Ongoing
Scavenger Hunt
Natural History Museum
Whether you're a family on a daytrip or a teacher bringing a school group, add to your museum visit by downloading our scavenger hunts which encourage students to explore the galleries with an eye for discovery. Good hunting!
You may download the documents below.
Museum Mysteries.pdf
- (Grades K-5)
Museum Quest.pdf- (Grades 6-8)
Museum Challenge.pdf - (Grades 9-12)
http://www.nhm.ku.edu/Hdocs/Scavenger.html
Tuesday, March 2
Game Day
Lawrence Public Library
1-4 p.m. for 7-12 graders. Come test out your Mario Kart skills or beat a librarian (or get beat by one) at DJ Hero. We’ll hook up the Wii and the Playstation 2 on the big screens, you show us your skills! We’ll also have board games and snacks. Free, in the Auditorium, 707 Vermont. 785-843-3833, ext. 121. www.lawrencepubliclibrary.org
Wednesday, March 3
Imaginators
Lawrence Public Library
3:30-4:30, for 7 to 12 year olds. A new session of adventures, discoveries, stories and activities! Registration requested, but walk-ins are welcome. Free, in the Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 785-843-3833, ext. 117. www.lawrencepubliclibrary.org
Thursday, March 4
First Thursday Movie!
Lawrence Public Library
4-6 p.m. 17 Again, Rated PG-13, for 7-12 graders only. We’ll have crafts, games, snacks and a movie! Free, in the Auditorium, 707 Vermont. 785-843-3833, ext. 121. www.lawrencepubliclibrary.org
Friday, March 5
Buck Night!
Indoor Aquatic Center
5:00-7:45 pm. The first Friday of each month is Buck Night, where from 5:00-7:45 pm, everyone swims for only $1 per person!
Saturday, March 6
Printing the Prairie
Spencer Museum of Art, KU
Our entertaining, interactive programs for children ages 5-14 combine art education with hands-on creation. Each week, students explore selected art works in the museum and make their own art based on the techniques, media and traditions they discover. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Ages 5-8 years old meet 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. and ages 9-14 years old meet 1:30-3:30 p.m. Classes are $12*/$10 for Friends of the Art Museum children.
Journey to the world of the Prairie Printmakers. Look at images of the Great Plains and create your own multimedia print using different textures and printing processes.
Teachers: Heidrich & Audrey Baye
http://www.spencerart.ku.edu/programs/startswithart.shtml
Spring Arts and Crafts Festival
Douglas County Fairgrounds Building #21
All Ages. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost - free
Sunday, March 7
Dance Recreation Instruction Classes Start
Lawrence Parks and Recreation
Ages 12 & Up
Monday, March 8
Editing Workshop
Lawrence Arts Center
3rd-8th Grade. Limited to eight students who have taken any prior “Make Your Own Movie” class and have a serious interest in editing.
TCF2 (Winter): Mon, Mar 8 (1wk), 4-6:30pm, Fee: $15
TCF4 (Spring): Mon, May 3-17 (3wks), 4-6:30pm, Fee: $45
Tuesday, March 9
Mario Kart Tournament
Lawrence Public Library
4-5:30 p.m. Compete with other teens! Will you take home the gold? 7th-12th graders only. Free, in the Auditorium, 707 Vermont. 785-843-3833, ext. 121. www.lawrencepubliclibrary.org
Wednesday, March 10
Imaginators
Lawrence Public Library
3:30-4:30, for 7 to 12 year olds. A new session of adventures, discoveries, stories and activities! Registration requested, but walk-ins are welcome. Free, in the Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 785-843-3833, ext. 117. www.lawrencepubliclibrary.org
FIRST SATURDAY PLAYERS
Lawrence Arts Center
6th-9th Grade. Three Billy Goats Gruff and Other Fairy Tales for the Very Young by Ric Averill Jennifer Glenn Ric Averill’s zany fairy tales include The Boy Who Cried Wolf, Mr. & Mrs. Vinegar and, of course, The Three Billy Goat’s Gruff. The show is primarily for the preschool through 2nd grade audience. Everyone will be cast.
TCT2: Wed, Mar 10-Apr 28 (7wks, no class Mar 17), 5:30-7pm, AND Sat, May 1, 11am-2pm (bring a lunch), Fee: $68
Performance: Sat, May 1, 2pm
Thursday, March 11
Nerd Fighters!
Lawrence Public Library
4-5:30 p.m. Let’s figure out “This is not Tom” riddles together. For 7-12 graders. Free, in the Auditorium, 707 Vermont. 785-843-3833, ext. 121. www.lawrencepubliclibrary.org
Saturday, March 13
Beginning Birder Hike
Prairie Park Nature Center
Ages 10 & Up. 7:30-9:30 a.m. Cost - $8
Sunday, March 14
Grandparents Day
Indoor Aquatic Center
Make swimming a full-family affair! From 1:00 to 5:45 pm, Grandma and Grandpa swim for free at the Indoor Aquatic Center when accompanied by a grandchild.
