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9:00 AM – Grades 1-2: Nocturnal Nature
9:00 AM – Grades 3-5: K-Pop STEM
10:00 AM – Pre-K and K: Color Factory
9:00 AM – Grades 1-2: Bricklab: Engineering
9:00 AM – Grades 3-5: Plant Party
10:00 AM – Pre-K and K: Wicked Weather
9:00 AM – Grades 1-2: Spellbound Spring
9:00 AM – Grades 3-5: Spring Tech Toys
5:00 PM – History on Tap: The Solomon Butler Story
9:00 AM – Grades 1-2: Ocean Friends
9:00 AM – Grades 3-5: Spring STEAM
10:00 AM – Pre-K and K: Slime Time
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Science in Action! Dive into exciting experiments led by museum educators. Through hands-on activities, kids explore chemical reactions and scientific concepts in a fun, interactive…

Science in Action! Dive into exciting experiments led by museum educators. Through hands-on activities, kids explore chemical reactions and scientific concepts in a fun, interactive…

Math in Motion Special Science Days: Pi Day Saturday, March 14 | 3 pm – 5 pm Member Exclusive Event It’s time to celebrate the…

March 16, 2026
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Explore the Outdoors! Explore the outdoors through fun, hands-on activities. Campers will enjoy crafts and outdoor games while discovering plants, animals, and the world around them. March…

March 16, 2026
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Train like a True Warrior! Inspired by the popular “K-Pop Demon Hunters” film, this camp will spark fierce friendship, fashion, and experimentation. Experiment with SODA…

March 16, 2026
10:00 am – 11:00 am
A World of Color & Curiosity! Step into Color Factory, a playful preschool camp inspired by the ever-changing patterns of kaleidoscopes. Young learners will explore…

March 17, 2026
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Train Like a True Warrior! Inspired by the popular “K-Pop Demon Hunters” film, this camp will spark fierce friendship, fashion, and experimentation. Experiment with SODA…

March 17, 2026
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Experiment with Kaleidoscopes! Campers explore how light, reflection, symmetry, and patterns work by building and experimenting with kaleidoscopes, connecting physics and visual art in a spring-inspired…

March 18, 2026
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Build, Imagine, And Explore! Get ready to build, imagine, and explore at LEGO® Adventure Camp! This hands-on camp invites young builders to create, experiment, and…

March 18, 2026
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Calling All Plant Lovers! Calling botanists, green thumbers, and plant lovers alike! Come along as we learn about the plant life-cycle, Iowa-native flora, successful gardening,…

March 18, 2026
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Follow the Yellow Brick Road! Follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Putnam Museum! Wicked Weather is a whimsical preschool camp inspired by the Wizard…

March 19, 2026
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Explore the Wonder of Spring! Explore the wonder of spring as we learn about the magical ways of nature! We will read classic springtime fairytales…

March 19, 2026
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Spring into Coding! Spring into coding with Dash, the Putnam’s smart and interactive robot. Program Dash to show a rainbow of colors, parade around the Putnam,…

A Legacy of Strength and Sport Every third Thursday, we’ll be serving up fascinating talks on a variety of topics, all while you enjoy a…

March 20, 2026
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Uncover the Marvels of the Sea! Dive into a day of ocean-inspired adventure! Through creativity, imagination, and hands-on exploration, children will uncover the marvels of…

March 20, 2026
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Fly, Create, Explore! Explore flight, pollinators, and get ready to have an egg-celent time in this Spring STEAM camp! Campers will engineer flying devices, craft a…

March 20, 2026
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Y2K Fun! Get ready for Slime Time, a playful preschool camp inspired by Y2K nostalgia and creative connection. Young learners and their grown-up will explore…

Grow, Dig, Discover Muncha! Muncha! Muncha! by Candace Fleming Get ready for giggles and garden fun with Muncha! Muncha! Muncha! Following the story, children will…

Stop In and Experiment With an Expert Join us for our Chemistry For Kids program, on March 28th at 2pm. Dr. Andy Axup, from St.…
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March 16, 2026
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March 16, 2026
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March 16, 2026
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March 18, 2026
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