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We Wholeheartedly Take Care Of Your Children

At the Zing Zumm Children's Museum in Jacksonville, North Carolina, it is our goal to encourage children's love of learning and exploration via fun, engaging, and interactive exhibits and events. We work hard to create a warm and friendly environment where kids may learn new things, gain useful skills, and form deep bonds with their families and the community. Children of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities should develop a lifelong love of learning, creativity, and curiosity. Our goal is to improve the lives of children and families in our neighborhood and beyond by collaborating with our partners and stakeholders.

Dennis Burgard

President

Dennis Burgard has lived in Jacksonville NC with his wife and two daughters since 1992. He's a UNCW graduate and has been involved in Onslow county's real estate brokerage and investment since 1994. He has served on multiple boards, including the Children's Museum, BOLD, and UNCW Board of Trustees. Dennis helped obtain the 501-C non-profit status for the Children's Museum and was elected as its President in 2022 after returning to the board in 2020.

Jennifer Wisely

Treasurer

Jennifer Wisely is a former Marine who served at New River Air Station. She holds a BBA and an MS in Accounting from Texas A&M University. She is currently an instructor in the Accounting/Business department at Coastal Carolina Community College, and when she's not busy being active in her community she enjoys spending time with her husband and three wonderful boys.

Jaime Dorn

Board Member

Jaime has been a resident of Onslow County for over 22 years after relocating to the area with her husband, Trey. As a Realtor® since 2007, she's helped hundreds of families move to the area. Jaime has a passion for giving back to the community, which led her to volunteer at the Zing Zumm Children's Museum. She looks forward to sharing her vision and enthusiasm for one of Jacksonville's best-kept secrets for kids.

Danny Miller

Board Member

After serving as an Avionics Technician in the USMC for eight years, Danny transitioned to the fitness industry due to his passion for fitness. Now, for nearly 21 years, he has been the Managing Partner for Gold's Gym. He's committed to helping others achieve success and authored "The Five Steps of Sales," still in use today. He also values reflection and balances his time by disconnecting at local restaurants or on the beach in Wilmington.

Adrianne Huls

Board Member

Adrianne has lived in Onslow County for most of her Active-Duty Marine’s career. As a proud military spouse and mom, she has been following the evolution of Zing Zumm for years. With her professional career within the military community, as a civilian, and now at Coastal Carolina Community College as the Transition Specialist, Adrianne has seen firsthand how making individuals aware of resources can help them succeed in many ways. With her educational background in Communications from East Carolina, she wants to help the museum be acknowledged for how special it is!

Become A Member

The interactive exhibits, programs, and special events at the Zing Zumm Children's Museum in Jacksonville, North Carolina, are all accessible to members of the museum at no additional cost. It not only supports the museum's goal of offering educational opportunities for the community, but it also gives kids continual educational opportunities to learn and develop crucial skills. Families can invest in their education and pleasure with a membership and become a part of a group that appreciates knowledge and adventure.