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  • Sunday-Afternoon-at-the-Museum – “The Cost of Conscience: One Mennonite Family’s Experience in World War I,” Sara Judge Keckeisen, Kansas State Historical Society (retired)

    Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United States

    When the United States entered World War I and instituted a military draft, and federal and state officialdom instituted heavy pressure to support the war effort, the homes, lives, and safety of members of the pacifist Mennonite communities in central Kansas, and of one family in particular, were put in extreme danger. This is the […]

  • Uncle Carl’s Camp 2026 – Prairie Pathfinders

    Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United States

    June 1-5, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | Age: 6 to 8 (Completed K-2) The prairie’s a big place, and there’s a lot to explore! We will learn about the mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, insects and plants that make the prairie such a wonderful place, with a special focus on ecosystems. There’s more to the prairie than […]

  • Uncle Carl’s Camp 2026 – Prairie Pals

    Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United States

    June 15-19, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. | Age: 4 to 5 (Preschool) Come on a Prairie Pals adventure with us! We will find surprises all around as we learn about animals that make their homes on the prairie. We’ll discover animals that poke their heads out of the ground, animals that fly in the air, and […]

  • Uncle Carl’s Camp 2026 – Exploring Printmaking I

    Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United States

    June 22-26, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. | Age: 6 to 8 (Completed Grade K-2) Campers will explore a variety of simple printmaking techniques. Drawing from observation, students will use nature as the subject of their works. Exploring Printmaking 1 will use the museum’s collection to discover patterns in a variety of artifacts. Application deadline: June 15 […]

  • Uncle Carl’s Camp 2026 – Exploring Printmaking II

    Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United States

    June 29-July 3, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | Age: 9 to 12 (Completed Grade 3-6) Campers will explore printmaking through the work of Kansas printmakers. Drawing from observation, students will use nature as the subject of their works. Exploring Printmaking 2 will give campers a unique inside glimpse into how an artist turns inspiration into art. […]

  • Uncle Carl’s Camp 2026 – Beginning Sewing

    Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United States

    July 6-10, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | Age: 9 to 11 (Completed Grade 3-5) Have you ever wanted to learn how to sew? You will learn some basic sewing skills and make a few projects to take home. Projects will be completed as time allows and may include a pillow case, drawstring bag, and a small […]

  • Uncle Carl’s Camp 2026 – Intermediate Sewing

    Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United States

    July 6-10, 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. | Age: 11 to 14 (Completed Grade 5-8 or above) Campers will make projects a bit more advanced than the beginning class. Projects will be determined based on sewing skill levels of the campers. Projects may include a drawstring shoe bag, small snap bag, pillow case and backpack. All sewing […]