Best Minnesota Art Camps Summer 2025-26 Directory

CAMP FACILITIES: We have three classrooms that also function as studio space for our adult classes. Students make art in a professional art environment suitable for working artists. Campers also visit nearby neighborhood parks daily.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Each week-long camp focuses on a different theme. Visit our website to see the full summer lineup:

For complete information, please visit:
Our Camp Website Link: www.articulture.org for grades PreK-6, and
Our Camp Website Link: www.articulture.org for grades 7-12

Articulture defines artistic success by effectively making an arts experience educational, engaging and meaningful. Our programming focuses on using the creative process to encourage creative thinking in an open ended approach to arts education.

All of our teachers are working professional artists from the community.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Articulture has scholarships available for families in need. Email info[AT]articulture.org to request the form. Our baseline scholarship is 60% off tuition price, though we also have a no one turned away for lack of funds policy.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Articulture has established a tradition of offering interactive opportunities that place emphasis on the creative process—the act of making art. We offer classes and workshops for ages 1 year through adults; ongoing projects that support community development through creativity; and programs that aim to increase accessibility to the arts. The outcome is an experience for participants, amateur and expert alike, that meets both the artistic and social needs of the community.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
WHEN: Camps run weekly from June 11th through August 31st for ages 4 - 18. Full and half day options are available as well as before and after care.

COST: Ranges from $132-$285. Scholarships are available.

No registration deadlines. PHONE: 612.729.5151

WEBSITE:
Our Camp Website Link: www.articulture.org for grades PreK-6, and
Our Camp Website Link: www.articulture.org for grades 7-12

CAMP FACILITIES:
Camp Butwin has a Heated pool:
Our large-capacity pool features Aqua Walls, slides and splash zones! A great place to cool off, learn swim skills and hang out with friends.

Camp Butwin has a 10,000-square-foot lodge facility: When the weather is not cooperating, our campers are safe and comfortable in our air-conditioned lodge.

Camp Butwin has horseback riding:
One of the only camp horseback riding programs in the Twin Cities! Campers increase confidence, self-esteem and love for nature with every ride.

Lake O’Brien:
Swim, canoe, kayak and paddleboat in the lake – there’s no better way to enjoy the great outdoors!

Covered Villages:
Each camp group has a home base – a covered shelter that’s the place for lunch, group activities and community-building.

Challenge and ropes course:
Feel like the king or queen of the mountain when you climb our 45-foot tower, glide along our 100-foot zip line or explore our low level challenge course.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: At Camp Butwin, children play in a safe, stimulating setting and use a heated outdoor swimming pool, a lake with a boating area and a sandy beach, a ropes course and climbing tower, horses and riding trails, softball and soccer fields, an archery range, and areas for crafts, nature, and theater.

Campers are entering 1st-8th grades. As children get older, we introduce extended nights, over-nights and week-long off-site trips. We have an exciting Counselor-In-Training (CIT) program for young leaders who want to learn valuable leadership skills, entering 9th-10th grades. We also offer specialty camps for theater, sports and horses for 3rd-6th graders.

Along with traditional Butwin where campers explore all areas of camp, this year we are offering specialty camps for those campers who want to spend more time in specific areas of camp.

Camp Butwin 2014 Specialty Camps:
For children entering 3rd- 6th grades

Butwin in the Spot Light –
A six-week theater experience working with director Nancy Michael to stage the show Wonderland.
Details: June 30-August 8th.

Butwin Sports Sampler –
For the camper who loves a variety of sports, and wants a more active day at Butwin
Details: June 16th-June 27th

Butwin All Stars –
Focus on specific sports, like basketball and soccer, with skilled coaches and professionals
Details: Two sessions, June 30th- July 18th and/or July 21st-August 8th.

Butwin Buckaroos – Horse-loving campers will fill their Butwin mornings with horse care and longer trail rides to enhance their riding skills.
Details: Five options available to fit into your busy summer schedule! Mix and match sessions, or attend all eight weeks!
Session 1: June 16-27 (two weeks)
Session 2: June 30-July 18th (three weeks)
Session 3: July 21-August 8th (three weeks)
June 30-August 8th (six weeks)
June 16th-August 8th (all eight weeks)

Traditional Camp Butwin:
SESSION 1 June 16 - June 27 (2 Weeks)
SESSION 2 June 30 - July 18 (3 Weeks)
SESSION 3 July 21 - August 8 (3 Weeks)

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Teens: make the most of your summer months as a Counselor in Training (CIT) at Camp Butwin! If you’re entering 9th or 10th grade, then this program is for YOU! Gain valuable leadership and employment skills, earn money and have a lot of fun all summer long.

As a CIT, you’ll be a role model for younger campers, develop your skills as a counselor, bond with other teens and make new friends. CITs are mentored by senior Camp Butwin staff and have field trips, evening activities and overnights throughout the summer.

