Hastings Museum

 

SummerFun Class Schedule for 2013 is Here!

Build a bat house. Play with puppets. Search for answers through science. Explore your creativity with digital photography, weaving, and papermaking! Have an adventure this summer with SummerFun Classes at the Hastings Museum. Registration opens for Members on March 8. Non-Members can register beginning March 22.

To register, call Hastings Museum at 402-461-4629 or download (.pdf) and mail the registration form. Class details are listed below by date (and in the .pdf).

Scholarships: The Ashley Kulwicki Scholarship is available for students to participate in Hastings Museum SummerFun Classes. To apply, students must qualify for the Free and Reduced Lunch program. Funds are awarded on a first come, first serve basis. Limit one class per child. To apply, download the form (.pdf) or stop by Visitor Services at the Museum. Please return applications at least two weeks prior to the start of the class. Contact Russanne Erickson, curator of education, at 402-461-4629 for more information.

Cost for Classes	Members	Non-Members
Space Camp, Art Classes, and Mythbusters Camp Exploremore All Others	$45 $165 $35	$50 $180 $40

Note: Grade levels refer to the grade your child will enter fall 2013. SummerFun Classes require advance reservations. Fees are due at time of enrollment.

Photo Disclaimer: Registrants and participants permit the taking of photos and videos of themselves and their children during Hastings ­Museum activities for publication and use as the Museum deems necessary.

Sign-up deadline for each class is the Friday before. In order to provide adequate supplies deadlines are firm.

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June 3-7

Outdoor Explorers (Grades 2-4)
June 3-7, 1-3 pm
Signup Deadline: May 31

Let’s pack up our gear and head outside to discover what we might see. Our explorers will learn to use their investigative skills, a compass, and binoculars to make observations in their journals. Along the way they will learn about identifying flora and fauna, life cycles, and make fun crafts of their adventures. Each child will be outfitted with a kit so they can enjoy exploring the outdoors year round!

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June 10-14

The Colors of Life (Grades 4-6)
June 10-14, 1-3 pm
Signup Deadline: June 7

Color is everywhere in life but how do living things see and use color in their lives? Do all humans see color the same? Why are some people colorblind? What IS color? Have fun mixing colors for artwork and see why color is important in animals, insects, and human vision as we explore the art and science of color in a whole new way.

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June 17-21

Curious George (Ages 4-5)
June 17-21, 1-3 pm
Signup Deadline: June 14

Curious George was a good little monkey and always very curious. Are you curious like George? Join us as we follow George’s adventures and learn more about his favorite topics. We’ll visit the fire station and go outside for some camping and hiking fun. Did you know Curious George visited a museum? We will explore our museum and learn about animals that live underwater, in the dark, and some that no longer live today (dinosaurs!). Oh, we can’t forget the treats George discovered at the ice cream, pizza, and chocolate shops.

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June 24-28

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (Grades K-1)
June 24-28, 1-3 pm
Signup Deadline: June 21

Join us as we take a journey into the past, present, and future of transportation. We will explore modes of transportation from horse and buggy to flying cars. Along our journey we will experiment with inventing our own dream transportation. Students will construct a vehicle that will carry them home.

Science’s Greatest Hits (Grades 2-3)
June 24-28, 1-3 pm
Signup Deadline: June 21

Explore the greatest ideas of science in a hands-on way as we turn big words into understandable concepts. We will delve into the Scientific Method, Newton’s Theory of Gravity and Laws of Motion, as well as Plate Tectonics, the Water Cycle, Magnetism, and more. See these ideas in motion when we experiment with compasses, anti-gravity coins, and more!

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July 8-12

Puppetry Play (Grades K-1)
July 8-12, 10 am-12 pm
Signup Deadline: July 5

For more than 4,000 years puppets from all over the world have shared and taught the stories of their people. Some of our best friends growing up were puppets; Big Bird, Lambchop, and Pinocchio. Student puppeteers will develop their skills in story-telling and puppet-making as they learn this ancient art by exploring its different styles. Prepare for puppetry plays at home when they leave with their creative marionettes and other new friends.

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July 15-19

The Twirls and Twists of Textile Arts (Grades 4-6)
July 15-19, 10 am-12 pm
Signup Deadline: July 12

Textile art is an amazing form of multidimensional expression. With the guidance of our master textile instructor, students will explore this world of twisting, weaving, and embellishment by creating their own fun works of art. They will weave and make their own loom, as well as learn basic stitches and how to use them to create pictures. Students also will have the opportunity to learn the ancient art of papermaking and embellish their creations to take home.

Space Camp (Grades K-1)
July 15-19, 10 am-12 pm
Signup Deadline: July 12

Why do we have four seasons? Why do some people see a man in the Moon? Explore NASA’s plans to send spacecraft to Jupiter and Pluto. View the Sun safely through a filtered telescope, and visit the Moon with your friends on Sesame Street! What are stars and why are they only visible at night? Space Camp rocks!

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July 24

Mythbusters  (Grades 3-6)
July 24, 9 am-4 pm
Signup Deadline: July 19

Join us as we explore the properties of electromagnetism in nature. Using a galvanometer, students will determine fact from fiction and apply their new knowledge to construct a clock to take home. During lunch, students will bust some common food myths. In the afternoon, we’ll test myths about carbon dioxide and have fun creating geysers. Dress for the mess! Lunch is provided for students in this class.

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July 29-31

Camp Exploremore (Grades 3-6)
July 29-31, 9 am-5 pm
Signup Deadline: July 26

Join us for three days of NEW adventures at Lochland, Prairie Loft, and Hastings Museum. Engage your mind and body through activities like swimming, digital photography, bat house construction, golf lessons with PGA pros, nature exploration, a 3D film, animal encounters, and much more! This camp takes place at three different locations: Lochland Country Club (Mon), Prairie Loft (Tues), and Hastings Museum (Wed). Students will need to be dropped off and picked up at each location. Snacks and lunches are provided for students each day.