Grades 1-2: Bricklab: Engineering
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
Grades 3-5: Plant Party
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
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Pre-K and K: Wicked Weather
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 18, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Grades 1-2: Spellbound Spring
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
Grades 3-5: Spring Tech Toys
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,…
March 19, 2026
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
History on Tap: The Solomon Butler Story
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…
Grades 1-2: Ocean Friends
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
Grades 3-5: Spring STEAM
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
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Pre-K and K: Slime Time
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…
March 20, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Kinder Explorers: Chemistry
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…



