\\Welcome to our 2024 South Metro Macaroni Kid Summer Camp and Programs Guide! Even though we have had a very unseasonable winter, t'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 - South Metro 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 information in our guide? Email Jodi at jodil@macaronikid.com to get started with your listing. 

Covenant Park Bible Camp provides experiences "where friend meets friend and both meet God." CPBC is located just 30 minutes south of Duluth and less than 2 hours north of the Twin Cities, in Mahtowa MN. Covenant Park provides summer youth camps and retreats during the school year for campers entering grades 1-recent grads, including wilderness adventure camps. The camp experience is built on forming and strengthening relationships, creating memories through fun and unique experiences, fostering growth and encountering Jesus! 

 Summer 2024 Camp Dates: 

• Day Camp (entering grades 1-3) July 1,2,3
• Mini Camp (entering grades 2-4) July 1-3
• Trailblazer 1 Camp (entering grades 4-6) June 23-27
• Trailblazer 2 Camp (entering grades 4-6) July 21-25
• Junior High 1 Camp (entering grades 7-9) July 7-12
• Junior High 2 Camp (entering grades 7-9) July 14-19
• Senior High (entering grades 10-Grad) June16-21
• Adventure Camp (entering grades 7-Grad) July 31-Aug 3
• Adventure Camp (entering grades 4-6) Aug 6-8
• Summer Getaway Weekend (for the whole family; open to all ages) June 28-30

Scholarships and discounts are available. Register by April 1 to receive $25 off full week camps and $10 off partial week camps. 

Have questions about summer camp? Can my camper be in the same cabin with his/her friend? What safety precautions are in place? Can I contact my child while at camp? What activities are available? 

Check out our Parent FAQ at covenantpark.org/summer-camp or contact our director Kaela at kaela@covenantpark.org. 

Ready to Register? Check out all of the details for the Covenant Park Bible Summer Camps:

https://covenantpark.org/summer-camp/

Covenant Park Bible Camp Business Directory Listing HERE.

Discovery Day Camp is a week long program (5 days) that is open to all youth in Kindergarten through 6th grade. Each day will be filled with activities such as swimming, hiking, climbing, archery, STEM activities, outdoor skills, crafts, and more! All of the activities will be age appropriate and guided by our well trained and enthusiastic staff. With multiple sessions offered at a variety of locations you are sure to find something that will fit your busy schedule! Activities vary by location.

 Contact: Camping Customer Service 612-261-2300 or camping@northernstar.org

Engaging, Fun & Learning for all ages!

 Engage, enrich and inspire your kids this summer. Have fun and learn with District 196 Community Ed! Enjoy a variety of lifelong learning opportunities for your engagement, enrichment and inspiration. 

Plan a fun-filled summer with Community Ed! Explore, engage and learn something new. Develop swimming and safety skills, giddy up on a horse, make-believe in a drama production, whip up a nutritious treat in the kitchen, step up your athletic skills with high school coaches, challenge your academic abilities in math and reading … and there’s much, much more!

Register now! Summer camps and classes are filling up fast. Page through our interactive catalog, click on a camp or class you want to learn more about and register.

Ready to Register? Check out all of the details for the District 196 Community Education Summer Camps

https://ce.district196.org/

District 196 Community Education Business Directory Listing HERE.

Summer Camps at IGM Gymnastics

2024 Camp Weeks & Themes

Full Day & Half-Day and Full-Week & Half-Week Options

The Details

Our 4-time, award-winning summer camps are filled with basic & and foundational gymnastics instruction safely led by our Certified instructors along with a wide array of games, crazy dress-up days,  outdoor water games, themed crafts, snacks, open gym time, bounce houses, and many fun surprises each day! All done in our brand-new, state-of-the-art facility including air conditioning and an outstanding air purification system.

For Boys & Girls Ages 5 & Up

Camp Hours

• 8:30 - 4:00 (Full-Day)
• 8:30 - 12:00 or 12:30 - 4:00 (Half-Day)

Pricing

• $250 Full-Week (Early Bird Discount Through 2/29)
• $275 on March 1st
• $70/day
• $45/half day
• $185 half day for the week
• $30 full-week sibling discount
• $15 half-day, full-week sibling discount 

2024 Summer Camp Weeks and Themes

Please Note: All registrations are FINAL.  Credits/refunds will not be issued.

Ready to Register? Check out all of the details for the IGM Gymnastics Summer Camps

https://www.igmgymnastics.com/summer-camps

IGM Gymnastics Business Directory Listing HERE.

North Central Camp Cherith is an interdenominational Christian camp located near Detroit Lakes, MN. We run separate weeks for boys and girls, and offer a variety of activities, including water activities, horsemanship, archery, riflery, woodworking, crafts, outdoor cooking, guitar, drama, and more. 

Camp Cherith is a place where the love of Jesus is lived out. As a Christian camp we’re deeply committed to teaching kids of all ages how to make Christ real in their lives – not just for a week at camp, but in every phase of life. Our counselors look for teachable moments to share their own joy in an authentic relationship with Christ. We approach each day with an upbeat attitude of praise and worship. With a weekly capacity of just 110 campers, we’re able to create a family-like atmosphere that fosters warm, caring relationships. We create an environment where campers are willing to take healthy risks and try new things.

Camp Cherith provides a safe and supportive Christian community in which campers can grow in their faith, build relationships with others, develop new skills, and grow in appreciation for God’s creation. Campers are divided into cabin groups of about 8 by age group. In this small group setting their counselors will guide and encourage campers in their understanding and relationship with Jesus through a daily Bible study, devotions, and prayer. Campers will be able to choose from a wide array of activities, which will allow them to pursue their interests and develop new skills. Most of the activities at camp take place outside in God’s creation and Camp Cherith intentionally seeks to grow campers’ appreciation of the great outdoors.

