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Summer Flower Show

Thursday, July 29th

10:00am - 6:00pm

Sparky the Sea Lion Show

Thursday, July 29th

11:30am - 11:45am

FREE Family Flicks

Saturday, December 15th

12:00pm


Camps

Abrakadoodle Art Education
www.Abrakadoodle.com
Minneapolis & Western Suburbs: 612-605-8379
St. Paul & Southern Minneapolis Suburbs: 952-440-6035


 

Academy of Holy Angels
www.AcademyOfHolyAngels.org
6600 Nicollet Avenue South
Richfield, MN 55423
612-798-2600

Over 40 week-long camps ranging from soccer, basketball and volleyball to writing, pottery, science, table tennis, lacrosse, band, cross-country running, computer animation and theater. Camps offered three weeks in June, beginning Monday, June 14 for students entering grades 2-9. Cost ranges from $40 to $90 (excluding hockey).

Camp Director: Jesse Foley, 612-798-2621
To Register: Teresa Sweeney, 612-798-2613


 

ActivityTree.com
www.ActivityTree.com
(651) 414-6548

ActivityTree can easily find kids activities and camps that meet your schedule, budget and are close to home.


 

Alexander Ramsey House
Finishing School for Young Ladies

www.mnhs.org
651-296-8760


 

Alexander Ramsey House
Refinement & Charm for Debutantes

www.mnhs.org
651-296-8760


 

Alexander Ramsey House
Victorian Girl Day Academy

www.mnhs.org
651-296-8760


 

Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs
Summer Day Camp

www.angelicacantanti.org
952-563-8572


 

Blake School Summer Programs, The
www.blakeschool.org
952-988-3463


 

Breck Summer Programs
www.breckschool.org
763-381-8277


 

Camp Chippewa for Boys
www.campchippewa.com
Chippewa National Forest
Minnesota
800-262-1544
mike@campchippewa.com

Limited enrollment, unlimited possibilities!  Boys of all ages thrive in our active daily program.  Younger campers delight in canoe, sail and fish trips from one to five nights. Older boys paddle and portage the whitewater of remote Canadian canoe trails.


 

Camp Endeavor
www.campendeavor.com
608-448-9752


 

Camp Foley
www.campfoley.com
9303 Father Foley Drive
Pine River, MN 56474
218-543-6161

Camp Foley, a coed, independent camp in Northern Minnesota, has a family atmosphere that allows campers to thrive on new friendships and experiences. Quality instruction in over 30 activities such as sailing, skiing, paintball & climbing.


 

Camp Invention
www.campinvention.org
800-968-4332


 

Camp Kamaji
www.kamaji.com
800-752-6254 or 773-857-3378


 

Camp Olami
www.sabesjccsummercamp.org
4330 S Cedar Lake Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55416
952-381-3421
summer@sabesjcc.org

Early Bird Deadline: February 27. Register now to save on camp fees! Summer programs include day camp, weekly imagination and sport quests and the theatre institute. We offer morning/afternoon care and flexible sessions to meet parents’ needs. Register online today.


 

Circle R Ranch
www.circlerranch.com
320-547-2176


 

City Scape Dance
www.cityscapedance/googlepages.com
9363 Penn Ave S
Bloomington, MN 55420
952-881-6217

Bloomington\\\\\\\'s Premiere Dance Studio ~ 18 years of theater, dance, and fitness classes for all ages.  City Scape Dance is the perfect balance between fun and discipline. We offer quality performing arts education through professional educators, comfortably sized classes, varied class schedules, and multiple dance style choices. Classes are offered for ages 3-Adult at all level of dance experience.

 

 



 

Computer Explorers
www.computerexplorersmn.com
Locations throughout MN
651-730-9910

Nationally recognized research-proven technology camps for ages 5–14. Learning is fun, innovative, challenging, and hands-on. Enriching students for 30 years, with over 200 camps in Minnesota. Classes in Robotics, Video Game Design, Animation, Solar and Aerospace Engineering, Claymation, Movie Making, and more.



