Sponsorship Opportunities Please consider sponsoring one of the following Rey Center programs. Your support will enable us to continue to bring our high-quality programs in art, nature and science programs to the greater Waterville Valley Community.
Speaker Series 2019 Barbara & Wayne Thornbrough 2019 Staged Reading Sponsor Mike and Tina Koppel Our presenters are from all walks of life and are chosen in alignment with our mission of honoring the Reys’ spirit of curiosity and discovery. This year-round program is held on Friday nights at 6:00pm Full Year Sponsor$2000 yr Sponsor a Lecture$100 per session Staged Reading Series$400 yr
Mary Bierbrier Community Gardens 2019 Garden Sponsor Chris and Len Bierbrier Twelve community garden beds enable community members to plant and grow food, flowers and herbs. Yearly upkeep includes amending soil and maintaining structures. Each year Waterville Elementary students plant, care for and have curriculum around a bed donated by the Rey Center. Community Garden Sponsor$1000 yr Adopt a Perennial Bed$200 yr
Mobile Learning Center 2019 Sponsors include: Rey Estate, New Hampshire Electric Coop, Lisa Reid, Rebecca and Charles Hastings, Roper Real Estate The Rey Mobile Learning Center visits schools and after-school programs to support art, nature and science in communities with underserved youth. Full Sponsor$19000 yr Sponsor a program Art$300 Science$300 Nature$300 After-School programs$2000
Curious George Story Times 2019 Sponsor Waterville Valley Resort Association Children love Curious George and we love sharing the antics of this adorable monkey with children during story times held weekly in the Cottage and throughout Waterville Valley. Staff and Materials$2000 yr
Literary Discussion Group An intellectual evening spent discussing poems, short stories and essays at the Curious George Cottage. Sessions are held every Saturday at 4:30pm. Staff and Materials$1500 yr
Dark Sky Stargazing Nights The Reys chose Waterville Valley as their summer home because they loved the dark night sky. These year-round, monthly stargazing nights enable visitors and locals to observe the stars just like H.A. Rey used to do. Volunteers from the New Hampshire Astronomical Society and our local volunteer, Al Larsson, set-up telescopes and guide viewing across the night sky. Staff, materials and lodging$1500 yr
Curious Crafts and S.T.E.A.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) Kids Programs Weekly Kids programs for ages 3+. These programs cover seasonal topics in creative ways--from crafts, to S.T.E.A.M, including our popular “Forest House” building. Staff and Materials$1500 yr
Curious George Visits Everyone love Curious George and when he’s in town everyone knows! We bring the “Curious George” costume to Waterville Valley four times per year. Full Year$560 1 Costume Rental$140 Volunteer gift certificate or staff $200 Waterville Valley Nature Walks- Moss Walk, Owl Walk, Beginner Birding Hiking made Waterville Valley! These guided hikes around the valley will take participants on familiar and historic trails, designed to educate about history, geology and the nature around us. Staff and Outfitter Permits $1000 yr
Visiting Artist Support an artist program to bring visual, written or musical work into our community. While our two week Artist In Residence (AIR) annually supports an artist, we find there are often artists who have much to share with WV in a 2-3 day stay. 2-3 day Residency$2000 yr In-Kind Lodging Donation$900 Grant Writer The Rey Center is funding by grants and donations. Sponsor a contracted grant writer to help us reach our annual funding goals. 10 hours of consultingand writing$1000
Other Ways to Support the Rey Center Volunteer In the Cottage or with a program. Support a building or campus project Garden bed rehab Nature Trail Maintenance Landscape Margret’s Hat Bed work Fund a program’s needs in any amount