Uncle Carl’s Camp: Behind the Mask 2

by | May 17, 2024

June 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...

Uncle Carl’s Camp: Behind the Mask 1

by | May 17, 2024

June 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...

Uncle Carl’s Camp: Prairie Ponderings

by | May 17, 2024

June 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...

Uncle Carls Camp 2024: Creative Writing Camp

by | May 17, 2024

June 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...

Wildflower Walk with Brad Guhr

by | May 17, 2024

As part of our season-long celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Tallgrass Prairie Reconstruction at Kauffman Museum, Brad Guhr, education director from Dyck Arboretum of the Plains, will lead a wildflower walk around the prairie reconstruction at Kauffman Museum...

First Saturday Bird Walk

by | May 17, 2024

Our 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 early summer weather. Binoculars and a bird book are recommended...

Faspa: Mennonite Charcuterie

by | Mar 25, 2024

Our Spring Celebration! Celebrate the coming of spring with a take-away Faspa meal. Mennonite communities have been sharing faspa, a light evening meal of bread, meat, jam, and cheese, for centuries. Here’s your chance to share in that tradition! Register for a...

Wingspan Game Night

by | Mar 1, 2024

March 22, 2024  |  Join hosts Jeff Kauffman and Chris Riesen for a night of Wingspan, the award-winning board game about building a bird sanctuary! Whether you’re and expert Wingspan player or have no experience at all, come play a few rounds of the 2019 winner...