| Kids Out and About Minneapolis/St. Paul
Sun, 7/26/2026 -
Sat, 8/1/2026
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iD Tech Camps (On Campus) 2026
iD Tech Camps - 75+ locations throughout the U.S.
Our STEM camps strike the perfect balance between skill development and summer fun, allowing kids and teens to dive into coding, AI, robotics, 3D printing, game development, and more during a week at one of the country's top universities. Your child will work alongside new friends and learn from expert tech mentors, while taking breaks in between to enjoy outdoor playing fields for ultimate frisbee, capture the flag, kickball, board games, and other activities!
Model United Nations Institute at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey
Model United Nations Institute Camps
Our Model UN camps strike the perfect balance between global leadership training and summer fun—giving kids and teens the chance to spend a week stepping into the shoes of world leaders at their dream campus. Camp is packed with daily simulations, exciting trivia games, campus tours, and social events. The MUN Institute Summer Camp is where future leaders shine! Imagine a vibrant atmosphere with flags, maps, and global icons on the walls and contagious energy.
Model United Nations Institute at UC Berkeley in Berkeley, California
Model United Nations Institute Camps
Our Model UN camps strike the perfect balance between global leadership training and summer fun—giving kids and teens the chance to spend a week stepping into the shoes of world leaders at their dream campus. Camp is packed with daily simulations, exciting trivia games, campus tours, and social events. The MUN Institute Summer Camp is where future leaders shine! Imagine a vibrant atmosphere with flags, maps, and global icons on the walls and contagious energy.
Steve & Kate's Summer Camps 2026 - Find a location near you!
Steve & Kate's Camp - NATIONAL
At our camp, exhilaration is the norm—because kids call the shots! Since 1980, we’ve let campers design their days, choosing exactly how they want to build, create, play, and explore. This freedom fuels confidence, creativity, and independence like nothing else. And parents? They love the freedom, too! Choose any number of days or snag a Summer Pass for unlimited fun, with flexible drop-off and pickup (8 a.m.–6 p.m.), tasty included meals, and automatic refunds for unused days. It’s the ultimate blend of convenience and adventure—where kids thrive and families win all summer long.
Camp Invention Summer 2026
Camp Invention: National
The all-new 2026 Camp Invention® program, Spark, is coming to curious kids in your community this summer! Rising K-6 campers will collaborate with friends to tackle hands-on, open-ended challenges. They’ll team up with robotic capybaras, ride the waves of entrepreneurship, uncover the power of protecting their ideas and build a DIY space rocket! Each experience is designed to spark confidence, build persistence and create unforgettable summer memories. Visit invent.org/save/camp to secure your spot! Register using CIFUN25 by 3/31 to save $25 or CIFUN20 by 4/28 to save $20 when you register. Interest-free payment plans are available, making camp affordable for all families.
4-Day Camp Bundle 7/27-7/30 (4-12 Years)
Kidcreate Studio - Eden Prairie
Get ready for four full days packed with creativity, color, and fun! During this extended all-day camp, kids will explore a little bit of everything! With extra time to imagine, create, and play, every child will get to dive into a mix of exciting art and discovery. No two days are ever the same!
Purple, Pink, Sparkles, & Magic Summer Camp (4-9 Years)
Kidcreate Studio - Eden Prairie
Step into a world of purple, pink, and endless sparkles in this enchanting art camp! Kids will dive into projects that shimmer and shine, from crafting a glittery snow globe to painting their favorite My Little Pony with a fabulous feathery mane. They’ll also design chic, one-of-a-kind dresses inspired by L.O.L. Dolls—all in their favorite shades of pink, purple, and beyond!
TrendTastic Summer Camp (5-12 Years)
Kidcreate Studio - Eden Prairie
Young artists will craft trendy, internet-inspired art projects, including sculpting their very own Labubu and learning how to draw a portrait based on the characters from KPop Demon Hunters. But that’s not all– they will also mix up a batch of Cinnamoroll slime! Perfect for young artists to express themselves, learn new skills, and create fridge-worthy masterpieces!
