Hands-on | Kids Out and About Minneapolis/St. Paul

Museum of Illusions - Mall of America

Discover a brilliant collection of perspective-changing rooms, enthralling installations, and spellbinding images. Our exhibits will teach you that nothing is ever quite as it seems, especially in the Museum of Illusions. Get ready to be mesmerized!
Mall of America, level 2 North E Broadway 60
Bloomington , MN , 55425
Phone: (651) 348-8119
44° 51' 17.514" N, 93° 14' 31.974" W

Camp Odayin - for children with heart disease

Camp Odayin provides medically safe and emotionally supportive camp experiences and community building opportunities for young people with heart disease and their families. We positively impact camper lives by connecting them with friends who face similar medical challenges in the formative years when relationships, fun, and acceptance are vitally important. Registration costs starts at $0 so that payment is not a barrier to attending our programs. Get on our email list to learn more!
3503 High Point Drive North Suite 250
Oakdale , MN , 55128
Phone: 651-351-9185
45° 0' 2.2212" N, 92° 57' 5.8752" W

Edina Art Center

Since 1977, the Edina Art has supported our community’s creative life of residents and neighbors of all ages and abilities to create and enjoy the visual arts.
4701 W 64th St
Edina , MN , 55435
Phone: (952) 903-5780
44° 53' 12.444" N, 93° 20' 40.1352" W

Kidcreate Studio - Eden Prairie

Specializing in children's art classes, camps and art themed birthday parties, Kidcreate Studio is an art studio just for kids. At Kidcreate Studio, your child will create fridge-worthy masterpieces, learn art concepts, and experiment with many different art materials.
7918 Mitchell Rd.
Eden Prairie , MN , 55344
Phone: 952-974-3438
44° 51' 36.846" N, 93° 27' 39.5064" W

Steve & Kate's Camp - Denver

When you trust kids, they trust themselves. Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge of their own learning experience. As they try, fail, and learn on their own, they learn to trust their own judgment, and tackle the challenges of an ever changing world with creativity and confidence. Now in multiple Colorado Locations- Boulder, Colorado Springs, Curtis Park, Park Hill, & Highlands Ranch
Visit our website to see our Denver Area Locations!
Denver , CO , 80220
Phone: 415-389-5437
39° 44' 3.7932" N, 104° 55' 0.408" W

Steve & Kate's Camp - Hartford

When you trust kids, they trust themselves. Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge of their own learning experience. As they try, fail, and learn on their own, they learn to trust their own judgment, and tackle the challenges of an ever changing world with creativity and confidence.
180 Bloomfield Ave.
Hartford , CT , 06105
Phone: 415-389-5437
36° 46' 41.7396" N, 119° 25' 4.5552" W

Steve & Kate's Camp - Houston

When you trust kids, they trust themselves. Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge of their own learning experience. As they try, fail, and learn on their own, they learn to trust their own judgment, and tackle the challenges of an ever changing world with creativity and confidence.
11055 Timberline Rd.
Houston , TX , 77043
Phone: 415-389-5437
29° 48' 8.9028" N, 95° 33' 42.48" W

Steve & Kate's Camp- Boston

When you trust kids, they trust themselves. Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge of their own learning experience. As they try, fail, and learn on their own, they learn to trust their own judgment, and tackle the challenges of an ever changing world with creativity and confidence. Now in multiple Boston locations- Jamaica Plain and Cambridge
Visit our website to see our Boston Area Locations
Boston , MA , 02140
Phone: 415-389-5437
42° 23' 35.9772" N, 71° 7' 42.132" W

Steve & Kate's Camp- Dallas

When you trust kids, they trust themselves. Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge of their own learning experience. As they try, fail, and learn on their own, they learn to trust their own judgment, and tackle the challenges of an ever changing world with creativity and confidence.
5707 Royal Ln
Dallas , TX , 75229
Phone: 415-389-5437
32° 53' 43.5192" N, 96° 48' 40.482" W