 

Concordia Language Villages
www.concordialanguagevillages.org
901 8th St S
Moorhead, MN 56562
800-222-4750

Concordia Language Villages is the premiere language and cultural immersion program inthe United States, offering programs for youth, families, and adults in fifteen languages.  Programs are offered in Northern Minnesota and the Twin Cities metro area.

 



 

DayJams Rock Music Camp
www.dayjams.com
800-295-5956


 

Eagle Valley Equestrian LLC
www.learning2ride.com
P.O. Box 183
Fountain City, WI 54629
608-687-9534
eaglevalleyequestrian@yahoo.com

Eagle Valley Equestrian camps are truly unique!  Equine Experiential Learning, journaling, “spirit paintings” and mounted ‘meditations’ are examples of activities that offer campers a chance to practice mindfulness and gain skills that will serve them in any arena of life.



 

Edina Art Center
www.EdinaArtCenter.com
4701 W 64th St
Edina, MN 55435
952-903-5780
ArtCenter@ci.edina.mn.us

June 9 –Aug. 27 ages 4-14. More than 70 exciting camps in clay, drawing, print making, books, painting, mask making, mosaics, watercolor, portraits, design and portraits. Become a member and register one week earlier than the public. $75 non-members/$69 members +$5 supplies. Tues/Wed/Thu mornings and/or afternoon choices. Or bring your lunch and stay for the day.


 

Enercise Gym Summer Camps
www.enercisegym.com
12981 Ridgedale Drive, Suite 103
Minnetonka, MN 55305
952-405-9471
judi@enercisegym.com

All Camps: $125.00 per week, Mon-Fri, 10-12:30 including lunch!!    
•    Female Fitness Camp:  A special opportunity for GIRLS-ONLY fitness fun. Use Enercise’s all new and unique interactive gym for children ages 6-14 to work on special skills, body image and nutrition.
July 12-16 and August 9-13  
•    Get Fit for Fall Camp (coed): Learn about your body, fitness and nutrition while having fun with your friends in Enercise’s all new and unique interactive gym — with a variety of traditional exercise equipment and new virtual reality Exergames!  Kids will also learn about simple nutrition and meal planning by planning lunch at camp.  
July 19-23 —Ages 5-8 — and August 16-20 —Ages 9-12


 

Foss Swim School
www.fossswimschool.com


 

Free Spirit Ranch
www.fsranch.net
612-807-4740


 

Girl Scouts of Minnesota & Wisconsin Lakes & Pines
www.gslakesandpines.org
800-862-0875


 

Hauser Dance Kids Camp
mnartists.org/hauser_dance2
612-871-9077


 

Historic Fort Snelling
Huck Finn Day Camp

www.mnhs.org
612-726-1171


 

Historic Fort Snelling
Little House in the Big Fort Day Camp

www.mnhs.org
612-726-1171


 

JJ's Jam Summer Day Camps
www.JJsJam.com
612-455-8955 or 763-784-1451


 

Kidcreate Studio
www.kidcreatestudio.com
7918 Mitchell Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
952-974-3438

Kidcreate Studio offers summer art camps for young artists age 3 to 12. Our camps are designed to inspire and educate your child in an environment where giggles and grins are encouraged. Our energized camps offer exciting formats for art exploration. Camps focus on basic art principles and introduce students to many different art mediums. Campers get to explore, make a mess and have fun!  At Kidcreate, making a mess is the best!


 

Kinni Valley Riding Academy
www.kinnivalleyacademy.com
715-426-1321


 

Mad Science Camps & Schoolhouse Chess
www.madscience.org/mn
651-793-5721


 

Mill City Museum
Arts on the River Day Camp

www.mnhs.org
612-341-7555


 

Mill City Museum
Taste of History Day Camp

www.mnhs.org
612-341-7555


 

Minnesota Institute for Talented Youth
www.mity.org
651-696-6590
mity@macalester.edu

MITY’s summer programs offer academic enrichment for bright and motivated students in grades four through 12.  Diverse students are given the opportunity to expand their knowledge, challenge their perspective and inspire their future.  If you are eager to discover, you will thrive at MITY. Imagine studying with passionate teachers and participating in exceptional experiences alongside other students who also love to learn and will become lifelong friends. Learn more and apply today by visiting our new website at www.mity.org.


