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Foci MCGA Youth Glass Camp: Fired Up!

Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts · $450/week

Foci MCGA Youth Glass Camp offers hands-on glass art experiences for youth in Minneapolis, focusing on various techniques like fusing, flameworking, and mosa...

▌ Editor's read The Foci MCGA Youth Glass Camp website (mnglassart.org/classes/youth-camps) loads successfully and provides detailed information about their summer programs. The organization, Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts (MCGA), is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, indicating a community-focused mission. The camp offers day programs for various age groups, including 'Fired Up!' for ages 9-12 and 'Glass Explorers' for ages 13-17, with different sessions throughout the summer. Activities include flameworking, fusing, mosaics, and sandblasting. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or state licensing information. There is no explicit language regarding staff background checks. Google reviews for 'Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars from 100 reviews, with many reviewers praising the quality of instruction and the unique experience. Social media handles found are @focimcga on Instagram and FociMCGA on Facebook, showcasing examples of student work and studio activities.
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Who thrives here Ages 9–12

Foci MCGA Youth Glass Camp: Fired Up! sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right arts fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
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Established
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Operator
Nonprofit organization
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Details

  • Category: Arts
  • Ages: 9–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Address: 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Scholarships available; applications due Apr 11, 2026.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Foci MCGA Youth Glass Camp: Fired Up!

What ages does Foci MCGA Youth Glass Camp: Fired Up! accept?
Foci MCGA Youth Glass Camp: Fired Up! is open to children ages 9–12. 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 Foci MCGA Youth Glass Camp: Fired Up! cost?
Foci MCGA Youth Glass Camp: Fired Up! publishes $450/week for the standard session. USD. Scholarships available; applications due Apr 11, 2026. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Foci MCGA Youth Glass Camp: Fired Up!'s hours?
Foci MCGA Youth Glass Camp: Fired Up! runs 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Foci MCGA Youth Glass Camp: Fired Up!?
Foci MCGA Youth Glass Camp: Fired Up! 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 Foci MCGA Youth Glass Camp: Fired Up! provide lunch?
Foci MCGA Youth Glass Camp: Fired Up! 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.
How does Foci MCGA Youth Glass Camp: Fired Up! compare to other arts camps in Minneapolis?
Foci MCGA Youth Glass Camp: Fired Up! is one of 10 arts camps in Minneapolis that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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