Steve & Kate's Camp- Los Angeles

When you trust kids, they trust themselves. Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge of their own learning experience. As they try, fail, and learn on their own, they learn to trust their own judgment, and tackle the challenges of an ever changing world with creativity and confidence. Now in multiple Los Angeles Locations- Manhattan Beach, Mar vista, Pasadena, Torrance, and Valley Village
Visit our website to see our LA Locations!
Los Angeles , CA , CA 90064
Phone: 415-389-5437

iD Tech Camps & Academies

iD Tech is the world’s #1 summer STEM program for ages 7-17, held at 150+ prestigious locations nationwide. With world-class instructors and innovative courses in coding, game development, robotics, and design, iD Tech programs instill in-demand skills that embolden students to shape the future.
Held at 150+ Locations Nationwide
. , TX , .
Phone: 1-888-709-TECH
41° 41' 48.3108" N, 72° 43' 15.1392" W

MacPhail Center for Music

MacPhail Center for Music is committed to transforming lives and strengthening communities through music learning experiences that inspire. Each year, MacPhail offers programming to 16,000 students of all ages, backgrounds and abilities, at locations in Minneapolis, White Bear Lake, Chanhassen, Apple Valley, Austin, and Madeline Island, WI., as well as 104 community partnerships across the Twin Cities.
501 S 2nd St
Minneapolis , MN , 55401
Phone: 612-321-0100
44° 58' 45.9552" N, 93° 15' 37.2168" W

Learning Across Continents

A family centered, AI influenced camp inspired by Dew to help our kids navigate the future with resilience, fun creativity, critical thinking skill’s & experiential learning. Wisdom in the wild ; where the Parent/child experience meets for two days unforgettable memories , building bridges of understanding, where physical challenges meet mental growth and refining AI prompts to serve our needs without twisting our minds/hearts. For daily schedules pls contact us through our website or Meerees@gmail.com
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Arvada , CO , 80005
Phone: 9723523783
39° 50' 35.8944" N, 105° 7' 8.256" W

Organization:

Location:

9740 Grand Avenue
Bloomington, MN, 55420
United States

Phone:

952.888.4262

2025 Summer Camps at the Works Museum

Dates: 
06/20/2025
06/23/2025
06/24/2025
Time: 
9 am - 12 pm 1 - 4 pm 9 am - 4 pm

Organization:

City of Chanhassen

Location:

7700 Market Blvd
Chanhassen, MN, 55317
United States

Phone:

952-227-1100

4th of July Celebration 2025 - City of Chanhassen

Dates: 
07/02/2025
07/03/2025
07/04/2025
Time: 
All day, see website.

Location:

N6842 570th Street
Beldenville, MN, 54003
United States

Phone:

612-229-2760

5-Day Summer Riding Day Camp Registration NOW OPEN!

Dates: 
06/20/2025
06/23/2025
06/24/2025
Time: 
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Accelerated Scratch

Dates: 
06/23/2025
07/07/2025
07/14/2025
Time: 
Various- see site for details

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

AI Explorers

Dates: 
06/23/2025
07/14/2025
07/15/2025
Time: 
Various- see site for details

Organization:

Location:

2400 Third Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN, 55404
United States

Phone:

(612) 870-3000

Art Play! at Minneapolis Institute of Art

Dates: 
06/21/2025
Time: 
10 am & 2 pm

Organization:

Mess Hall Arts

Location:

906 Mainstreet
Hopkins, MN, 55343
United States

Phone:

952-207-2267

Art Summer Camp

Dates: 
06/23/2025
06/24/2025
06/25/2025
Time: 
9am-12pm is 2D art and 12pm to 4pm is Illusions

Organization:

Mess Hall Arts

Location:

906 Mainstreet
Hopkins, MN, 55343
United States

Phone:

952-207-2267

Art Summer Camp- Crafters Dream House

Dates: 
07/07/2025
07/08/2025
07/09/2025
Time: 
1:00pm to 4:00pm

Organization:

Mess Hall Arts

Location:

906 Mainstreet
Hopkins, MN, 55343
United States

Phone:

952-207-2267

Art Summer Camp- Design A Board Game

Dates: 
06/30/2025
07/01/2025
07/02/2025
Time: 
9am-12pm

Organization:

Mess Hall Arts

Location:

906 Mainstreet
Hopkins, MN, 55343
United States

Phone:

952-207-2267

Art Summer Camp- Famous Art Movements

Dates: 
07/07/2025
07/08/2025
07/09/2025
Time: 
9am to 12pm

Organization:

Mess Hall Arts

Location:

906 Mainstreet
Hopkins, MN, 55343
United States

Phone:

952-207-2267

Art Summer Camp- Is It Art?