CITs learn:
• How to plan and lead camp activities
• The basics of child development
• Basic safety and First Aid
• Conflict resolution
• Positive techniques to deal with behavior and disciplinary issues

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial assistance is available for families who find the full cost of membership and/or camp difficult to manage. To arrange for a confidential interview, please check the fee adjustment box on your online registration form and you will be contacted for an appointment. All applicants must provide proof of income (2013 taxes, W-2 forms) at the time of the appointment to be considered for camp scholarships. Request for fee adjustments are due by April 15 and are available for JCC members only.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Camp Butwin Family Nights:
July 8th 2014, 5-8pm
August 5th 2014, 5-8pm

OTHER CAMP INFO: Please visit our Camp Butwin website for more information on specific programs, dates, and fees.
Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.campbutwin.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For more information, please refer to our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.campbutwin.org

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Youth should plan to be online 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. weekdays, and to work ten additional hours per week on their projects. Most of the scheduled time is for projects but some of it will be for meetings.

Required equipment: A tablet or phone with a front-facing camera. A video camera or DSLR camera will also work.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 16 - June 29

Tuition:
$240 for non-MNOHS students
$180 for MNOHS students--or free for those who qualify

Please see our web site for more information: Our Camp Website Link: www.mnohs.org

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Drama Interaction welcomes all ages and abilities into our programs. camps are designed to meet the needs of those students enrolled.

ratio: 2:10
if your child requires additional support we welcome family members, paras, etc.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Students who have waivers, community support grants, etc. are able to have camp billed to their organization.

Partial scholarships are available, inquire

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Year around programs in the Performing Arts for all ages and all abilities are held at various organizations Including, schools, senior facilities, recreation centers, etc.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Stop Motion Animation [Virtual]
John Akre
Ages 10-14. June 20-24, 1-4pm, Starts June 20

Acting, Performance & Improv
Xochi de la Luna
Ages 14-17. July 11-15, 9am-12pm, Starts July 11

Reclaiming the LGBTQ+ Narrative
Atlas O. Phoenix
Ages 15-17. July 11-15, 1-4pm, Starts July 11

Filmmaking with Intention
Ryan Stopera
Ages 14-17. July 18-22, 9am-12pm, Starts July 18

Pixelation Animation: Get Physical!
Sarah Abdel-Jelil
Ages 10-14. July 25-29, 9am-12pm, Starts July 25

From Brain to Screen: Exploring Your Creative Process
Victoria Carpenter
Ages 11-14. July 25-29, 1-4pm, Starts July 25

Short Cuts: DIY Filmmaking
Gisell Calderón
Ages 11-14. August 1-5, 1-4pm, Starts August 1

Smartphone Photography
Lyn Corelle
Ages 13-17. August 15-19, 1-4pm, Starts August 15

Short Cuts
Kevin Kalla
Ages 10-13. August 29-September 2, 9am-12pm, Starts August 29

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer scholarships on a needs basis.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Check out our website for more info about each camp in the series! Tuition is $195 for each 5 day session.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Our Camp Website Link: steveandkatescamp.com

CAMP FACILITIES: In addition to a 228 seat bowl-style theater, our building houses a dance studio, full rehearsal hall, and scene shop.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Spy Stories
Dive into sensational stories of spies and secret agents. Bring your favorite undercover characters and we’ll create and perform a marvelous mash-up inspired by the clandestine adventures of Spy Kids, Ben Ripley of “Spy School”, Harriet the Spy, and more. A final presentation for family and friends will take place on the last day of this workshop series.

Monday – Friday
July 14 – 18 Full Day

Hard Knock Life
Love the spotlight? Target your “triple threat” skills – singing, dancing, and acting – while rehearsing a musical medley of two great tough-it-out musical numbers for girls and boys: “Hard Knock Life” from Annie and “Seize the Day” from Newsies. A final presentation for family and friends will take place on the last day of each workshop series.

Monday – Friday
June 16 – 20 AM
July 21 – 25 PM

American Girl
Courage, honesty and strength surround every American Girl character. No matter what era she comes from, each girl exudes a positive energy. Bring your favorite character to life in an original presentation using song, dance, acting and narration. A final presentation for family and friends will take place on the last day of this workshop series.

Monday – Friday
June 16 – 20 PM

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: At Lyric Arts Main Street Stage, we are committed to providing high-quality learning and performing opportunities to students of all ages. Our popular workshops offer students the opportunity to develop performing skills and build self-confidence through exercises in song, stage movement, voice projection, acting technique, improvisation, and more. We offer three full seasons - Summer, Fall, and Winter/Spring - of workshop classes for all ages, as well as week-long Spring Break day camps.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Dates: Monday – Friday, Sessions vary
Times: AM - 9am-12pm, PM - 1pm-4pm, Full Day - 9am-12pm
Cost: 1/2 day - $135, Full Day $250

Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.lyricarts.org for complete registration information and more workshops.

CAMP FACILITIES: YMCA Camp Cormorant provides a unique outdoor environment with cozy cabins, an extensive beach, athletic fields, a volleyball sand court, horse trails, a newly remodeled ropes course, and much more!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our camp curriculum provides more than just a good time or teaching outdoor skills. Developing Christian values in devotions, respect for fellow campers, gaining new interests and talents, enjoying the outdoors with new and old friends is the framework of Camp Cormorant. With so many camps to choose from, something is sure to spark your interest, such as Adventure Camp, Mini-Camp, Horsemanship Camp, Cooking Camp, Fishing Camp, Ropes Course Camp, Waterski Camp, and Wilderness Camp! ACA Accredited. For more information, visit us online at Our Camp Website Link: www.campcormorant.org

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Counselor in Training (CIT) Program.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp

OTHER CAMP INFO: No day at camp is just a typical day! There is always fun and exciting activities that go on every day that create variety and life long memories at camp! Come join us and experience the spirit and tradition of Camp Cormorant. It will stay with you forever!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Weekly Camp Sessions are available June through August. Please check each specific camp for session details as not all camps run every session.

