On April 8, 2024, a Total Eclipse of the Sun will happen across a portion of the United States including the Terre Haute and West Central Indiana Region. Since it will be happening for all of us, we want to help local organizations and businesses bring their own communities together to celebrate this once in lifetime phenomenon safely!
The Terre Haute Children's Museum Eclipse Ambassadors program will create access to, and enthusiasm for, the upcoming eclipse by engaging diverse communities in the Wabash Valley to host or support safe, fun, and educational eclipse celebrations in their own communities during the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8th, 2024.
THCM Eclipse Ambassadors will be trained in eclipse education, basic astronomy, and eclipse viewing safety and outfitted with equipment including a telescope with solar viewing filter, educational materials, solar viewing glasses, and materials for activities. Each organization will received a $1,000 stipend meant to offset the cost of hosting or participating in events where the Community Eclipse Ambassadors provide educational opportunties. The goal of the Ambassador program is to decentralize STEM learning into communities, creating access for all.
Participants should represent community organizations, businesses, or municipalities from across the Wabash Valley area (Vigo, Vermillion, Parke, Clay, Sullivan counties in Indiana and Clark county in Illinois) such as:
- Community Centers
- Youth Service Organizations
- Recreation Centers
- Municipalities
- Neighborhood Associations
- Places of Worship
- Businesses that serve large public groups-Restaurants, Wineries, Hotels, etc
- After School Programs
- Arts Organizations
- Family Housing Organizations
- If your organization is excited, please apply!
For more information on the April 2024 total solar eclipse, please visit:
https://www.terrehaute.com/eclipse-2024.html
Thank you,
Stacy Killion
THCM Community Engagement Manager
outreach@terrehautechildrensmuseum.com