School outreach programs.
RAM’s nationally recognized outreach programs provide meaningful art experiences for students and youth throughout the region. Through guided tours, hands-on projects, and learning opportunities, RAM connects schools, youth organizations, and community groups with the museum’s collection and exhibitions while encouraging curiosity, imagination, and lifelong engagement with the arts.
For costs and available dates for any of the programs listed below, please contact RAM Director of Education and Community Engagement Tricia Blasko at tblasko@ramart.org or 262.636.9573.
Art Reach K–8
Plan an enriching trip for students K–8. This program provides a guided tour of the current exhibition at RAM Wustum and a corresponding hands-on art project. 2-hour Art Reach workshops are offered Wednesday and Thursday, based on availability.
- Cost is $5 per child, minimum of 20 children, for Racine County.
- Cost is $8 per child, minimum of 20 children, for any school group outside of Racine County.
Outreach 4 and Outreach 5
Each year since 1984, RAM Wustum has hosted nearly 2,000 Racine area fourth-grade students for a guided tour of the current exhibition and a hands-on art project in a related medium. Starting in 2019, Outreach 5 is offered to all public and private school fifth grade students in the Racine metropolitan area.
Art Reach K–8
Badge Programs
RAM Wustum offers badge programs for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts.
- Programs are 3 hours long.
- There is a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 60 scouts.
- One adult chaperone for every 10 children is required.
- Fees are based on badge/activity desired and range $10 to $20 per scout.
- Programs must be scheduled at least six weeks in advance.
Scout Tours
Free museum tours at RAM Downtown and RAM Wustum for Racine County Girl Scout and Boy Scout groups. Please visit this page for more information and to request a tour date.
Free Group Tours for Kids, Ages 4 and up
RAM offers art experiences to children attending Racine County public and private schools, day cares, after-school, home-school, and children’s organizations/groups. Tours for Kids provides a 45-minute tour of RAM Downtown to provide an understanding of the museum’s contemporary craft collection.