Session 1: June 8-13
Session 2: June 15-20
Session 3: July 6-11
Session 4: July 13-18
Session 5: July 20-25
Session 6: July 27-August 1
Session 7: August 3-8
Session 8: August 10-15

For more information or to register, visit us online at: Our Camp Website Link: campcormorant.ymcacassclay.org.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Join our one week Theater and Drama Camp in Edina, Minnesota for elementary school children!

We take storytelling to a whole new level when we mix up our fairy tales to create a funny show in just one week. We will use our imaginations to create strange new endings to fairy tales you know and love - and add some strange characters as well. We create the scripts, scenery, costumes, music and more to make our show come to life - then perform for parents on Friday. Whether you want to perform onstage or stay behind the scenes, you'll be comfortable working with our fun team to make a show in just one week. All materials included

OTHER CAMP INFO: Session taught by Jacob Miller - a Master Teacher in the Drama Kids International program with hundreds of hours of teaching experience. His approach to children teaches children to channel acting energy into performances they are proud of!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 18-21
Monday - Fri
9am-noon

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: At Dance-N-Magic we are using dance and music to inspire hearts, engage minds, create self worth, enjoy activity, and build character for our amazing students. We do this in our family friendly and welcoming atmosphere; using our excellent and engaging curriculum taught by professional educators who have a passion for dance and a passion for teaching. We are learning Dance to build confidence, skills, have Fun, and create Magic!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We are a family friendly Dance and Music studio in St. Paul with classes for ages 1.5-100 in Hip Hop, Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Acro, Dancercise Kids, Music Funtime, Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Flute, and more!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1: July 17-21, 2017
Session 2: July 31- Aug. 4, 2017
Session 3: Aug. 21-25, 2017

Fees: $359/week includes 30+ dance classes, free before and after camp care, and guest instructors!
10% off when you register before May 1st

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are always collecting resumes at dancenmagic[AT]gmail.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Ages: 14-18
Dates: June 12th - 30th, 2023
Location: The Historic Triune Masonic Temple [1898 Iglehart Ave, St Paul, MN 55104]
Times: Monday - Friday from 12:30 - 4:45 pm (The last day of camp will run later for the performances.)
Cost: $475

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: A full roster of multi-talented professional artists comes to Artistry this summer to offer weeklong camps across artistic mediums including drawing, painting, creative writing, pottery, puppetry, glass-fusing, mixed media, sculpture, and more! Sign up any student entering grade 1-9 for an age-appropriate experience exploring their favorite type of art or trying something totally new!

Drawing
Painting
Sewing
Creative Writing
Sculpture
Jewelry
Ceramics
Glass Fusing
Printmaking
Puppetry

Visit Our Camp Website Link: bit.ly for a full roster of 2021 camps!

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Artistry believes all children should have access to arts education. If you need financial assistance to register for Summer Art Camps, please complete this Scholarship Application Form on our website.

OTHER CAMP INFO: ● Camps will be held outside as much as possible for maximum clean air quality.

● In some cases camp may be relocated to an indoor space. In this scenario we will be utilizing our largest available spaces to host students in order to provide enough space
for social distancing. Indoor spaces will be regularly sanitized and students will be given breaks every hour to allow the air in the room to fully circulate by way of our ventilation system.

● All state, local, and federal guidelines regarding safety protocols will be followed.

● Masking and social distancing will be enforced (other than siblings of the same household attending the same camp, who can/will work in closer quarters).

● Supplies will be handed out to students rather than laid out as a communal resource to
minimize germ interaction. This will include a set of relevant tools that will be theirs to use and care for over the course of the week.

● Hand sanitizer will be available and all surfaces and materials will be cleaned regularly.

● Students staying over the lunch hour will be required to eat outside and maintain a
distance of at least six feet apart while removing their masks to eat.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
CAMPS RUN JUNE 7 - AUGUST 6
Each individual camp runs Monday-Friday for one week.

Each week has a morning (9 AM-12 PM) and afternoon (1-4 PM) offering for each age group.

Sign up for just AM, just PM, or both, for one or a few or all the weeks of summer.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have professional studios for specific media, such as the ceramics, sculpture, multi-media and painting studios.

We have a museum-quality gallery, where students may tour and gain inspiration.

Our building is filled with artwork and natural sunlight, and we have great outdoor spaces for classes to use as needed.

We offer an on-site cafe (open 9-1:30), where parents and students can enjoy snacks, coffee, and lunch. (Free Wi-Fi)

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: All camps are taught by working artists and all have quality teaching experience. You can view details about each of our Artist-Instructors on our website (About Us). Every class has an assigned instructor and many have assistants. Class sizes are limited to ensure personal attention and encouragement.

