Trivia Night at Wooden Legs is a time to test your knowledge against your fellow beer lovers! As always, the game is free to play and offers many fun prizes to our star teams of the evening. The game will start at 7:30pm and will wrap up by 10pm. Table are limited so we suggest […]
Join us at the BAC to learn how to use a pottery wheel from local ceramicist Rachel Funk! PLEASE NOTE: This is an afternoon class! Only 4 spots open for each class This class is 2 sessions, each approx. 2 hours long All supplies included in the cost of the class No experience necessary Materials […]
$100.00 Join us at the BAC to learn how to use a pottery wheel from a local ceramicist! Only 4 spots open for each class This class is 2 sessions, each approx. 2 hours long All supplies included in the cost of the class No experience necessary Materials used will generally wash out of clothing, […]
Join our staff and learn to identify local birds and discover who and what lives in the water. Look for wildlife and their tracks, fish for bugs in the water with dip nets, search for prairie plants and so much more! Ages 5-7 | 9-10 am Ages 8-10 | 1:15 -2:15
Campers will be buzzing like bees on the trails of the Dakota Nature Park. We will learn about the different methods of pollination from animals to abiotic methods such as winds, plant dissection, plant identification and how seeds disperse. Ages 5-7 | 10:45 - 11:45 am
This two week program is for kids entering grades 4 or 5. Register for up to 2 of the 3 projects. Held at 1 pm or 2 pm, locations vary. Registration required. Registration opens online on May 16th. Project 1 - June 6 & 13 Sessions at 1 pm & 2 pm Fairy Garden & […]
Ages 3-5 | Drop Off Optional | Registration Required | $20 ($16 members) Preschool Camps offer a great opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills, and have fun adventures. With our hands-on approach to learning, remember to dress for a mess!
Campers will be buzzing like bees on the trails of the Dakota Nature Park. We will learn about the different methods of pollination from animals to abiotic methods such as winds, plant dissection, plant identification and how seeds disperse. Ages 5-7 | 10:45 - 11:45 am
Join our staff and learn to identify local birds and discover who and what lives in the water. Look for wildlife and their tracks, fish for bugs in the water with dip nets, search for prairie plants and so much more! Ages 5-7 | 9-10 am Ages 8-10 | 1:15 -2:15
Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $52 ($41.60 members) What inspires your child’s artistic side? Children will discover their muse and explore different ways of representing their inspiration. Will you be a fiber and textile artist, sculptor, painter, collage artist, or mixed media? Hint – you can be more than one! Please […]
Campers will be buzzing like bees on the trails of the Dakota Nature Park. We will learn about the different methods of pollination from animals to abiotic methods such as winds, plant dissection, plant identification and how seeds disperse. Ages 5-7 | 10:45 - 11:45 am
Join our staff and learn to identify local birds and discover who and what lives in the water. Look for wildlife and their tracks, fish for bugs in the water with dip nets, search for prairie plants and so much more! Ages 5-7 | 9-10 am Ages 8-10 | 1:15 -2:15
The Nature Center is offering a safe and supervised class for your child to explore some local fishing spots. We supply the bait and equipment. If you choose you can bring your own. Max 10 people per class. Early bird pricing $27 ends May 16. Fee: $35 Session 1: Friday June 9 & 16 Registration […]
Ages 2-5 | Family Style | $6.50 ($5.20 members) In this hands-on class participants will make their own take home play-kit while meeting new friends. This play date inspired class has time to explore different ways your kit can be played with at home.
Join the Children's Museum for a low-sensory playtime that offers a calm, less crowded opportunity for exploration in our Museum’s exhibits. This event is specially designed for children, adults, and families who will benefit from expanded accessibility and sensory accommodations. Service providers and therapists are welcome to accompany students/clients. Regular admission rates apply. These events […]
Join us to celebrate the opening of Dakota Modern: The Art of Oscar Howe at the South Dakota Art Museum with FREE events and activities throughout the day, including: 9 am - 11 am | Curator Talk (Auditorium and Multipurpose Room) 12 pm - 4 pm | Native American Performances and Activities on Anderson Plaza and the […]
Run as fast as a mouse and jump farther than a rabbit! You will be introduced to South Dakota's amazing animals and learn about their astounding adaptations. Campers will participate in challenges and learn new skills, while discovering the creatures that live in our area. Ages 5-7 | 9-10 am Ages 8-10 | 10:45 - […]
Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $52 ($41.60 members) Engage with your curiosity about the natural world of animals by embarking on nature walks, building habitats, and developing a deeper understanding of animal adaptations through a variety of STEAM-based challenges. Please bring a sack lunch.