Fun with Resin, Polymer Clay & More! Summer Camp (7-12 years)
Kidcreate Studio - Eden Prairie
Dive into a world of creativity! Learn about new art mediums as you make resin charms for necklaces, sculpt polymer clay into a mini succulent masterpieces, and more. Artists will learn unique techniques, create amazing keepsakes, and discover the joy of hands-on creativity!
Candy Shop Summer Camp (4-9 Years)
Kidcreate Studio - Eden Prairie
Come and create the most delicious art projects of all time! We will learn step-by-step drawing and sculpting techniques as we create jumbo sized goodies. This sounds like a dream come true for any kid! But don’t worry mom, your young artist will be creating, not eating these masterpieces!
Engineering and Design Camps Summer Camps at the Works Museum
The Works Museum
At The Works Museum, kids are the designers, creators, and problem solvers - the engineers! Our camps for kids ages 5-12 include topics like robotics, architecture, coding, LEGO engineering, carpentry, and more. With half-day, whole-day, 1-day, and 4-day options, there's a summer camp that will fit your family's schedule.
Summer Adventure Camp 2026
Adventures in Cardboard
Explore our world of swords, sorcery and legendary beasts! Be initiated into an ancient and esteemed House of the Realm then jump into live-action adventure gaming! Build your own arms and armor! Create your own culture and histories! Defend your lands from monsters and opposing Houses! Construct gigantic castles, labyrinths and fortified cities! Battle on trails, fields and shorelines as you seek out lost relics of power! Tell a hundred stories by your word and deed in the most enchanting, wood
Camp Ajawah
Camp Ajawah
An overnight camp for youth ages 7-16, just 30 minutes from the Twin Cities.
Flying Trapeze Camp
Twin Cities Trapeze Center
A summer adventure highlighting flying trapeze! We will also explore other circus apparatus such as aerial silks, trampoline, juggling and more!
Twin Cities Jazz Summer Workshop
Twin Cities Jazz Workshop
At the Workshop students play their instruments and learn jazz improvisation, music theory, jazz history, and more. Participants work on jazz in small combos while being mentored by professional jazz musicians. Open to instrumentalists ages 13 and up.
Girls Camp
North Central Camp Cherith
Christian girls camp focusing on skill development, relationship building, spiritual development, and nature appreciation.
Wonder Wednesday: Water Wonders
Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center
In this year’s water camp, in addition to our pond dipping, we are going to focus on turtles, frogs, and salamanders. We will even attempt to catch our own critters so make sure the kids are ready to get wet and muddy!
Art Explorers: Craft and Create at TMORA
TMORA | The Museum of Russian Art
Let your creativity flow at this TMORA Summer Youth Session! Participants will explore different art forms– from painting and drawing to printmaking and mixed media projects– while learning about artists and artworks from TMORA’s one-of-a-kind collection. To cap off the week, participants will co-curate an exhibition of their artwork at the TMORA Education Center. Families are welcome to join us at 11:30 on the final day of class for an exhibition viewing to celebrate the artists.
Prehistoric Playground (Ages 4-6)
Stages Theatre Company
AGES 4-6 Each day of Summer Theatre Workshop for Ages 4-6 will highlight a new story, with a new jumping off point for dramatic adventure. Using our favorite books as our guide, students will journey through different environments, discover characters, and solve problems using their “Actor Tools” – their bodies, voices & imaginations! Families are invited to a sharing of skills learned throughout the week on the last day of workshop.  
2026 Summer Camp Sessions
Camp Unirondack
Session 1 (Age 8 - 12) …..…... June 28 - July 4 Session 2 (Age 11 - 13)……..…..…... July 5 - 11 Session 3 (Age 12 - 14)……..…...… July 12 - 18 Session 4 (Age 13 - 15) …..…...….. July 19 - 25 Session 5 (Age 14 - 16) ……... July 26 - Aug 1 Session 6 (Age 15 - 18) …….…......... Aug 2 - 8 Session 7 (Age 15 - 18) ………...…... Aug 9 - 15
Creative Movement | Thursday
Ballet Co.Laboratory
Leap like a frog, tiptoe like a butterfly, gallop like a unicorn! Here, dancers are introduced to rhythm and movement through creative games rooted in basic ballet techniques. Each class will build upon coordination, listening skills, and social connection all while bringing well-known children’s stories to life through dance and imaginative play. This 6-week session ends with a short recital for family and friends.
