STEM and History Camps in the Minneapolis / St. Paul area
Camps that make you THINK!
The Minneapolis/St. Paul area is dedicated to educational experiences for our kids that are also FUN! If there is a history, science, nature, and/or technology camp that we have missed, please email us to let us know, and we'll add it promptly. Thank you!
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.
Camp Invention® 2026
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.
Hamline University High School STEM Summer Camps
Explore the Unseen and Power the FutureThe Physics Department at Hamline University offers high school students (grades 9–12) an exciting opportunity to explore cutting-edge science and technology through hands-on experiences, expert interactions, and insights into leading Minnesota companies.
Microscope Adventure Camp: Unveil the invisible! Use advanced light microscopes and Hamline’s state-of-the-art scanning electron microscope to explore the microscopic world. Capture striking images through photomicrography and analyze your discoveries like a scientist.
Young Physicist Camp: Power the future! Investigate the principles of innovation and renewable energy through hands-on experiments with energy conversion and storage technologies, including solar cells, supercapacitors, and lithium-ion batteries.
Join us this summer for an unforgettable journey where science comes to life!