Monday, March 15 (Spring Break)
Spring Break Fun
Community Building
Ages 13 and Up. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 3/15-3/19. Cost - $62
The Gaming Academy
South Park Recreation Center
Ages 10-17. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 3/15-3/18. Cost - $350
Spring Break Hours
Indoor Aquatic Center
1:00 pm. During Lawrence Spring Break, the leisure pool at the Indoor Aquatic Center will be open every day from 1:00-7:45 pm. Carl Knox Natatorium will be closed over the break. For more information on hours and prices, call 832-SWIM.
Broadway Bound! Musical Camp
Lawrence Arts Center
3rd-8th grade. Join talented director Shannon Draper-Gard and her musical colleague Ryan McCall as they collaborate with YOU to write and produce a musical in only a week! You pick the topic, make up the melodies and bring it all to life by the Friday afternoon performance. May use some puppetry. Bring a lunch!
TCMP2: Mon-Fri, Mar 15-19, 9am-3:30pm, Fee: $125
Performance: Fri, Mar 19, 2pm
Film Camp
Lawrence Arts Center
7th-12th grade. Jeff and Christie and the LAC staff, in conjunction with GaDuGi SafeCenter, will be exploring the nuts and bolts of filmmaking, using the daily life of the teen participants as material to create a short film in a week. Bring your most creative ideas to this great practicum for young filmmakers. May use some puppetry and film other groups. The finished video will be available by Mar 27. Bring a lunch!
TCMP3: Mon-Fri, Mar 15-19, 9am-3:30pm, Fee: $125
Tuesday, March 16 (Spring Break)
Game Day
Lawrence Public Library
4-5:30 p.m. for 7-12 graders. Come test out your Mario Kart skills or beat a librarian (or get beat by one) at DJ Hero. We’ll hook up the Wii and the Playstation 2 on the big screens, you show us your skills! We’ll also have board games and snacks. Free, in the Auditorium, 707 Vermont. 785-843-3833, ext. 121. www.lawrencepubliclibrary.org
Spring Break Hours
Indoor Aquatic Center
1:00 pm. During Lawrence Spring Break, the leisure pool at the Indoor Aquatic Center will be open every day from 1:00-7:45 pm. Carl Knox Natatorium will be closed over the break. For more information on hours and prices, call 832-SWIM.
Wednesday, March 17 (Spring Break)
Spring Break Hours
Indoor Aquatic Center
1:00 pm. During Lawrence Spring Break, the leisure pool at the Indoor Aquatic Center will be open every day from 1:00-7:45 pm. Carl Knox Natatorium will be closed over the break. For more information on hours and prices, call 832-SWIM.
Downtown Lawrence
Free. 1:00 pm. Begins at 11th & Massachusetts St. Annual parade featuring floats, bands bagpipers and the St. Patrick's Day Queen and her court.
Thursday, March 18 (Spring Break)
Spring Break Hours
Indoor Aquatic Center
1:00 pm. During Lawrence Spring Break, the leisure pool at the Indoor Aquatic Center will be open every day from 1:00-7:45 pm. Carl Knox Natatorium will be closed over the break. For more information on hours and prices, call 832-SWIM.
Friday, March 19 (Spring Break)
Spring Break Hours
Indoor Aquatic Center
1:00 pm. During Lawrence Spring Break, the leisure pool at the Indoor Aquatic Center will be open every day from 1:00-7:45 pm. Carl Knox Natatorium will be closed over the break. For more information on hours and prices, call 832-SWIM.
Monday, March 22
Drawing and Painting
Lawrence Arts Center
6th-9th grade. Beginning and advanced students will enjoy developing their drawing and painting skills. Students will learn new techniques to work with line, color, form and composition using a wide range of materials. (Min 4/Max 12)
WI-AY0161: Mon, Jan 11-Feb 8 (4wks, no class Jan 18), 4-5:30 pm, Fee: $52
WI-AY0162: Mon, Feb 15-Mar 8 (4wks), 4-5:30 pm, Fee: $52
SP-AY0161: Mon, Mar 22-Apr 12 (4wks), 4-5:30 pm, Fee: $52
SP-AY0162: Mon, Apr 19-May 10 (4wks), 4-5:30 pm, Fee: $52
Make Your Own Movie
Lawrence Arts Center
3rd-8th Grade. Plan, write, direct and act in your own movie. The class will work together to choose the subject matter and create a short movie. DVDs available within two weeks of conclusion of class. Some students may choose to also take editing class and work on post-production of the movie.
