• Northwoods Stamp Camp
• WISCOPEX 2012
• 2011 National Topical Stamp Show
• Day of Stamps at Fox Cities Childrens Museum
• KIDSfest

KIDSfest

The BNAPS Youth Activity Program Grant of $250 given to the Wisconsin Federation of Stamp Clubs (WFSC) was used for participation (booth fees) at KIDSfest. The Milwaukee-area two-day show was free to the public and held at the State Fair Expo Center. It was hosted by MetroParent magazine and sponsored by large corporations whose names are immediately recognizable in the area. The event consisted of two days and 160,000 square feet of fun, entertainment, learning, and hands-on activities for families. In addition to the commercial exhibitors and businesses, there were 13 different stages and areas devoted to special programming throughout the event.

The Wisconsin Federation of Stamp Clubs had booth space as well as participated in their Learning Lab with a special presentation. The front table had a tri-fold display with details announcing local area stamp clubs and their meeting times. Introductory booklets to stamp collecting, a large bin of on-paper stamps and an electronic game board titled "Scavenger Hunt" was also on the table. One or more adults were always on hand to answer stamp related questions.

On Saturday, the WFSC was featured with a program titled "Secrets of Stamp Collecting" in the Learning Lab. A one-hour time slot was given to promote the hobby. A youth member from a local stamp club demonstrated the proper removal of stamps from paper. Tables were set up in the area and provided children with a hands-on activity to learn more about stamps and collecting through the use of 12 different electric game boards with activities appropriate for many different age groups. The game boards offered flexibility for the ebb and flow of the crowd as well as providing activities for varying age and ability groups. [more]

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