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Find a Summer Camp Near Fridley for Your Kids
Our 2013 summer camp guide includes a handy rundown of camps near you, and a growing list of camps on our map throughout the Twin Cities area. Registration is on now.
With the choice and variety of summer camps available in 2013, boredom won't be an option.
Organizations from area colleges to your local parks and recreation department offer dozens of camp choices for science, nature, sports, music and more. Whether you're looking for an all-around experience or a more focused camp, this list features a few in your town and nearby.
Check the list below for some camps near Fridley, or check out the map above for camps around the region. Click the green pins for more information, or use the map slider on the left to zoom in or out.
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Know of a camp that's not on our list or our map? Visit our earlier post asking for summer camp suggestions—submit the information, and we'll add it.
Here are some at Springbrook Nature Center in Fridley:
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ROAR!
Nature/Science 4-5 year olds
Where: Springbrook Nature Center, 100 85th Ave, Fridley, MN 55432
Phone: 763-572-3588
When: June 17-21
Registration Deadline: 6/14/2013
Cost: Fridley Residents $75 per camp / Non-Fridley Residents $85 per camp
Did you hear that? I bet it was a T-Rex! Put on your hat and grab your shovel. It’s time to uncover some fossils and find out about that roar! You’ll have a blast learning about the past during this week of prehistoric fun. Camp fees include camp t-shirt and snacks for each camp you register for. Lunchtime care provided free of charge to campers registered for both morning and afternoon sessions. Full descriptions of all camp titles can be found at our website.
Nature at Night
Nature/Science 4-5 year olds
Where: Springbrook Nature Center, 100 85th Ave, Fridley, MN 55432
Phone: 763-572-3588
When: June 17-21
Registration Deadline: 6/14/2013
Cost: Fridley Residents $75 per camp / Non-Fridley Residents $85 per camp
You don’t need to worry about what’s outside after dark. In fact, there’s a cool world out there just waiting to be discovered. Let’s learn all about NOCTURNAL ANIMALS (they come out at night). Shhhh…. Camp fees include camp t-shirt and snacks for each camp you register for. Lunchtime care provided free of charge to campers registered for both morning and afternoon sessions. Full descriptions of all camp titles can be found at our website.
On the Prowl
Nature/Science 4-5 year olds
Where: Springbrook Nature Center, 100 85th Ave, Fridley, MN 55432
Phone: 763-572-3588
When: July 15-19
Registration Deadline: 7/12/2013
Cost: Fridley Residents $75 per camp / Non-Fridley Residents $85 per camp
Delicious! That’s what an owl things about a mouse. But, the deer don’t think so – they’d rather eat acorns and leaves. Come find out what other tasty morsels are found on Nature’s Buffet. Camp fees include camp t-shirt and snacks for each camp you register for. Lunchtime care provided free of charge to campers registered for both morning and afternoon sessions. Full descriptions of all camp titles can be found at our website.
Eeek!
Nature/Science 4-5 year olds
Where: Springbrook Nature Center, 100 85th Ave, Fridley, MN 55432
Phone: 763-572-3588
When: July 15-19
Registration Deadline: 7/12/2013
Cost: Fridley Residents $75 per camp / Non-Fridley Residents $85 per camp
Hey, check it out! That crawly thing over there is an insect, and it’s really pretty cool. Do you want to explore what makes an insect different from, well, just about everything else? Great! Join the bug patrol this summer and discover what is so cool about these critters! Camp fees include camp t-shirt and snacks for each camp you register for. Lunchtime care provided free of charge to camp-ers registered for both morning and afternoon sessions. Full descriptions of all camp titles can be found at our website.
Splish Splash
Nature/Science 4-5 year olds
Where: Springbrook Nature Center, 100 85th Ave, Fridley, MN 55432
Phone: 763-572-3588
When: August 5-9
Registration Deadline: 8/2/2013
Cost: Fridley Residents $75 per camp / Non-Fridley Residents $85 per camp
It’s slippery, it’s wet, it’s cool, and it’s hot. Water is where it’s at this summer. We’ll learn about how the animals play in the water, and maybe we’ll play some ourselves. This camp is all about SPLASHY FUN! Camp fees include camp t-shirt and snacks for each camp you register for. Lunchtime care provided free of charge to camp-ers registered for both morning and afternoon sessions. Full descriptions of all camp titles can be found at our website.