 

Minnesota State Capitol
Statehood Day Camp

www.mnhs.org
651-296-2881


 

Minnesota Volleyball Camps
www.mnvolleyballcamps.com
612-626-1309


 

Movement Arts Center
movementartscenter.org
612.333.8635


 

Oakeshott Institute, The
Knight for a Day Camp

Oakeshott.org
1035 14th Ave. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-719-1954
camp@oakeshott.org

Discover the past through the adventurous worlds of the Vikings and Medieval Knights.

Have you dreamt of being a noble warrior, skilled in arms, ready to Joust? Imagine yourself at Knight Camp where you explore the world of a Medieval Knight at Tournament.

Feel the challenge of exploration and discovery as a Viking. Learn about the life of the Norsemen of old, sailing the world and exploring the far lands of legend.

Explore history as it comes alive at Knight for a Day Camp, choose "Viking Age Challenge", "Tournament of Chivalry", or both! Campers experience history through hands-on activities. They'll make models of period armor, try on real armor, and examine real medieval artifacts.

Participants learn to create models of period armor (constructed of kid-friendly materials) and have the unique opportunity to hold and examine actual artifacts and tools from the Oakeshott Institute Collection.

On the last day of camp, participants test their handiwork and skill in a recreation of a Knightly Test of SKILL!”


 

Oliver H. Kelley Farm
Pioneer Farm Adventure Day Camp &
Baa, Moo, Oink, Farm Day Camp

www.mnhs.org
763-441-6896


 

Phipps Summer Art Camp, The
www.ThePhipps.org
715-386-2305

Partial-dayand full-day classes in drawing, painting, papier mâché, sculpture, pottery,mosaic, animation, fiber arts, jewelry-making, and puppetry, as well ascreative dramatics and musical theater, for ages 4–18, taught by experiencedartists, June 15–August 14.



 

River Valley Ranch
www.rivervalleyranchinc.com
952-361-3361


 

Sabes JCC Summer Quest
www.sabesjccsummercamp.org
952-381-3421


 

Sing Minnesota
Minnesota Boychoir

www.boychoir.org
Landmark Center
75 West Fifth Street, Ste 411
Saint Paul, MN 55102
651-292-3219
tep@boychoir.org

August 2-6, 2010 (Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, Excelsior) or August 9-13, 2010 (Saint Paul's Concordia University), 8:30 a.m-4:30 p.m. Sing Minnesota is a week-long day camp for girls and boys, ages 8-12 (completed grades 2-6) sponsored by the Minnesota Boychoir. While focusing on choral singing, campers also participate in other creative arts – drama and movement, visualarts, as well as outdoor fun and games! $250, scholarships are available.



 

Skyrock Farm
www.skyrockfarm.com
763-475-3350


 

Summer Theatre Institute
www.sabesjccsummercamp.org
952-381-3421


 

Swift Nature Camp
www.swiftnaturecamp.com
630-654-8036


 

University of Minnesota Bell Museum of Natural History
www.bellmuseum.org
612-624-9050


 

Vertical Endeavors Summer Climbing Camps
www.verticalendeavors.com
845 Phalen Blvd
St. Paul, MN 55106
651-776-1430

 

Vertical Endeavors has Half and Full Day summer camps to provide a fun filled summer camp experience for campers of all ages! Base Camp, ages 6-9, will teach your child the basics of climbing while incorporating fun games and focusing on safety. Peak Experiences, ages 10-12, will give your child the skills they need tobelay as well as take their climbing technique to the next level. High Summit Adventure, for ages 13-17, your teen will learn fundamentals of advanced climbing and rope management skills that could be used in indoor or outdoor climbing. All camps run Monday- Friday and will have a pizza party on the last day.

$140 Members // $180 Non Members. 

