TWIN CITIES 2026 CULTURE & HISTORY SUMMER CAMPS
MINNEAPOLIS & ST PAUL SUMMER CAMPS
Minnesota Urban Debate League Summer Camps
Date: 06/21/2026 - 07/10/2026
Location: Augsburg University Hagsfors Center, 700 21st Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55454Minnesota Urban Debate League offers academic day and residential camps for middle and high school students. Whether your student has no previous experience or wants to level up their skills, caring and experienced coaches will help them achieve their personal goals. Cost is $425-$1825.
Alliance Française French Camps
Date: 06/22/2026 - 08/21/2026
Location: Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul, 227 Colfax Avenue N, Minneapolis, MN, 55405Kids ages 3-18 will enjoy a variety of activities while “traveling” around the world of la Francophonie, as well as exploring new corners of France. Half day and full day options available, beginner and advanced camps offered. Cost is $225-$430.
Gibbs Farm Summer Day Camps
Date: 06/24/2026 - 08/26/2026
Location: Gibbs Farm, 2097 Larpenteur Ave W, Falcon Heights, MN, 55113Historic Gibbs Farm offers living history summer camps for kids ages 4-14. Themes may include life on the farm, Dakota culture, nature, games, and tea party day camps. Cost is $25-$250 per session.
German Language Camps
Date: 07/13/2026 - 08/14/2026
Location: Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Avenue, Saint Paul, MN , 55102Kids ages 5-16 will have the run of the GAI Haus and grounds this summer, exploring interactive themes while learning German. Beginners to bilingual campers are welcome at GAI’s half-day summer camps, with before- and after-care available. $190-$230/pp.
Korean Culture Camp
Date: 07/13/2026 - 07/17/2026
Location: Minnehaha Academy, 3100 West River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, 55406Korean Culture Camp is a Twin Cities summer camp that covers topics of arts, cooking/food, history/culture and music. Camp is one week in July and open to kids ages 5-14. Teen helper positions available for just $40. Cost for campers is $300.
Camp has historically been held at Minnehaha Academy’s Upper School campus.
ASI Swedish Camps
Date: 08/04/2026 - 08/17/2026
Location: American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55407Day camps and a multi-day handcraft camp available for youth ages 6-18. Themes include Vikings, Pippi Longstocking, language immersion, and more. $92-$380 (Note: some of these are already selling out in January).
NORTHEAST METRO SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS
Maplewood Area Historical Society Day Camps
Date: 06/22/2026 - 08/21/2026
Location: Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Road D East, Maplewood, MN, 55109Maplewood Area Historical Society holds its kids summer camp at the Bruentrup Heritage Farm.The historic site presents camps such as farm-to-table, culinary camp, history detectives, recess camp, and one room schoolhouse camp for kids in grades 1-9. Plus a culinary camp for teens and Recess Camp with a single day price option or whole summer. Cost is $279+
White Bear Lake Historical Society Summer Camp
Date: 07/07/2026 - 07/10/2026
Location: Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN, 55110Summer campers in grades 3-6 investigate the people, places, and events that make the White Bear Lake area unique. Summer camp sessions $240.
TWIN CITIES SUMMER CAMPS - SOUTHEAST METRO
Dakota City Heritage Village Youth Camps
Date: 06/08/2026 - 06/25/2026
Location: Dakota City Heritage Village, 4008 220th Street West, Farmington, MN, 55024Dakota City Heritage Village, located on the grounds of the Dakota County Fair, offers Master Apprentice Camps for ages 13+ (June 8-11), Junior Apprentice Camp for ages 6-12 (June 22-25) and a single Try It-Hands On camp for ages 5-12+ (June 17). Cost is $51.50-$180.25.
Holz Farm Camps
Date: 06/29/2026 - 07/30/2026
Location: Holz Farm Park, 4665 Manor Drive, Eagan, MN, 55123Experience life on a 1940’s era farm at Holz Farm Camp. Sessions are offered for youth ages 5-7 and 8-12. Cost is $120-$190/week.
TWIN CITIES SUMMER CAMPS - SOUTHWEST METRO
Mes Amis French Summer Camp
Date: 06/08/2026 - 08/14/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: Mes Amis French School, 13000 St Davids Rd, Hopkins, MN, 55305Mes Amis French School’s summer camp takes children on an exciting journey through the festivals, traditions, and cuisines of French-speaking countries worldwide. Camps available for kids ages: 33 mo-12 years with half, whole and extended day options. Cost is $220-$495/week.
Isla School Spanish Immersion Summer Camps
Date: 06/08/2026 - 08/21/2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: International Spanish Language Academy (ISLA), 5350 W 78th St, Edina, MN, 55439Four wonderful weeks of camp for kids. Each week has a totally different theme and activities. They are all taught by ISLA staff. Half Day Camps are for Kindergarten students who want to have an immersion experience. No language skills are needed or required. Week long camps for grades K-6th grade. $375/week.
International School of Minnesota Discovery Kids Summer Camp
Date: 06/15/2026 - 08/07/2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: International School of Minnesota, 6385 Beach Road, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344International School of Minnesota offers four-and five-day action-packed summer camps on a private 57-acre wooded campus. Camps run 8am-5pm daily for youth ages 3-12. Campers participate in music, art, swimming, sports, and a variety of theme-based activities each week. Cost is $400-$450/week.
Pond Dakota Pioneer Camp
Date: 06/16/2026 - 08/13/2026 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Pond-Dakota Mission Park, 401 East 104th Street, Bloomington, MN , 55420
Pioneer Camp: Arriving in Minnesota
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Pioneer Camp: Life On The Farm
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Pond Dakota Language Camps
Date: 06/23/2026 - 06/25/2026 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Pond-Dakota Mission Park, 401 East 104th Street, Bloomington, MN , 55420Dakota Language Camp at Pond Dakota Mission Park is unique and that kids of all ages and their adults are invited to attend. (Those under 7 must be accompanied by an adult). Learn about the Dakota language through games, crafts, songs, dancing and foods. Lunch is included each day. $90-$114.
LifeFx Summer Camp
Date: 07/13/2026 - 07/17/2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: LifeFx, 6625 Lyndale Ave S Suite 505, Richfield, MN, 55423LifeFx’s summer camp is best for the neurodiverse brain. Campers ages 7-13 learn tools and strategies through hands-on activities, speakers and field trips. Cost is $474.
CULTURE SUMMER CAMPS - MULTIPLE TWIN CITIES METRO-AREA LOCATIONS
La Senda Spanish Immersion Day Camp
Date: 06/15/2026 - 08/20/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: La Senda Spanish Center, 261 School Ave, Suite 110, Excelsior, MN, 55331Spanish immersion camp at La Senda is packed with games, crafts, exercise, team building and activities for language learners ages 4-grade 5. Choose from half day (8am-12pm/12pm-4pm) or full day (8am-4pm) options plus extended care. Multiple Twin Cities Southwest Metro locations. Cost is $215-$430.
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