Don’t let the snow on the ground fool you… Busy parents and busy kids are already planning for summer day camps and programs.
Few kids these days simply laze the summer away. Structured programs provide access to child care, skill development and new experiences.
Early registration guarantees a spot in the programs suited for each child and family. Some programs are already full while others aren’t ready to share their summer schedules yet.
This listing of summer options in Woodbury and beyond is comprehensive but not complete. The myriad of summer sports opportunities available to Woodbury kids will be shared on a separate list.
Programs with Multiple Offerings
Camp Northern Star Discovery Day Camp K-6th grade scout camp, registration available.
District 622 Community Education All ages Summer schedule not yet available.
Flying Colors Trapeze Ages 7-18, Registration open.
Great River Summer K-10th grade Registration open with early bird discount until Feb. 14.
Hidden Pines Ranch Grades K-10 Some slots still available at this Stillwater outdoor camp.
New Life Academy 33 months-12th grade Registration open for multiple Christ-centered programs.
Panther Camp and enrichments at Mounds Park Academy K-8 Registration has started.
SoWashCo Community Education All ages Registration for kids Club open. Activities including theater and sports camps will be available.
Summer at SPA Grades 3rd-12th. Registration is open with some programs already full.
St Thomas Academy Girls excluded from many offerings. Registration currently available.
University of Minnesota Ages 6-15. Registration begins Feb. 9 for multi-themed day camps on the St. Paul Campus.
Visitation Summer Solutions Grades 1-12 For girls and boys Registration open.
Woodbury Parks and Recreation All ages. Registration begins Feb. 25.
Woodbury YMCA of the North 24 months-8th grade Registration open.
Specialty Camps and Programs
Animals
Animal Humane Society 3rd to 8th grade. Registration open.
The Canine Coach for kids 8-13 and their dogs. “Dates will be posted as soon as they’re finalized – usually around February or March!”
Como Zoo and Conservatory Preschool-6th grade. Registration open.
Eagle Eye Farm Ages 3-15. River Falls, Wisconsin. Registration open.
The Hayloft Ages 3-10. Unicorns, horses, llamas and goats in Hastings.
Minnesota Zoo Pre-K to 12th grade. Registration opens Feb. 10.
Spark Equestrian Academy Ages 3-adult. Registration begins April 19.
Culture and History
Germanic American Institute Ages 5-13. Registration open for beginning German learners to bilingual kids.
Gibbs Farm Ages 5-14. Registration begins Feb. 11.
Korean Culture Camp K-7th grade. Registration underway for all members of the Korean diaspora for camp July 13-17.
Maplewood Museum Ages 6-16.
Kids with Disabilities
All programs in spaces built with federal funding (schools, parks, zoos etc) have legal obligations to make reasonable accommodations for participation by individuals with disabilities.
Young Dance Ages 1+ or older. For all abilities including wheels. Registration open.
Camp for Kids who Stutter 5th-9th grade. July 13-17 On the University of Minnesota campus.
Camp Gillette In person and on-line.
E.X.I.T.E. Camp STEM for middle school girls and gender expansive youth. Apply by May 31 to this free summer camp for Minnesota middle school girls and gender expansive youth with disabilities.
Groves Summer Programs Grades 2nd to 8th. Registration open.
Nature
Carpenter Nature Center Ages 5-10+. Registration opens with some camps already full but with possible waiting lists.
Dodge Nature Center 3rd to 8th grade. The lottery is already closed. New camp for neurodiverse kids still taking applications.
Heart and Soul Empowerment Nature Camps Ages 5-15. Register now One session already full.
Sally Manzara Nature Interpretive Center Ages 1-10. Registration open.
Washington County Parks Grades 1st to 3rd. Registration has opened.
STEM
Bakken Museum 2nd to 9th grade. Registration underway with notification lists for camps that are already full.
Bell Museum K-8th grade. Member registration starts Feb. 10 with general registration a week later.
Camp Invention K-6th grade Multiple locations Ongoing registration with discount until March 31.
Hamine High School Camp Grades 9-12. Registration open with discount until April 30
Tech Academy Registration open for programming at Lake Middle School.
Tech Revolution at Macalester College. Registration open with discounts for early enrollment.
The Works Ages 5-12. Programs at the Minnesota Children’s Museum and in Bloomington are now accepting registration.
Visual and Performing Arts
Adventures in Cardboard Ages 8-16. Many sessions are already full, but they do offer waitlists and have been known to add sessions.
AR Workshop Ages 7-14 On-going registration.
Artlet 26 Ages 6-15. Registration in progress.
ArtStart Ages 4-13+. Open for registration but classes fill quickly.
Aspire Music 1st to 12th grade. Enrollment is open for “Watch Us Fly.”
Children’s Theatre Company 1st to 12th grade. Some sessions available in St. Paul. Registration open.
Heart of the Beast Puppet Camp Ages 7-12. One session in the first week of September. Registration available.
KidCreate Studio Ages 3-12. On-going registration.
Lakeshore Players K-12th grade. Registration available.
Laurel School of Music K-12th grade. Newly merged programs with open registration.
Locally Grown Theatre 2nd to 8th grade and ages 4-7. Schedule not available.
MacPhail Center for Music Ages 3-18. Enroll now.
Merrill Arts Center Ages 3-18. Registration open.
Minnesota Boychoir Bootcamp Boys ages 6-12. August 10-14.
Minnesota Youth Symphony 2nd to 12th grade. Registration opens in March.
Park Square Theatre K-12th grade. Already registering for 70+ programs.
Rock U Music School Ages 5-16. Sign up now.
School of Rock Ages 8-18. Claim your spot now.
StitchMasters Sewing School Age 13+. Options expected in February.
Theater Mu 3rd to 9th grade. Registration info coming soon.
Woodbury Dance Ages 2-7. Check-in later for information.
Youth Performance Company Grades K-8. Two locations, registration open.