We believe that the visual arts are indispensable to a healthy community.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Summer camp internship opportunities will be posted on our website.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships based on financial need are available for campers. Funds are limited, so please apply at least 14 days prior to the class start date. Ask the Registrar for information or download an application from from our website.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Throughout the year, we provide opportunities for families to take classes together through our family and multigenerational workshops. We also have ongoing programming for all ages, interests and abilities.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Summer Arts Camp 2020 runs June 8 through August 21. Visit our website for a full listing of classes and fees. At an average cost of $15/hour for members, including most materials, campers receive quality arts instruction for roughly the cost of childcare.

Sampler (1/2) day classes typically cost $47 for non-members.

1/2 Day Mon-Fri sessions (morning or afternoon) average $235 for five days of camp.

Membership starts at just $60/year.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
If you are an artist interested in teaching at the Minnetonka Center for the Arts, please send a letter of interest, current resume/CV and digital images of your work (or link to your website/webpage) to:

Children and Youth Program Director
Nicole Buchholz
nbuchholz[AT]minnetonkaarts.org
(952) 473-7361, ext. 190

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 5 cabins with 14 bunks apiece; a beautiful, rustic lodge; playing field; softball diamond; recreation center with a full gym, climbing wall, and game room; dining hall; waterfront area for swimming and boating; low ropes challenge course; archery range; and 4 miles of hiking/biking trails.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Koronis is part of Camp Minnesota, a non-profit organization through the United Methodist Church with camps and outdoor ministry opportunities around the state.
Since 1954, Camp Koronis has been dedicated to bringing joy to camper's lives and building their connection with Christ, Community and Creation. We are accredited through the American Camping Association (ACA) and are members of the Christian Camp & Conference Center Association (CCCA).

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Camp Koronis' Staff-in-Training (SIT) program is a leadership development experience for teens who love camp and want to grow spiritually and in their ability to serve in a camp setting. the SIT program includes a weekend of specialized training at our Lake Koronis site, followed by two weeks at Camp Koronis, living in the cabins and helping out with three different camp sessions. SITs are mentored and directed by our SIT leader. Successful SITs will be given preference in hiring for future camp summer staff positions.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Camp Koronis through Camp Minnesota is committed to allowing anyone who wants to attend camp to do so- no camper will be turned away because they can't afford to pay. We provide funds, or “camperships”, to campers who need them most, based on individual and family needs. Our hope is that the individual’s local church, personal funds, and other sources of support will combine with campership support to cover the registration cost for one Camp Minnesota event of the camper’s choice. Please allow enough time for this application to be reviewed prior to your camp experience.
Campership Applications are available on our website and through Our Camp Website Link: www.CampMinnesota.org.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Camp Koronis offers a number of family camps through Lake Koronis Retreat Center, the conference center side of our operation. Sessions include week-long family camps, weekend family retreats, a Grand Camp and adult sessions.
Visit our website for more information on our family camp sessions.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Koronis through Lake Koronis Retreat Center at Koronis Ministries, offers year-round facilities for retreats and conferences from 3-300 participants. Our retreat center offers a range a lodging options along with a full-service dining experience and year-round activities.
Visit our website for more information on our retreat and conference facilities.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp Koronis offers week-long and half-week camp sessions from mid-June through Mid-August.
Sessions include Pathway Camps, Horse Camps, Teen-Specialty Camp and Teddy Bear and Trailblazer Mini-Camps.
Visit our website for complete information and up-to-date schedules.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Every Summer, Camp Koronis builds a team of energetic, dedicated staff to provide an unforgettable experience for our campers. Summer staff work as counselors, life-guards, food service, maintenance, support staff, and more!
Come work as part of a close-knit team and spend 6-8 weeks enjoying a beautiful camp surrounded by nature, and making a difference in the lives of campers.  
Applications available at Our Camp Website Link: www.koronisministries.org. 
For more information visit our website, or give us a call at 320-243-4544

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Here at Relentless Academy, we provide affordable and accessible academic programming in the areas of science, math, art, reading, coding/robotics, music, and financial literacy to help kids succeed. We believe in using a holistic approach to learning. This approach not only supports youth academically but supports their overall emotional, physical, and mental health. To ensure that our programming supports our youth, we partner with educators, community leaders, and subject matter experts to create curriculum that supports our mission.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 14-August 27
Deposit/Registration Fee: $100/family
Tuition: FREE

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are accepting volunteers for teaching, student-internship programs and support positions. We may have job openings for program staff check via the website. 

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Here, you will find camps that are socially enriching, academically challenging, rewarding, and fun! We offer a wide range of unique programs to allow your child to experience different opportunities for growth, learning, and excitement in a safe and welcoming environment. Like our programs during the school year, students will experience high-quality education and support from highly trained and experienced staff.

All of our services are individualized for each student. Within each program, students are grouped based on academic and social needs.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Limited Scholarships Available

CAMP FACILITIES: Our space is equipped with a dressing room, office, dance store, and three beautiful full sized studios. Each studio is equipped with ample air conditioning, sprung floors, and viewing windows.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: $15 Off your tuition if paid for by April 15

For complete information, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.creoartsconservatory.com

ALL AGES AND STAGES: Recreational dancers love to dance, but are often involved in multiple other activities. Recreational classes provide students with a taste of dance while affording them time for other activities.

