The Museum conducts classes, workshops and outreach programs year-round for children and their families. Today Boys Town is a village run by a teenage mayor, with its own schools, police and fire departments, and 76 family homes for neglected, abused and troubled young people. Guests are invited to tour the village's 900 acres, including the Hall of History, stopping first at the Visitors' Center. The Omaha Area Youth Orchestra allows Students in fourth grade to high school get the experience of performing in a professionally run orchestra through this independent, non-profit organization. Formal concerts are presented during the year.
Young musicians sharpen their talents with the help of professional symphony musicians.
Many have gone on to become members of symphony orchestras in other cities. Omahans enjoy the outdoors in several nearby lakes and recreation areas. This fisherman is relaxing at sunset at Wehrspann Lake, located at Chalco Hills southwest of Omaha. The lake is surrounded by a six-mile paved trail. Ballet Omaha Ballet Omaha makes several dance performances possible through the year.