Make the Hastings Museum part of your summer! The Museum welcomes all school-age learners and offers a variety of programs designed for K–6 youth to explore and interact with objects in the Hastings Museum collection.
The Ashley Kulwicki Scholarship is available for students to participate in the Hastings Museum’s Summer Fun program. To apply, students must qualify for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program. Funds are limited, and covers 2/3 of the class fee. You owe the other 1/3 at the time of registration. Limit one scholarship per person.
To apply for a scholarship …
Please download and fill out the scholarship registration forms below for Summer Fun classes and bring them to the Hastings Museum or mail it to Hastings Museum, P.O. Box 1286, Hastings, NE 68902.
| Price Per Class | Members | Non-Members |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Art-o-rama | $45 | $50 |
| Artventure | $45 | $50 |
| Little Artist | $45 | $50 |
| Grandparent Camp | $30 per student | Adults FREE |
| All Others | $35 | $40 |
Fees are due at time of enrollment and are refundable up to 7 days prior to the first day of class.
Note: If you pick up your books for ‘Who Was? Book Club’, you cannot cancel your registration, even if it is before the 7 day deadline. If needed, you can transfer your registration, and books, to another student.
Hidden Gems (Grades K-1)
June 3-7, 10a-12p (10/20) *Full*
Instructor: Russanne Hoff
Member: $35; Non-Member: $40
Join us as we explore the Museum’s hidden gems through hands-on activities, scavenger hunts, art projects, and more! We’ll celebrate National Donut Day and learn the cool history behind this sweet treat; discover artifacts that are prickly such as cacti and porcupines; explore Shel Silverstein’s poetry; make things glow-in-the-dark; and play train games.
Beginning Bookworms (Grades K-1)
June 10-14, 10-12p (10/20)
Instructor: Russanne Hoff
Member: $35; Non-Member: $40
We will go on a different reading adventure each day as we explore five books: Diary of a Worm, If I Built a Car, If You Give a Moose a Muffin, Madeline and the Old House in Paris, and Press Here. These books will come alive through Museum exhibits, art projects, games, dancing, science, and more!
Out of This World (Grades K-1)
June 24-28, 10a-12p (10/20) *Full*
Instructor: Katie Karr
Member: $35; Non-Member: $40
From bears to queens to an ever changing moon, the sky is full of astonishing things to see at night. Each day we will investigate a new constellation and learn how to find it in the night sky. We will also discover why the moon has so many craters by conducting a science experiment, and learn how hard it can be for astronauts to travel in space. To end the week, each student will create their own rocket to take home.
Outdoor Explorers (Grades K-1)
July 15-19, 1p-3p (10/20)
Instructor: Katie Karr
Member: $35; Non-Member: $40
With over 1,500 native plants, 400 million living trees, and more than 80 native mammals, Nebraska has a lot to explore outdoors. Throughout the week, we will build a nature collage frame, design a blooming flower garden, and learn how to help keep our environment healthy for years to come. We will also learn how our weather influences the plants and animals around us and the world.
Little Artists (Grades K-1)
July 29-August 2, 1p-3p (10/20) *Full*
Just added! July 29-August 2, 10a-12p (10/20)
Instructor: Carla Scheierman
Member: $45; Non-Member: $50
Each day our little artists will experiment with different materials to create new masterpieces. They will play with color mixing, create marbled art, cut paper chandeliers, paint with glue, make their own unique dot art, and more!
Hidden Gems (Grades K-1)
June 3-7, 10a-12p (10/20) *Full*
Instructor: Russanne Hoff
Member: $35; Non-Member: $40
Join us as we explore the Museum’s hidden gems through hands-on activities, scavenger hunts, art projects, and more! We’ll celebrate National Donut Day and learn the cool history behind this sweet treat; discover artifacts that are prickly such as cacti and porcupines; explore Shel Silverstein’s poetry; make things glow-in-the-dark; and play train games.