Mask Camp: The World of Animals
Pangea World Theater
Animals are all around us - in the sky, the sea, the forest, or even right at home. In this hands-on camp, students will learn the foundations of mask-making through the creation of animal-inspired masks. Join us as we learn how to transform our bodies as actors to embody animal characters in a showcase at the end of the week.
Nature Preschool Camp
Historic Eidem Farm
Ages 3-5 Explore nature, play outside, be a Curious George scientist, get messy like Picasso, sing your heart out! Start your mornings off right with some time at camp! Summer is meant for playing so join other preschoolers while socializing in a nurturing outdoor environment.
Far Away Fairytales (Ages 4-6)
Stages Theatre Company
AGES 4-6 Each day of Summer Theatre Workshop for Ages 4-6 will highlight a new story, with a new jumping off point for dramatic adventure. Using our favorite books as our guide, students will journey through different environments, discover characters, and solve problems using their “Actor Tools” – their bodies, voices & imaginations! Families are invited to a sharing of skills learned throughout the week on the last day of workshop.  
Pre-Ballet | Thursdays
Ballet Co.Laboratory
Tendu, Plié, Chassé! Pre-Ballet introduces dancers to ballet and expressive movement. Dancers will explore ballet positions, textures of movement, and musicality to prepare for the next steps in their dancing journey. Each class progresses through simple exercises rooted in classical ballet techniques, then concludes with dancing a tale they explored in class. This 6-week session ends with a short recital for family and friends.
Discovery Kids Summer Camp
International School of Minnesota
Sign up for a summer of fun & exploration! Activity and learning go hand-in-hand at our action-packed camp on our private 57-acre wooded campus, adjacent to the Three Rivers Park District's Bryant Lake Park and beach. Campers participate in music, art, swimming, sports, and a variety of theme-based activities each week. Our camp is open to students throughout the Twin Cities. Students can join us for one week or the full summer.
Little Picassos - Mad Scientist Art Lab
Little Picassos ATL
Little Picassos is a true art experience where campers will spend the week using science to create art! They will combine the science with the magic of art to create their own masterpeices -- exploring techniques, materials, and their own creativity while building confidence and making new friends.
Sing & Dance: Disney Channel Sing Off (Grades 1-3)
Stages Theatre Company
GRADES 1 – 3 Summer Theatre Workshops for Grades 1-3 focus on developing theatre skills in a fun, supportive, and collaborative environment. Guided by professional Teaching Artists, students will work together to explore and expand their “Actor Toolbox” – their body, voice, and imagination! As part of the last day of the workshop, families are invited to join us for a short presentation of skills learned throughout the week. 
Big Island Bouldering Summer Camp
Big Island Bouldering
Big Island Bouldering is excited to offer Summer Day Camps running from 9am- 2pm with two age group options (7-9yrs and 10+ yrs). Kids will learn climbing skills, build confidence, make new friends, and have a blast both on and off the wall. Whether they’re new to climbing or already love it, our coaches create a fun, supportive, and unforgettable camp environment.
Ballet Fundamentals | Thursday
Ballet Co.Laboratory
Dancers dive deeper into the art form through exploring barre work and movement to different tempos of music. Each class builds coordination and flexibility while encouraging teamwork and self-expression. Using games, imagery, and storytelling, dancers will transform learned elements into collaborative dance pieces that spark imagination, confidence, and connection with others.This 6-week session ends with a short recital for family and friends.
Summer Camps for animal-loving kids at Animal Humane Society
Animal Humane Society
Animal Humane Society offers full-day camps throughout the summer. Various programs serve youth entering grades 3-10. We create a unique experience for campers so they can return to our programs year after year.
Phipps Summer Arts Camp
Phipps Center for the Arts
Phipps Summer Arts Camp gives kids ages 3–18 the chance to explore dance, theater, and visual arts all summer long. Choose from seven weeks of camps and mix and match to build the perfect creative summer for your kid!
