STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) at the Farm
STEAM at the Farm offers hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities for children at a farm setting through the Minneapolis Park and ...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board's camps page. The 'STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) at the Farm' camp is listed as a day camp. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is a municipal entity, indicating a public ownership type. Social media handles for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board were found on their main website (minneapolisparks.org). There is no specific mention of ACA accreditation or background check policies directly on the camp listing or the general camps page. The camp is offered at a cost of $140 per week, as per the initial request.
Who thrives here Ages 8–10
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) at the Farm 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
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 8–10
- Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Address: 2117 W River Rd N, Minneapolis, MN 55411
- Phone: (612) 230-6400
- Cost notes: Per camper
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) at the Farm
- What ages does STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) at the Farm accept?
- STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) at the Farm is open to children ages 8–10. 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 STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) at the Farm cost?
- STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) at the Farm publishes $140/week for the standard session. Per camper Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) at the Farm's hours?
- STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) at the Farm runs 9 a.m.-3 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) at the Farm?
- STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) at the Farm is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) at the Farm provide lunch?
- STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) at the Farm 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) at the Farm with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Browse similar camps
Indexable directory cuts for families comparing STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) at the Farm against nearby options.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) at the Farm.
- Highpoint Center for Printmaking Summer Camps · Ages 8–18
- Minnesota Glass Art - Youth & Teen Glass Camps · Minneapolis, MN · Ages 8–17 · $450/week
- Textile Center Minnesota - Youth & Family Classes · Minneapolis, MN · Ages 6–17
- Adventure Days: Archery & Survival Skills · Dan Kinney Pavilion · Ages 9–15 · $40/week
- BLC (Bilingual Learning Center) Summer Camp · Hale/Lake Nokomis · Ages 5–12 · $275/week
- Bugs: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly! · RW Farm Park · Ages 6–8 · $140/week
- Children's Theatre Company Summer Camps · Children's Theatre Company · Ages 6–18 · $600/week
- Foci MCGA Youth Glass Camp: Fired Up! · Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts · Ages 9–12 · $450/week