Find a Summer Camp Near Golden Valley for Your Children

With the choice and variety of summer camps available in 2013, boredom won't be an option.

Organizations from area colleges to your local parks and recreation department offer dozens of camp choices for science, nature, sports, music and more. Whether you're looking for an all-around experience or a more focused camp, this list features a few in your town and nearby.

Check the list below for some camps near Golden Valley, or check out the map above for camps around the region. Click the green pins for more information, or use the map slider on the left to zoom in or out.

Know of a camp that's not on our list or our map? Visit this page and submit the information, and we'll add it.

Original post by Kurt Greenbaum.

***

Wayzata Community Education Summer WISHES
Variety of Camps
Where: Plymouth Creek Elementary, 16005 41st Ave N, Plymouth, MN 55446
Phone: 763-745-5213
When: June 10 - August 2
Registration Deadline: Registration opens March 14, and will remain open until classes are full
Cost: Range: $29.00-$175.00
For more information
Offering a variety of summer enrichment camps for students in grades K-8. Camps include art, science, math, robotics, video game design, cooking, dance and more! We offer full-day and half-day camps in a variety of price ranges.

Fun in the Son Servant Leadership Camp
Service
Where: Benilde-St. Margaret's School, 2501 Highway 100 S., St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Phone: 952-927-4176
When: July 15-18
Registration Deadline: N/A
Cost: $130 before July 1, $145 after July 1
For more information
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Ages: Students entering grades 6 – 10 This service camp will explore the servant leadership style of Jesus through visual arts, theology classes and daily service trips. The camp is divided into a 6-8th grade track and Fun in the Son II, a more intensive service camp for grades 9-10. The two camps work cooperatively, but most activities keep camps independent from each other. The final afternoon offers a closing prayer service.

Benilde-St. Margaret's Drama Camp
Performing Arts
Where: Benilde-St. Margaret's School, 2501 Highway 100 S., St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Phone: 952-927-4176
When: June 17-21
Registration Deadline: N/A
Cost: $90 in advance, $100 walk-in
For more information
9 a.m. – Noon Ages: Students entering grades 3 - 7 Explore your inner actor! Students attending BSM’s Drama Camp will explore a variety of theater-related activities, including pantomime, vocal performance, auditioning skills, movement/choreography, and stage makeup. All participants will receive a T-shirt and instruction from current theater department staff as well as recent theater department graduates. A performance showcasing skills learned will be held on the final day of camp.

Benilde-St. Margaret's Summer Strings Camp
Orchestra
Where: Benilde-St. Margaret's School, 2501 Highway 100 S., St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Phone: 952-927-4176
When: July 15-19
Registration Deadline: N/A
Cost: $90 before May 31, $100 after May 31
For more information
9 a.m. - Noon Ages: Students entering grades 4 - 7 Level 1: Beginners Level 2: Students with 1-2 years experience Level 3: Students with 3 or more years playing experience Summer Strings will explore the joy of music making through: • Live chamber music performance by the faculty and staff • Fun note reading and rhythm drill sessions • Daily group lessons and sectional rehearsals • Daily string orchestra with final day performance at 11:30 a.m. Summer Strings fee includes: All camp activities, Summer Strings Camp T-shirt, in-camp chamber music demo by faculty, highly qualified faculty with assistance from current BSM string students and recent grads. Summer Strings notes: • Students are expected to have an instrument on the first day. • Reduced rate one-week instrument rental available upon request if arranged in advance. Contact Kristina Lantz. For more information, contact Kristina Lantz, camp director, at 612-801-4282.

Benilde-St. Margaret's Science Camp
Science
Where: Benilde-St. Margaret's School, 2501 Highway 100 S., St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Phone: 952-927-4176
When: July 22-25
Registration Deadline: N/A
Cost: $90 in advance, $100 walk-in
For more information
9 a.m. – Noon Ages: Students entering grades 4 – 7 This summer explore the world of science with a fun, hands-on camp! You will learn about chemistry, physics, and engineering during this four-day camp. If you like mixing chemicals, exploring how things work, and building machines according to YOUR design, then this camp is for you. Join us! For more information, contact Lindsay Novak atlnovak@BSMschool.org.

