Summer Enrichment at the Museum 2024

Get your child’s summer sizzling with activities that unlock their imagination and creativity through play.   The museum will offer a wide range of activities that will be fun and keep their minds working throughout the summer. All classes are just $5.00 each and are from 9:30-10:45 at the museum at 408 Main.  Drop this registration form off at the museum (Thursday/Friday 10-5) or register on-line at www.laportecitymusem.org. Registrations will be accepted the day of the class.  Checks should be made payable to the La Porte City FFA Historical and Ag Museum.

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Programs run from 9:30 am - 10:45 am 
Admission: $5 each session

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Monday, June 23rd 9:30-10:45

Colored Pencil Art- Ages 6 and up

Students will learn several ways to use colored pencils: shading, outlining, alternating colors, and color wheel ideas. Students will learn how to use complementary and contrasting colors. 

Tuesday, June 24th 9:30-10:45 

Creative Color Lab-Ages 8 and up

Students will use different methods to find and explore colors and reactions. Techniques explored will include salt painting, fizzing colors, color mixing, and more.  Experiments and surprises await!

Tuesday, July 1st 9:30-10:45 

Chemistry Lab-Ages 8 and up 

Students will learn about compounds, kinetic energy, and fizzy reactions.  Guaranteed to be a fun event as students use different methods to explore actions and reactions!  

Monday, July 7th 9:30-10:45

Cardboard Creations- Ages 8 and up 

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Students will use precut cardboard shapes to create something of their own.  Brainstorming using their imaginations, great inventions await!

Tuesday, July 8th 9:30-10:45

Visit the Farm-Ages 5 and up

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Students will explore the lower level of the museum and talk about farm life.  Students will bring stories to life with puppets and make farm scenes.

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