$10 for Weeklong Neighborhood Day Camps beginning June 21

 

Summer Camps

Neighborhood Day Camps

$10 for weeklong, all-day fun! Spots available for Minneapolis Parks Day Camps June 21-25

Sign up your child ages 7-14 for Olympics Celebration, Summer Survivor or Sports Sampler camps beginning Monday, June 21 The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is excited to offer new Neighborhood Day Camps this summer! Themed, all-day, weeklong camps are available throughout the summer for the low cost of $10 per child. Click the "REGISTER" links below to register. You can also share the camps with friends, family, neighbors or other networks using the link bit.ly/NMplsDayCamps (case-sensitive). The following camps are still accepting registration for the week of June 21-25: Olympics Celebration Camp at Folwell Park On your mark, get set, go! You will personally experience the excitement of various Olympic sports & activities throughout each day. Prepare to motivate yourself and your teammates as you make your way to the podium! REGISTER   Sports Sampler Camp at Powderhorn Park Get your game on! Our sports camps give campers the chance to spend the summer enjoying their favorite sports, learning new skills and making friends. Our goal is to offer campers a fun and exciting opportunity to learn and play spots. Our trained sports staff teach campers the rules and etiquette of sports in an instructional and recreational environment. REGISTER   Summer Survivor Camp at Van Cleve Park Based on the famous long-running Survivor television show, players will face both team and individual challenges both physical and mental in nature. Trophies, points and prizes are available throughout the many wacky challenges that will make up this action-packed week. REGISTER Neighborhood Day Camp Basics Who: Youth ages 7-14 What: Weeklong camps offering summer fun through 10 different themes (see below for more info on each theme) Where: Camps rotate through Lower South Minneapolis Parks When: Monday-Friday, 10 am-5 pm Dates: Camps are all one week each, spanning June 21-Aug. 27. First camp runs June 21-25, Last camp runs August 23-27. Cost: $10 per camp, per child. Good to Know: Lunch is included. Camps are offered on a rotating basis in parks across the city. For more information, questions or scholarship requests, please email DayCamps@minneapolisparks.org or call 612-230-6491. Camp Themes Art Through Science Camp Bring your creative side and your scientific mind to craft unique works of art! Experiment with nature, paint, and chemical reactions during this explosive camp. Cycling Camp Fun happens here! Our summer Cycling camp offer campers the opportunity to develop overall bicycling skills, explore the local trail systems, lots of hands-on learnings, and cultivate a love for bicycling at a young age. Our bike-based programs promote skill development, exploration, physical wellness, personal responsibility, and teamwork. Our trained staff will include activities such as basic bike maintenance skills, developing safe riding habits, and learning about pedestrian and biking infrastructure. Note** Must know how to ride a bike to participate. Great Outdoors Camp A week full of traditional outdoor activities will get campers outside and moving in Nature. This week focuses on all things outdoors. Campers will have a chance to make their mark in archery, sample canoeing, fishing, and swimming in our lakes and rivers, engage in arts and crafts, nature studies, and outdoor games. A great introduction Minneapolis' unique urban outdoor treasures. Imagineers Camp Dream big and create wonderous designs in this camp. We will use our imaginations to construct your very own invention out of every day materials. Design a future park, build a skyscraper, create a roller coaster, or invent the next “must-have” item! Olympics Celebration Camp On your mark, get set, go! You will personally experience the excitement of various Olympic sports & activities throughout each day. Prepare to motivate yourself and your teammates as you make your way to the podium! Sports Sampler Camp Get your game on! Our sports camps give campers the chance to spend the summer enjoying their favorite sports, learning new skills and making friends. Our goal is to offer campers a fun and exciting opportunity to learn and play spots. Our trained sports staff teach campers the rules and etiquette of sports in an instructional and recreational environment. Summer Survivor Camp Based on the famous long-running Survivor television show, players will face both team and individual challenges both physical and mental in nature. Trophies, points and prizes are available throughout the many wacky challenges that will make up this action-packed week. Theater Camp The spotlight is on you! We'll spend a week diving into all things theater. Campers will learn improv skills, work on stage direction, create their own scripts, engage in aspects of technical theater such as set design and costuming. No need for prior experience, everyone will have opportunities to participate on stage and behind the scenes. Our week will end with a COVID safe, outdoor performance for families. Wet & Wild Camp Held in the heat of the hottest summer months, join us for a week of the zaniest water based activities ever. Giant slip and slides, dunk tanks, yuck relays and tug-o-war & water balloons just name a few. "Wheel" Deal Camp Campers will have a hands on experience on a variety of activities with 1, 2, or 4 wheels. Some activities included will be biking, scooters, and skateboarding, just to name a few. You are bound to have a “wheel” good time at this day camp.