| Kids Out and About Minneapolis/St. Paul
Sun, 8/9/2026 -
Sat, 8/15/2026
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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.
Artsy Glow Party Summer Camp (4-9 Years)
Kidcreate Studio - Eden Prairie
Blacklights? Check! Glow sticks? Check! Neon art supplies to light up the night? Check and check! This drop-off camp is so much fun! Come create a colorful art project using special fluorescent art materials that really glow under blacklight. After we create, we’ll turn up the music, turn on the blacklights, and get the glow party started!
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!
Teeny, Tiny Treats Summer Camp (5-12 Years)
Kidcreate Studio - Eden Prairie
Step into a world of miniatures in this sweet and whimsical art camp! Artists will whip up the most adorable mini desserts, including squishy milkshake slime, colorful clay cakes, and teeny, tiny, detailed ice cream sundaes. Each project is a oh-so-tiny treat that is just TOO cute to believe!
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 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
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.
Camp Under the Starz- Musical Theatre and Art Camp for ALL Abilities
Northern Starz Center for the Performing Arts
Camp Under the Starz offers an immersive experience for campers to refine their theatre, musical theatre, and dance skills in a vibrant and exhilarating summer camp program. In addition to our annual theatre camp, we are thrilled to introduce our 2nd season of art camp, inviting those passionate about visual arts to explore their creativity in a new and inspiring setting!
JD Rivers' Garden Explorers Day Camp 8/10-8/13
Minneapolis Parks Neighborhood Naturalist Program
Monday-Thursday day camp for kids ages 6-8 who enjoy exploring nature and gardens. Investigate the beehives behind the garden with a beekeeper, explore what it takes to care for a garden, and make snacks and crafts with the plants from the garden.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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
Farm Kids (Ages 6-8)
Historic Eidem Farm
Explore the farm, care for animals, get your hands dirty, and discover how nature works! Spend your afternoons outdoors hiking trails, playing games, completing farm chores, and diving into exciting hands-on challenges. Campers will learn by doing, shaking cream into butter, planting in the garden, using simple tools, caring for goats and chickens, exploring bugs and pollinators, and navigating with maps and compasses.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sing & Dance: KPop Take Over (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. 
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.
Acting: Scene Study (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.  
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.
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.
Musical Theatre: Broadway Blockbusters (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.  
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.
Musical Theatre Summer Camp at Spring Dance and Theatre Academy
Spring Dance and Theatre Academy
August 10-14, 2026: Elementary and Middle-School aged campers will enter through a mystery “stage door” each day to find themselves in an exciting new musical theatre world! Campers will learn songs and dances, create art and props, learn acting improv and character acting with a different Musical Theatre show theme each day.
Wonder Wednesday: Citizen Science
Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center
This camp is truly special and unlike any other! We are passionate about engaging children in the wonders of nature and science. Throughout the camp, kids will have the opportunity to participate in various activities, including bird banding!
Summer Intensive
Ballet Co.Laboratory
Over two immersive weeks, dancers will advance their classical and contemporary technique through classes in ballet, pointe, jazz, contemporary, musical theater, character, conditioning, and repertoire. Dancers will refine their technical skills, explore their artistic range, and collaborate with peers and teaching artists in a supportive, high-energy environment.
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
STTEM: Tennis & STEM Camp
St. Paul Urban Tennis
Science, Technology, Tennis, Engineering and Math, STTEM Camp, is a week full of fun and discovery! Join us at the exciting intersection where curiosity, athleticism, and innovation come together to inspire the next generation of scientist-athletes!