WOODBURY, MN (WNN) – The summer forecast is for hot weather and bored kids. Luckily there is still time to find summer camps and programs where kids can learn skills, make friends, and fight off boredom and screen-time.
The listing below, while not complete, contains most general programs as well as specialty camps in Woodbury and nearby communities. With camp registration opening as early as January, some popular programs are full, but there are surprising openings and waiting lists to check out.
The first section includes organizations with multiple camps and classes as well as programs that fill the campers’ days with such an eclectic mix of activities that they don’t fit in a single category. There is a link for every program to make choosing and registration easier.
If you don’t have a bored kid to distract you this summer, do your neighbors, relatives, and co-workers a favor by sharing the list.
Organizations With Multiple Camps
- District 622 Community Education All ages
- Flying Colors Trapeze Ages 7-18
- Hidden Pines Ranch Grades K-10
- New Life Academy 33 months-12th grade
- SoWashCo Community Education All ages
- Stillwater Area Community Education All ages
- University of Minnesota Ages 6-15
- Woodbury Parks and Recreation All ages
- Woodbury YMCA of the North 24 months-8th grade
Specialty Camps and Programs
Animals
- Animal Humane Society 3rd to 8th grade
- The Canine Coach for kids 8-13 and their dogs
- Como Zoo and Conservatory Preschool-6th grade
- The Hayloft Ages 3-10
- Minnesota Zoo Pre-K to 12th grade
Culture and History
- Germanic American Institute Ages 5-13
- Gibbs Farm Ages 5-14
- Korean Culture Camp K-7th grade
- Maplewood Museum Ages 6-16
Kids with Disabilities
- Camp for Kids who Stutter 5th-9th grade
- Camp Gillette in person and on-line
- E.X.I.T.E. Camp STEM for middle school girls and gender expansive youth
- iCan Bike Camp Age 8+ with Down Syndrome
- Let’s Act for students with Down Syndrome age 14+
Nature
- Carpenter Nature Center Ages 5-10+
- Dodge Nature Center 3rd -8th grade
- Sally Manzara Nature Interpretive Center Ages 1-10
- Washington County Parks Grades 1-3
Sports
- Wind Chill Ultimate Frisbee Ages 7-14
- Planet Spirit Cheerleading
Basketball
- East Ridge Athletic Association K-12th grade
- Legacy Hoops 1st-8th grade
- Woodbury Athletic Association 5th-12th grade
Bowling
- Kids Bowl Free in nearby communities Ages 2-17
Football
- Thielen Youth Camp Ages 6-13
- Woodbury Football 1st-12th grade
Gym activities
- Conquer Ninja Ages 6-13
- Excel Martial Arts Ages 5-13
- Kidstrong Ages 4-11
- Perpetual Motion Ages 5-13
- The Tumbling Club Age 5+
Ice Sports
- Elite Performance mites and squirts
- Fusion Training peewees and bantams
- Minnesota Athletic Club Age 5+
- Woodbury Figure Skating Club Age 5+
Soccer
- East Ridge Athletic Association Ages 8-18
- Salvo Soccer Ages 5-14
Volleyball
STEM
- Bakken Museum 2nd-9th grade
- Bell Museum K-8th grade
- Go-Solar K-6th grade
- Science Museum of Minnesota Pre-K to 6th grade
- Tech Academy 1st-9th grade
- The Works Ages 5-12
Visual and Performing Arts
- Adventures in Cardboard Ages 8-16
- ArtStart Ages 4-13+
- Aspire Music 1st-12th grade
- FilmNorth Ages 10-17
- KidCreate Studio Ages 3-12
- Lakeshore Players K-12th grade
- Merrill Arts Center Ages 3-17
- Minnesota Boychoir Boys ages 6-12
- Minnesota Youth Symphony 2nd-12th grade
- Park Square Theatre K-12th grade
- St Paul Conservatory of Music K-12th grade
- School of Rock Ages 8-18
- StitchMasters Sewing School Age 13+
- Theater Mu 3rd-9th grade
- Woodbury Dance Ages 2-7
