Year: 2026

Plushie Picnic

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Pack a Lunch & Your Favorite Plush Friend!

Pack a sack lunch and your favorite plush friend and join us for a Plushie Picnic at the Putnam Museum! Together we’ll explore our pollinator garden and learn about the world around us through crafts, simple science activities, stories, and dramatic play. We may discover plants and pollinators, weather patterns, and the animal friends who share our space. 

June 1 – 5
Two Hour Camp  |  10am – 12pm
Pre-K & K

Adults must accompany youth.

Preschool Summer Camps are $100 per week, members receive 20% off. 

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Contact Molly Franklin at mfranklin@putnam.org or (563) 336-7290 with any questions.


You can find other summer camp programs at the Putnam here.

Magic School Bus: Kinder Edition

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All Aboard!

In this preschool-friendly Magic School Bus series, children will explore big science concepts through storytelling, art, hands-on experiments, and dramatic play. Each day features a new adventure, from the deep sea to dinosaurs, so there’s something for everyone. 

July 6 – 10
Two Hour Camp  |  10am – 12pm
Pre-K & K

Adults must accompany youth.

Preschool Summer Camps are $100 per week, members receive 20% off. 

SIGN UP
Contact Molly Franklin at mfranklin@putnam.org or (563) 336-7290 with any questions.


You can find other summer camp programs at the Putnam here.

STEAM Team

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A Week of STEAM!

Join the STEAM Team for a week of early STEAM-based learning! Each day we’ll explore a new focus—Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math—through story time, hands-on experiments, building challenges, and dramatic play. Designed just for preschool and kindergarten learners exploring big ideas. 

July 20 – 24
Two Hour Camp  |  10am – 12pm
Pre-K & K

Adults must accompany youth.

Preschool Summer Camps are $100 per week, members receive 20% off. 

SIGN UP
Contact Molly Franklin at mfranklin@putnam.org or (563) 336-7290 with any questions.


You can find other summer camp programs at the Putnam here.

Innovation Nation

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What Problem Will YOU Solve?

In this hands-on camp for young innovators, students will explore inventions that shaped history and take on engineering challenges inspired by the real world. Campers will build simple machines, experiment with modern technology, and strengthen the creative problem-solving skills that turn big ideas into real solutions.

August 10 – 14
Full-Day Camp  |  9am – 4pm
Students going into 4th – 6th Grade

Full Day Summer Camps are $275 per week, members receive 20% off. 

SIGN UP
Contact Molly Franklin at mfranklin@putnam.org or (563) 336-7290 with any questions.


You can find other summer camp programs at the Putnam here.

Prehistoric Pals

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Travel To The Mesozoic Era!

In this action-packed, hands-on prehistoric camp, young scientists will explore dinosaur habitats, dig for fossils, and build erupting volcanoes. Through daily STEM activities, campers will discover different prehistoric species, study rock formations and volcanoes, and learn what it takes to become a paleontologist! 

August 10 – 14
Half-Day Camp  |  1pm – 4pm
Students going into 1st – 3rd Grade

Half-Day Summer Camps are $150 per week, members receive 20% off.

SIGN UP
Did you know? Additional Camp Care is available from 12 – 1 PM for only $8/day! Sign up here.

Contact Molly Franklin at mfranklin@putnam.org or (563) 336-7290 with any questions.

You can find other summer camp programs at the Putnam here.

Dino Discovery

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Discover Earth’s Distant Past!

Dino Discovery Camp is an exciting adventure for young explorers who are interested by the ancient world of dinosaurs. Join us and discover how dinosaurs lived, and how scientists uncover stories hidden in ancient rock layers. This camp experience sparks excitement about Earth’s distant past and encourages campers to see themselves as young scientists on a journey of discovery.

August 10 – 14
Half-Day Camp  |  9am – 12pm
Students going into 1st – 3rd Grade

Half-Day Summer Camps are $150 per week, members receive 20% off.

SIGN UP
Did you know? Additional Camp Care is available from 12 – 1 PM for only $8/day! Sign up here.

Contact Molly Franklin at mfranklin@putnam.org or (563) 336-7290 with any questions.

You can find other summer camp programs at the Putnam here.

Forest Friends

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Uncover The Mysteries of Nature!

Forest Friends camp is designed for curious minds who love getting their hands dirty. We will explore the interconnected world of our local forest, investigating insects, native plants, and animals through daily hands-on science experiments, nature journaling, and outdoor adventures.

August 3 – 7
Half-Day Camp  |  1pm – 4pm
Students going into 1st – 3rd Grade

Half-Day Summer Camps are $150 per week, members receive 20% off.

SIGN UP
Did you know? Additional Camp Care is available from 12 – 1 PM for only $8/day! Sign up here.

Contact Molly Franklin at mfranklin@putnam.org or (563) 336-7290 with any questions.

You can find other summer camp programs at the Putnam here.

Jurassic Explorers

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Travel Back In Time!

Explore the world of dinosaurs through games, crafts, hands-on activities, and imaginative play. Children will learn about different dinosaurs, fossils, and prehistoric environments through creativity, discovery, and teamwork.

August 3 – 7
Half-Day Camp  |  9am – 12pm
Students going into 1st – 3rd Grade

Half-Day Summer Camps are $150 per week, members receive 20% off.

SIGN UP
Did you know? Additional Camp Care is available from 12 – 1 PM for only $8/day! Sign up here.

Contact Molly Franklin at mfranklin@putnam.org or (563) 336-7290 with any questions.

You can find other summer camp programs at the Putnam here.

Eco-Kids

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Calling All Nature Lovers!

Get ready for a fun week of exploration and adventure. Explore plastics and pollution, bugs and butterflies, and discover what makes our big blue planet special! This camp is bound to inspire a love for nature and a desire to care for it! Eco-Kids unite!

July 27 – 31
Half-Day Camp  |  1pm – 4pm
Students going into 1st – 3rd Grade

Half-Day Summer Camps are $150 per week, members receive 20% off.

SIGN UP
Did you know? Additional Camp Care is available from 12 – 1 PM for only $8/day! Sign up here.

Contact Molly Franklin at mfranklin@putnam.org or (563) 336-7290 with any questions.

You can find other summer camp programs at the Putnam here.

Camp Sunshine

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Summer Just Got Smarter!

Campers will explore natural science through outdoor investigation, creative projects, and STEAM inspired challenges. From cloud identification to colorful creations, students will discover the science hiding in everyday summer fun. 

PLEASE NOTE MUCH OF CAMP WILL TAKE PLACE OUTSIDE. Sunscreen and sun hats recommended.

July 27 – 31
Half-Day Camp  |  9am – 12pm
Students going into 1st – 3rd Grade

Half-Day Summer Camps are $150 per week, members receive 20% off.

SIGN UP
Did you know? Additional Camp Care is available from 12 – 1 PM for only $8/day! Sign up here.

Contact Molly Franklin at mfranklin@putnam.org or (563) 336-7290 with any questions.

You can find other summer camp programs at the Putnam here.