Uncle Carl's Camp
Uncle Carl’s Camp: Let’s Play Prairie Animals
Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United StatesJune 9-13, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. | Age: 4 to 5 (not yet in kindergarten) Let’s play, sing and read about prairie animals! We’ll learn about the buffalo, Western Meadowlark, honeybee and more. What do these animals like to eat? How do they move? Let’s explore together.We’ll spend time outside as well as inside, so come […]
Uncle Carl’s Camp: Ecology Explorers
Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United StatesJune 16-20, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | Age: 9 to 12 (Completed Grade 3-6) Get ready to do some outdoor science on the Kansas prairie! In this very hands-on camp, we’ll explore our home ecosystems through observation, experimentation, and creativity. Find out why our grasslands are an “upside-down rainforest,” what forces shape our landscape, and all […]
Uncle Carl’s Camp: A Day in the Life of a Bug
Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United StatesJune 23-27, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | Age: 6 to 8 (Completed Grade K-2) Bugs, bugs, and more bugs – come ready to learn about a bug’s life! Each day you will explore bugs through a lesson or a craft. The last day you will build a bug hotel to take home. “The smallest creatures often […]
Uncle Carl’s Camp: Watercolor My World 1
Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United StatesJune 30-July 3, 9 a.m.-11:00 a.m. | Age: 6 to 8 (Completed Grade K-2) Explore a variety of techniques for working with watercolors. Campers will use objects from Kauffman Museum exhibits as subjects for their artwork. Come paint your world! Application deadline: June 27 Maximum enrollment: 16 $70 per museum member / $85 per non-member […]
Uncle Carl’s Camp: Watercolor My World 2
Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United StatesJuly 7-11, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | Age: 9 to 12 (Completed Grade 3-6) Discover a variety of techniques for working with watercolors. Drawing from observation, campers will use nature and objects from the museum exhibits as subjects for their artwork. Come paint your world! Application deadline: July 3 Maximum enrollment: 16 $70 per museum member […]