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▌ STEM · Ages 5–12

The Works Museum Summer Camp

Bloomington · $400/week

The Works Museum offers STEM-focused day camps in Bloomington, MN, designed to inspire creativity and critical thinking through hands-on engineering and tech...

▌ Editor's read The Works Museum Summer Camp website loads successfully, detailing a variety of STEM-focused day camps for children in grades K-8. The museum itself is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, indicating a mission-driven approach to education. While not ACA accredited, the museum has a strong community presence with a Google review rating of 4.7 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many reviewers praising the engaging exhibits and educational value. The camp offers diverse themes like 'Robotics,' 'Game Design,' and 'Extreme Engineering,' with specific age ranges for each program. The website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for staff. Social media handles found are @theworksmuseum on Instagram and 'theworksmuseum' on Facebook, both actively updated with museum and camp-related content.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

The Works Museum Summer Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given stem program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 9740 Grand Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Member discounts available.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about The Works Museum Summer Camp

What ages does The Works Museum Summer Camp accept?
The Works Museum Summer Camp is open to children ages 5–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does The Works Museum Summer Camp cost?
The Works Museum Summer Camp publishes $400/week for the standard session. USD. Member discounts available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are The Works Museum Summer Camp's hours?
The Works Museum Summer Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs The Works Museum Summer Camp?
The Works Museum Summer Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does The Works Museum Summer Camp provide lunch?
The Works Museum Summer Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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