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Minnesota Glass Art - Youth & Teen Glass Camps

Minneapolis, MN · $450/week

Hands-on glass art camps for youth and teens, exploring various glassmaking techniques.

▌ Editor's read The Minnesota Glass Art website indicates that they offer youth and teen glass camps, focusing on techniques like flameworking, fusing, and stained glass. The organization, formerly known as Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts, was founded in 2004, suggesting over 20 years of operation. They are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, as stated on their 'About Us' page. The camps are structured as day programs, typically running for a week. Social media links for Instagram (@mnglassart) and Facebook (mnglassart) are present on their website, showing active engagement. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific state licensing for youth camps on their site. The website details various camp offerings, including 'Glass Art Explorers' for ages 9-12 and 'Teen Glass Camp' for ages 13-17, with specific dates and pricing listed.
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Since 200620+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 8–17

Minnesota Glass Art - Youth & Teen Glass Camps is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. arts programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2006 (20 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Arts
  • Ages: 8–17
  • Hours: 1pm-4pm (Flameworking), 9am-12pm (Glassblowing)
  • Address: 711 15th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
  • Phone: 612-759-8496
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD, Teen Flameworking June 8-12, 2026

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Minnesota Glass Art - Youth & Teen Glass Camps

What ages does Minnesota Glass Art - Youth & Teen Glass Camps accept?
Minnesota Glass Art - Youth & Teen Glass Camps is open to children ages 8–17. 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 Minnesota Glass Art - Youth & Teen Glass Camps cost?
Minnesota Glass Art - Youth & Teen Glass Camps publishes $450/week for the standard session. USD, Teen Flameworking June 8-12, 2026 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Minnesota Glass Art - Youth & Teen Glass Camps's hours?
Minnesota Glass Art - Youth & Teen Glass Camps runs 1pm-4pm (Flameworking), 9am-12pm (Glassblowing). If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Minnesota Glass Art - Youth & Teen Glass Camps?
Minnesota Glass Art - Youth & Teen Glass Camps is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 20 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Minnesota Glass Art - Youth & Teen Glass Camps provide lunch?
Minnesota Glass Art - Youth & Teen Glass Camps 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 Minnesota Glass Art - Youth & Teen Glass Camps compare to other arts camps in Minneapolis?
Minnesota Glass Art - Youth & Teen Glass Camps 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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