TCF1 (Winter): Mon, Jan 25-Mar 1 (6wks), 4-6:30pm, Fee: $72
TCF3 (Spring): Mon, Mar 22-Apr 26 (6wks), 4-6:30pm, Fee: $72
Tuesday, March 23
Studio Artist Series
Lawrence Arts Center
6th-9th grade. The Studio Artist Series explores the art styles and techniques of art movements such as surrealism, op-art, and impressionism. This camp includes projects in drawing, painting, and sculpture for all skill levels. (Min 4/Max 12)
WI-AY0661: Tue, Jan 12-Feb 2 (4wks), 4-5:30 pm, Fee: $52
WI-AY0662: Tue, Feb 9-Mar 2 (4wks), 4-5:30 pm, Fee: $52
SP-AY0661: Tue, Mar 23-Apr 13 (4wks), 4-5:30 pm, Fee: $52
SP-AY0662: Tue, Apr 20-May11 (4wks), 4-5:30 pm, Fee: $5
Wednesday, March 24
Beginning Metals and Jewelry-making
Lawrence Arts Center
6th-9th grade. Introduce yourself to the world of metals and fine jewelry-making. Students will learn fundamental techniques of jewelry and metals design, including soldering, patinas and more. Nontraditional materials and found objects will also be incorporated into their projects. (Min 4/Max 12)
WI-AY0961: Wed, Jan 13-Mar 3 (8wks), 2-4pm, Fee: $100
SP-AY0962: Wed, Mar 24-May 12, (8wks), 2-4pm, Fee: $100
Photography
Lawrence Arts Center
6th-9th grade. Explore art photography in this fun, informative class for young photographers. Students will learn the basics of 35mm photography — how cameras work, how to design and compose a good picture, and darkroom techniques and processes. Students should bring a 35mm camera and at least two rolls of TRI-X 400 black-and-white film (available at Image Works). (Min 4/Max 8)
SP-AY086: Wed, Mar 24-May 5 (8wks), 4-5:30pm, Fee: $100
Thursday, March 25
Dads and Daughters Ballroom
Lawrence Arts Center
Girls ages 8-18. Dads, spend some quality time with your daughters while learning the classic ballroom dances from this father/daughter duo. Couples will perform on the stage for family and friends. Don’t miss this great opportunity!
DYS44: Thu, Mar 25-May 13 (8wks), 6:30-7:30pm, Fee: $58 per couple
Performance: Fri, May 14, 7pm (part of Gala 2010)
Pottery Camp
Lawrence Arts Center
6th-9th grade. Learn how to make ceramic sculptures, bowls, vases, plates, mugs and more. Youth will be able to learn to use the potters wheel, construction and glazing techniques. (Min 4/Max 14)
WI-AY0261: Thu, Jan 14-Feb 4 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, Fee: $52
WI-AY0262: Thu, Feb 11-Mar 4 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, Fee: $52
SP-AY0261: Thu, Mar 25-Apr 15 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, Fee: $52
SP-AY0262: Thu, Apr 22-May 13 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, Fee: $52
Saturday, March 27
Diamonds & Eggs
Spencer Museum of Art, KU
Our entertaining, interactive programs for children ages 5-14 combine art education with hands-on creation. Each week, students explore selected art works in the museum and make their own art based on the techniques, media and traditions they discover. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Ages 5-8 years old meet 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. and ages 9-14 years old meet 1:30-3:30 p.m. Classes are $12*/$10 for Friends of the Art Museum children.
Learn about the House of Fabergé and a few other “egg-works” then assemble and decorate egg sculptures and baskets.
Teacher: Sorcha Hyland
Contact the education department at smakids@ku.edu or 785.864.0137 to enroll. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Scholarships are available!
http://www.spencerart.ku.edu/programs/startswithart.shtml
Printmaking
Lawrence Arts Center
6th-9th grade. Learn how to make prints using a variety of techniques including relief printing, sharpie marker printing and monoprinting. All inks used are non-toxic and water soluble. (Min 4/Max 8)
WI-AY076: Sat, Jan 16-Feb 27 (6wks), 10am-noon, Fee: $78
SP-AY076: Sat, Mar 27-May 3 (6wks), 10am-noon, Fee: $78
Tuesday, April 6
Summer Youth Theatre: Musical Theatre Audition Prep Class
Lawrence Arts Center
7th-12th Grade. This three-week class is designed to help students get ready for the SYT season and prepare their auditions. Students will look at song selections and monologues and gain an overview of the works being done during the summer. Non-musical students may concentrate on the acting component.
