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Creatures of the Night
July 13 – 17, grades 2 – 3 completed
August 24 – 28, grades K – 1 completed - FULL

When the sun goes down an entirely different
world of creatures comes out. In this camp, we’ll explore some of the differences between day and night dwelling animals. We’ll also discover some of the strange and wonderful adaptations of nocturnal animals, nature’s creatures of the night. 

Creepy Crawlies
June 22 – 26, grades 2 – 3 completed - FULL
August 10 – 14, grades K – 1 completed

Earth Power
July 27 – 31, grades 4 – 5 completed
August 24 – 28, grades 2 – 3 completed

During this new camp, we’ll experiment with wind, water, and solar power, as well as learn about fossil fuels and where they come from. We’ll use solar cookers, play with hot air balloons, and visit with University of Minnesota scientists and researchers who are working on new methods of sustainable energy.

Forensic Science
June 29 – July 3, grades 5 – 6 completed
July 20 – 24, grades 5 – 6 completed

In this camp, we’ll meet people who use their knowledge of animals and plants to help the police solve crimes. You’ll learn to classify insects, identify fingerprints, measure footprints, and examine bones. At the end of the week, we’ll solve a mock crime with help from University of Minnesota Police.

Minnesota Glaciers and Prehistoric Animals
July 20 – 24, grades 2 – 3 completed
August 17 – 21, grades 4 – 5 completed

How big was the giant sloth that once lived in Minnesota? In this camp, we’ll answer that
question and many others as we journey back 10,000 years to learn how Minnesota’s animals
and plants evolved over time. We’ll learn what fossils can reveal, study prehistoric animal skulls, make a miniature glacier, and find traces of Minnesota’s past that still exist today.

Minnesota’s Magnificent Mammals
June 22 – 26, grades 4 – 5 completed - CANCELED
July 13 – 17, grades K – 1 completed - CANCELED

Minnesota is home to more than 70 species of mammals—ranging in size from the tiny pigmy shrew to the mighty moose. In this camp, we’ll use the Bell Museum’s dioramas to discover where Minnesota’s mammals live, what they eat, and how they move from one place to another.

Mysteries of the Plant World
June 15 – 19, grades 4 – 5 completed - CANCELED
July 6 – 10, grades 2 – 3 completed

From the showy lady’s slipper to the stinging nettle, Minnesota is home to an amazing range of plant life. Besides learning about cool and unusual plants, we’ll dissect plant parts and identify common Minnesota plants. We’ll also taste some wild plants and learn how to press plants so you can start your own collection at home..

Nature in the City
July 27 – 31, grades K – 1 completed
August 17 – 21, grades 2 – 3 completed
August 24 – 28, grades 4 – 5 completed

Many people think that nature is something you find far away, out in the wild areas of the world. But even if you live in the heart of the city, nature is all around you. In this camp, we’ll learn how to be on the lookout for nature. We’ll meet people who study and manage the wildlife in the city and find out how to create natural habitats right in our own neighborhoods.