new fashions. The evening includes an elegant fashion show, delicious hors d’oeuvres, specialty drinks and a night out with the girls. So book that babysitter, grab your best girlfriends and join us as we raise funds to support EdVenture at Girls Night Out!
HalloWonka
The Discovery Council is proud to present the 5th annual HalloWonka, “a sweet family celebration” where EdVenture is turned inside out to bring Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory to life. For four nights only (October 28 – 31, 2008), visitors will enjoy all the museum has to offer plus lots of “tricks and treats” just for HalloWonka! The Preview Party evening is a special night just for museum members and includes a candy bar raffle and special entertainment.