Benilde-St. Margaret's Boys' Hockey Camp
Sports
Where: St. Louis Park Recreation Center, 3700 Monterey Drive, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Phone: 952-927-4176
When: June 10-July 24
Registration Deadline: N/A
Cost: $525 for Grades 7-8, $585 for Grades 9-12
For more information
Bantam Group (7th and 8th Grade) Dates: June 18–21, June 25–June 28 (Week of July 4th off), July 8–11, July 15–18, July 22-24 Time Schedule: Tues & Thurs 8:30 - 9:45 a.m. – On-Ice Skill Training, Concepts and Small Games; 10 - 11 a.m. - Dryland/Classroom Wed 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. – Scrimmage/Small Game Day Cost: $525 High School I (9th and 10th Grade) Dates: June 10–13, June 17–20, June 24–June 27 (Week of July 4th off), July 8–11, July 15–18, July 22–24 Time Schedule: Mon & Wed 9:45 - 11 a.m. – Scrimmage Day Tues & Thurs (Group is divided into two sessions on these days) Group 1A: 10 - 11 a.m. On-Ice Skill Training, Concepts and Games 11:15 - 12:15 p.m. Dryland/Classroom Group 1B: 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. On-Ice Skill Training, Concepts and Games 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Dryland/classroom Cost: $585 High School II (11th and 12th Grade — and returning players) Dates: June 10–13, June 17–20, June 24–June 27 (Week of July 4th off), July 8–11, July 15–18, July 22–24 Time Schedule: Mon & Wed 11:15 - 12:30 p.m. – Skill Day and Small Area Games Tues & Thurs 12:30 - 1:45 p.m. – Scrimmage Day 2 - 3 p.m. – Dryland/Classroom Cost: $585 Camp instructors will be head coach Ken Pauly and members of BSM’s coaching staff. This year’s guest instructors will include current professional and USHL players. Former Red Knight and collegiate players will serve as on- and off-ice assistants. All training activity takes place at St. Louis Park Recreation Center. For additional information, please contact head varsity coach Ken Pauly at kpauly@BSMschool.org or 763-529-9308.

Benilde-St. Margaret's Girls' Hockey Camp
Sports
Where: St. Louis Park Recreation Center, 3700 Monterey Drive, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Phone: 952-927-4176
When: June 17-July 24
Registration Deadline: N/A
Cost: $395
For more information
Dates: June 17, 19, 24, 26 July 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24 (Mondays & Wednesdays) Time: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Ages: Students entering grades 7 – 12 For more information: dherbst@BSMschool.org.

Benilde-St. Margaret's Art Camp
Art
Where: Benilde-St. Margaret's School, 2501 Highway 100 S., St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Phone: 952-927-4176
When: June 10-13
Registration Deadline: N/A
Cost: $80 in advance, $100 walk-in
For more information
9 a.m. – noon Ages: Students entering grades 4 – 7 Have you ever wanted to design your own t-shirt or take a picture with a paint can? Enjoy experimenting with new techniques in this hands-on, exciting week of art making. Each day will involve a different medium and a new masterpiece to take home. This course will be taught by two members of the Benilde St.-Margaret’s art department.

Benilde-St. Margaret's Co-Ed Tennis Camp
Sports
Where: Aquila Park, Minnetonka Blvd & Xyon Ave, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Phone: 952-927-4176
When: June 10-13, June 17-20, June 24-27
Registration Deadline: N/A
Cost: $80 in advance, $100 walk-in per session
For more information
Session I June 10 – 13 Session II June 17 – 20 Session III June 24 – June 27 (36 openings, maximum) Time: 4:30 – 6 p.m. Ages: Students entering grades 6 – 9 Time: 6:15 – 8 p.m. Ages: Students entering grades 10 – 12 Cost: $80 early registration/$100 walk-in (per session) BSM tennis coaches will run the camp with the assistance of varsity/current college players. Campers will receive instruction in stroke development, serving and returning, volleys and specialty shots, along with concentration on positioning and match tactics. Each camper will receive a T-shirt.

