Overview

Campers entering grades 2 and 3 are invited to participate in a special half-day camp for aspiring makers and inventors. Get practice using some basic tools and learn the Bakken Museum's invention process while designing and building a unique take-home project.

Additional Information

• DATES: Four Saturdays | October 7, 14, 21, 28
• TIME: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Morning Session)
• TIME: 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Afternoon Session)
• COST: $160, $144 for Household and Supporting members
• AGES: 7-8 (grades 2-3)
• Students will design and build their own project in this four-week workshop.
• The first two weeks will be spent on an introductory challenge to introduce students to new engineering concepts and safely use tools in the makerspace.
• The remaining weeks are dedicated to students working on individual projects with Bakken Museum educators' and volunteer mentors' support and guidance.
• At the end of the four weeks, friends and family are invited to our Big Show, where students present their innovations and share their challenges and wins from the program.
• Campers will keep and take home their daily science tricks and their final projects at the end of the week.
• Young Makers Camp will similarly open the doors 15 minutes before camp starts and have a drop off window 10 minutes before and after the half-day ends.
• Household and Supporting members receive a 10% discount on registration.
• The Bakken Museum is committed to making youth programs accessible to all individuals regardless of their financial situation.
• Two levels of scholarship are available based on income, and space is reserved in each summer camp session for scholarship applicants.
• Categories: STEM, Arts, Adventure