This two week program is for kids entering grades 4 or 5. Register for up to 2 of the 3 projects. Held at 1 pm or 2 pm, locations vary. Registration required. Registration opens online on May 16th. Project 1 - June 6 & 13 Sessions at 1 pm & 2 pm Fairy Garden & […]
Trivia Night at Wooden Legs is a time to test your knowledge against your fellow beer lovers! As always, the game is free to play and offers many fun prizes to our star teams of the evening. The game will start at 7:30pm and will wrap up by 10pm. Table are limited so we suggest […]
Ages 3-5 | Drop Off Optional | Registration Required | $20 ($16 members) Preschool Camps offer a great opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills, and have fun adventures. With our hands-on approach to learning, remember to dress for a mess!
Run as fast as a mouse and jump farther than a rabbit! You will be introduced to South Dakota's amazing animals and learn about their astounding adaptations. Campers will participate in challenges and learn new skills, while discovering the creatures that live in our area. Ages 5-7 | 9-10 am Ages 8-10 | 10:45 - […]
Ages 8-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $30 ($24 members) Calling all art enthusiasts! Come spend time with us in the Maker Studio exploring different mediums of art. Trained staff will support participants as they practice and learning new artistic skills and techniques. Not only will you get to take home your one-of-a-kind […]
Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $52 ($41.60 members) Want to tinker? Be part of a team working its way through science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) challenges. Feeling creative? Explore art through a variety of tools and mediums. Every STEAM camp holds a new adventure! Please bring a sack lunch.
Run as fast as a mouse and jump farther than a rabbit! You will be introduced to South Dakota's amazing animals and learn about their astounding adaptations. Campers will participate in challenges and learn new skills, while discovering the creatures that live in our area. Ages 5-7 | 9-10 am Ages 8-10 | 10:45 - […]
The Nature Center is offering a safe and supervised class for your child to explore some local fishing spots. We supply the bait and equipment. If you choose you can bring your own. Max 10 people per class. Early bird pricing $27 ends May 16. Fee: $35 Session 1: Friday June 9 & 16 Registration […]
Ages 2-5 | Family Style | $6.50 ($5.20 members) In this hands-on class participants will make their own take home play-kit while meeting new friends. This play date inspired class has time to explore different ways your kit can be played with at home.
Join us at the BAC to learn how to use a pottery wheel from local ceramicist Rachel Funk! PLEASE NOTE: This is an afternoon class! Only 4 spots open for each class This class is 2 sessions, each approx. 2 hours long All supplies included in the cost of the class No experience necessary Materials […]
Celebrate Agriculture Day with the Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Hungry for Truth, and South Dakota Soybean Checkoff! Join us for interactive activities and opportunities to learn more about the farmers who bring your food from farm to table. Make DIY Playdough and Meet Your Farmer: Saturday, June 17, from 10 am – 4 pm […]
Campers will become an ichthyologist for the week! They will learn about the anatomy of fish, what they eat and the fish available at the Dakota Nature Park along with other local species. On the 22nd, we will go fishing. Campers are welcome to bring their own gear or borrow ours. Ages 5-7 | 9-10 […]
Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $52 ($41.60 members) From character building to storytelling there are many ways to explore the world of theater. Children will dabble in the theatrics of stop motion, puppetry, improve and more in this delightfully interactive camp. Please bring a sack lunch.
This two week program is for kids entering grades 4 or 5. Register for up to 2 of the 3 projects. Held at 1 pm or 2 pm, locations vary. Registration required. Registration opens online on May 16th. Project 1 - June 6 & 13 Sessions at 1 pm & 2 pm Fairy Garden & […]
Predators come in all sizes from insects, raptors, to mountain lions and even there are in between sizes known as mesopredators. Campers will learn about the importance of the food chain, what happens when the food chain is disturbed by an invasive species, different adaptations of both prey and predator, and how they capture prey. […]
Join the Business Resource committee for their 2023 Lunch and Learn series. Breakfast Bites are a great opportunity to grab some free food, learn something new, and make some great professional connections. This month's installment focuses on Organization Culture and Employee Retention. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from local small business owners on […]
Ages 3-5 | Drop Off Optional | Registration Required | $20 ($16 members) Preschool Camps offer a great opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills, and have fun adventures. With our hands-on approach to learning, remember to dress for a mess!
