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PBS Fort Wayne Explorer Club sponsored in part by 3 Rivers Federal Credit Union

JOIN THE EXPLORER CLUB TODAY!

The PBS Fort Wayne Explorer Club is designed for families like yours, who want to learn, create and have fun together. Your Explorer Club membership supports PBS KIDS programming and grants your family access to a year of benefits.

To join the Explorer Club: Call us at (260) 484-8839 OR make a pledge/donation online and join today!

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The Explorer Club Benefits of the Month

September 2024 benefit Of The Month

FREE BOOK: Hello Neighbor! The Kind and Caring World of Mister Rogers

This September, each Explorer Club family will receive, by mail, a free copy of the book "Hello Neighbor! The Kind and Caring World of Mister Rogers," from PBS Fort Wayne, by Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell.
 
Colorful illustrations explore Fred Rogers' early life and the events that led him to create his enduring show in this book. Exclusive archival photographs, provided by Fred Rogers Productions, offer a behind-the-scenes look at his historic show and the people whose hard work made it possible. A brief biography of Mister Rogers and a history of the show is included, as well as a note from author-illustrator Matt Cordell about his inspiration and longtime admiration for Fred Rogers and Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.

These books will be mailed out throughout the month of September. If your family is not an Explorer Club family yet, click on any of the options below to become one today!

For any questions, contact our Membership Department via email at membership@wfwa.org.
 

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October 2024 benefit Of The Month

1 Free Entry to the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory

The October benefit of the Month for Explorers is 1 Free Entry to the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, good from Tues. Oct. 1 through Thurs. Oct 31, 2024.

Surround yourself with nature at this weatherproof oasis in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne!  Visit the Showcase Garden with its lush seasonal displays, wander through the Tropical Garden where orchids and palms thrive in the shadows of a cascading waterfall, or retreat to the quiet serenity of the Desert Garden.

Must show your Membership Card to get free entry.

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Explorer Club Levels

Discovery Level

With your contribution of $5 a month ongoing OR a one-time donation of $60, your entire family receives:

  • A PBS Fort Wayne Explorer Club Welcome Kit featuring fun activities, stickers, an age-appropriate book, and coupons to places in northeast Indiana.
  • Free entry and member-only goody bags at PBS Fort Wayne events.
  • A PBS Fort Wayne Explorer Club Member Card for discounts around northern Indiana.
  • PBS Fort Wayne Passport: the most versatile member benefit from PBS Fort Wayne. Passport gives you extended access to an on-demand library of quality public television programming online.
  • Monthly e-newsletters with family tips, activities, events, contests and more!
Birthday Level

With your contribution of $7 a month ongoing OR a one-time donation of $84, your entire family receives all the Discovery Level benefits. In addition, each child receives:

  • On-air birthday recognition for the entire month of the child's birthday.
  • A PBS Fort Wayne Explorer Club Birthday Gift Pack with goodies and coupons from area businesses and organizations
  • PBS Fort Wayne Passport: the most versatile member benefit from PBS Fort Wayne. Passport gives you extended access to an on-demand library of quality public television programming online.
Ryder Level

With your contribution of $10 a month ongoing OR a one-time donation of $120, your entire family receives all the Discovery and Birthday Level benefits, PLUS:  

  • A PBS Fort Wayne Explorer Club Gift
  • PBS KIDS DVD
  • PBS Fort Wayne Passport: the most versatile member benefit from PBS Fort Wayne. Passport gives you extended access to an on-demand library of quality public television programming online.
  • Exclusive Meet & Greet opportunities with PBS Mascots (when available)

When your child watches PBS Fort Wayne, we share two of your most valuable assets – your trust and your child’s time.

Thanks to your involvement with our Explorer Club, PBS Fort Wayne airs 7 hours of children’s programming each weekday on channel 39.1 and 24 hours a day/7 days a week on our PBS KIDS channel, 39.2. The PBS Fort Wayne Explorer Club is also made possible by sponsorship from businesses throughout our community. They believe in lifelong learning and the power of PBS Fort Wayne’s children’s programming.

Join the PBS Fort Wayne Explorer Club today and support quality children’s programming