Education Summer Programs

June 2-4; Students who finished K-2nd Grade in 2025

Calling all students who are looking to explore the world of animals of the West! This three day program will have students investigating habitats, adaptations, and will even learn some incredible comeback stories.

Photography Treks: June 9-11 | Students who finished 4th-8th grade in 2025 | 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Ready for an adventure? Join our Photography Trek! We ll hike through amazing Cody landscapes, snap cool pictures, and learn about the history of the area. You ll get to see nature up close, capture awesome moments, and discover how things change over time. Bring your camera (or smartphone) and let s explore! (Fee $60/student; $50/member)

June 16-June 19; currently enrolled 4th-8th graders; (8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.)

This week will be packed full of outdoor experiences, and the students will make memories that will last a lifetime. From rafting to hiking, and learning survival skills to climbing. Each day will bring a new skill and a new adventure.

MuseSTEM: July 14-16 | Students who finished 3rd-5th grade in 2025 | 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

With a new theme every year, students will be challenged each day to solve problems and complete tasks. The activities will help students learn about the museum in a whole new way using Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. (Fee $50/student; $40/member)

Nature s Canvas: July 7-9 | Students who finished 3rd-5th grade in 2025 | 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Back for another year, Nature s Canvas will take students on a journey to observe, sketch, and document the beauty of the great outdoors around the museum and on the Paul Stock Trails. Join us in discovering and celebrating the wonders of nature through the art of journaling, crafting, and engaging activities. (Fee $50/ student; $40/member)

Sensory Adventures Smell and Sight: Ages 4-5 | 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Using our senses, we will explore the natural world around us. With active play and tons of games, students will begin to appreciate the plants, insects, and habitats that surround us. Fee $10/session

July 21-24 | Ages 4-5 | 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

This preschool class is designed to engage and inspire young minds with art... outside. Activities will foster creativity with color, shapes, and textures. Active play will be incorporated into every lesson. Instructor Sarah Shearer. (Fee $35/student; $30/member)

Sensory Adventures Sound: Ages 4-5 | 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Using our senses, we will explore the natural world around us. With active play and tons of games, students will begin to appreciate the plants, insects, and habitats that surround us. Fee $10/session

July 28-31 | Students who finished K 2nd grade in 2025 | 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Instructor Sarah Shearer will lead students on an art journey using a variety of materials through multiple projects. Focusing on the building blocks of art and design, these art classes are a whole lot of creativity combined with a whole lot of fun. (Fee $35/student; $30/member)

July 28- 31 | Students who finished 3rd 5th grade in 2025 | 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m.

Instructor Sarah Shearer will lead students on an art journey using a variety of materials through multiple projects. Focusing on the building blocks of art and design, these art classes are a whole lot of creativity combined with a whole lot of fun. (Fee $35/student; $30/member)

Sensory Adventures Touch: Ages 4-5 | 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Using our senses, we will explore the natural world around us. With active play and tons of games, students will begin to appreciate the plants, insects, and habitats that surround us. Fee $10/session

Art of Angling: August 11-14 | Students who finished 6th-10th grade in 2025 | 8:30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.

This year we will cover the basics of fly fishing with more opportunities to discover new waters. We will learn the art of fly tying, the ethics of responsible fishing, and how to target trout in streams and lakes. Students will gain the skills and knowledge needed to become even more proficient anglers than they already are. No experience is necessary but encouraged! (Fee $75/student; $65/member)