Beginning Bookworms (Grades K-1)
June 10-14, 10-12p (10/20)
Instructor: Russanne Hoff
Member: $35; Non-Member: $40
We will go on a different reading adventure each day as we explore five books: Diary of a Worm, If I Built a Car, If You Give a Moose a Muffin, Madeline and the Old House in Paris, and Press Here. These books will come alive through Museum exhibits, art projects, games, dancing, science, and more!
Out of This World (Grades K-1)
June 24-28, 10a-12p (10/20) *Full*
Instructor: Katie Karr
Member: $35; Non-Member: $40
From bears to queens to an ever changing moon, the sky is full of astonishing things to see at night. Each day we will investigate a new constellation and learn how to find it in the night sky. We will also discover why the moon has so many craters by conducting a science experiment, and learn how hard it can be for astronauts to travel in space. To end the week, each student will create their own rocket to take home.
Outdoor Explorers (Grades K-1)
July 15-19, 1p-3p (10/20)
Instructor: Katie Karr
Member: $35; Non-Member: $40
With over 1,500 native plants, 400 million living trees, and more than 80 native mammals, Nebraska has a lot to explore outdoors. Throughout the week, we will build a nature collage frame, design a blooming flower garden, and learn how to help keep our environment healthy for years to come. We will also learn how our weather influences the plants and animals around us and the world.
Little Artists (Grades K-1)
July 29-August 2, 1p-3p (10/20) *Full*
Just added! July 29-August 2, 10a-12p (10/20)
Instructor: Carla Scheierman
Member: $45; Non-Member: $50
Each day our little artists will experiment with different materials to create new masterpieces. They will play with color mixing, create marbled art, cut paper chandeliers, paint with glue, make their own unique dot art, and more!
Space Adventures (Grades 2-3)
June 10-14, 10-12p (10/20)
Instructor: Katie Karr
Member: $35; Non-Member: $40
Rovers, landers, and satellites—oh, my! Space is full of incredible robots and apparatuses that help us learn about the unknown universe. Blast off with us as we design and build a Martian rover, track the International Space Station in real time, and investigate our galaxy to learn just how far a light year really is.
Summer Camp (Grades 2-3)
June 18, 9a-4p (10/20)
Instructor: Russanne Hoff
Member: $35; Non-Member: $40
We will have all the fun of summer sleep away camp without the sleeping! Take part in arts and crafts, go for hikes, play games, tell stories around the fire, and more. Oh, and there will definitely be s’mores! Note: Students need to bring their own lunch. Snacks will be provided.
Artventure (Grades 2-3)
June 24-28, 10a-12p (10/20) *Full*
JUST ADDED! June 24-28, 1p-3p (10/20)
Instructor: Russanne Hoff
Member: $45; Non-Member: $50
Join us for fun-filled art projects galore! We will put ourselves on canvas, make miniature art galleries, learn how to draw from a professional artist, try our hand at making art with squeegees, make a Batik hanging, paint on wood, and so much more! Your little artists won’t want to miss out on this hands-on week.
Candy Science (Grades 2-3)
July 15, 9a-4p (10/20) *Full*
Instructors: Becki Kulwicki & Emmy Reimer
Member: $35; Non-Member: $40
We will experience geology by making rock eggshell geodes and agate slices. We will be become engineers as we build STEM structures out of a variety of candy pieces. In chemistry, we will investigate the chemical reaction between Mentos and Pop Rocks. We will dip into the discovery of the cell model and DNA in the field of biology. Note: Students need to bring their own lunch. Snacks will be provided.
Lego Mania (Grades 2-3)
July 22-24, 1p-5p (10/20) *Full*
Instructor: Katie Karr
Member: $35; Non-Member: $40
Calling all Lego masters! Come test your Lego abilities by creating a one-of-a-kind roller coaster, designing a Museum exhibit, embarking on Lego scavenger hunts, and building a Lego car that is powered by wind! We will also compete in a Lego obstacle course using only Lego hands.