Kinder Sing-Along offers songs and socialization for little ones before the museum opens to the public on the first and third Saturday of the month. Our theme this week is SUPER HEROES! Costumes and capes are encouraged for this super sing-along event. Kinder Sing-Along is for parents, grandparents, neighbors, family, and friends who nurture children…
Join us Thursday, June 2 for the 2022 Iowa Children's Open at Brown Deer Golf Club. With the field limited to just 36 teams for the Thursday Scramble, this event is expected to sell out quickly. Registration opens on March 1st. Click here to learn more. Presented by Advantage and United Iowa Financial, all proceeds support…
June 13, 2022 | 12:30 – 4:00 PM | 3rd-6th Grade | $60 per child Let’s take a crash course in all things technology! From basic programming to computer science fundamentals, participants will walk away with a better understanding of the world of technology through hands-on activities. We make each topic fun and engaging—because playing…
June 20, 2022 | 1-4 PM | K-3rd Grade | $50 per child Drop off your child for a summer PLAYcation! This three-hour session gives kids the chance to play in our exhibits and “choose their own adventure” while the museum is closed to the public. Museum educators will provide supervised play opportunities as well as special…
June 27, 2022 | 12:30 – 4:00 PM | 3rd-6th Grade | $60 per child Let’s take a deep dive into robotics! From software programming to hardware troubleshooting, participants will learn all about the inner workings of robots and, of course, play with our collection of different robots. All of our Tech Trek-inspired camps go…
July 11, 2022 | 12:30 – 4:00 PM | 3rd-6th Grade | $60 per child What will you create in our 3D printer? In this camp, we will design objects with the Tinkercad program to then be printed. To successfully use our printer program, basic computer skills (familiar with a keyboard and basic typing, able…
July 25, 2022 | 12:30 – 4:00 PM | 3rd-6th Grade | $60 per child In this session, we will take a deeper dive into coding and work through several coding programs from Code.org and Scratch. These programs are the building blocks to have participants coding with Python, Javascript and HTML. This session is dependent on…
In this program, children will learn and play in our one-of-a-kind space while building skills that prepare them for formal learning settings. We offer sensory and art-based activities to help develop your little one’s fine motor skills and confidence. We also use Kindergarten School Readiness checklists and hands-on learning to help your child build skills like sharing,…
August 8, 2022 | 1-4 PM | K-3rd Grade | $50 per child Drop off your child for a summer PLAYcation! This three-hour session gives kids the chance to play in our exhibits and “choose their own adventure” while the museum is closed to the public. Museum educators will provide supervised play opportunities as well as special…
We're making some big changes to our Take Flight exhibit! This portion of the museum will be closed during the week of August 29th for construction. The rest of the museum will still be open and ready for PLAY!