TSYT1: Tue, Apr 6-20 (3wks), 7-9pm, Fee: $30
Saturday, April 10
War of the Worlds: Pencil V. Print
Spencer Museum of Art, KU
Our entertaining, interactive programs for children ages 5-14 combine art education with hands-on creation. Each week, students explore selected art works in the museum and make their own art based on the techniques, media and traditions they discover. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Ages 5-8 years old meet 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. and ages 9-14 years old meet 1:30-3:30 p.m. Classes are $12*/$10 for Friends of the Art Museum children.
Explore the exhibition, Machine in a Void: World War I & the Graphic Arts. Study line and composition and experiment with creating the same image in print and pencil.
Teacher: Natalie Svacina
Contact the education department at smakids@ku.edu or 785.864.0137 to enroll. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Scholarships are available!
http://www.spencerart.ku.edu/programs/startswithart.shtml
Saturday, April 17
What a Relief!
Spencer Museum of Art, KU
Our entertaining, interactive programs for children ages 5-14 combine art education with hands-on creation. Each week, students explore selected art works in the museum and make their own art based on the techniques, media and traditions they discover. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Ages 5-8 years old meet 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. and ages 9-14 years old meet 1:30-3:30 p.m. Classes are $12*/$10 for Friends of the Art Museum children.
Learn how stories are told in stone and clay. Create your own tale using real earthenware materials and have your finished work fired on campus in a KU kiln.
Teachers: Katherine Rossiter & Catherine Meihaus
Contact the education department at smakids@ku.edu or 785.864.0137 to enroll. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Scholarships are available!
http://www.spencerart.ku.edu/programs/startswithart.shtml
Monday, April 19
Drawing and Painting
Lawrence Arts Center
6th-9th grade. Beginning and advanced students will enjoy developing their drawing and painting skills. Students will learn new techniques to work with line, color, form and composition using a wide range of materials. (Min 4/Max 12)
WI-AY0161: Mon, Jan 11-Feb 8 (4wks, no class Jan 18), 4-5:30 pm, Fee: $52
WI-AY0162: Mon, Feb 15-Mar 8 (4wks), 4-5:30 pm, Fee: $52
SP-AY0161: Mon, Mar 22-Apr 12 (4wks), 4-5:30 pm, Fee: $52
SP-AY0162: Mon, Apr 19-May 10 (4wks), 4-5:30 pm, Fee: $52
Tuesday, April 20
Studio Artist Series
Lawrence Arts Center
6th-9th grade. The Studio Artist Series explores the art styles and techniques of art movements such as surrealism, op-art, and impressionism. This camp includes projects in drawing, painting, and sculpture for all skill levels. (Min 4/Max 12)
WI-AY0661: Tue, Jan 12-Feb 2 (4wks), 4-5:30 pm, Fee: $52
WI-AY0662: Tue, Feb 9-Mar 2 (4wks), 4-5:30 pm, Fee: $52
SP-AY0661: Tue, Mar 23-Apr 13 (4wks), 4-5:30 pm, Fee: $52
SP-AY0662: Tue, Apr 20-May11 (4wks), 4-5:30 pm, Fee: $5
Thursday, April 22
Pottery Camp
Lawrence Arts Center
6th-9th grade. Learn how to make ceramic sculptures, bowls, vases, plates, mugs and more. Youth will be able to learn to use the potters wheel, construction and glazing techniques. (Min 4/Max 14)
WI-AY0261: Thu, Jan 14-Feb 4 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, Fee: $52
WI-AY0262: Thu, Feb 11-Mar 4 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, Fee: $52
SP-AY0261: Thu, Mar 25-Apr 15 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, Fee: $52
SP-AY0262: Thu, Apr 22-May 13 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, Fee: $52
Monday, May 3
Editing Workshop
Lawrence Arts Center
3rd-8th Grade. Limited to eight students who have taken any prior “Make Your Own Movie” class and have a serious interest in editing.
TCF2 (Winter): Mon, Mar 8 (1wk), 4-6:30pm, Fee: $15
TCF4 (Spring): Mon, May 3-17 (3wks), 4-6:30pm, Fee: $45
Saturday, May 8
Monsters in the Mix?
Spencer Museum of Art, KU
Our entertaining, interactive programs for children ages 5-14 combine art education with hands-on creation. Each week, students explore selected art works in the museum and make their own art based on the techniques, media and traditions they discover. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Ages 5-8 years old meet 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. and ages 9-14 years old meet 1:30-3:30 p.m. Classes are $12*/$10 for Friends of the Art Museum children.
Hunt for images of the gory and the grotesque in ancient and medieval art. Use natural materials and found objects to create your own hairy, scary, monstrous mask.
Teacher: Sorcha Hyland
Contact the education department at smakids@ku.edu or 785.864.0137 to enroll. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Scholarships are available!
http://www.spencerart.ku.edu/programs/startswithart.shtml
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