Dates: 
08/04/2025
08/05/2025
08/06/2025
Time: 
1:00pm to 4:00pm

Organization:

Mess Hall Arts

Location:

906 Mainstreet
Hopkins, MN, 55343
United States

Phone:

952-207-2267

Art Summer Camp- Kinetic Art

Dates: 
07/14/2025
07/15/2025
07/16/2025
Time: 
1:00pm to 4:00pm

Organization:

Mess Hall Arts

Location:

906 Mainstreet
Hopkins, MN, 55343
United States

Phone:

952-207-2267

Art Summer Camp- Metal & Leather Camp

Dates: 
07/14/2025
07/15/2025
07/16/2025
Time: 
9:00am to 12:00pm

Organization:

Mess Hall Arts

Location:

906 Mainstreet
Hopkins, MN, 55343
United States

Phone:

952-207-2267

Art Summer Camp-Art In The Kitchen

Dates: 
07/28/2025
07/29/2025
07/30/2025
Time: 
9:00am to 12:00pm

Organization:

Location:

2613 E Franklin Ave
Minneapolis, MN, 55406
United States

Phone:

(612) 729-5151

Articulture Summer Camps

Dates: 
06/20/2025
06/23/2025
06/24/2025
Time: 
9 am - 4 pm

Location:

Virtual
Virtual
Nashville, TN, 37215
United States

Phone:

833-828-8476

Auttie World Virtual Art Summer Camp

Dates: 
07/12/2025
07/19/2025
07/26/2025
Time: 
Noon - 1pm Eastern Standard Time

Organization:

Historic Forestville

Location:

21899 County Road 11
Preston, MN, 55965
United States

Phone:

507-765-2785

Bat Festival at Historic Forestville

Dates: 
07/19/2025
Time: 
12 pm

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Beginner Roblox Game Coding

Dates: 
06/23/2025
06/30/2025
07/07/2025
Time: 
Various- see site for details

Location:

SBM Fire Station #3
11920 Ulysses St NE
Blaine, MN, 55434
United States

Phone:

763-784-6700

Blaine Safety Camp - Blaine Police Department

Dates: 
08/13/2025
08/14/2025
Time: 
See website

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Build Your Web

Dates: 
06/23/2025
07/07/2025
07/15/2025
Time: 
Various- see site for details

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Canva & AI Art for Kids: Design & Video Creation

Dates: 
07/14/2025
08/04/2025
08/11/2025
Time: 
Various- see site for details

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Coding with Roblox Studio in Lua

Dates: 
06/23/2025
06/30/2025
07/14/2025
Time: 
Various- see site for details

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Create with ChatGPT

Dates: 
07/07/2025
07/14/2025
08/04/2025
Time: 
Various- see site for details

Organization:

Waldoch Farm

Location:

8174 Lake Dr
Lino Lakes, MN, 55014
United States

Phone:

(651) 780-1207

Early Bloom Days at Waldoch Farm

Dates: 
07/31/2025
08/01/2025
08/02/2025
Time: 
10 am - 5 pm

Location:

Benilde-St. Margaret's
2501 Highway 100
St. Louis Park, MN, 55416
United States

Phone:

651-243-2221

ExplorSchool

Dates: 
06/20/2025
06/23/2025
06/24/2025
Time: 
8:45 AM - 3:45 PM

Organization:

Dodge Nature Center

Location:

365 Marie Ave W
West Saint Paul, MN, 55118
United States

Phone:

(651) 455-4531

Farm Fun - Dodge Nature Center

Dates: 
06/20/2025
08/12/2025
Time: 
10 - 11 am

Organization:

Oliver Kelly Farm

Location:

15788 Kelley Farm Rd.
Elk River, MN, 55330
United States

Phone:

763-441-6896

Farmer's Fourth of July

Dates: 
07/04/2025
Time: 
9 am - 3 pm

Organization:

Vertical Endeavors

Location:

9601 James Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55431
Bloomington, MN, 55431
United States

Phone:

(952) 881-1110

First Friday Discount Nights at VE St. Paul & Glendale Heights

Dates: 
07/04/2025
08/01/2025
Time: 
After 6 pm

Location:

34 Elton Street in Rochester's Neighborhood of the Arts
Rochester, NY, 14607
United States

Phone:

5857375858

Flamework Critters and Creatures

Dates: 
12/10/2026
Time: 
6:00

Organization:

Waldoch Farm

Location:

8174 Lake Dr
Lino Lakes, MN, 55014
United States

Phone:

(651) 780-1207

Honey Bee Experience at Waldoch Farm

Dates: 
07/10/2025
07/11/2025
07/12/2025
Time: 
10 am - 5 pm

Organization:

Waldoch Farm

Location:

8174 Lake Dr
Lino Lakes, MN, 55014
United States

Phone:

(651) 780-1207

Joyer Adventure Farm: Sunflower Festival at Waldoch Farm

Dates: 
08/14/2025
08/15/2025
08/16/2025
Time: 
10 am - 5 pm

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Junior Hackers - Smart and Safe on Internet

Dates: 
07/21/2025
08/11/2025
Time: 
Various- see site for details

Location:

601 River Ridge Parkway Eagan
Minnesota , MN, 55121
United States

Phone:

651-789-2894

Landscape Art Camp

Dates: 
06/20/2025
Time: 
12:30 - 3:30 PM

Location:

8100 Belden BLVD Not church related
Cottage Grove, MN, 55016
United States

Phone:

847-775-9138

Little Athletes Gym Class

Dates: 
06/25/2025
07/02/2025
07/09/2025
Time: 
9:00AM - 9:50AM Classes and 10:00AM - 10:50AM Classes

Organization:

Mess Hall Arts

Location:

906 Mainstreet
Hopkins, MN, 55343
United States

Phone:

952-207-2267

Messy Monsters

Dates: 
06/20/2025
Time: 
9:30 to 10;30 AM

Organization:

Mess Hall Arts

Location:

906 Mainstreet
Hopkins, MN, 55343
United States

Phone:

952-207-2267

Messy Monsters

Dates: 
06/29/2025
Time: 
9:30-10;30AM

Location:

1536 Hewitt Avenue
Saint Paul, MN, 55104
United States

Phone:

(651) 523-2634

Microscope Adventure Camp

Dates: 
07/21/2025
07/22/2025
07/23/2025
Time: 
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location:

Minnetonka Center for the Arts
2240 North Shore Drive
Wayzata, MN, 55391
United States

Phone:

952-473-7361

Minnetonka Center for the Arts Summer Arts Camp!

Dates: 
06/20/2025
06/23/2025
06/24/2025
Time: 
9:00am-4:00pm

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Mobile Coding for Apps and Games

Dates: 
06/30/2025
07/14/2025
07/28/2025
Time: 
Various- see site for details

Organization:

Bell Museum

Location:

2088 Larpenteur Avenue W
St. Paul, MN, 55113
United States

Phone:

(612) 626-9660

Open Birding - Bell Museum

Dates: 
06/21/2025
07/19/2025
08/16/2025
Time: 
10 - 11 am

Location:

4001 County Road 24
Maple Plain , MN, 55359
United States

Phone:

(763) 694-7856

Outdoor Science Camp at Baker Outdoor Learning Center

Dates: 
08/04/2025
08/05/2025
08/06/2025
Time: 
9 am - 4 pm

Organization:

Location:

3300 Tanadoona Dr
Excelsior, MN, 55331
United States

Phone:

612-235-7284

Overnight Camp at Camp Fire Minnesota

Dates: 
06/20/2025
06/22/2025
06/23/2025
Time: 
Overnight Sunday 3PM-Friday 3:15PM

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Python for AI

Dates: 
06/23/2025
06/30/2025
07/07/2025
Time: 
Various- see site for details

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Robotics & Smart Devices: Arduino for Kids

Dates: 
06/23/2025
06/30/2025
07/14/2025
Time: 
Various- see site for details

Location:

601 River Ridge Parkway Eagan
Minnesota , MN, 55121
United States

Phone:

651-789-2894

Scientific Wonders Camp

Dates: 
07/07/2025
07/08/2025
07/09/2025
Time: 
12:30-3:30PM

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Scratch Junior

Dates: 
06/23/2025
07/07/2025
07/21/2025
Time: 
Various- see site for details

Organization:

Location:

120 Kellogg Blvd W
Saint Paul, MN, 55102
United States

Phone:

(651) 221-9444

Sensory Friendly Sundays at Science Museum of Minnesota

Dates: 
07/06/2025
08/03/2025
09/07/2025
Time: 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Organization:

Location:

2213 Snelling Ave
Minneapolis, MN, 55404
United States

Phone:

(612) 759-8476

Summer 2025 Youth & Teen Glass Camps

Dates: 
06/20/2025
06/23/2025
06/24/2025
Time: 
9:00AM-12:00PM and 1:00PM-4:00PM

Organization:

