This summer, kids will be able to immerse themselves in the awesome powers of Mother Nature with summer camps based on The Durham Museum’s new interactive exhibit,
Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters, from Chicago’s Field Museum. The camps will explore the science behind Earthquakes, Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Volcanic Eruptions and Tsunamis. Campers will get to experience these extreme forces of geology and weather as they simulate a tsunami and stand within the center of a tornado. So don’t get caught out in the rain and register early!
Other summer camp favorites include Wizard School, CSI Durham, Exploring Omaha, theater and art classes, and so much more. See below for a full listing of classes. To register call The Durham's education department at (402) 444-5027, email bkneip@durhammuseum.org or download the 2010 Summer Camp registration form and either fax it to (402) 444-5397 Attention: Education Department or mail it to The Durham Museum Education Department 801 S. 10th St. Omaha, NE 68108-3299.
Click here to download the 2010 Summer Camp Registration form.
Click here to download the 2010 Summer Camp Brochure.
June 7-11
9AM-4PM
Exploring Omaha I (EO10)
5-7 years old & 8-12 years old
Start summer off with a bang exploring some of Omaha’s coolest places! Spend time at The Durham, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo, Joslyn Art Museum, Lauritzen Gardens and the Strategic Air and Space Museum. Each day will start and end at The Durham. Students will need to bring a sack lunch. The cost is $140 and includes transportation to and from each place.
June 14 - 18
9AM-Noon
Weather Wonders (WW20)
5-7 years old ~NEW
Learn all about Mother Nature as we explore the science behind
Earthquakes, Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Volcanic Eruptions and more! Campers will receive hands-on experience in many aspects of weather as they encounter Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters, from the Field Museum! A visit with staff from the National Weather Service, Valley Office, will help us discover the awesome power of these natural phenomena!
Planes, Trains and Automobiles (PTA21)
5-7 years old ~NEW
Vroom! Vroom! Beep! Beep! Choo! Choo! Kids will participate in a variety of transportation fun! We’ll make pretend cars and trains, explore things that fly and things that drive, and learn about cars, planes and trains through art, hands-on projects, cooking activities and science!
Durham’s Laboratory (DL22)
8-12 years old
Warm up the Bunsen burner, adjust those safety goggles and slip on your lab coat, because things are about to get messy! We’ll stir your scientific imagination as you spend a week in our lab uncovering the science behind oxidation, chemical reactions, maybe even cause a volcano to erupt, and much more!
1-4PM
Oh’ Imagine What You Can Be (IB24)
5-7 years old
What do you want to be when you grow up? Pilot, Train Engineer, Astronaut, Police Officer, Fire Fighter, Zoo Keeper, Chef? The opportunities are endless so spend the week discovering what you can be. Each day campers will get to be something different and learn all about it. So get ready to explore your future possibilities.
Recycled Art (RA23)
8-12 years old
Everyone wants to recycle. Here is a class that will help you realize the possibilities. Reinvent something that has already been used and make exciting artwork. Using a variety of recyclables from bottle caps to tissue paper tubes, earth friendly artists will create one-of-a kind masterpieces!
June 21-25
9AM-Noon
Sorcerer School (SS32)
5-7 years old
Could your summer use a dash of fun, a pinch of excitement and even a little magic, than this camp is for you! Join us at platform 9 & 3/4 for Sorcerer School. Students at this academy will participate in potions, illusions, spells
and charms. Sign up quick before your chance vanishes!
Storm Chasers (SC30)
8-12 years old ~NEW
Gather your weather gear and hold on tight because we are chasing down the mysteries of Mother Nature! Young meteorologists will conduct investigations into forecasting and weather processes such as Earthquakes, Tornadoes, and Hurricanes! We’ll spend time in Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters, from the Field Museum, and visit with a staff member from the National Weather Service, Valley Office, to become more weather-wise!
Show Me the Money! (SM31)
8-12 years old ~NEW
Become a Money Master! Investigate the use of money from its invention to ideas for making your first million! Solve money mysteries through games, drama and art. This camp, taught by staff from the Federal Reserve Bank, Omaha Branch, will turn you into a financial whiz kid!
1-4PM
Trash to Treasure (TT34)
5-7 years old
Who knew going “green” could be so much fun. You’ll dig into creativity using everyday recyclables. Create one-of-a kind treasures using cardboard tubes, tissue boxes, bottle caps and other stuff from around the house.
Wizard University (WU33)
8-12 years old
If you want to explore myths of magic and practice secret magical powers then join Wizard University for a week of enchantment! Get ready for some mystical goings-on as you design a wand, conjure tricks and illusions, concoct potions, brew elixirs, and cast spells!
