Storytellers

The online waitlist form will ask for your contact information , details about your organization and participants, and which type of BurkeMobile program you are interested in. This information provides an overview for our team to assess our capacity and availability. If we are able to accommodate a program request from the waitlist, we will reach back out to you for the additional information needed to finalize your reservation. BurkeMobile programs can be booked a minimum of three weeks in advance.

Please be aware that filling out this form does not guarantee we will be able to accommodate your request. We process waitlist requests on a rolling basis throughout the school year, and prioritize schools and organizations who qualify for financial assistance and/or are geographically further from the Burke.

Early Learners Programs accommodate a maximum of 24 students per 45-minute lesson. A maximum of six (6) back-to-back lessons can be booked in a single day.

Each Mini Museum Program can be booked as an In-School Experience or a Community Event such as a library program or a family night. Only one Mini Museum program can be booked per visit.

The In-School Experience provides school classes a structured exploration of the Mini Museum, facilitated by Burke educators. The length of time the Mini Museum will run depends on the number of students participating. Program time is broken into 45-minute exploration blocks for each class or group of students visiting the Mini Museum. A maximum of six (6) exploration blocks can be scheduled in a day. 

The Community Event provides participants a drop-in style exploration of the Mini Museum for 2-3 hours and the cost is dependent on the length of time. Burke educators will be present to help participants engage with the exhibits. BurkeMobile has no limit on the number of people that can participate in the program during the 2-3 hour time period. Please keep in mind the restrictions on total occupancy for your particular space.

Early Learners programs require a designated room with tables, chairs, and a carpet or storytelling area.

Mini Museum programs require: 

• A dedicated space for the full duration of the program
• Eight (8) 6-foot tables (minimum)
• At least 600 square feet of open space
• Access to an electrical outlet

Pricing for BurkeMobile programs is based on location and number of participants. Below are pricing ranges by region and program type: 

In King, Kitsap, Pierce, and Snohomish counties:

• Early Learners: $350 – $600
• Mini Museum: $500 – $1,200

In all other counties (includes overnight travel):

• Early Learners: $850 – $1,250
• Mini Museum: $900 – $3,100

For an exact quote prior to making a reservation, please Contact us. 

Yes! Our generous donors make it possible for us to offer financial assistance to schools and programs across the state.

To apply, please select ‘Yes’ and fill out the section titled 'Financial Assistance Request?’ in the BurkeMobile Waitlist Request Form.

Prior to creating a schedule, Burke staff will inform the client of the earliest possible program start time. This will depend on the amount of time required for travel and setup. BurkeMobile educators will need to arrive earlier than the program start time to set up. Set-up time required depends on the type of program, and will be communicated prior to your program date.

If you need to change or cancel a reservation, please email burked@uw.edu as soon as possible. 

Cancellations must be made a minimum of two weeks before the BurkeMobile visit for a refund. Cancellations made with less than two weeks’ notice will be charged the full fee.