Clue Crackers
2026-06-09 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Hastings Museum
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Clue Crackers

June 9-11
1 pm-4 pm
Grades 3-6
Class Min/Max: (10/20)
Instructor: Raksha Shrestha

A crime has been committed at the Hastings Museum! We need some talented detectives to come help solve the case. Join your fellow detectives to learn what it takes to become a crime-solver with an actual police officer. Break out of the museum and track down the culprit using the clues you find.

Classes are $60 for members and $70 for non-members. The application for our Ashley Kulwicki Scholarship for the 2026 season is now full.
Registration can be completed in person, online with the link below, or over the phone. Please remember to register for each class individually and submit a health form for each child!

REGISTER FOR THE CLASSFILL OUT THE HEALTH FORMlearn about summer fun
Each year in June and July, the Hastings Museum hosts a selection of classes for kids that focus on art, history, and science!
From first-time museum explorers to returning campers, our summer classes provide a welcoming environment where kids can learn, connect with others, and enjoy a fun and enriching summer experience at the Hastings Museum.
Learn more about Summer Fun details and class offerings here!
Still have questions? Visit us in person at 1330 N Burlington Ave, Hastings, NE or give us a call at (402)-461-2399.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

Each child is required to complete an online health form. Registration is not considered complete until both the class registration and health form have been submitted. If you are enrolling multiple children, a separate health form is required for each child. However, if your child is attending more than one class, you only need to submit the health form once per child.

Fill out the Health Form here! Register for classes online here!

Grade levels refer to the grade your child will enter in the Fall of 2026. Your child must be 4 years old by the first day of camp for classes marked age 4 & 5. Children must be fully bathroom independent (potty trained) to do our 4 & 5 year old camps.

Sign-up deadline for each class is 7 days prior to the first day of class. In order to provide adequate supplies for each class, deadlines are firm. Fees are due at time of enrollment and are refundable up to 7 days prior to the first day of class.

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.

Minimum and maximum number of participants for each class are in parentheses after the date and time. Example: (10/20) We must hit our minimum in order to hold the class.

Art Explorers: Creating Like the Masters
2026-06-15 13:00 - 15:00
Art Explorers: Creating Like the Masters

June 15-19
1 pm-3 pm
Grade K
Class Min/Max: (10/20)
Instructor: Emma Gassiot

Brushes up…let the masterpieces begin! Watch as bold colors, daring shapes, and iconic art styles leap off the page. Inspired by the masters, artists will experiment with playful techniques, splashy paint, and new ways of using color and shape to turn big ideas into standout artwork. Creative energy, joyful discovery, and hands-on fun build toward a final gallery moment where every masterpiece takes the spotlight.

Classes are $60 for members and $70 for non-members. The application for our Ashley Kulwicki Scholarship for the 2026 season is now full.
Registration can be completed in person, online with the link below, or over the phone. Please remember to register for each class individually and submit a health form for each child!

REGISTER FOR THE CLASSFILL OUT THE HEALTH FORMlearn about summer fun
Each year in June and July, the Hastings Museum hosts a selection of classes for kids that focus on art, history, and science!
From first-time museum explorers to returning campers, our summer classes provide a welcoming environment where kids can learn, connect with others, and enjoy a fun and enriching summer experience at the Hastings Museum.
Learn more about Summer Fun details and class offerings here!
Still have questions? Visit us in person at 1330 N Burlington Ave, Hastings, NE or give us a call at (402)-461-2399.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

Each child is required to complete an online health form. Registration is not considered complete until both the class registration and health form have been submitted. If you are enrolling multiple children, a separate health form is required for each child. However, if your child is attending more than one class, you only need to submit the health form once per child.

Fill out the Health Form here! Register for classes online here!

Grade levels refer to the grade your child will enter in the Fall of 2026. Your child must be 4 years old by the first day of camp for classes marked age 4 & 5. Children must be fully bathroom independent (potty trained) to do our 4 & 5 year old camps.

Sign-up deadline for each class is 7 days prior to the first day of class. In order to provide adequate supplies for each class, deadlines are firm. Fees are due at time of enrollment and are refundable up to 7 days prior to the first day of class.

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.

Minimum and maximum number of participants for each class are in parentheses after the date and time. Example: (10/20) We must hit our minimum in order to hold the class.

