Children's Museum Houston's Community Outreach Team provides relief and engagement at Southwest Community cooling center post-Hurricane Beryl

TODAY, July 10 beginning at 1 p.m.

HOUSTON (July 10, 2024) – In the wake of Hurricane Beryl, Children's Museum Houston is stepping up to provide much-needed relief and engagement for families affected by the storm. Recognizing the importance of support and distraction during these challenging times, the Museum's Community Outreach Team is offering a range of activities from 1 to 5 p.m. today at the Southwest Multi-Service Center on 6400 High Star Dr., which has been designated as a local cooling center to help families cope with the aftermath.

BRINGING RELIEF THROUGH ENGAGEMENT

Hurricane Beryl has left many families seeking refuge in cooling centers across Houston. To help ease stress and provide a positive distraction, the Children's Museum Houston's Community Outreach Team is delivering a variety of hands-on, educational activities for children and their families. These activities are designed to not only entertain but also to educate and inspire, providing a sense of normalcy and joy during this difficult period.  Activities Include:

• Hoop Gliders: Discover the principles of aerodynamics and physics by designing and building your very own lightweight, aerodynamic hoop glider.‍
• Spin Art:  Let your imagination spin out of control as you explore your artistic side while learning about centrifugal force.
• ‍Cloud in a Bottle:  Witness the wonders of weather as you learn about the science behind cloud formation and atmospheric pressure.  

"We understand the immense challenges that families are facing in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl," said Briz Perez, Children’s Museum Houston’s Manager of Community Partnerships.  "Our goal is to provide a safe, engaging, and comforting environment for children and their families during this time of recovery. By bringing our activities to the cooling center, we hope to offer a distraction and a source of joy for the community."