Acting Adventure: Enchanted Explorers (Grades 1-3)
Stages Theatre Company
GRADES 1 – 3 Summer Theatre Workshops for Grades 1-3 focus on developing theatre skills in a fun, supportive, and collaborative environment. Guided by professional Teaching Artists, students will work together to explore and expand their “Actor Toolbox” – their body, voice, and imagination! As part of the last day of the workshop, families are invited to join us for a short presentation of skills learned throughout the week. 
Summer Camps at Minnesota Children's Museum
Minnesota Children's Museum
This summer we’re bringing some of our favorite camps to Minnesota Children’s Museum in downtown Saint Paul. Join us as we explore engineering with topics like robotics, carpentry, space travel, architecture, and more! These camps feature the same educators and hands-on engineering activities as our camps in Bloomington, just brought to Minnesota Children’s Museum’s awesome facility.
Flexible Summer Skill Building Programs
Brightmont Academy - Plymouth, MN
We offer grade-level readiness, intervention, and advanced courses. Through supportive, individualized instruction, we help students catch up or get ahead. Sessions are scheduled around a student's vacations, camps, and other summer activities. Learn more here: https://www.brightmontacademy.com/academics/summer-programs
Acting: Create-A-Play (Grades 4-6)
Stages Theatre Company
GRADES 4 – 6 Summer Theatre Workshops for Grades 4-6 students focus on developing and honing theatrical skills. Guided by professional Teaching Artists, students will spend their days collaborating as an ensemble of performers. They will work with themes and material that excites them and expands their skillsets. As part of the last day of workshop, families are invited to join us for a short presentation of skills learned throughout the week.  
Mes Amis French Camp
Mes Amis French School
Mes Amis French School’s summer camp takes children on an exciting journey through the festivals, traditions, and cuisines of French-speaking countries worldwide. Camps available for kids ages: 33 mo-12 years with half, whole and extended day options.
JD Rivers' Garden Bakers Day Camp 7/27-7/30
Minneapolis Parks Neighborhood Naturalist Program
Monday-Thursday day camp for kids ages 9-11 who enjoy gardening and baking with fresh produce from the garden. We will work in the garden, do baking projects in the kitchen, and explore the nature in Theodore Wirth Park.
Summer Programs
Brightmont Academy- Mendota Heights, MN
​We offer grade-level readiness, intervention, and advanced courses. Through supportive, individualized instruction, we help students catch up or get ahead. Sessions are scheduled around a student's vacations, camps, and other summer activities. Learn more here: https://www.brightmontacademy.com/academics/summer-programs
Acting: Create-A-Play (Grades 4-6)
Stages Theatre Company
GRADES 4 – 6 Summer Theatre Workshops for Grades 4-6 students focus on developing and honing theatrical skills. Guided by professional Teaching Artists, students will spend their days collaborating as an ensemble of performers. They will work with themes and material that excites them and expands their skillsets. As part of the last day of workshop, families are invited to join us for a short presentation of skills learned throughout the week.  
Pangea World Theater Summer Camps
Pangea World Theater
Join us this summer for two week-long full-day camps that explore the art of theater. Rooted in our practice of radical welcome, we invite students of all experience levels to join our circle as we play, learn, and create together.
Creative Movement | Saturday
Ballet Co.Laboratory
Leap like a frog, tiptoe like a butterfly, gallop like a unicorn! Here, dancers are introduced to rhythm and movement through creative games rooted in basic ballet techniques. Each class will build upon coordination, listening skills, and social connection all while bringing well-known children’s stories to life through dance and imaginative play. This 6-week session ends with a short recital for family and friends.
Taylor Swift Guitar + Ukulele Camp
Cadenza Music Shop
Join Juliet for a fun-filled week of Taylor Swift! Learn the inner musical workings some of Taylor's most iconic songs, write original lyrics using her flair for detail and storytelling, explore music concepts like melody and chords with guitars, voices + boomwhackers, then bring it all together for a final performance at the end! Ideal for all experience levels, age 7-13.
Valley Adventure Club (Full Day Youth Day Camp)
Apple Valley Parks & Recreation
This all-day camp includes indoor and outdoor activities, day trips, swimming at Splash Valley two times per week, and snacks.