June 28 - July 2
9AM-Noon
Weather Wonders (WW40)
5-7 years old ~NEW
Learn all about Mother Nature as we explore the science behind
Earthquakes, Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Volcanic Eruptions and more! Campers will receive hands-on experience in many aspects of weather as they encounter Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters, from the Field Museum! A visit with staff from the National Weather Service, Valley Office, will help us discover the awesome power of these natural phenomena!
Everything Art (EA41)
5-7 years old
Let your creativity run wild, as you explore the wonderful world of art. Learn about different styles, artists, techniques and mediums. Try your hand at sculpting, painting and more as you discover everything art!
Continental Discoveries (CD42)
8-12 years old
Grab your passport and don’t worry about packing because all you need is your imagination for this fun-filled camp! Each day campers will discover traditions and stories from a different country, make special crafts as souvenirs to take home from their travels, and explore everyday life for people around the world.
1-4PM
On the Farm (OF43)
5-7 years old ~NEW
Put on your overalls and explore life on a farm! Learn about everything from the animals that are raised in a barn to the insects, birds, mammals, plants and weather that play an important role in farming. Topping off this camp will be a trip to Gifford Farm where campers will get to experience straight “from the horse’s mouth” what life is like on a farm!
Express Yourself (EY44)
8-12 years old
Explore your creativity as you discover the wonderful world of art. Learn about different styles, artists, techniques and mediums. Try your hand at cartooning, painting and a variety of other endeavors as you express yourself through art!
July 6-9
July 5th- Museum Closed
9AM-Noon
Exploring Omaha II (EOII50)
5-7 year olds & 8-12 years old ~NEW
The exploration continues as campers’ journey to more amazing places that Omaha has to offer! We’ll begin at the Durham Museum and then head out to Film Streams, the Omaha Play House, and Fontenelle Forest. Each day will start and end at the Durham and students will need to bring a sack lunch. The cost is $140 and includes transportation to and from each place.
I’m a Detective (ID51)
5-7 years old
Elementary, my dear Watson! Young detectives will investigate baffling mysteries using scientific experiments and draw conclusions to solve some of the museum’s toughest cases. At the end of the week solve a life-sized “Clue” mystery right here at The Durham.
Durham Boot Camp (DBC52)
8-12 years old
Bend and stretch your way into some summer fun! Learn all about a healthy lifestyle through diet and exercise, while having a great time. Games, activities, a fieldtrip, and even some creative cooking are sure to keep you moving.
1-4PM
Fitness Fun (FF53)
5-7 years old
Feeling good means being active and eating healthy! This camp will teach you cool stuff about how your body works, how eating right helps you play better and feel good and how staying active is lots of fun! We’ll get up and move with games, activities, a fieldtrip, and even some creative cooking!
CSI-Durham (CS54)
8-12 years old
Junior crime scene detectives will learn how to detect clues and apply CSI techniques to solve mysteries. Campers will analyze evidence, improve their observation skills, make teeth impressions, and learn to lift and analyze fingerprints. At the end of the camp, they will be asked to analyze the clues and solve a crime!
July 12-16
9AM-Noon
Sorcerer School (SS61)
5-7 years old
Could your summer use a dash of fun, a pinch of excitement and even a little magic, than this camp is for you! Join us at platform 9 & 3/4 for Sorcerer School. Students at this academy will participate in potions, illusions, spells and charms. Sign up quick before your chance vanishes!
Storm Chasers (SC60)
8-12 years old ~NEW
Gather your weather gear and hold on tight because we are chasing
down the mysteries of Mother Nature! Young meteorologists will conduct investigations into forecasting and weather processes such as Earthquakes, Tornadoes, and Hurricanes! We’ll spend time in Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters, from the Field Museum, and visit with a staff member from the National Weather Service, Valley Office, to become more weather-wise!
Soldier in the Civil War I (SCWI62)
8-12 years old
“Fall out” as you relive the life of a Civil War soldier for the week at The Durham. Learn battle strategies, marching formations and more. A field trip to Forest Lawn Cemetery will help you learn about Civil War veterans from our area.
1-4PM
Log Cabin Living (LC63)
5-7 years old
Pack up the Conestoga wagon and hitch up the horses, because we are prairie bound! Experience the life of a pioneer in early Nebraska. Find out what kids did for fun and what chores they had in the 1800’s. Spend the week in our log cabin exploring, learning and having a great time.
Wizard University (WU64)
8-12 years old
If you want to explore myths of magic and practice secret magical powers then join Wizard University for a week of enchantment! Get ready for some mystical goings-on as you design a wand, conjure tricks and illusions, concoct potions, brew elixirs, and cast spells!
