Education Virgin Islands Project #47832

At Home Discovery Kits for Low Income VI Families

by The Virgin Islands Children's Museum

Project Report | Jul 16, 2026
At Home Discovery Kit Report 17

By Amber McCammon | Chief Executive Officer

Math Skills Learning Shapes

Empowering Young Minds with Hurricane Preparedness & Math Literacy

We are excited to share an update on our At Home Discovery Kit program! Thanks to your generous and ongoing support of our GlobalGiving campaign, At Home Discovery Kits for VI Families (#47832), we are finalizing a vital new resource designed to keep children in the U.S. Virgin Islands safe, resilient, and academically engaged.

Reflecting on Our Last Milestone: At Home Discovery Kit #10

While our previous plan was to build Kit #10 around celestial bodies, our final execution adapted to better serve our young learners! During the Worldwide Day of Play at the Virgin Islands Children's Museum on September 27, 2025, we welcomed the community with a free admission day and proudly launched our 10th At Home Discovery Kit: The Early Numeracy and Math Literacy Kit.

Designed for kids from pre-K to 3rd grade, this kit was created to help children develop foundational math skills through hands-on activities. It was a massive success, containing items such as:

Colored pencils/ crayons
Pre-cut, color-coded shapes
Age-appropriate reader books
Math geometry activity sheets

This distribution was made possible with the invaluable support of YOU, Math Happens, VI EPSCoR, and VIMAS, allowing us to distribute 100 kits directly to local families!

Introducing At Home Discovery Kit #11: Hurricane Preparedness & Math Literacy

Building on that math-focused momentum, our upcoming 11th At Home Discovery Kit shifts our focus to a critical reality of living in the Caribbean: hurricane preparedness and coastal safety.

This brand-new multilingual kit uniquely merges emergency readiness with math literacy. Tailored for three distinct developmental stages—early learners, middle grades, and advanced learners—the kit will help children explore the mathematical concepts behind weather tracking and hazard mapping while learning vital resilience skills.

By engaging with these materials, kids will explore the significance of coastal hazards and their impact on daily living, fostering a deeper understanding of environmental risks and promoting proactive measures for safety and preparedness.

Mark Your Calendars: Summer 2026 Distribution Events

We will be distributing these kits completely free of charge at two upcoming community events:

Event 1: Tutu Park Mall Back-to-School Community Outreach

Date: July 25, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Tutu Park Mall
Details: The VICM team will be facilitating fun arts and crafts, interactive games, and giving away copies of the brand-new At Home Discovery Kit #11!

Event 2: Infinity Day & CERCA Saturday (In-Museum Event)

Date: August 8, 2026 (08-08-26)
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Virgin Islands Children's Museum
Details: Join us for an engaging Infinity Day celebration! We will dive into the endless possibilities of infinity in mathematics and beyond. Visitors can participate in interactive activities, games, and discussions designed to unravel the mysteries of infinity, explore its real-world applications, and learn more about environmental resilience.
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Your Impact in Action

The At Home Discovery Kit program is an ongoing fundraising initiative. Every dollar raised directly funds the sourcing, packing, and free distribution of these educational kits to families who need them most.

We are deeply grateful for your continued belief in our mission. Together, we are equipping the children of the USVI with the tools they need to stay safe, think critically, and keep learning.

With heartfelt gratitude,

The VICM Team

Links:

VICM Website

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Feb 17, 2026
At Home Discovery Kit Report 15

By Amber McCammon | Chief Executive Officer

Worldwide Day of Play kids discovery kit items

Dear valued donors,

We are thrilled to share with you the incredible success of the recent Worldwide Day of Play event and the positive impact it had on families in the US Virgin Islands. Thanks to your generous support, the event was a resounding success, and families absolutely loved the free At Home Discovery Kits they received.

The 10th At Home Discovery Kit, themed around celestial bodies, was launched at the 2025 Our World: Worldwide Day of Play on September 27, 2025. This event, in partnership with Nickelodeon, aimed to promote active play and joyful learning for children and families worldwide. Your contributions played a crucial role in making this event possible and ensuring that every child in the US Virgin Islands has access to educational opportunities.

During the event, attendees had the opportunity to experience interactive demonstrations and performances by local community partners, including U.S. Fish and Wildlife, The Virgin Islands Marine Advisory Service, and receive a free At Home Discovery Kit to continue their learning journey at home.

We are immensely grateful for your dedication to our mission and for being a part of this important work. Your support has made a significant difference in the lives of children in the US Virgin Islands, and we could not have achieved this success without you.

As we continue our efforts to provide educational resources to children in the US Virgin Islands, we invite you to explore sponsorship opportunities to support our ongoing initiatives. Your continued support will help us create a positive impact on the lives of children in our community.

The At Home Discovery Kit program is an ongoing GlobalGiving.org fundraising initiative, identified as At Home Discovery Kits for VI Families (47832). Thank you once again for your generosity and support.

With gratitude,

The VICM Team

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Links:

Website

Attachments:

At Home Discovery Kit Report 15 (PDF)

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Jun 26, 2025
At Home Discovery Kit Report 14

By Amber McCammon | Executive Director Facilities and Programs

Bamboula at the VICM WDP

Dear valued donors,

We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our At Home Discovery Kit GlobalGiving campaign. Your contributions have been instrumental in helping us provide educational resources to children in the US Virgin Islands, and we are truly grateful for your continued support.

We are excited to announce that our 10th At Home Discovery Kit, with the theme of celestial bodies, is scheduled for release at the 2025 Our World: Worldwide Day of Play on September 27, 2025. This global event, in partnership with Nickelodeon, is dedicated to promoting active play and joyful learning for children and families worldwide.

Due to a funding shortfall, we had to push back the release of the 10th kit, originally slated for summer 2025, to be released at the event and disseminated territory-wide as funding allows. Your support is crucial in helping us reach our goal of ensuring that every child in the US Virgin Islands has access to educational opportunities.

As part of this special event, we are seeking sponsors to make it a free admission day for all visitors. During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to experience pop-up interactive demonstrations and performances facilitated by local community partners such as U.S. Fish and Wildlife, The Virgin Islands Marine Advisory Service, Health Professionals, Bamboula Dance and Drumming, and more. Additionally, each visitor will receive a free At Home Discovery Kit to take home and continue their learning journey.

The At Home Discovery Kit program is an ongoing GlobalGiving.org fundraising initiative At Home Discovery Kits for VI Families (47832), and we are dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of children in the US Virgin Islands. Thank you for your dedication to our mission and for being a part of this important work.

With gratitude,

The VICM Team

Links:

VICM At Home Discovery Kid Webpage

Attachments:

At Home Discovery Kit Report 14.pdf (PDF)

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