Worldwide Play Day! Explore Wellness Options During Community Health Day

Nickelodeon’s Our World effort inspires kids and provides them with tools to activate their individual and collective agency. MODS, a member of the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM), is proud to be a vital collaborator in this event, reaching millions of families across North America.

“Nickelodeon’s Our World: Worldwide Day of Play focuses on getting kids and their families up, out and playing around,” said Joseph P. Cox, President and CEO of MODS. “Health is one of the Museum’s core learning pillars and play is a core philosophy leading to lifelong good habits. Our Community Health Day will offer a variety of top tier local and regional resources that promote beneficial lifestyles. We are grateful to BBX Capital Foundation for their investment in this free admission day to bolster our community.”

Join the wellness journey and discover local options to strengthen, support and improve overall health. During Community Health Day, guests can:

• Explore healthy food choices and nutritious snacks
• Participate in stress-busting workshops
• Uncover secrets for a healthier, happier life
• Connect with local resources for health screenings
• Visit wellness booths

Children will enjoy active play and learn smart safety tips, aligning perfectly with the Worldwide Day of Play's emphasis on joyful, active learning. “Events like these present wonderful opportunities to engage with our community and to promote healthy lifestyle choices,” said Lois A. Marino, Executive Director of BBX Capital Foundation. “When a person invests in their health, they lay the building blocks for success in all areas of life. Our team cherishes this opportunity to spread vital knowledge, especially to families and children in our community.”

“Play is a powerful experience that enriches people’s lives in museums, schools, homes and beyond,” said Arthur G. Affleck, III, Executive Director of the Association of Children’s Museums. “ACM is pleased to partner with Nickelodeon to amplify the importance of play on wellbeing and healthy brain development and to make learning more effective and joyful for everyone. As children’s museums, we believe in the power of play and we strive to nurture more play and playful learning everywhere we go.”

Guests to the Museum on September 28th will also be amongst the first to explore the national exhibit SCOOBY-DOO!™ Mansion Mayhem. This immersive experience, in partnership with Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment, allows families to join the members of Mystery Inc. to analyze clues and put their problem-solving skills to the test. Young detectives and their families will work through the rooms of the mansion, unmask the jewel thief, discover the mansion’s secrets and meet different characters from the iconic TV show that has captivated fans for more than five decades. SCOOBY-DOO!™ Mansion Mayhem was produced by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis in partnership with Warner Bros. It is locally presented by Florida Prepaid College Savings Plan and sponsored by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

Experience MODS, South Florida’s award-winning attraction featuring 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the Museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.

For more information about Nickelodeon’s Our World: Worldwide Day of Play, please visit: www.childrensmuseums.org/dayofplay - For additional information about MODS’ Community Health Day, visit www.mods.org/event/mods-community-health-day

About Association of Children’s Museums (ACM)
ACM is the foremost professional society supporting children’s museums in developing rich environments that stimulate children’s natural playfulness, curiosity and creativity. With more than 470 members in all 50 states and in 19 countries, ACM champions children’s museums and together enrich the lives of children worldwide. As a global leader, advocate and resource for the field, ACM and our member organizations strive to build a better world for children and serve over 30 million visitors annually. Started in 1962, ACM recently marked its 60th year of impactful service to children, families and children’s museums.”

About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 45th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit: www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon is a part of Paramount’s (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands.

About BBX Capital Foundation
The BBX Capital Foundation was created in 1994 as a 501(c)(3) corporate foundation. Since then, the Foundation has awarded more than $20 Million in contributions and in-kind services to charitable organizations throughout Florida. The BBX Capital Foundation focuses on three key areas: the arts, education and human services. It considers requests for specific projects, as well as for general programs.
About the Museum of Discovery and Science Founded in 1976 as the Discovery Center, today the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) is at the forefront of science education, innovation and exploration. MODS connects people to inspiring science, providing STEM Education and cultural experiences for 450,000+ guests annually in the 150,000 sq. ft. facility. MODS is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that has been accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) for three decades (only 3% of science museums are accredited for excellence and leadership in the field). In the past year, MODS has added to that distinction by being named Broward’s Hub for Resilience Education by the Board of the Community Foundation of Broward, selected by the LEGO Foundation as one of only 15 museums nationwide to join the Playful Learning Museum Network and awarded the prestigious 2023 IMLS National Medal for Museum Service.

The Museum celebrates diversity and welcomes guests from all walks of life. The Museum hours are Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. MODS is located downtown at 401 Southwest Second Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312.

For more information about the Museum, please visit: www.mods.org. Or call: (954) 467-MODS (6637).