 



 

Works Museum, The
www.theworks.org
952-848-4848


 

YMCA Day Camps
www.ymcatwincities.org
612-822-CAMP (2267)

Eleven Day Camps located throughout the greater metro area. Full week of camp activities including canoeing, archery, camp crafts, cookouts, swimming and more! Great introduction to camping in a safe environment. Kids are home each night. Bus transportation available. Over 60 Specialty Camps including horses, climbing and more. Specialty Camp options vary by location.

NORTH – EAST METRO AREA

Northeast Family YMCA - White Bear Lake, 651-777-8103
Northwest Family YMCA - Shoreview, 651-483-2671

SOUTH – EAST METRO AREA

DayCroix - Hudson, WI, 612-465-0560
Camp Kumalya - Woodbury, 651-731-9507
Southwest Area YMCA - Eagan, 651-456-9622

SOUTH – WEST METRO AREA

Camp Christmas Tree - Mound, 952-544-7708
Camp Kici Yapi - Prior Lake, 952-835-2567
Camp Streefland - Lakeville, 952-898-9622

NORTH – WEST METRO AREA

Camp Guy Robinson - Lake George Regional Park, 763-785-7882
Camp Manitou - Monticello, 763-535-4800
YMCA Day Camp Ihduhapi – Loretto, 763-479-1146

Age Range: 4 – 14
Cost: $140 - $540


 

YMCA Family Camps
www.ymcacamps.org
Camp du Nord - Burntside Lake, near Ely, MN
651-645-6605

Unique, weeklong camping experience for families. Cozy woodland cabins with kitchens range from rustic to upscale. Tent sites with full/partial food service also available. Hiking, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, swimming, nature and arts programs are offered as family activities and for children.

Age Range: Open to all ages
Cost: Prices vary


 

YMCA Overnight Camps
www.ymcacamps.org
MN 612-822-CAMP (2267)

Traditional overnight camps with specialty options; horses, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, climbing, archery, fishing, arts, and more. Well trained staff nurture character development through values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Each camp is unique.


Camp St. Croix - Hudson, WI, 612-465-0560
Camp Icaghowan - Amery, WI, 612-822-CAMP
Camp Ihduhapi - Lake Independence, MN, 763-479-1146
Camp Warren - Eveleth, MN, 612-822-CAMP


Age Range: 7 – 17
Cost: $325 - $1500


 

YMCA Summer Power
www.ymcatwincities.org
612-822-CAMP (2267)

Exciting adventures and flexible 3-, 4-, and 5-day options! Kids enjoy their day in small age appropriate groups. They participate in a mixture of indoor/outdoor activities and weekly field trips. Each week features a different theme, providing a variety of fun and exciting experiences all summer. Water parks, zoos, museums, and more! 60 sites throughout the metro area

Age Range: Grades K – 6
Cost: $100 - $180


 

YMCA Summer Sports
www.ymcatwincities.org
612-822-CAMP (2267)

Learn new skills, practice and play new sports! Safe, fun, low competition sports program designed to build teamwork, leadership skills, and self-esteem. Kids find out what success is as, “everybody plays, everybody wins!” 23 sites throughout the metro area

Age Range: Grades 1 – 6
Cost: $140 - $210


 

YMCA Teen Wilderness Adventures
www.ymcacamps.org
MN 612-822-CAMP (2267)

High-quality outdoor experiences in the Boundary Waters and throughout North America. Beginning trips are 8 - 14 days and progress to expeditions of 21 - 50 days. Highly trained, certified staff lead wilderness trips, creating transformational experiences and memories that will be treasured for a lifetime.

Camp Menogyn - Gunflint Trail, Grand Marais, MN, 612-822-CAMP
Camp Widjiwagan - Burntside Lake near Ely, MN, 651-645-6605

Age Range: 12-18
Cost: $735 - $3000


 

YMCA Uproar
www.ymcatwincities.org
612-822-CAMP (2267)

Uproar provides an exciting combination of spirited adventure and growth. In this safe and fun-filled environment, participants are challenged through activities that offer greater freedom and responsibility. Participants get their first taste of leadership as they help to plan their summer activities and field trips. 30 sites throughout the metro area

Age Range: Grades 6 – 8
Cost: $100 - $200


 

 
 
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