Our Experiences

At Max the Blue Jay World, we believe kindness is something children should experience, not just learn about.

Our interactive experiences are thoughtfully designed to inspire empathy, encourage inclusion, and empower children to become everyday kindness leaders. Through engaging storytelling, meaningful conversations, hands-on activities, and unforgettable moments with Max the Blue Jay, each visit creates lasting memories that extend far beyond the event itself.

Whether we're visiting a classroom, library, museum, summer camp, or community celebration, every experience is customized to meet your audience where they are while fostering connection, confidence, and compassion.

Because when children feel seen, valued, and included, they discover they have the power to help others feel the same. Every smile shared, every story told, and every high five exchanged is another step toward building a kinder world.

Welcome to the Max the Blue Jay World experienceβ€”where kindness comes to life.

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The BTFOK Kindness Experience

Signature School & Library Program

Perfect for: Schools β€’ Libraries β€’ Summer Camps β€’ Youth Groups β€’ After-School Programs

Single Session (up to 20 students): $250

Where kindness takes flightβ€”and every child discovers they have the power to make a difference.

The 5 Ways to BTFOKβ„’ Experience is Max the Blue Jay World's signature interactive kindness program that empowers children to become everyday leaders through kindness, inclusion, empathy, and confidence.

Through engaging activities, meaningful conversations, movement, and interactive storytelling inspired by the world of Max the Blue Jay, students discover that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a lasting impact.

Rather than simply learning about kindness, children become active participants, practicing the Five Ways to BTFOKβ„’ and leaving inspired to make others feel seen, valued, and included.

Every Visit Includes

  • Interactive Kindness Experience

  • Five Ways to BTFOK Activity

  • Interactive Activities & Student Participation

  • Guided Question & Answer Session

  • Max's Kindness Promise

Printable Kindness Feather for every participant (digital file provided to the teacher)

Length
30–45 minutes

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Meet Max β„’

An Interactive Storytime Experience

Perfect for: Pre-K Programs β€’ Elementary Schools β€’ Libraries & Bookstores β€’ Children's Museums β€’ Community Events

Storytime Experience: $450

Bring the magic of Max the Blue Jay World to life with a storytime experience children will never forget.

During this interactive visit, children will meet Max the Blue Jay, enjoy a lively read-aloud of one of Max's adventures, and discover how kindness, friendship, empathy, and inclusion can make a difference in their everyday lives.

More than a traditional storytime, this experience invites children to laugh, move, participate, and become part of Max's world through conversation, interactive moments, and meaningful life lessons.

By combining storytelling, movement, and meaningful interaction, children leave excited about books, inspired to show kindness, and eager to continue Max's adventures.

Every Visit Includes

  • Interactive Read-Aloud with Max

  • Meet & Greet with Max the Blue Jay

  • Audience Participation & Guided Discussion

  • Individual & Group Photo Opportunities

  • Book Signing (optional)

  • Max's Kindness Promise

Every child leaves with a Kindness Feather, Max's Promise

Length
30–60 minutes

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The Kindness Takes Flight Experienceβ„’

Max the Blue Jay World's Signature Community Experience

Perfect for: Schools β€’ Elementary Schools β€’ Libraries & Bookstores β€’ Children Museums β€’ Community Festivals β€’ Camps β€’ Non-Profit Organizations β€’ Community Celebrations

Community Events: $750

More than a presentation. More than a story. More than a mascot visit.

The Kindness Takes Flightβ„’ Experience is Max the Blue Jay World's premier interactive event, bringing together storytelling, music, movement, audience participation, and unforgettable character moments into one joyful celebration of kindness.

Children don't simply watch the experienceβ€”they become part of it.

They laugh together, move together, cheer each other on, and discover that kindness has the power to transform classrooms, families, and entire communities.

Every experience is thoughtfully customized for the audience, creating meaningful moments that inspire children to lead with empathy, courage, confidence, and compassion long after Max has flown home.

Because kindness isn't just something we teach.

It's something we experience together.

May Include

  • A Special Appearance by Max the Blue Jay

  • Interactive Storytelling Experience

  • Music & Movement Activities

  • The Five Ways to BTFOKβ„’

  • Interactive Kindness Games

  • Audience Participation

  • Max's Kindness Promise

  • The Great Max High Five Celebration

  • Individual & Group Photo Opportunities

Premium Keepsakes

A Max Kindness Feather for Every Child

Classroom Kindness Challenge

One Honorary BTFOK Ambassador Certificate for the Host Teacher or Organization

Length
45–90 minutes

The Story Continues...

The Story Continues...

The Story Continues... The Story Continues...

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