June 2022
Unraveling History’s Mysteries | Uncle Carl’s Camp
Get ready to dig deep in local archives, interview historians, and do detective work. Campers will investigate the rich history of Kauffman Museum, Bethel College and the local community. Come study artifacts, explore hidden stairways and mummify a piece of fruit. Are you ready for an adventure?! June 6-10, 9:00-11:30 each day | Age 9 to 12 (completed grade 3-6) Application deadline: June 3 $70 per museum member / $80 per non-member Instructor: Monty Graber USD 373, Newton, KS
Find out more »Exploring Printmaking 1 | Uncle Carl’s Camp
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 introduce young artists to many forms of printing from the museum’s collection of paper and fabric artifacts. June 13-17, 9:00-11:00 each day | Age 6 to 8 (completed grade k-2) Application deadline: June 10 $70 per museum member / $85 per non-member Instructor: LaDonna Unruh Voth USD 373, Newton, KS
Find out more »Exploring Printmaking 2 | Uncle Carl’s Camp
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. Come discover a variety of processes for creating artwork on paper and fabric. June 20-24, 9:00-11:30 each day | Age 9 to 12 (completed grade 3-6) Application deadline: June 17 $70 per museum member / $85 per non-member Instructor: LaDonna Unruh Voth USD 373,…
Find out more »Life on the Prairie | Uncle Carl’s Camps
There are more life on the prairie than you’d ever imagine! It has been home to many plants, animals and people for a very long time. We will investigate many different organisms that live on the prairie–big and small–and imagine how the prairie might be different (or the same?) if we had lived hundreds of years ago. Come ready to spend lots of time outside going on nature walks, doing experiments, and imagining life on the prairie through the ages! June 27-July 1, 9:00-11:30 each day…
Find out more »July 2022
Pedal Power | Uncle Carl’s Camp
If you like to bike, this camp is for you! Campers will build endurance and learn bicycle safety, history of biking through Kauffman Museum’s collection, bicycle maintenance and repair and riding rules and etiquette. Campers must already know how to ride a bike and be ready to expand their skills and confidence. Each day campers will bike longer distances, ending in a 10-mile ride. Each participant must bring a bike in good working order and a helmet. July 18-22, 9:00-12:00 each day | Age 9 and over (completed grade…
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