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 […]
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.
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 […]
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. […]