purposeful programs
Programming For All
The Cayton offers a unique variety of creative and interactive programs to enhance the museum experience both within our space and beyond our walls.
Guests experience our enriching programs every day at the museum. We provide youth, ages 0-8, and their families opportunities to participate in active, artistic, and purposeful play.
Cayton Classes
Our one-of-a-kind classes allow children to participate in unique play experiences.
From outdoor adventures to creator clubs to physical fitness, our special classes will help foster your child’s sense discovery, imagination, and creativity.
Camp Cayton
Build, create, and explore with one of our week-long camps.
Our innovative curriculum encourages campers to take risks, express themselves creatively, and work as a team to accomplish goals. For inquires please email camps@caytonmuseum.org
Camp Cayton ensures 10% of all programming is made available for scholarship recipients. Scholarships are awarded based on demonstrated financial need and availability of space per week.
Activity Calendar
At the Cayton, playing means connecting to the arts, to the world, and most of all—to one another.
We offer free activities for our guests on a daily basis, including: dance, drama, music, and storytime. Check our schedule regularly to see our latest offerings.
Parents Night Out
Enjoy a night out!
Enjoy a night out while kids play at the Cayton after-hours! Three hours of play time including games, activities, and free play along with dinner, snack and drink is a great play date for all.
Community Programs
Bring the museum to you!
With Cayton Community Programs, we bring the museum experience to your community through partnerships with local organizations, schools, and community events.
Field Trips
Turn your school day into a one-of-a-kind experience!
At the Cayton Children’s Museum, learning means connecting to arts, to the world, and most of all, to one another. We are delighted to offer tours for students from pre-kindergarten through 3rd grade. School visits to the museum, in-person or virtually, extend classroom learning and provide lifelong tools for success!
Kevin & Chelsea Washington Art Studio
Join us in the Art Studio to use your imagination and create your very own piece of art.
We offer brand new arts and crafts activities every week, using recycled materials, play dough, feathers, non-toxic paint and more!
HOURS
Wed-Sun
10:00 AM—1:00 PM
2:00—4:30 PM
COST
Free with your admission
Cayton Spotlight
More than 130+ videos on YouTube
A showcase of art-making, programming, community engagement, and playing our way to a better world.
Frequently Asked Questions
Check out the FAQ page HERE