Location:

2121 W. 21st Street
Minneapolis, MN, 55404
United States

Phone:

612-423-7554

Summer Camps - ARTrageous Adventures

Dates: 
06/20/2025
06/23/2025
06/24/2025
Time: 
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Organization:

Dodge Nature Center

Location:

365 Marie Ave W
West Saint Paul, MN, 55118
United States

Phone:

(651) 455-4531

Summer Camps 2025 at Dodge Nature Center

Dates: 
07/07/2025
07/08/2025
07/09/2025
Time: 
8:15 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Organization:

Location:

3300 Tanadoona Dr
Excelsior, MN, 55331
United States

Phone:

612-235-7284

Summer Day Camp at Camp Fire Minnesota

Dates: 
06/20/2025
06/23/2025
06/24/2025
Time: 
8:30AM-4:30PM

Organization:

Location:

4310 Shoreline Drive
Spring Park, MN, 55384
United States

The Art Lab at Gallery Navarre

Dates: 
08/09/2025
09/13/2025
10/11/2025
Time: 
9am-Noon

Organization:

Location:

4310 Shoreline Drive
Spring Park, MN, 55384
United States

The Art Lab at Gallery Navarre: Crack the Code! Buoys, Bridges, Boats & Flags

Dates: 
08/06/2025
08/07/2025
08/08/2025
Time: 
1:00pm - 4:00PM

Organization:

Location:

4310 Shoreline Drive
Spring Park, MN, 55384
United States

The Art Lab at Gallery Navarre: Fantastic Fish Art

Dates: 
07/21/2025
07/22/2025
07/23/2025
Time: 
1:00PM - 4:00PM

Organization:

Location:

4310 Shoreline Drive
Spring Park, MN, 55384
United States

The Art Lab at Gallery Navarre: Lights, Camera, Action! Art & Stop Motion Movies (July)

Dates: 
07/14/2025
07/15/2025
07/16/2025
Time: 
1:00PM - 4:00PM

Organization:

Location:

4310 Shoreline Drive
Spring Park, MN, 55384
United States

The Art Lab at Gallery Navarre: Navigate & Create! Cartographic-Inspired Creations

Dates: 
08/06/2025
08/07/2025
08/08/2025
Time: 
9:00AM - 12:00PM

Organization:

Location:

4310 Shoreline Drive
Spring Park, MN, 55384
United States

The Art Lab at Gallery Navarre: Terrific Trees & Eco Art

Dates: 
07/21/2025
07/22/2025
07/23/2025
Time: 
9:00AM - 12:00PM

Location:

120 East Broadway
Bloomington, MN, 55425
United States

Phone:

952-883-0202

The Great Pirates & Mermaids Adventure

Dates: 
06/20/2025
06/21/2025
06/22/2025
Time: 
10:00am-8:00pm

Organization:

The Little Village

Location:

7750 Harkness Ave S, STE 101
Cottage Grove, MN, 55016
United States

Phone:

6512037993

THE little Art Lab

Dates: 
06/21/2025
06/22/2025
Time: 
Wednesday, June 4: 10:00a-11:30a Thursday, June 5: 11:00a-12:30p Saturday, June 7: 9:30a-11:00a, 1:00p-2:30p Sunday, June 8: 10:30a-Noon Wednesday, June 11: 10:00a-11:30a Thursday, June 12: 1:30p-3:00p Saturday, June 14: 9:30a-11:00a Sunday, June 15: 10:30a-Noon Wednesday, June 18: 10:00a - 11:30a Thursday, June 19: 1:30p-3:00p Saturday, June 21: 9:30a-11:00a Sunday, June 22: 10:30a-Noon

Organization:

Location:

5760 Portland Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN, 55417
United States

Phone:

651-261-3324

The Sunshine Club

Dates: 
07/14/2025
07/15/2025
07/16/2025
Time: 
10 am- 3 pm

Location:

1536 Hewitt Avenue
Saint Paul, MN, 55104
United States

Phone:

(651) 523-2634

Young Physicist Camp

Dates: 
07/14/2025
07/15/2025
07/16/2025
Time: 
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Organization:

Location:

3844 York St.
Denver, CO, 80205
United States

Phone:

303-297-1185

Young Writers Summer Camps

Dates: 
06/20/2025
06/23/2025
06/24/2025
Time: 
9:30 am-4:00 pm