Overview

Campers design, build, and show their inventions during summer camp at The Bakken Museum. In addition, campers will practice creative thinking skills, learn magic tricks, play games, and explore science, math, technology, and engineering in a fun, engaging environment.

Additional Information

Session Details

• Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Eligibility

• Ages: 9-12 (grades 4-6)

Pricing

• Five-day camp: $470
• $423 for Household & Supporting Members

Discounts & Scholarships

• Household and Supporting Bakken Museum members receive a 10% discount on education programs!
• Household and Supporting members receive a 10% discount on registration to all camps and classes throughout the year.
• Two types of need-based scholarships are 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.

Meals & Snacks

• 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.
• 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 Time

• A half-day camp will also have an outdoor break halfway through their day.

Refund Policy

• Cancellation Before the Program Start Date
  • More Than 6 weeks: You may cancel at any time at least 6 weeks before the program begins. 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. We will notify you as soon as possible if your spot is filled and a refund is approved.
  • Less than Two weeks: No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 14 days of the start date of the program.

Waitlist

• If a session is filled, you can join our notification list. Throughout the season, if spots become available, we will periodically reach out to everyone on the list for that week. After being emailed, you will be able to register for the open spot(s) on a first-come/first-served basis until the session is full again.

Participation Restrictions

• Camp is restricted to one week per camper so we may share this experience with as many students as possible. We are committed to keeping camp accessible to as many students as possible and are restricting participation for any one camper to one session per summer.

Every Session Includes

• Students learn to responsibly use tools and technology
• Students spend time outdoors on our grounds at the adjacent park
• Bakken educators, camp counselors, and volunteers provide guidance and room for failure
• Students learn to share their challenges and celebrate successes
• Campers go home with a project of their own design
• Students benefit from a low student-to-staff ratio (4:1)