$35.00 Join us at the BAC with Hand Tied Floral Boutique owner, Sheri Vaughn, to create the perfect summer centerpiece! Ages 9-14 All supplies included
Campers will become an ichthyologist for the week! They will learn about the anatomy of fish, what they eat and the fish available at the Dakota Nature Park along with other local species. On the 22nd, we will go fishing. Campers are welcome to bring their own gear or borrow ours. Ages 5-7 | 9-10 […]
Predators come in all sizes from insects, raptors, to mountain lions and even there are in between sizes known as mesopredators. Campers will learn about the importance of the food chain, what happens when the food chain is disturbed by an invasive species, different adaptations of both prey and predator, and how they capture prey. […]
$100.00 Join us at the BAC to learn how to use a pottery wheel from a local ceramicist! Only 4 spots open for each class This class is 2 sessions, each approx. 2 hours long All supplies included in the cost of the class No experience necessary Materials used will generally wash out of clothing, […]
$100.00 Join us at the BAC to learn how to use a pottery wheel from a local ceramicist! Only 4 spots open for each class This class is 2 sessions, each approx. 2 hours long All supplies included in the cost of the class No experience necessary Materials used will generally wash out of clothing, […]
The Nature Center is offering a safe and supervised class for your child to explore some local fishing spots. We supply the bait and equipment. If you choose you can bring your own. Max 10 people per class. Early bird pricing $27 ends May 16. Fee: $35 Session 1: Friday June 9 & 16 Registration […]
Ages 2-5 | Family Style | $6.50 ($5.20 members) In this hands-on class participants will make their own take home play-kit while meeting new friends. This play date inspired class has time to explore different ways your kit can be played with at home.
$100.00 Join us at the BAC to learn how to use a pottery wheel from a local ceramicist! Only 4 spots open for each class This class is 2 sessions, each approx. 2 hours long All supplies included in the cost of the class No experience necessary Materials used will generally wash out of clothing, […]
Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $52 ($41.60 members) Spark your imagination as we explore circuitry and robotics through mapping and design, coding, and hands-on experiments. Please bring a sack lunch.
Does your camper love bugs? How about snakes and salamanders? Come with us and discover all things that creep and crawl. Session 1: June 27,28,29 Ages 5-7 | 9-10 am Session 2: July 18, 19, 20 Ages 5-7 | 9-10 am
Every animal and plant species has a native habitat, or enviroment where it naturally and normally lives and grows. Introducing a non-native species to a new ecosystem can have negative consequences. The species may become an invasive species, or a species that causes harm to the new enviroment. Campers will take a look at South […]
Ages 3-5 | Drop Off Optional | Registration Required | $20 ($16 members) Preschool Camps offer a great opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills, and have fun adventures. With our hands-on approach to learning, remember to dress for a mess!
Does your camper love bugs? How about snakes and salamanders? Come with us and discover all things that creep and crawl. Session 1: June 27,28,29 Ages 5-7 | 9-10 am Session 2: July 18, 19, 20 Ages 5-7 | 9-10 am
Ages 8-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $30 ($24 members) Calling all art enthusiasts! Come spend time with us in the Maker Studio exploring different mediums of art. Trained staff will support participants as they practice and learning new artistic skills and techniques. Not only will you get to take home your one-of-a-kind […]
Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $52 ($41.60 members) See what happens when art and motion join forces. Kinetic art camp will explore different types of art that rely on motion for special effects.
Does your camper love bugs? How about snakes and salamanders? Come with us and discover all things that creep and crawl. Session 1: June 27,28,29 Ages 5-7 | 9-10 am Session 2: July 18, 19, 20 Ages 5-7 | 9-10 am
Every animal and plant species has a native habitat, or enviroment where it naturally and normally lives and grows. Introducing a non-native species to a new ecosystem can have negative consequences. The species may become an invasive species, or a species that causes harm to the new enviroment. Campers will take a look at South […]
The Nature Center is offering a safe and supervised class for your child to explore some local fishing spots. We supply the bait and equipment. If you choose you can bring your own. Max 10 people per class. Early bird pricing $27 ends May 16. Fee: $35 Session 1: Friday June 9 & 16 Registration […]