Benilde-St. Margaret's Softball Camp
Sports
Where: Benilde-St. Margaret's School, 2501 Highway 100 S., St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Phone: 952-927-4176
When: June 17-20; June 24-27; June 24-28; July 8-11; July 15-18
Registration Deadline: N/A
Cost: $90 in advance, $100 walk-in
For more information
Ages: Students entering grades 5 – 8. 9:30 a.m. – Noon. The BSM coaching staff and current and former varsity players will instruct campers on the finer points of fast-pitch softball, including catching, throwing, bunting, hitting, base running, pitching, postioning, fielding responsibilities and the overall sport dynamics. Campers will receive a camp T-shirt.
Ages: Students entering grades 5 – 9. 9 a.m. – Noon. The BSM varsity coaching staff as well as the former and current varsity players will instruct campers on the finer points of the game of lacrosse. Daily instruction will focus on fundamentals, individual skills and team play. All campers will receive a T-shirt and participate in daily games.
Ages: Students entering grades 5 – 9. 9 a.m. – Noon. The BSM varsity coaching staff, as well as the former and current varsity players, will instruct campers on the finer points of the game of lacrosse. Daily instruction will focus on fundamentals, individual skills and team play. All campers will receive a T-shirt and participate in daily games.
Ages: Students entering grades 6 – 9. 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Head coach Dave Platt and the BSM coaching staff will run the camp with the assistance of several varsity players. Campers will receive instruction in individual skill development, offensive/defensive tactics, large- and small-game strategies, as well as individual training for goalkeepers. All campers will receive a T-shirt, and prizes will be awarded for individual and team competitions. Visit the BSM boys’ soccer website at www.BSMschool.org/boyssoccer. For more information, contact Dave Platt at dplatt@BSMschool.org.
Ages: Students entering grades 6 – 8. 9 a.m. – Noon. Head coach Scott Helling-Christy will direct this comprehensive soccer camp run by girls’ assistant and goalkeeper coach Anne Erickson and coach Steve Vuolo. Current and former high school varsity soccer players will help campers develop in the technical and tactical aspects of the game. All campers will receive a skills booklet, a program yearbook and camp gear. Individual, specific goalkeeper training will also be provided.
Ages: Students entering grades 5 – 9. 9 a.m. – Noon. All campers receive a T-shirt and a basketball. Daily games and contests focus on offensive and defensive fundamentals. Head Coach Bob Lyons and the BSM coaching staff will run the camp with assistance from varsity players.

Twin Town Guitars Summer Sessions Band Camp
Music
Where: Twin Town Guitars, 3400 Lyndale Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55408
Phone: 612-822-3334
When: Session I: June 10th-21st Session II: July 29th-August 9th
Registration Deadline: June 9th and July 28th
Cost: $375
For more information
Bring your instrument and rock in a band! Youth, Teen and Girl Powered-Rock campers learn about starting a band, band rehearsals, song selection, song writing and stage performance. Even try a new instrument if you like. This camp concludes with a live performance at the Whiskey Junction! Thank you! Carrie Bell Director of Music Education Twin Town Guitars

Benilde-St. Margaret's Boys' Basketball Camp
Sports
Where: Benilde-St. Margaret's School, 2501 Highway 100 S., St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Phone: 952-927-4176
When: June 10-21; June 10-14; June 17-21; July 15-18
Registration Deadline: N/A
Cost: $100 in advance, $115 walk-in
For more information
Dates: June 10 – 21, M – F Time: 9 – 10:30 a.m. Ages: Students entering grades 3 – 6 Time: 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Ages: Students entering grades 7 – 9 All campers receive a basketball, individual evaluations, and T-shirts. (For those registering before May 20, your T-shirt will include your last name.) Head coach John Moore (’74) and the BSM coaching staff will conduct camp with assistance from college players and current/former varsity players. The first week of camp will emphasize individual skill development through station work. Week two will consist of individual and team competition. A camp for senior high players is also available. See our website for more details.
June 10-14. Ages: Students entering grades 7 – 9; 8 – 10 a.m. The BSM football camp will provide a non-contact learning environment focusing on skills, techniques and teamwork. The emphasis will be on fundamentals. All campers will receive a T-shirt, and awards are given daily.
June 17-21. Ages: Students entering grades 9 – 10; Time: 8 – 10 a.m. June 17-21. Ages: Students entering grades 6 – 8. Time: 1 – 3 p.m. The BSM’s varsity coaching staff provides camp instruction. Campers will receive a T-shirt.
July 15-18: Ages: Students entering grades 3 – 8. 1 – 3:30 p.m. BSM varsity coaches and athletes will lead a fun-filled week of games, instruction and contests. T-shirts will be awarded to all participants.

