
Oregon Center for Creative Learning
Encouraging all children to learn & grow through play!

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The Children’s Museum of Southern Oregon, our flagship program, now includes over 7,500 square feet of space over two floors, filled with new interactive exhibits, including a replica of Big Foot which was donated from the Portland Children’s Museum. New exhibits include a farm-to-table play area, a ranger station, art and maker areas, and a wildlife rescue tree house and more!
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The Ivy School, an award-winning preschool, continues to serve young children and their families, filling a critical need for affordable preschool services. In addition to providing on-site preschool classes, the Ivy School includes school-based preschool classrooms in several Medford School District elementary schools.
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Roots Community Education includes our drop-in preschool programs for adults to attend with their children, community-based partnership programs, and referrals to other community services for families in need of support. Including new programing in our new space in The Annex which includes a clay studio and culinary teaching kitchen!
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Oregon Center for Creative Learning
After more than 20 years serving the Southern Oregon community with early childhood programs, Kid Time has changed its name to the Oregon Center for Creative Learning!
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Our new facility includes three programs to serve children, families, and our community:
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Our unique learning center and developmental opportunities provide children with a foundation for future learning. At OCCL we are inspiring the next generation of artists, engineers, scientists, naturalists, and teachers with our vision. Please consider supporting us in ensuring that future generations have a place where they are encouraged to LEARN and GROW through PLAY!


Our Dedicated
Board Members
Alicia Welder, MD, President
Katie Larsen, Vice President
Amanda Olson, Secretary
Andy Batzer
Eric Dames
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Sally Densmore
Mindy Folsom
Jeremy Markiewicz
Maggie Mayers
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PLAY IT FORWARD CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
We are so grateful for the support of our generous contributors.
Your support inspires children to imagine and learn through play!
Level 1
The City of Medford
The State of Oregon
US Dept of Housing & Urban Development
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Level 2
Hennion Family Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation
Carrico Family Foundation
Oregon Community Foundation
Portland Children's Museum
Roundhouse Foundation
Wanda Olsrud
Lowe's Medford
AllCare, Inc.
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Level 3
Harris & Myrtle Dalbec Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Mercy Flights
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Level 4
Andy & Annette Batzer
Ben B. Cheney Foundation
Blum Family Foundation
Collins Foundation
Eric & Carissa Dames
Michael & Mary Strizzi
Medford Women's Clinic
DeArmond Family Foundation
Joseph Weston Public Foundation
Marie Lamfrom Foundation
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Level 5
Carpenter Foundation
Jeffrey & Alicia Welder
Lyn Hennion & Alex Bellen
Avista Foundation
Casey Woodard Charitable Foundation
Dr. Mujahid Rizvi
Joe & Frances Naumes Family Foundation
JTMF Foundation
Kinderman Cutburth Family
Chris & Michelle Atkinson
Joe & Carol Neil
Southern Oregon Pediatrics
Robert & Frances Chaney Family Foundation
Steven & Melanie Olsrud
Outlier Construction
JB Steel
Dan and Lisa O'Connor
Central Point Family Dentistry
Robert & Frances Chaney Family Foundation
In honor of Nancy Van Anne
Richard & Sharon Schaefer
Kathryn & Barry Thalden, Thalden Foundation
Sally and Al Densmore
Medford Radiology Group