Madagascar – A Musical Adventure KIDS (Grades 5 – 6)
Stages Theatre Company
Summer Studio (GRADES 5 -12) These multi-week workshops are designed to simulate a theatrical rehearsal process from audition to performance, giving young actors a chance to dive deep into their performance training in a supportive and collaborative environment. Student actors will spend half of their day working with professional Teaching Artists on skill-based actor training, and the remaining half of their day in “rehearsal” working on scripted material.
Pre-Ballet | Saturday
Ballet Co.Laboratory
Tendu, Plié, Chassé! Pre-Ballet introduces dancers to ballet and expressive movement. Dancers will explore ballet positions, textures of movement, and musicality to prepare for the next steps in their dancing journey. Each class progresses through simple exercises rooted in classical ballet techniques, then concludes with dancing a tale they explored in class. This 6-week session ends with a short recital for family and friends.
Summer Camps 2026 - Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
We look forward to you joining us for the 2026 season of Camp Como! Online registration will open Wednesday, January 14th, 2026 12:00pm. Find camp dates, descriptions, and more here, and start planning your summer at Como!
Camp Poyntelle (Ages 6-16) - Overnight Camp - Poyntelle, PA
Commonpoint
Camp Poyntelle has been making children’s summer dreams come true since 1947. As a premier Jewish summer camp, we offer a traditional sleepaway experience filled with amazing memories, lasting friendships and nurturing and compassionate staff. We feel that camp is one of the few places a child can be their own person, without judgment or social pressure. Our intentional community is designed to allow kids to be kids, in a low key, fun and inclusive environment.
The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition (Grades 7 – 11)
Stages Theatre Company
Summer Studio (GRADES 5 -12) These multi-week workshops are designed to simulate a theatrical rehearsal process from audition to performance, giving young actors a chance to dive deep into their performance training in a supportive and collaborative environment. Student actors will spend half of their day working with professional Teaching Artists on skill-based actor training, and the remaining half of their day in “rehearsal” working on scripted material.
Lake Phalen Rowing Summer Camp
Lake Phalen Rowing
Lake Phalen Rowing is a USRowing National Championship winning program that is NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED for students entering grades 7-12 who want to learn a new sport, have fun, WIN, and spend time outdoors. Rowing is an olympic, collegiate, and high school sport that is centrally located at Lake Phalen(spring, summer, Fall) and at indoor partner locations during the winter months. No previous rowing experience needed. https://www.lakephalenrowing.com
Fashion & Entrepreneurship Camp
Lovely’s Sewing & Arts Collective (LSAC)
Register your kids now for this unforgettable Fashion + Entrepreneurship experience. Kids design real clothing, run a popup market, and walk a runway. Fashion Camp is open to youth ages 5-18 years old. Kids will learn about upcycling and create multiple designs with options across a jacket, skirt, pants, dress, jumpsuit, pillow & tote bag.
Ballet Fundamentals | Saturday
Ballet Co.Laboratory
Dancers dive deeper into the art form through exploring barre work and movement to different tempos of music. Each class builds coordination and flexibility while encouraging teamwork and self-expression. Using games, imagery, and storytelling, dancers will transform learned elements into collaborative dance pieces that spark imagination, confidence, and connection with others.This 6-week session ends with a short recital for family and friends.
FilmNorth Summer Youth Camps
FilmNorth
FilmNorth's weeklong camps explore a wide variety of cinematic topics, including cinematography, 2D animation, screenwriting, photography, directing, on-camera acting, editing, filmmaking basics, and more. Created for young creatives ages 10-17, these camps offer fun, hands-on activities to make the most of summer.
Summer Zoo Camps at Minnesota Zoo
Minnesota Zoo
Thank you for choosing the Minnesota Zoo as your trusted summer camp destination—where natural wonder and discovery awaits! We are proud to provide campers with unforgettable and life-changing opportunities to connect with the greater world around us. As the state’s largest wildlife conservation learning resource, we specialize in connecting you and your child to the awe and wonder of nature.
Flavors & Forehands: Tennis & Cooking Camp
St. Paul Urban Tennis
Flavors & Forehands Tennis and Cooking Camp is the perfect place for kids to build confidence, develop skills, and make lasting memories both on the court and in the kitchen. Join us to serve up some fun, flavor, and community spirit!