| Kids Out and About Minneapolis/St. Paul
Sun, 5/31/2026 -
Sat, 6/6/2026
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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!
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.
Slime, Sparkles, & Science Summer Camp (4-9 Years)
Kidcreate Studio - Eden Prairie
Get ready to dazzle in our Slime, Sparkles, & Science camp! Young scientists will explore the magic of glitter and learn about light refraction by making a spinning, shining disco ball, crafting a shimmering suncatcher, and will even make a new slime each day. Through these hands-on experiments, they’ll discover how tiny sparkles create dazzling rainbows and uncover the science behind the shimmer!
Gem-Tastic Summer Camp (4-9 Years)
Kidcreate Studio - Eden Prairie
We’re bringing out our best bling for these sparkling masterpieces! In this popular camp, you’ll create dazzling works of art, all covered in glittery GEMS! We’ll make a blinged out puppy that sparkles and shines, along with our very own gem-covered crown out of clay. Come get Gem-Tastic with us!
Sniff-tastic Desserts Summer Camp (4-9 Years)
Kidcreate Studio - Eden Prairie
Step into our delightful dessert-themed art class! Young artists will craft sweet-inspired creations like cupcakes, candies, and ice cream that not only look amazing but smell just like the real treats. A fun-filled sensory adventure bursting with creativity and tastiness!
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
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
Summer Theatre Workshop
Stages Theatre Company
Spend summer break singing, dancing, playing, and imagining at Stages Theatre! Summer Theatre Workshops are taught by professional teaching artists and are designed to give students an opportunity to get creative, make friends, explore the arts, and have a whole lot of fun over summer break!
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.  
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.
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.