Each moment throughout the day at Camp Cherith is designed to encourage and support a camper’s relationship with God. Campers will be guided to study, memorize, and apply God’s word to their life. Every morning there is a time set aside to read the Bible on their own, and later in the day, there will be times of group worship, prayer, spiritual messages, and reflection to assist campers in growth in their relationship with Christ. At camp, campers are asked to recognize and act on the need to accept Christ as their savior and to see how important He is to every phase of life.

There is so much fun to be had by participating in Camp Cherith’s wide array of activities and evening programming. Camp Cherith campers will have the opportunity to discover their God-given abilities and develop increased self-confidence through learning and improving in skill-building activities. Whether strengthening on past successes or trying something new, campers develop perseverance, a sense of accomplishment, and leadership skills as they create memories that will last a lifetime.

During their time at Camp Cherith, campers will be a part of an intentional Christian community with a Biblical worldview. This community seeks to provide opportunities for campers to build personal and community relationships that align with Jesus’ teachings. Making new friends, learning to respect and value the differences in others, making choices, taking responsibility, and working together as a team are all part of the camp experience.

Summer 2024 Camp Dates:

Scholarships and discounts are available.

Questions? 

Contact our Registrar Gerri Wilson at registrar@camp-cherith.com, or by calling 612-991-3124 or visit camp-cherith.com.

Ready to Register? Check out all of the details for the Camp Cherith Summer Camps

https://camp-cherith.com/

North Central Camp Cherith Business Directory HERE.

Tamahay Camp for Girls is beginning its 55th year of operation. 

Our philosophy remains the same today as it was when Tamahay was established in 1969: we believe in providing a fun-filled, technology free, learning environment in the outdoors at an affordable price. Tamahay believes in empowering young girls to be self-sufficient and to earn self-confidence through activity. We offer horseback riding, canoeing, sailing, archery, tennis, fencing as well as cookouts and overnight camping. Our small sessions of 36 campers enable campers to get to know each other, and every counselor to know every girl.

Tamahay Camp for Girls Business Directory Listing HERE.

Engage your kids in science and engineering summer camps at The Works Museum! Featuring new camps each season, as well as favorites like LEGO Robotics, Code Camp, architecture, and more. Our summer camps for kids at The Works are ideal for girls and boys ages 5-12. Find camps exclusively for your PreK budding engineers, camps for girls such as our Rosie Revere Engineer and Code Camp for Girls, camps using the LEGO WeDo construction set, and add-on Friday Fun Days. Summer camp season at The Works Museum is alive with enthusiasm and creative engineering.

2024 Summer Camps at the Works Museum

Scroll down to view summer camps by age or topic – or download the “summer-at-a-glance” planning grid.

Register for camp by clicking on the date of the camp you would like your child to attend.

Notes for your planning:

• A.m. and p.m. camps can be combined for a full day. Lunch is supervised for campers attending a full day of camp.
• Create a 5-day experience by adding a Friday One-Day Camp.
• Drop-off begins at 8:30 for a.m. camps and at 12:30 for p.m. camps.
• Pick-up is from 12-12:15 for a.m. camps and 4-4:15 for p.m. camps.
• Download our Camp at The Works Social Story.

⚙︎ HINT: If you’re registering for 2 or more camps, an Innovators Club membership could save you money. See details at theworks.org/support-us/innovators-club/

Important Camp Details:

• Printable Registration Form
• Camp and Cancellation Policies
• Scholarship Application Form

The Works Museum 9740 Grand Ave. S. Bloomington, MN 55420 Phone: 952.888.4262 Email: info@theworks.org

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Other Ideas for Summer Experiences and Learning

Color Me Mine - Eagan has such creative events each week.  You will find paint nights for everyone. From Ladies Night out to Pajama Night, Family Day Fridays, Toddler Tuesdays, BOGO, special monthly events and more. Come and get your creative juices flowing. They would love to help you make a fun and enjoyable experience for your child/children. 

Goldfish Swim School, located in Eagan and coming soon to Lakeville, is the premier learn-to-swim facility for kids ages 4 months to 12 years old. Goldfish Swim School uses a holistic philosophy, The Science of SwimPlay, to help children build life skills both in and out of the water using play-based learning in a fun and safe environment. Goldfish Swim School was created by parents, for parents, with this goal in mind — to give kids the platform to build essential life skills that will help them make waves in life. They’ve created an inviting and safe place where kids overcome their fears, learn to swim, respect the water and have lots of fun while doing it. Their award-winning tropical environment and shiver-free pools are simply the fun backdrop for where kids do some serious growing and learning. So while they’re focused on the serious stuff, your family will be focused on the fun. Parents love the peace of mind and proven curriculum their certified instructors provide. 

*Flexible class times

*30-minute weekly lessons

*Life-saving skills taught through play

*Family swims, birthday parties & tons of fun

Muddy Waters Studio offers one of our clay or painting classes with step-by-step guidance, or work on your own project at your own pace. Summer is a great time to create and have some fun while getting together with new friends. Check out all the options that Muddy Waters Studio offers HERE.

Team up with Sylvan Learning of Rosemount-Eagan offers personalized tutoring and is tailored to your child’s specific needs to achieve the best results. In fact, Sylvan students achieve up to 3x more growth in their math and reading scores than their peers. We’ve helped millions of students for over 40 years, and we’re so confident in our methods that we guarantee results.

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