Scientist Sampler
2026-06-16 09:00 - 16:00
Scientist Sampler

June 16
9 am-4 pm
Grades 2-3
Class Min/Max: (10/20)
Instructor: Katie Karr

Campers will explore how science helps us understand and protect our world—on Earth and beyond! Blast off as astronauts traveling through space, dive deep as marine biologists to explore ocean animals and learn about water pollution. Plus, we will become wildlife scientists as we discover the importance of animal conservation and watch Wildlife Rescue on the super screen.
Note: Snacks will be provided but campers need to bring a lunch.

Classes are $60 for members and $70 for non-members
Registration can be completed in person, online with the link below, or over the phone. Please remember to register for each class individually and submit a health form for each child!

REGISTER FOR THE CLASSFILL OUT THE HEALTH FORMlearn about summer fun
Each year in June and July, the Hastings Museum hosts a selection of classes for kids that focus on art, history, and science!
From first-time museum explorers to returning campers, our summer classes provide a welcoming environment where kids can learn, connect with others, and enjoy a fun and enriching summer experience at the Hastings Museum.
Learn more about Summer Fun details and class offerings here!
Still have questions? Visit us in person at 1330 N Burlington Ave, Hastings, NE or give us a call at (402)-461-2399.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

Each child is required to complete an online health form. Registration is not considered complete until both the class registration and health form have been submitted. If you are enrolling multiple children, a separate health form is required for each child. However, if your child is attending more than one class, you only need to submit the health form once per child.

Fill out the Health Form here! Register for classes online here!

Grade levels refer to the grade your child will enter in the Fall of 2026. Your child must be 4 years old by the first day of camp for classes marked age 4 & 5. Children must be fully bathroom independent (potty trained) to do our 4 & 5 year old camps.

Sign-up deadline for each class is 7 days prior to the first day of class. In order to provide adequate supplies for each class, deadlines are firm. Fees are due at time of enrollment and are refundable up to 7 days prior to the first day of class.

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.

Minimum and maximum number of participants for each class are in parentheses after the date and time. Example: (10/20) We must hit our minimum in order to hold the class.

Balloons in Motion
2026-06-18 09:00 - 16:00
Balloons in Motion

June 18
9 am-4 pm
Grades 4-6
Class Min/Max: (10/20)
Instructor: Raksha Shrestha

Float, drop, push, and pull. Join us for a day of fun as we engineer balloons in different ways to move items around. Test your skills and see how high you can lift your balloon as a hover craft. Blast off to space with balloon power and race with your classmates using balloon powered cars.
Note: Snacks will be provided but campers need to bring a lunch.

Classes are $60 for members and $70 for non-members. The application for our Ashley Kulwicki Scholarship for the 2026 season is now full.
Registration can be completed in person, online with the link below, or over the phone. Please remember to register for each class individually and submit a health form for each child!

REGISTER FOR THE CLASSFILL OUT THE HEALTH FORMlearn about summer fun
Each year in June and July, the Hastings Museum hosts a selection of classes for kids that focus on art, history, and science!
From first-time museum explorers to returning campers, our summer classes provide a welcoming environment where kids can learn, connect with others, and enjoy a fun and enriching summer experience at the Hastings Museum.
Learn more about Summer Fun details and class offerings here!
Still have questions? Visit us in person at 1330 N Burlington Ave, Hastings, NE or give us a call at (402)-461-2399.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

Each child is required to complete an online health form. Registration is not considered complete until both the class registration and health form have been submitted. If you are enrolling multiple children, a separate health form is required for each child. However, if your child is attending more than one class, you only need to submit the health form once per child.

Fill out the Health Form here! Register for classes online here!

Grade levels refer to the grade your child will enter in the Fall of 2026. Your child must be 4 years old by the first day of camp for classes marked age 4 & 5. Children must be fully bathroom independent (potty trained) to do our 4 & 5 year old camps.

Sign-up deadline for each class is 7 days prior to the first day of class. In order to provide adequate supplies for each class, deadlines are firm. Fees are due at time of enrollment and are refundable up to 7 days prior to the first day of class.

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.

Minimum and maximum number of participants for each class are in parentheses after the date and time. Example: (10/20) We must hit our minimum in order to hold the class.

