2012 Camps

Follow the trail in a high-tech scavenger hunt, get muddy while learning about wetland creatures, dig for fossils, launch a rocket, or solve a mystery at the museum in our one-day Summer Science Camps. Participants explore nature and science through demonstrations, hands-on activities, and experiments in the museum and out in the field.

Registration begins March 1st and closes 5pm on Tuesday, May 29th. To register for a camp, download this form or call 785.864.4173. Scholarship assistance is available. Members of the Friends of the Museum at the household level and above, and their immediate family members, receive a 10 percent discount on summer camps. Frequently asked questions about summer camps can be found here.

Ages: 8-11
Cost: $80 per camp

Forensic Fun

June 11, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
A crime has been committed at the KU Natural History Museum. Join our investigation and learn forensic science techniques such as footprint and fingerprint identification, hair and DNA analysis to help solve the mystery.

Science-PALOOZA

June 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Join us for a dynamic, fast-paced science adventure. Campers will participate in a range of engaging activities from across the sciences both in the museum and at outdoor campus locations.

Geology Explorations

June 15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Become a field geologist for a day! Learn about rocks, minerals and fossils while exploring the geology of Kansas.

Curious about other summer camps we have offered? You can check out descriptions of previous camps or look at photos of previous camps.