Camp Acoma: Hopkins
Day Camp fun: Swimming instruction; Arts & Crafts; Ice Skating; Performing Arts; Outdoor Games
Where: Blake School, Hopkins, 110 South Blake Road , Hopkins, MN 55343
Phone: 952-988-3463
When: 6/17-7/26
Registration Deadline: None
Cost: 107.50/week for half days & 207/ week for full days
For more information
Summer at Blake offers arts, academics, athletic and day camp opportunities from 6/10-8/16 in addition to Camp Acoma: Hopkins.

Camp Acoma: Wayzata
Day Camp fun: Swimming instruction; Arts & Crafts; Ice Skating; Performing Arts; Outdoor Games
Where: Blake School, Wayzata or Highcroft Campus, 301 Peavey Lane, Wayzata, MN 55391
Phone: 952-988-3463
When: 7/29-8/9
Registration Deadline: 7/29/2013
Cost: $107.50/week for half days and $207/ week for full days
For more information
Summer at Blake offers arts, academics, athletic and day camp opportunities from 6/10-8/16 in addition to Camp Acoma: Wayzata & Hopkins.

Summer at Blake
Academics, Arts, Athletics & Day Camp (Camp Acoma)
Where: Blake School Campuses: Hopkins, Minneapolis & Wayzata, 110 South Blake Road, Hopkins, MN 55343
Phone: 952-988-3463
When: 6/10-8/16
Registration Deadline: None
Cost: $100.00-$1800.00
For more information
Join The Blake School for our 50th season of summer learning, growth and fun. Summer at Blake invites students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade to pursue academic, artistic and athletic interests and passions, and includes Camp Acoma for children ages 4-11. From camps to courses, from the ice arena to the science lab, students enjoy Blake’s amazing facilities, talented coaches and superb teachers. Summer at Blake is open to children from throughout the Twin Cities and we offer a wide variety of options with a varied and flexible schedule. You do not need to attend Blake to join the fun. Where the joy and love of learning meet the magic of summer! Summer at Blake New 2013: · For elementary and middle school students: chemistry, fencing, knitting, Kids in the Kitchen, hockey, game theory mathematics, track and field, world music expedition, visual art · For high school students: writing workshop, ACT test prep, academic courses for graduation credit

Tomorrow's Leading Knights: The Hwa Rang Do Youth Corps
Sports; Martial Arts and Leadership camps
Where: South Minneapolis, 5417 Nicollet Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55419
Phone: 612-824-5425
When: June 5th - August 16th
Registration Deadline: Depends on camp date
Cost: $191-$376
For more information
The Tomorrow’s Leading Knights Program has been tailored to include many different types of activities that are structured in an effective and dynamic progression for children to participate in everyday. Not only is daily martial art training a part of all the fun, but productive activities and life lessons are an integral part of the experience. Here is a list of our weekly themes: 1 – Super Hero Mini Camp: June 5th to 7th 2 – The TLK Amazing Race Part 1: June 10th to 14th 3 – Solving Mysteries Week “Case of the Missing Nun-chucks”: June 17th to 21st 4 – The TLK Amazing Race Part 2: June 24th to 28th 5 – Camping and Survival Week: July 8th to 12th 6 – Lost in Space: July 15th to 19th 7 – Planes, Trains, & Automobiles: July 22nd to 26th 8 – Under the Big Top: July 29th to August 2nd 9 – Track & Field Week: August 5th to 9th 10 – Splash into Fun: August 12th to 16th

Camp Royal
A variety of camps from Hopkins Community Education centered on sports, education, art, creative activities and more.
Where: Most camps are at Eisenhower Community Center and Eisenhower Elementary School (1001 Highway 7, Hopkins). Some camps are at Hopkins West Junior High (3830 Baker Road, Minnetonka) and the Lindbergh Center Entrance to Hopkins High School (2400 Lindbergh Dr, Minnetonka, MN)
Phone: 952-988-4070
When: June 17 - August 1
Registration Deadline: Ongoing
Cost: Varies depending on registration
For more information