Ages 18 mo. -36 mo.
Mommy and Me (18 mo.)W July 8-29 4-4:30 pm $35

AGES 3-4 DANCE CAMPS
God’s Little Prince/Princess M-W June 29-July 1 9-10am $40
God’s Little Prince/Princess M-F Aug. 3-7 9-10am $63
Hip Hop/Tumbling M-F Aug. 10-14 9-10am $63
Ages 3-4 Once-A-Week Class
Frozen ballet W July 8-29 4:30-5:30pm $50

AGES 5-6 DANCE CAMPS
Ballet M-F June 15-19 9-10am $63
Tap M-F June 15-19 10-10:30am $40
Jazz M-F June 22-26 9-10am $63 God’s Little Prince/Princess M-F Aug. 3-7 9-10am $63


AGES 5-6 ONCE-A-WEEK DANCE CLASS Ballet M July 6-27 9-10am $50 
Jazz/Hip Hop W July 8-29 9-10am $50 Tumbling M July 6-27 10-10:30am $45


AGES 5-7 DANCE CAMPS Tumbling M-F June 22-26 10-10:30 $50 Faith Based Dance M-W June 29-July1 9-11am $60 Hip Hop/Tumbling M-F Aug. 10-14 9-10am $63

AGES 5-7 ONCE-A-WEEK DANCE CLASS
Frozen ballet W July 8-29 4:30-5:30pm $50

AGES 7-8 DANCE CAMPS
Ballet M-F June 15-19 9-10am $63
Tap M-F June 15-19 10-10:30am $40
 Tumbling M-F Aug. 3-7 10-10:30am $50
Hip Hop M-F Aug. 3-7 9-10am $63

AGES 7-8 ONCE-A-WEEK DANCE CLASS Jazz/Hip Hop M July 6-27 9-10am $50
Ballet T July 7-28 9-10am $50
 Tumbling T July 7-28 10-10:30am $45


AGES 8-11 DANCE CAMPS
Tumbling M-F June 22-26 10-10:30am $50
Jazz M-F June 22-26 9-10am $63
Faith-Based Dance M-W June 29-July1 9-11am $60

AGES 9-12+ DANCE COMPOSITION
Composition (9-12) M-Th June 15-18 12:45-2:45pm $80
Composition (12+) M-Th June 15-18 12:45-2:45pm $80
Ages 9-12+ Once-A-Week Classes
 Tumbling (9-11) W July 8-29 10-10:30am $50 Ballet (ages 9-11) W July 8-29 9-10am $50 Jazz/Hip Hop (9-11) T July 7-28 9-10am $50 Ballet (12+) M July 6-27 9-10:30am $56 Leaps/Turns (12+) W July 8-29 9-10:30am $56

THE CREO DANCE BLITZ Our most comprehensive camp. Each day begins with a ballet class. Throughout the rest of each day dancers have a chance to choose between jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, or dance composition. Dancers will also learn a little about dance history, nutrition, and kinesiology.
INTERMEDIATE BLITZ FOR LEVELS 1-3, Aug. 3-6 Monday -Thursday 

Level 1 10-Noon $90

Level 2 10-1:30pm $160

Level 3 10-1:30pm $160
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED BLITZ FOR LEVELS 4-6 
 Aug. 10-13 Monday -Thursday 

Level 4-6 10-4:30pm $300 

(dancers will dance with their appropriate levels)

TECHNIQUE TRAINING
LEVEL 1 & 2

1 WEEK $42

2 WEEKS $79


LEVEL 3-6 
BALLET/CONTEMPORARY
1 WEEEK- $40

2 WEEKS- $80

3 WEEKS- $115

4 WEEKS- $145 

5 WEEKS- $175

ADD PRE-POINTE: $7 PER WEEK
 ADD POINTE: $10 PER WEEK

DANCE COMPOSITION LEVEL 3-6
 $80


LEVEL 3-6 

JAZZ & BALLET/CONTEMPORARY PACKAGE
 1 WEEK- $60

2 WEEKS-$120

3 WEEKS-$175
4 WEEKS- $225

5 WEEKS- $275

ADD PRE-POINTE: $7 PER WEEK

ADD POINTE: $10 PER SESSION

ONE WK~$80 TWO WKS~$150 THREE WKS~$230
M/T/W/TH 10:30-12
Ballet/Contemporary/Jazz/Tumbling Lvl 3-6
Wk 1 June 16-19
Wk 2 June 23-26
Wk 3 July 7-10

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our school provides mentorship training for young dancers who are aspiring to be dance instructors.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: CREO provides a full service school year dance program. We train our dancers to be artists rather than competitors. Dancers enjoy an education in ballet, contemporary, modern, jazz, dance composition and dance arts fusion. All of our classes include activities which fuse other genres of art and dance.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Host housing is provided for an extra fee if needed.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete information, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.creoartsconservatory.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Performances for our summer musical camp shows,
"Aladdin Jr." and "Grease" will be at the Ames Center (formerly known as the Burnsville Performing Arts Center). The Ames Center is located at 12600 Nicollet Ave in the Heart of the City. This new complex opened in January, 2009. The center has two theatres, a 1014 seat Proscenium Stage and an intimate 150 seat Black Box. The lobby is two stories tall, all glass, with a sweeping view of Nicollet Commons Park, the Minnesota River Valley, and the Minneapolis skyline.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The Play's the Thing Productions proudly presents "Disney's Aladdin Jr". and "Grease" our Seventh Summer Musical Drama Camp performing in repetory on the main stage of the Ames Center.

