Uncle Carls Camp 2024: Creative Writing Camp
Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United StatesJune 3-7, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Age: 13 to 18 (Completed Grade 7-12) Whether you’re a seasoned wordsmith or just beginning to explore the power of storytelling, this camp offers a welcoming space for all writers. Throughout camp, you’ll be encouraged to explore the works of environmental writers, science fiction visionaries, and masters of various […]
Uncle Carl’s Camp: Prairie Ponderings
Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United StatesJune 10-14, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | Age: 9 to 12 (Completed Grade 3-6) Campers will experience the prairie and explore the insects, birds, and plants that call the grasses home. Campers will use science, art and play to engage the senses and learn about prairie lifecycles and diversity. We’ll even engage in real science experiments […]
Uncle Carl’s Camp: Behind the Mask 1
Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United StatesJune 17-21, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. | Age: 6 to 8 (Completed Grade K-2) Who in the world wears masks? Explore cultures that make masks and the kinds of ceremonies where people wear masks. Learn about Native American, African, Central American and Asian mask traditions. Campers will use a variety of materials to create masks. Registration […]
Uncle Carl’s Camp: Behind the Mask 2
Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United StatesJune 24-28, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | 9 to 12 (Completed Grade 3-6) Campers will explore cultures that make masks and the ceremonies of those cultures. Native American traditions and the influence of African cultures on today’s American celebrations, such as Mardi Gras in New Orleans, will provide ideas for mask making projects. Campers will create […]
First Saturday Bird Walk
Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United StatesOur First Saturday Bird Walks depart from the kiosk in the museum parking lot for a mile-and-a-half hike through Chisholm Park and along Sand Creek Trail. Be prepared for some unpaved/steep terrain and summer weather. Binoculars and a bird book are recommended but not required. Children accompanied by an adult are welcome but should be […]
Uncle Carl’s Camp: Farm Animals at the Museum
Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United StatesJuly 8-12, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | Age: 6 to 8 (Completed Grade K-2) Jump into farm life with Farm Animals at the Museum! Students will learn all about goats, chickens, sheep, cows, and pigs through activities that include art, literature, music, and games. Real life farm animals will visit the museum each day, and there […]
Uncle Carl’s Camp: Prairie Animal Pals
Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United StatesJuly 15-19, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. | ge: 4 and 5 (Not Yet in Kindergarten) 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 […]
Closing Reception: A Day with the Birds
Join us on Sunday, July 28, from 1:30-4:30 for a come-and-go closing reception for the current special exhibition A Day with the Birds: Community Science & the Audubon Christmas Bird Count. Museum Director Andi Schmidt Andres will make comments at 3:00, recognizing lead donors and the exhibit team. Next week, museum staff will begin preparing the exhibit […]
First Saturday Bird Walk
Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United StatesOur First Saturday Bird Walks depart from the kiosk in the museum parking lot for a mile-and-a-half hike through Chisholm Park and along Sand Creek Trail. Be prepared for some unpaved/steep terrain and summer weather. Binoculars and a bird book are recommended but not required. Children accompanied by an adult are welcome but should be […]
Sunday-Afternoon-at-the-Museum: “Planting Prairie: Restoring Land and History,” Lorna Harder, former Curator of Natural History, Kauffman Museum
Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United StatesLorna Harder, professor emeritus of biology at Hesston College and former Curator of Natural History at Kauffman Museum, will celebrate and explore the 40th anniversary of the Kauffman Museum tallgrass prairie reconstruction, which she and Dwight Platt began work on over four decades ago. Join us! (Photo by Fernando Salazar)