Summer Science Day Camps 2008 9am - 4pm, Monday - Friday For youths entering second through third grades: Session 1 AM:  June 23-27 (co-ed morning 9:00 am - 12:15 pm), PHOTOS POSTED! Session 1 PM:   June 23-27 (co-ed afternoon 1:00 pm - 4:15 pm), PHOTOS POSTED! For youths entering fourth, fifth and sixth grades: Session 3:  July 7-11 (co-ed) PHOTOS POSTED! Session 4:  July 14-18 (co-ed) PHOTOS POSTED! Session 5:  July 21-25 (co-ed) PHOTOS POSTED! Session 6:  July 28 - August 1 (girls only) PHOTOS POSTED! Session 7:  August 4-8 (co-ed) Session 8:  August 11-15 (co-ed) For youths entering seventh, eighth and ninth grades: Session 2 June 30 - July 2 (M,T,W co-ed - all invention) PHOTOS POSTED! Session 9 August 18-22 (co-ed)

Join us as we explore the electrifying world of science during The Bakken Museum's Summer Science Day Camps for youth entering grades second through ninth. Campers will learn the four steps in The Bakken invention process-think it, build it, improve it and show it-and become inventors as they work in The Bakken's Student Workshop to creatively solve problems and build their own take-home inventions using lights, drills, switches, circuits, batteries, buzzers, motors and more. Campers will also investigate the history of science through creative dramatics; get charged up during group games and building challenges; learn science-based magic tricks; explore the museum and medicinal garden; enjoy fun in the sun; and make new friends. If you can think it, you can make it at The Bakken Museum!

Registration and Fees: 

Session 1, $150 per session

Session 2, $200 per session

Sessions 3 - 9, $275 per session

Please enclose full fee per session with completed registration form. If you have any questions call 612-926-3878, ext. 219.

Scholarship applications and special payment arrangements call 612-926-3878 ext. 209.

Members receive a 10% discount.
Girl Scouts receive a $10 discount.

Some Museum programs qualify for the Take Credit For Learning educational state income tax credits and deductions. If you have any questions, contact the Minnesota Department of Revenue at (651) 296-3781 (outside metro area call 1-800-652-9094) or call the Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning at (651) 582-8200

At The Bakken, kids really learn by doing.

A typical day at Summer Camp: 

• Investigate concepts related to electricity, invention, and other scientific topics through hands-on activities,  experiments, and creative dramatics
• Explore The Bakken's exhibits and medicinal gardens
• Examine the life and work of interesting historical scientists, and recreating their experiments
• Engage in team problem-solving games and challenges, both indoor and outdoor
• Discover science by learning the secrets behind magic tricks
• Learn how to use materials and tools in our student workshop
• Design and build their own creative and unique projects and inventions
• Schedule of Activities

2007 Inventors and Projects

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Museum Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10 to 5
Thursdays 10 am to  8pm 
Closed Major Holidays
Library Hours: Monday - Friday 9 to 4:30

Admission: $7 Adults; $5 Students & Seniors; Children 3 and under are FREE!

© The Bakken Updated: August 8, 2008