Summer Camps in the Twin Cities Area
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Twin Cities KidsOutAndAbout Summer Camp Newsletter April 13, 2026 |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
Here at KidsOutAndAbout.com, we love promoting summer camps as a way for kids to learn, expand their friendship circles, and have fun without the pressure of grades or consequences. Local summer camps have pulled out all the stops to ensure your kids have a great time.
After getting inspired by the camp descriptions below with programs for preschoolers through teens, head over to
our Week by Week Guide to Summer Camps and what's been posted so far for 2026. Bookmark that main portal page to get where you need to go quickly to search by date or subject. New camps are being added constantly, so check back frequently. I hope you enjoy our special-edition camp
newsletter, and that you forward it to your friends who may also be shopping for summer camps. We'll be back with your regularly-scheduled weekly newsletter on Thursday!
—Debra Ross, publisher |
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Summer camps 2026: week by week Week of June 7, 2026 Week of June 14, 2026 Week of June 21, 2026 Week of June 28, 2026 Week of July 5, 2026 Week of July 12, 2026 Week of July 19, 2026 Week of July 26, 2026 Week of August 2, 2026 Week of August 9, 2026 Week of August 16, 2026 Week of August 23, 2026 Week of August 30, 2026 Find summer programs by subject!
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Camp Ajawah is located on a beautiful, wooded, 57-acre site on the northern shores of Linwood Lake near Wyoming, Minnesota. Just 35 miles north of the Twin Cities, the wooded grounds and lake provide an ideal summer camp setting, one generations of Campers have come to love. Over the years, Ajawah has remained committed to a traditional camp experience. Each day is filled with swimming, canoeing, crafts, outdoor games and personal connections. We believe that the best way to have fun in the summer is to put away the screen, put on some shoes, and head out into the sunshine with friends. Activities and adventure always await!
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Children’s Theatre Company summer camps provide experiences to build curious, creative, and confident young people. With 11 weeks of camp, each week brings a new adventure for students in grades K-12. CTC offers a wide range of camps for a variety of interests. All students are welcome to participate in all classes (except for audition-based programs). We acknowledge and support that engagement and success looks different for each student, and our faculty prioritizes keeping their teaching style, activities, and goals flexible to the needs of our students.
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This summer, kids can dive into a fun, weeklong German Language Camps at the GAI Haus and grounds. Campers explore hands-on activities like cooking, fairy tales, creative workshops, and building and engineering while speaking, singing, listening, and creating in German. Camps are half-day with extended care available, welcome beginners through bilingual learners, and run weekly from July 13 to August 14 at the Germanic-American Institute in St. Paul. Ages 5 to 15 years old. Learn more at gaimn.org/summer-camps.
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Kidcreate Studio’s award-winning summer camps are designed to inspire and educate young artists, ages 3 to 12, in an environment where giggles and grins are encouraged. Camps combine art education with an atmosphere full of fun. Campers get to explore drawing, painting, clay and more. This year’s camps include- KPop Demon Hunters, IlluminART, Introductory Drawing, Kawaii Cute, Modern Masters in Clay, STEAM-sational and many more!
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Summer is the perfect time to get out and try something new! Our weeklong day camps are available for students of all ages, skill levels, and musical interests. Dive into instrument discovery, creative music making, songwriting, performance & ensemble training, and more. Our expert and experienced teaching artists are ready to help your student build confidence and skills in a supportive and welcoming environment. Expand their horizons and help them discover their new passion this summer. Day camps run June–August in downtown Minneapolis. Financial assistance is available. Learn more on our website.
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Girls Rock n Roll Retreat is a one-week music day camp where girls ages 9–16 explore creativity, build confidence, and make lifelong friends through rock and roll! Campers form bands, learn instruments, write original songs, design band art, and collaborate with supportive peers and inspiring professional musicians from the Twin Cities music scene. No experience is necessary- just curiosity and a love of music. After five exciting days of workshops, rehearsals, and creativity, each band performs their original song live at a Friday night showcase concert for family and friends at a local concert venue. Come find your voice, turn it up, and rock! https://sherocksherock.org/girls-rock-n-roll-retreat
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Your Best Summer Starts Here! Saint Paul Urban Tennis is registering now for spring, summer, and fall programs for youth ages 5–18! From beginner camps to competitive team tennis, SPUT offers affordable, inclusive programming at accessible Saint Paul locations — welcoming all skill levels and backgrounds. We offer summer camps, seasonal clinics, and junior team tennis for every age and ability. Don't miss your spot — spaces fill fast! Register today and make this summer one to remember.
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Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge of their own learning experience. Campers choose from a variety of activities in real-time, including sewing, coding, film, sports, and more! As kids try, fail, and learn on their own, they learn to trust their own judgment, and tackle the challenges of an ever changing world with creativity and confidence. Families can buy any number of days, to use at any time–no weekly reservations required. Or, buy a Summer Pass, which covers the whole season. If your plans change, we’ll automatically refund any unused days at summer’s end. Lunch, snacks & 8am–6pm included.
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At The Works Museum, kids are the designers, creators, and problem solvers - the engineers! Our camps for kids ages 5-12 include topics like robotics, architecture, coding, LEGO engineering, carpentry, and more. With half-day, whole-day, 1-day, and 4-day options, there's a summer camp that will fit your family's schedule.
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Join Zenon Dance School for Summer 2026 Camp Zenon! Our one-week camps invite children ages 4-10 to discover diverse dance styles and creative movements. Designed for all experience levels, the camp offers campers a nurturing environment where they will learn, grow, and thrive, ensuring an unforgettable and enriching experience for young dancers. Informal showing on the last day. Session 1 (age 4-6) | July 13 - 17 from 9:00am - 12:00pm. Session 2 (age 7-10) | July 13 - 17 from 12:30pm - 3:30pm. TUITION: $225; need-based scholarships are available for partial and full tuition upon inquiry. REGISTER ONLINE: https://conta.cc/3ekHNdW
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The all-new 2026 Camp Invention® program, Spark, is coming to curious kids in your community this summer! Rising K-6 campers will collaborate with friends to tackle hands-on, open-ended challenges. They’ll team up with robotic capybaras, ride the waves of
entrepreneurship, uncover the power of protecting their ideas and build a DIY space rocket! Each experience is designed to spark confidence, build persistence and create unforgettable summer memories. Visit invent.org/save/camp to secure your spot! Register using CIFUN25 by 3/31 to save $25 or CIFUN20 by 4/28 to save $20 when you register. Interest-free payment plans are available, making camp affordable for all families.
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iD Tech: The World's #1 STEM Summer Camp! BattleBots® Camp? You can only get it here. Roblox Camp? We've got that and more in our Summer '26 lineup. Register today at the top-rated tech camp for 25 years and counting! iD Tech is the very best
experience built around your child—their interests, their skill level, their goals for the future. Trusted by 75+ of the world’s top universities and over 1,000,000 parents, iD Tech is where kids and teens learn from the best—coding, game dev, robotics, and more. The future starts at iD Tech!
Click here for more information about your local iD Tech opportunities! Virtual camps are also available!
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