About the Camp: Students of all performance levels and experience work daily with talented, professional theatrical artists to create a complete summer musical theatre production. Onstage training includes acting, singing and dancing in a fun and creative environment. Your child will have a summer experience they'll cherish forever while learning all the performance techniques necessary for a successful and exciting musical theatre production.

About the shows:
The Genie is out of the lamp in this Broadway-style Musical based on the classic animated Disney film. In this musical comedy, Aladdin is the street-rat of Agrabah who becomes the unlikely owner of a wish-granting Genie. When Aladdin meets the rebellious Princess Jasmine, he falls in love with her, but first he must out-wit Jafar, the evil Wizard.

For Ages 6-12, Aladdin rehearses 10-2pm, 7/7-7/31 at Eagle Ridge Junior High school, Tech rehearsals at the Bpac 8/4-8/6 with performances on the main stage of the Bpac 8/7-8/9. All who sign up are in the show. Auditions are on the first day of the camp.

Get out your leather jackets, pull on your bobby socks and take a trip to a simpler time with the original high school musical, Grease!

Danny is the hunky "bad boy" and Sandy is the "girl next door". They meet and fall in love, but will their different worlds keep them apart? This new production features all of the hit songs from the movie, including "You're The One That I Want", "Grease Is The Word", "Summer Nights", "Hopelessly Devoted To You", and "Greased Lightin'", plus many more.

Auditions are the first day, July 8, rehearsals run 7/9-8/1, 6-10pm at Eagle Ridge Junior High School, Tech rehearsals are 8/4-8/7 at the Bpac, with performances 8/8-8/10 on the main stage of the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. All who sign up are in the show, so get ready to hand-jive the night away with Grease, the most electrifyin' musical extravaganza on stage. Be there or be square!

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: 25% off of fees by contacting Dnacsr[AT]aol.com

OTHER CAMP INFO: For more information go to Our Camp Website Link: www.childrenstheatretptt.com, to sign up go to Our Camp Website Link: www.communityed191.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please go to Our Camp Website Link: www.childrenstheatretptt.com for more information including pictures from our past productions.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 8-13, 2018

Fee: $665

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 4 education studio spaces, galleries where ceramic art is exhibited, and studio artist spaces for rent.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Half-day camps meet for three hours each day (from 9 am – 12 pm or 1 – 4 pm) and include a short break for snacks provided by parents and caregivers. Half-day camps do not include lunch. Full-day camps meet for 7 hours each day (from 9 am – 4 pm unless otherwise noted) and include an hour-long supervised break for lunch and non-clay activities. Parents should provide snacks and lunches for full-day campers. Each camp is led by a teaching artist; on average, one additional teaching assistant is present for each camp.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Northern Clay Center offers needs-based scholarships. For more information visit Our Camp Website Link: northernclaycenter.org

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Northern Clay Center offers family clay classes throughout the year. For more information, visit: Our Camp Website Link: store.northernclaycenter.org

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Northern Clay Center offers teen pottery classes each Saturday year-round. For more information, visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.nccshop.org

OTHER CAMP INFO: NCC Clay Camps will be adjusted to public health guidelines by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). Our safety measures include lowered camp capacities to facilitate distancing, required face coverings, and thorough cleaning strategies.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our Camp Website Link: www.nccshop.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Northern Clay Center seeks college students and recent graduates, ages 18 and up, for our summer camp positions. Each summer, we provide opportunities for over 15 assistants to help run our camp programs and to gain classroom experience.

The Clay Camp Assistants will work closely with the education program head and clay camp teachers to provide classroom support for weekly summer clay camps at NCC.

Learn more: Our Camp Website Link: www.northernclaycenter.org

CAMP FACILITIES: Our program participants and staff are the only residents of a very nice dormitory on a beautiful urban university campus.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The Global Reach™ Arts & Culture Camp is specially designed for participants aged 13-17 from countries around the world. The camp's unique mix of activities and travel excursions around the large, twin metropolis of St. Paul and Minneapolis will give you a hands-on set of enriching arts and cultural experiences like no other camp anywhere in the world.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
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CAMP PROGRAM INFO: If you like to bring your imagination to life -- creating characters, inventing new worlds -- then Culture Camp is your kind of place! Working with teaching artists, you will create a play, dance to your heart's content and give shape to your wonder. Spend one whole day immersed in the world of each of Culture Camp's five arts organizations: Minnesota Center for Book Arts (MCBA), the Children's Theatre Company (CTC), In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre (HOBT), Highpoint Center for Printmaking, and Zenon Dance School. Work with artist-instructors at each site to create hands-on projects, performances, and more! Friends and family are invited to a presentation at each location each day at 2:45. Participants must provide their own transportation to each institution and bring a bag lunch each day.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Limited scholarships available.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Monday-Friday, August 11-15; 9am–3pm each day
For ages 6-11
$275 ($250 for current members of any of the participating organizations)

Register online (below) or by calling MCBA at 612-215-2520.