Photo 101
2026-06-22 13:00 - 15:00
Photo 101

June 22-26
1 pm-3 pm
Grades 2-3
Class Min/Max: (10/20)
Instructor: Raksha Shrestha

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. In this class we will learn the basis of taking great pictures while exploring the world through a new lens- literally! From learning about perspectives and developing observation skills to creating one of a kind photo frames, students will gain the confidence to capture the world around them, one snap at a time.

Classes are $60 for members and $70 for non-members. The application for our Ashley Kulwicki Scholarship for the 2026 season is now full.
Registration can be completed in person, online with the link below, or over the phone. Please remember to register for each class individually and submit a health form for each child!

REGISTER FOR THE CLASSFILL OUT THE HEALTH FORMlearn about summer fun
Each year in June and July, the Hastings Museum hosts a selection of classes for kids that focus on art, history, and science!
From first-time museum explorers to returning campers, our summer classes provide a welcoming environment where kids can learn, connect with others, and enjoy a fun and enriching summer experience at the Hastings Museum.
Learn more about Summer Fun details and class offerings here!
Still have questions? Visit us in person at 1330 N Burlington Ave, Hastings, NE or give us a call at (402)-461-2399.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

Each child is required to complete an online health form. Registration is not considered complete until both the class registration and health form have been submitted. If you are enrolling multiple children, a separate health form is required for each child. However, if your child is attending more than one class, you only need to submit the health form once per child.

Fill out the Health Form here! Register for classes online here!

Grade levels refer to the grade your child will enter in the Fall of 2026. Your child must be 4 years old by the first day of camp for classes marked age 4 & 5. Children must be fully bathroom independent (potty trained) to do our 4 & 5 year old camps.

Sign-up deadline for each class is 7 days prior to the first day of class. In order to provide adequate supplies for each class, deadlines are firm. Fees are due at time of enrollment and are refundable up to 7 days prior to the first day of class.

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.

Minimum and maximum number of participants for each class are in parentheses after the date and time. Example: (10/20) We must hit our minimum in order to hold the class.

Craft-a-palooza
2026-06-23 13:00 - 16:00
Craft-a-palooza

June 23-25
1 pm-4 pm
Grades 4-6
Class Min/Max: (10/20)
Instructor: Katie Karr

Get ready for a week bursting with creativity at Craft-A-Palooza! This hands-on art camp invites young artists to explore a variety of materials, techniques, and styles while letting their imagination run wild. Campers will create their own beaded animal keychains, learn lettering and design techniques inspired by street art and graffiti, design clay pots, and carve and print with their very own handmade stamps.
Note: Although we will do our best to contain the mess, please be aware we will be working with materials that may not wash out of clothing well.

Classes are $60 for members and $70 for non-members. The application for our Ashley Kulwicki Scholarship for the 2026 season is now full.
Registration can be completed in person, online with the link below, or over the phone. Please remember to register for each class individually and submit a health form for each child!

REGISTER FOR THE CLASSFILL OUT THE HEALTH FORMlearn about summer fun
Each year in June and July, the Hastings Museum hosts a selection of classes for kids that focus on art, history, and science!
From first-time museum explorers to returning campers, our summer classes provide a welcoming environment where kids can learn, connect with others, and enjoy a fun and enriching summer experience at the Hastings Museum.
Learn more about Summer Fun details and class offerings here!
Still have questions? Visit us in person at 1330 N Burlington Ave, Hastings, NE or give us a call at (402)-461-2399.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

Each child is required to complete an online health form. Registration is not considered complete until both the class registration and health form have been submitted. If you are enrolling multiple children, a separate health form is required for each child. However, if your child is attending more than one class, you only need to submit the health form once per child.

Fill out the Health Form here! Register for classes online here!

Grade levels refer to the grade your child will enter in the Fall of 2026. Your child must be 4 years old by the first day of camp for classes marked age 4 & 5. Children must be fully bathroom independent (potty trained) to do our 4 & 5 year old camps.

Sign-up deadline for each class is 7 days prior to the first day of class. In order to provide adequate supplies for each class, deadlines are firm. Fees are due at time of enrollment and are refundable up to 7 days prior to the first day of class.

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.

Minimum and maximum number of participants for each class are in parentheses after the date and time. Example: (10/20) We must hit our minimum in order to hold the class.
