Overview

This is a half-day camp that has a morning session from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Students will engage with group problem-solving challenges, skill-building, project time, and take-home tricks, and we've tailored the activities, materials, and tools specific to this age group.

Additional Information

Young Makers Camp (Grades 2-3)

• Five-day camp: $240, $216 for Household and Supporting Members

Camp Innovation (Grades 4-9)

• Five-day camp: $470, $423 for Household & Supporting Members
• Four-day camp: $380, $342 for Household & Supporting Members

3D Printing for the Robotically Inclined

• When: Tuesday, December 30th - Wednesday, December 31st
• Time: 12:00 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Ages: 9-13 (grades 4-8)
• Price: $270 ($243 for household members)

Morning Session (Inventors Club)

• 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
• Ages: 9-12 (grades 4-6)

Afternoon Session (Inventors Club)

• 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• Ages: 12-14+ (grades 6-9+)

General Registration for 2026 summer camp will be announced soon.

Refund Policy:

• More Than 6 weeks: A $50 administration fee will be deducted from your refund.
• Two to Six weeks: A refund is only available if we can fill your space. If we fill your spot, we will issue a refund minus a $50 administration fee.
• Less than Two weeks: No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 14 days of the start date of the program.

Snacks: The Bakken Museum will provide a small, individual serving of snacks in the morning. This usually consists of something like pretzels or goldfish crackers, and we do our best to avoid common allergens. Students are welcome to bring their own snacks if they want more to eat or do not want the snack provided. Campers are also encouraged to bring their own water bottle to prevent frequent trips to the drinking fountain.

Outdoor Breaks: Weather permitting, we have three outdoor breaks on any full day. We step outside for a morning snack break (15 mins), eat lunch outside (30 min) and have an after-lunch outdoor break (45 min), and take another brief outdoor break (15 mins) in the afternoon to get some fresh air. A half-day camp will also have an outdoor break halfway through their day.

Campers should bring their own lunch and water bottle. Lunches and drinks will be set aside in the morning until lunchtime. There is no microwave or refrigerator available for camper use. All lunches will be conducted outdoors, except under extreme weather conditions. This will usually happen at our picnic tables or in the grass under a tree.

Summer Camp Volunteers:

• Full-day camp volunteer shifts are 8:45am-4:15pm with a break for lunch.
• Half-day camp volunteer shifts are 8:45am-12:15pm and 12:45-4:15pm.

Camp Volunteer Application: Available beginning in early April. Application submissions are due by the Friday before Memorial Day.

Scholarships: Two types of need-based scholarships available. Scholarships for 85% of the program cost are available to families receiving public assistance. Scholarships for 50% of the program cost are available to other families needing assistance with a qualifying income.

Member Discount: Household and Supporting members receive a 10% discount on registration to all camps and classes throughout the year.