Summer 2014 Themes:
Ages 6-7: "Mythical Pets and Their Friends"
Ages 8-9: "You Can Change The World"
Ages 10-11: "All Over The Map"

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: All camps are run by Ignite Learning Academy, a fully accredited online private school serving students in preschool through grade 12. Camp leaders include faculty, administration, and external experts in the areas they will be teaching.

Around the World Camp
Art Camp: Arts & Crafts with Found Objects
Art Camp: Drawing
Art Camp: Painting
Cooking Camp
DIY/Pinterest Camp
Hawaiian Hullabaloo Camp
JavaScript Coding Camp
Leading Ladies Camp
LEGO Camp
Mad Science Camp
Outdoor Explorers Camp
Scratch Coding Camp
Wizards & Magic Camp
Storytime & Craft Camp

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.ignitelearningacademy.com to view the dates associated with each individual camp.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: In Person and Virtual Camp - for students all across the U.S. and other parts of the world.

6 exciting tracks to choose from:

Foundation: Data Science
Master: AI Model building with code
Full Immersion: AI Model and Research
Design Thinking and AI
AI in Business and Entrepreneurship
Beginner: AI with low code/ no code
STEAM in AI Students have the opportunity to work on exciting AI Projects across Industries, Domains and Careers mentored by AI/ ML Engineers and Data Scientists from the Industry.

Exciting News!! STEAM in AI Intensive is coming to Santa Clara University in the Bay Area this Summer. Get a taste of Silicon Valley, Learn AI and do Research. Check out the Commuter and Residential Programs.

STEAM in AI is Developed by former Stanford and UC Berkeley Adjunct Professor, MIT Mentor $100K Entrepreneurship Competition, Data and AI Ethics thought leader from Silicon Valley, Generative AI Ethics Keynote Speaker for the U.S. Military and the California Department of Education.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Students may apply for a need based scholarship. Scholarship is based on a lot of factors including availability of funds. Application does not guarantee a scholarship. Eligibility Criteria: Must be a student living in the U.S., must have a copy of the most recent U.S. IRS Tax Return. Preference will be given to student recommendations by Partner Schools. Our Nonprofit DataEthics4All 501(c)(3) EIN 85-3148963 provides need based Scholarships to Students to participate in the STEAM in AI Program based on the availability of funds.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Start a STEAM in AI Chapter to find all year round opportunities for students to learn artificial intelligence and ethics, leadership and volunteering. Volunteers can even accrue those hours towards the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Learn More: Our Camp Website Link: steaminai.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit the Website: Our Camp Website Link: STEAMinAI.org for complete information

CAMP FACILITIES: Camp is located in the Academy of Whole Learning

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: If a student has a consumer support grant or waiver they may use for classes or camps. We can process for you.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: MDAW’s Format Encourages Skill-Building.
MDAW offers instructional workshops tailored to specific age groups. We work with area educators to provide a comprehensive curriculum that readies students at every level with evidence and skills for the next debate season.

MDAW Students Get TONS of Practice.
We offer practice debates and skill-building drills nearly every day of camp. Middle school students find friendly competition in a full length debate at the end of their weekly sessions – so students can get a feel for the tournament experience. For high school students each session offers a number of full-length debates throughout their camp stay. In addition to this, staff facilitate re-dos, provide feedback, and create concrete steps for the student to continue improvement while at camp, carrying those skills into the competitive season.

MDAW Faculty Work Hard.
We have incredibly experienced, talented folks working with students on a day-to-day basis. We make sure that students are exposed to a variety of styles while ensuring they can focus on skills and strategies they’ll use throughout the year. Our goal is to attract the best talent to our workshop so that students who attend MDAW will be prepared to have a successful season and build community.

MDAW is Budget Conscious.
Our workshop operates on a not-for-profit basis. We run MDAW out of a desire to increase local opportunities for excellent debate instruction, not to make money. Tuition and room/board expenses are pegged to cost of running the workshop and providing fair salaries for staff. Scholarships are available, so don’t hesitate to contact us even though financial constraints may be a problem. We are committed to making sure no student is prevented from attending due to challenging economic circumstances, to the extent possible.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Full and partial scholarships are available.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
MIDDLE SCHOOL POLICY DEBATE CAMP

Is your student curious about how laws are made? Are they passionate about current affairs? Come to middle school policy debate camp and they can build their advocacy and leadership skills, while learning about the upcoming debate topic for the 2020-2021 school year. Middle school students entering 6th – 8th grade learn how to research and develop effective arguments, and have lots of practice debates and skill sessions. Students will build skills, work as a team, and make new friends!

Runs: Monday June 22, 2020 – Friday June 26, 2020
Fees: $300

MIDDLE SCHOOL SPEECH CAMP

Your student will become an effective and confident public speaker after attending middle school speech camp. Each day, students will learn leadership strategies while mastering specific skills to help them craft and deliver persuasive, informative, and entertaining speeches to audiences of all ages. Students who attend will excel in all academic courses and activities in which they have to present to diverse groups of people.

Your student will be instructed by a Nationally Board Certified Teacher who has also been Accredited by the National Speech and Debate Association as an Advanced Professional Speech and Debate Educator.

