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2021 Summer Camps and Experiences Guide

March 18, 2021

Welcome to our 2021 South Metro Macaroni Kid Summer Camp and Programs Guide! It's time to beat those winter blues by making plans for summer! For more details on any of the camps listed in our guide simply click the camp name. When signing up for camp, be sure to tell them Macaroni Kid sent you.

We will be adding to the guide in the coming days and weeks. Be sure to check back regularly for more great summer programming for your toddlers, kids and teens!  

Interested in posting your summer program info in our guide? Email LoriW@MacaroniKid.com

Northern Star Discovery Camps

Northern Star Discovery Camps

Discovery Camps offer summer adventure at day camp and overnight camp at 6 camps throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin. Day Camps are open to kids in K-8th grade, and overnight camps to kids in 6th-12th grade.

Camps take place in mulitiple locations.

Northern Star Discovery Camps Directory Listing HERE

Northern Star Discovery Camps
Phone: (612)261-2301

Email: basecamp@northernstar.org

Website: Visit Website

The Works Museum Summer Camps

The Works Museum Summer Camps

At The Works Museum, kids are the designers, creators, and problem solvers – the engineers! They offer camps for kids ages 5-13 including topics like robotics, architecture, coding, LEGO engineering, woodworking, and more. With flexible options like 1- and 4- day camps, half- and full-day options, and additional aftercare available, there’s a camp experience that will fit your family’s needs.

The Works Museum Summer Camps Business Directory Listing HERE

The Works Museum

9740 Grand Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420

Phone: (952)888-4262

Email: info@theworks.org

Website: Visit Website

Color Me Mine - Eagan Summer Camps

Color Me Mine - Eagan Summer Camps

This year Color Me Mine - Eagan will be offering both in-person Summer Camps and the same camps are offered virtually.  Here are this year's summer camp themes: Luau Camp, Fairies and Dragons Camp, Cowboys-Cowgirls and Pirates Camp, and a Safari Camp. Camps are all $50. 

Color Me Mine Summer Camps Directory Listing HERE   

Color Me Mine - Eagan

3324 Promenade Ave

Eagan, MN 55123

Phone: 651-454-4099

Email: eagan@colormemine.com

Website: Visit Website

Children's Theatre Company Summer Camps

Children's Theatre Company Summer Camps

Children’s Theatre Company is thrilled to offer Summer 2021 in-person and virtual camps! Our education programs unleash the power of curiosity, empathy, and imagination in supportive environments that fosters collaboration while building community. Guided by our masterful teaching artists, young people develop lifelong skills through artistic exploration and personal growth. In-person summer camps offer full-day programming filled with creative opportunities and artistic engagement for students entering Grades K – 12. CTC's Virtual Academy online programs are available with internet wherever you are and enable collaboration among young people around the country. CTC's expert faculty are excited to explore creative drama, storytelling, performance, writing, dance, music, and more this summer! Whether you join us at the theatre, in the community, or on your screen, we can't wait to connect, create, and celebrate all summer long!

In-Person Summer Camps: June 7 – August 13, 2021
Summer Adventures camps for Grades K – 3 offer full-day care and engagement filled with an inspiring and developmentally appropriate balance of activities, 

Summer Studio camps for Grades 4 – 12 offer full days of artistic exploration and community engagement.

Children's Theatre Company Summer Camps Business Directory Listing HERE

Children's Theatre Company

2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Phone: (612)872-5100

Website: Visit Website

District 196 Community Education

District 196 Community Education

District 196 Youth Enrichment is a fee-supported program that offers affordable classes throughout the year based on student interests. The goal of Youth Enrichment is to provide opportunities for youth to pursue their interests, expand their abilities and improve their social skills in an informal, fun and safe environment. Classes are offered for youth ages 2-18 on evenings, weekends and during the day throughout the summer. From babysitter training, to martial arts, dance, arts and crafts, languages, gymnastics and sports. Youth Enrichment has something for everyone!

Click HERE for all their classes offered .

Click HERE to register for classes. 

District 196 Community Education Business Directory Listing HERE. 

District 196 Community Education

15180 Canada Avenue West

Rosemount , MN 55068

Phone: 651-423-7920

Website: Visit Website

IGM Gymnastics

IGM Gymnastics - Burnsville

IGM's award-winning Summer Camps are full of exciting activities that will get your kids moving & groovin'! Each week will have a fun and unique theme.  We offer both full-day and half-day options.  Your child is welcome to come a day or two per week or the entire week.  With 10 exciting weeks planned, they can come to as many weeks as their little heart's desire!  We have planned awesome activities for each week including gymnastics classes, exciting games, arts & crafts, time to bounce in our thrilling bounce house, and open gym time. Kids have a blast using our equipment including trampolines, tumble track, and mats of all shapes and sizes. Enroll your child and make it an unforgettable Summer Break full of flipping, jumping, and climbing!!  

Click HERE to register for summer camps.

IGM Gymnastics Business Directory Listing HERE.

IGM Gymnastics - Burnsville

12117 Riverwood Drive

Burnsville, MN 55337

Phone: (952) 898-3889



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