July 19-23
9AM-Noon
Weather Wonders (WW70)
5-7 years old ~NEW
Learn all about Mother Nature as we explore the science behind Earthquakes, Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Volcanic Eruptions and more! Campers will receive hands-on experience in many aspects of weather as they encounter Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters, from the Field Museum! A visit with staff from the National Weather Service, Valley Office, will help us discover the awesome power of these natural phenomena!
The World is your Stage (WS71)
5-7 years old
Now is your time to shine! Take center stage and let your imagination run wild. Perfect your acting chops as you learn the secrets actors use to develop their characters and make them believable through costume, make-up and expression. So it’s…Lights, Camera, Action!
Living on the Edge (LE72)
8-12 years old
So you think you have done it all? Well guess again! This camp will keep you on your toes. Based on the books “The Dangerous Book for Boys” and “The Daring Book for Girls”, we will explore everything from spies to pirates. Using a variety of hands-on activities including cooking and games, there is sure to be something for everyone.
Soldier in the Civil War II (SCWII73)
12-16 years old
ATTENTION! Move up in rank as you discover more about the Civil War. This camp focuses on advanced battle strategies, as well as the people and events that influenced this important period of American History.
1-4PM
Living on the Edge (LE74)
5-7 years old
So you think you have done it all? Well guess again! This camp will keep you on your toes. Based on the books “The Dangerous Book for Boys” and “The Daring Book for Girls”, we will explore everything from spies to pirates. Using a variety of hands-on activities including cooking and games, there is sure to be something for everyone.
Community Builders Academy (CBA75)
8-12 years old ~NEW
Want to make Omaha a better place? By lending a helping hand to people and organizations, you can give something back to your community! There are many good reasons to get involved and this camp will give you a taste of what you can do to lend a hand! We’ll explore what it means to be a volunteer and visit some of the organizations that are working hard to make a difference. Young humanitarians will even organize a project to help a cause of their choosing! So sign up and take pride in Omaha!
Junior Curator (JC76)
12-16 years old
Ever wondered what it would be like to work in a museum? Well here’s your chance to find out. Join the Curator of the Durham Museum and learn about what a museum is and why they are important, how to handle and store artifacts, and even create your own ‘mini-exhibit’. Space is limited to 12 participants, 6th grade and above.
July 26-30
9AM-Noon
Around the World in 5 Days (AW82)
5-7 years old
Pack your bags and get your ticket ready for adventure! This camp will take you to lands both near and far. Travelers will make a passport to log their journey as they discover a different culture each day and learn about their customs, games, food and everyday life.
Storm Chasers (SC80 )
8-12 years old ~NEW
Gather your weather gear and hold on tight because we are chasing down the mysteries of Mother Nature! Young meteorologists will conduct investigations into forecasting and weather processes such as Earthquakes, Tornadoes, and Hurricanes! We’ll spend time in Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters, from the Field Museum, and visit with a staff member from the National Weather Service, Valley Office, to become more weather-wise!
Broadway Here We Come! (BHC81)
8-12 years olds
Get ready for your close up! Young thespians will take a step behind the curtain to find out what it takes to be an actor or actress. Learn about costumes, props, stage presence, make-up and more. We’ll round off the week by premiering your own stage production!
1-4PM
Wild, Wild West (WW83)
5-7 years old
Get along little doggies as we saddle up and ride into the sunset! Ever wonder how to lasso a steer, ride a horse, read a brand or live like a Cowboy or Cowgirl? Now is your chance! Campers will experience “home on the range” without getting their boots dirty, at least not until you saddle up for a riding lesson at American Legacy Stables.
Alternative Transportation (AT84)
8-12 years old ~NEW
Leave your car behind and take a ride on a dirigible! Campers will be introduced to a variety of modes of transportation as they explore the more unique ways that people get from place to place. We’ll take our investigations beyond the average automobile and learn about trains, hot air balloons, submarines, and more! Things will really get moving with a visit to Dreamtime Balloons where campers will help launch a real hot air balloon!
August 2-6
9AM-4PM
Exploring Omaha III (EOIII90)
5-7 years old & 8-12 years old
End summer the right way exploring some of Omaha’s coolest places! Spend time at The Durham, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo, Joslyn Art Museum, Lauritzen Gardens and the Strategic Air and Space Museum. Each day will start and end at The Durham. Students will need to bring a sack lunch. The cost is $140 and includes transportation to and from each place.
Click here to download the 2010 Summer Camp Registration form.
Click here to download the 2010 Summer Camp Brochure.
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