Runs: Monday July 6, 2020 – Friday July 10, 2020
Fees: $300

MIDDLE SCHOOL CONGRESSIONAL DEBATE CAMP

Your student will learn to successfully debate with civility in an academic setting and gain the soft skills necessary to build consensus among people with diverse opinions after attending middle school congressional debate camp. Students will gain research, writing, and presentation skills that build from what they learned in Middle School Speech Camp (attending speech camp is helpful, but not a prerequisite). Each day students will learn strategies and best practices to help them grow as empathic listeners who can adapt messages to meet the needs of diverse audiences. Students will also learn how to respond to and successfully refute opposing arguments. After attending MDAW’s middle school congressional debate camp, students will be prepared to excel in academic courses in which they need to research, write, present, and defend positions.

Your student will be instructed by a Nationally Board Certified Teacher who has also been Accredited by the National Speech and Debate Association as an Advanced Professional Speech and Debate Educator.

Runs: Monday July 13, 2020 – Friday July 17, 2020
Fees: $300

HIGH SCHOOL CONGRESSIONAL DEBATE CAMP

MDAW’s Congressional Debate Camp is designed to help congressional debate students gain competitive success at the local and national level. Students will grow as leaders while they learn strategies and techniques to help them develop the hard skills of congressional debate (research, writing, delivery, and round strategy). Students also learn the soft skills of congressional debate (being empathic listeners, promoting dockets, gaining consensus among peers, and learning to read judges).

Debaters will also learn advanced research techniques as well as how to craft legislation that debaters will vote onto the docket. Campers will work directly with Ross Eichele of Eagan High School, who has coached state champions; as well as finalists at NSDA nationals, Harvard, Glenbrooks, Berkely, MinneApple, and the Blake tournament. He is accredited by the National Speech and Debate Association as an Advanced Professional Speech and Debate Educator and Coach, and is also a Nationally Board Certified Teacher. A camp tournament and awards ceremony will be held on the last day.

Runs: Sunday June 28, 2020 – Friday July 3, 2020

Costs:

Residential – $675 includes 3 meals, 2 person occupancy in dorm, and MDAW t-shirt
Commuter – $475 – includes 2 meals (lunch and dinner) and MDAW t-shirt

HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL TOPIC POLICY DEBATE

Minnesota Debate and Advocacy Workshop (MDAW) has provided high school national topic policy debate summer camp for 17 years. MDAW is a partnership between the Minnesota Urban Debate League (a program of Augsburg University) and the University of Minnesota Debate Team. What sets the MDAW apart from other policy debate camps? Community. MDAW believes strongly in the importance of developing positive relationships between staff and students – along with growing our own leadership. The vast majority of our staff were participants themselves in MDAW.

The other core principle of the MDAW experience is that debate is learned by doing. Students will have a practice debate almost every day at camp. MDAW is where we learn new arguments, research new topics, and try-on new ideas. Camp experience also includes a camp tournament and awards ceremony.

Policy Debate Camp Option #1

EXTENDED (for advanced students):

Advanced instruction on the NSDA topic, including leadership training, argument preparation, and speaking skills, focused on national-level competition. Students will develop their leadership skills and become leaders in camp and be prepared to take on leadership experiences with their school team.

We encourage beginning students to consider the ‘Core’ session to start.

Runs: Saturday June 27, 2020 – Friday July 3, 2020

Cost for Extended session only:

Residential – $900 – includes 3 meals, 2 person occupancy in dorm, and MDAW t-shirt
Commuter $775 – includes 2 meals (lunch and dinner) and MDAW t-shirt.

Policy Debate Camp Option #2

CORE (for beginning and intermediate students):

Preparation for competition on the NSDA national topic, including research, skills development, strategy, and critiqued practice speeches & debates. Daily schedule includes topic lectures by licensed teachers, university instructors, and mentorship by college students. Students bolster their research skills in computer labs and research groups and have daily speeches and skill building development.

Advanced students may join this session as camp leaders.

Runs: Sunday July 5, 2020 – Wednesday July 15, 2020

Costs for Core Session Only:

Residential – $1625 – includes 3 meals, 2 person occupancy in dorm, and MDAW t-shirt
Commuter $1350 – includes 2 meals (lunch and dinner) and MDAW t-shirt.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Advanced Theater Workshop:
Ages 15–17 or previous camp attendees
The Advanced Camp provides an opportunity for students to focus on taking their experiences to an advanced level. All campers will participate in scene study and monologue exploration classes.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Please contact the camp office to see if funding has been received through the Minnesota Office of Higher Education for the St. Olaf Theater Camp as part of the Summer Academic Enrichment Program.

STUDENTS MUST BE RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. See website for further information.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Theater Camp: June 21-27, 2020

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: At Dance-N-Magic we are using dance and music to inspire hearts, engage minds, create self worth, enjoy activity, and build character for our amazing students. We do this in our family friendly and welcoming atmosphere; using our excellent and engaging curriculum taught by professional educators who have a passion for dance and a passion for teaching. We are learning Dance to build confidence, skills, have Fun, and create Magic!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Our St. Paul location features Dance and Music Classes in Hip Hop, Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, Dancercise Kids, Music Funtime, Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Flute, and More!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Available all 12 weeks of Summer!
10% off if you register before May 1
Full Day Camp: Full week: $295 or Single Day $65
Drop-ins Welcome!

Visit our website for complete info:
Our Camp Website Link: dancenmagic.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are always accepting resumes at dancenmagic[AT]gmail.com.