Office Hours:
Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
For questions about summer camp registration, call 612-624-9050.
Registration begins Tuesday, February 24, 2009 by phone. Registrations may also be mailed, faxed, or delivered in person to the Bell Museum. Early bird registration for Bell Museum Members begins Tuesday, February 17! Become a member today.
download a registration form (pdf)
CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY
$40 of your payment is considered a non-refundable deposit. If you wish to withdraw from a camp, you must do so at least two full weeks prior to the first day of camp in order to receive a refund of the remaining registration fee. No refunds will be given if a cancellation is made within two weeks deadline of the first day of camp.
If for any reason the Bell Museum cancels your camp, you will receive a full refund of the registration fee or, if you prefer, the opportunity to transfer to another camp if space is available. Notification will be given four weeks prior to the start date in the event that your camp is cancelled.
2009 CAMP DESCRIPTIONS:
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Art in Nature
June 29-July 03, grades K-1 completed - CANCELED
August 3-7, grades 4-5 completed
From cave pictures of bison and horses, to the
work of famous photographers and painters of
today, humans have created art about the natural world. In this camp, we'll see many examples of nature art and learn how artists create paintings, sculptures, etchings, and drawings. We'll visit the University of Minnesota Weisman Art Museum
and create masterpieces of our own.
Baby Animals
June 15 – 19, grades K – 1 completed
August 31 – September 4, grades K – 1 completed
In this camp, we’ll discover how to match baby animals to their parents, where baby animals live,
and how they develop. Through games, stories, and tours of the museum, we’ll learn which babies rely
on instinct alone and which babies need their parents’ help to make their way to adulthood.
Backyard Chemistry
July 6-10, grades 4-5 completed - CANCELED
August 31-September 4, grades 4-5 completed
Humans are made up of hundreds of different chemicals. In this camp, we'll explore the many chemicals in all of us and in our world. We'll do simple and fun experiments that'll surprise you with their results.
Behind the Diorama Glass
July 27 – 31, grades 2 – 3 completed
August 10 – 14, grades 4 – 5 completed
The Bell Museum is famous for its Minnesota habitat dioramas. In this camp, you’ll get a
behind-the-scenes look at how they were made, the stories they tell, and why. Learn what taxidermy is, make a mini-diorama, and tour the Bell Museum’s scientific collections.
Birds of Minnesota
June 15 – 19, grades 2 – 3 completed
August 3 – 7, grades K – 1 completed
In this camp, we’ll learn how birds fly, swim, build nests, and where they go during the winter. We’ll learn to identify Minnesota birds including hawks, warblers, ducks, and grouse. On field trip day,
you’ll get a chance to try out your bird-watching skills in a local park and visit the University of Minnesota Raptor Center.