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Out There: Drawing and Writing New Worlds
Using Space Art as inspiration, students are invited to create visions of their universe and write a story about it. Find out more
If I Were a King or Queen: Creating Your Own Country
Imagination gets a thorough workout as students are invited to imagine their own country, from geography to government. Find out more
New Constellations
Students will create a new constellation, collaboratively write the myth for the constellation, then perform the myth. Find out more
Kid’s TV
826DC-TV needs a new show for kids and has hired your team! Use your imagination to create a new television show for all kids to enjoy. Find out more
Best Imagination Vacation Ever!
This lesson plan invites students to imagine their dream vacation and turn their fantasy into a compelling story. Find out more
Volunteer Happy Hour
Has it been a while since you’ve seen your 826DC pals? Join us for a volunteer appreciation happy hour at our old stand-by, Petworth Citizen. Find out more
Space!
Rocky quagmires and space blobs galore! Be the captain of your own ship as you explore outer space and record what you see! Find out more
Volunteer Information Session
Would you make an awesome volunteer? Attend one of our info sessions! You will have a chance to meet the staff and learn about all the great things we have planned for the upcoming school year. Find out more
Young Authors’ Book Project Release Party
The students of Bruce-Monroe Elementary and the SEED School of Washington, DC have worked hard all year, and now we’re excited to release their Young Authors’ Book Project! Find out more
Profiles In Courage
What do journalists even do? What kinds of questions do they ask? Writers will learn exactly that in this workshop geared towards questions as a tool for understanding. Find out more
Volunteer Information Session
Would you make an awesome volunteer? Attend one of our info sessions! You will have a chance to meet the staff and learn about all the great things we have planned for the upcoming school year. Find out more
Volunteer Training Session
So, you’ve already found out that you will make an awesome volunteer at one of our Volunteer Information Sessions. Find out more
Me, Myself, And I: Changing Perspectives in First-Person Storytelling
Writers will work together to create a narrative, each choosing a different character’s perspective to shape their story. Find out more
the lowercase | Do More 24 kickoff w/ 826DC + Story District
Story District and 826DC have decided to join forces this year as we prepare for Do More 24, the area’s largest regional day of giving hosted by United Way NCA. Find out more
The Thing With Feathers
In this hands-on workshop, you will learn about our feathered friends who inhabit the city and those who pass through during migration. Find out more