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Urban Expedition: Korea

Monday, February 8th

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Finding and Nourishing Sparks: The Power of Families

Monday, February 8th

7:30pm

Minnesota Parent Camp Fair

Saturday, February 27th

10:00am - 2:00pm


Camps

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


 

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


 

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.

 

 



 

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.


 

Foss Swim School
www.fossswimschool.com

Blaine - 12440 Aberdeen St NE, (763) 416-8993
Chanhassen - 421 Lake Dr, (952) 906-5942
Lakeville - 16309 Kenrick Ave, (952) 358-FOSS
Maple Grove - 9455 Garland Ln, (763) 416-8993
Savage - 8300 Egan Dr, (952) 215-3050
St. Louis Park - 8332 Hwy 7 (Knollwood Mall), (952) 935-8732
Woodbury - 257 Rivertown Dr, (651) 233-5777

Laughter, then learning, then confidence, then mastery!™ Learn to swim,starting at 6 months of age through adult, with FOSS' unique teachingmethods, adult instructors and comfortable 91º pools. Fast. Fun!Results!!



 

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!


 

Mad Science Camps & Schoolhouse Chess
www.madscience.org/mn
519 Payne Ave
St. Paul, MN 651-793-5721

•Science Kaleidoscope
•Mad Science Express
•NEW! Crazy Chemworks
•Secret Agent
•Crime Investigation
•NEW! Robots & Rockets for Girls
•Red Hot Robots
•Advanced Robots
•Rocket Blast Off
•My First Lab (preschool)
•Schoolhouse Chess

Let Mad Science spark your child's imagination with any of these exciting camps. Each camp is dsigned to provide your child with a fun science or chess experience that they will not forget. Students will discover the wonders of these programs with interactive hands-on activities and fun take-home projects. Camps fill up quickly, so enroll today.

Check our website for camp details or your Community Education or Park and Rec website or catalog.



 

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
2211 E Franklin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612.333.8635

We offer healthy and fun camps for children age 6 - 12.  Activities include:  Karate, Yoga, Art, Theater, Chess and Hip Hop dance.  Located in Seward-Longfellow our brand new facility is air conditioned, wood floors, free parking, and lots of room to move.  Full week all day and half day camps June -  August.


 

Oakeshott Institute, The
Knight for a Day Camp

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

Make history fun at the Knight for a Day Camp. There is a NEW Viking Camp & The Age of Chivalry. Week-long, half-day summer camps for all ages, 7-14, available. Explore history through fun hands-on projects and activities including trying on armor, working a siege engine, creating a shield and helmet, and more.


 

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


 

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


 

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


 

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


 

Tesseract School Summer Camp
www.tesseractschool.net
3800 Tesseract Place
Eagan, MN 55122
651-454-0604

Preschool or elementary, one week or all summer, Tesseract makes learning FUN! Certified Teachers combine academics, fun & field trips around exciting weekly themes for 3-yr-olds through 6th Graders in morning, afternoon or all-day classes. Before & after care & individual tutoring are also available. June 14 - August 27.


 

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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