CAMP RESOURCES ADVERTISER LISTINGS 9740 Grand Ave S Bloomington 952-888-4262 theworks.org
Zoo Camp Minnesota Zoo offers half-day to week-long adventures for toddlers to 12th graders (and adults!) to meet animals, make new friends, and have fun learning about the natural world. Check out our popular Horse Camps and our new Build a Canoe with the Zoo camp for 7th-9th graders! Register at mnzoo.org/zoocamp 13000 Zoo Blvd Apple Valley 952-431-9320 mnzoo.org
Arts Adventures in Cardboard
Academic Bell Museum Science Discovery Day Camps Unearth unforgettable STEAM experiences in our week-long camps, including outdoor adventure, space exploration, science labs, creative play, and field trips to meet U of M scientists! June 12–September 1, pre- K–6. Sustainability, paleontology, art, engineering and more! Minneapolis 612-626-9660 bellmuseum.umn.edu
Groves Academy Summer Programs Groves Academy offers summer programs for students entering grades 2–11 from the community with learning and attention challenges. Taught by Groves teachers, our small class sizes and customized instruction build success and confidence. Both academic and enrichment programs are available. 3200 Hwy 100 S St. Louis Park 952-920-6377 grovesacademy.org
Itasca Community College Grand Rapids 218-322-2370 engineering.itascacc.edu
Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest Students in grades 4–8 will learn how to run a successful business through a variety of fun, interactive activities. Held at JA BizTown, our unique kidsized city. June session explores STEM careers; July session will appeal to the young entrepreneur. 1800 White Bear Ave N Maplewood 651-255-0055 jaum.org
Summer at Blake Love of learning and courage are central to Blake’s mission. Summer academic course offerings are open to pre-K–12 students throughout the Twin Cities. Students will investigate and delve deeply into topics while practicing positive risk-taking and learning new skills. No grades, just growth. Hopkins, Minneapolis, Wayzata 952-988-3463 blakeschool.org/summer
ICC Summer Engineering Camp
The Works Museum
Explore the world of engineering through hands-on project work, industry tours, and engineering design challenges; live and work at Wenger Engineering Center; enjoy campus life and recreational activities while learning about a great career field. Sr. High Camp: grades 10–12, July 10–15; Jr. High Camp: grades 7–9, July 19– 22. Contact Kim Damiani.
Engineering & design camps for kids in pre-K–grade 6. Coding, LEGO engineering, girls design, robotics, architecture, and more! Half- and fullday options, June–August 2017. The Works Museum: inspiring the next generation of innovators, engineers, and creative problem solvers.
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Mythic Play in Summer Wildlands! Be initiated into an esteemed House of The Realm and jump into live-action adventure gaming! Build your own armor, create castles to defend your land, battle on trails, fields and shorelines! Swords, bows, catapults, magic and monsters! Full days spent in beautiful parks across the metro region. Days, Monday–Friday, ages 8–15 and several TEEN ONLY weeks! 22 sessions in 10 Regional Parks, June 12–August 25. 3448 16th Ave S Minneapolis julianmcfaul.com
The Art Academy Give your child the opportunity to explore their creative side and develop their skills by illustrating their own children’s book and learn the principles of drawing and painting at the Art Academy’s Summer Camp program. Classes and camps, with exceptional student/teacher ratios, are available for students ages 5–18. 651 Snelling Ave S St. Paul 651-699-1573 theartacademy.net
Art Camps at Studio Seven One week painting and drawing camps for students ages 7–18. Compositional elements will be explored through landscape and figure studies. Students will paint and draw both in the studio and outside. Trips to galleries and museums included. Camps are Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. $550 per week, all materials are included. kahlowcurtis@gmail.com. 708 N 1st St Minneapolis 612-376-0381 studio7artmn.com
Articulture Art Camps Articulture art camps encourage kids to explore a variety of media and emphasize