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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]