Imagination Station
Nature/Science 4-5 year olds
Where: Springbrook Nature Center, 100 85th Ave, Fridley, MN 55432
Phone: 763-572-3588
When: August 5-9
Registration Deadline: 8/2/2013
Cost: Fridley Residents $75 per camp / Non-Fridley Residents $85 per camp
Pull in to the Imagination Station this summer, and stretch your mind! We’ll be inventing games, songs, and new worlds to explore this summer. Don’t miss out – it’s time to visit someplace new! Camp fees include camp t-shirt and snacks for each camp you register for. Lunchtime care provided free of charge to camp-ers registered for both morning and afternoon sessions. Full descriptions of all camp titles can be found at our website.
SUPERfriends
Nature/Science 6-8 year olds
Where: Springbrook Nature Center, 100 85th Ave, Fridley, MN 55432
Phone: 763-572-3588
When: June 24-28
Registration Deadline: 6/21/2013
Cost: Fridley Residents $75 per camp / Non-Fridley Residents $85 per camp
Do you have a superpower? Are you ready to save the world from SUPERvillians? Springbrook needs your help to rid the worlds from the likes of “The Gunkinator” and “Sparky McFirestarter”. It’s time to suit up, SUPERfriends. Hurry! We need you! Camp fees include camp t-shirt and snacks for each camp you register for. Lunchtime care provided free of charge to camp-ers registered for both morning and afternoon sessions. Full descriptions of all camp titles can be found at our website.
Eco-Pirates
Nature/Science 6-8 year olds
Where: Springbrook Nature Center, 100 85th Ave, Fridley, MN 55432
Phone: 763-572-3588
When: June 24-28
Registration Deadline: 6/21/2013
Cost: Fridley Residents $75 per camp / Non-Fridley Residents $85 per camp
Yar! Thar she blows! Shiver me timbers, matey, it’s time to join the pirate crew! Navigate your way to a fun filled week of piratey goodness. Remember to pack your parrot and your peg leg. Camp fees include camp t-shirt and snacks for each camp you register for. Lunchtime care provided free of charge to camp-ers registered for both morning and afternoon sessions. Full descriptions of all camp titles can be found at our website.
BOOM!
Nature/Science 6-8 year olds
Where: Springbrook Nature Center, 100 85th Ave, Fridley, MN 55432
Phone: 763-572-3588
When: July 22-26
Registration Deadline: 7/19/2013
Cost: Fridley Residents $75 per camp / Non-Fridley Residents $85 per camp
Can you feel the explosive power of this camp? It’s electric! Come experiment with the mad scientists at SNC this summer. You’re sure to get a charge out of it! Camp fees include camp t-shirt and snacks for each camp you register for. Lunchtime care provided free of charge to camp-ers registered for both morning and afternoon sessions. Full descriptions of all camp titles can be found at our website.
You Pick!
Nature/Science 6-8 year olds
Where: Springbrook Nature Center, 100 85th Ave, Fridley, MN 55432
Phone: 763-572-3588
When: July 22-26
Registration Deadline: 7/19/2013
Cost: Fridley Residents $75 per camp / Non-Fridley Residents $85 per camp
Summer is way more fun when you get to pick what you do! We have plenty of fun, hands-on, exciting things ready for you. Now you have to decide what to do first! Pick a mystery activity each day and experience the fun! Camp fees include camp t-shirt and snacks for each camp you register for. Lunchtime care provided free of charge to campers registered for both morning and afternoon sessions. Full descriptions of all camp titles can be found at our website
Arty Party
Nature/Science 6-8 year olds
Where: Springbrook Nature Center, 100 85th Ave, Fridley, MN 55432
Phone: 763-572-3588
When: August 12-16
Registration Deadline: 8/9/2013
Cost: Fridley Residents $75 per camp / Non-Fridley Residents $85 per camp
We think that nature is FULL of art supplies, don’t you? We’ll be exploring the park, looking for nature’s masterpieces. Let’s be artists together this summer! Camp fees include camp t-shirt and snacks for each camp you register for. Lunchtime care provided free of charge to camp-ers registered for both morning and afternoon sessions. Full descriptions of all camp titles can be found at our website
SQUISH
Nature/Science 6-8 year olds
Where: Springbrook Nature Center, 100 85th Ave, Fridley, MN 55432
Phone: 763-572-3588
When: August 12-16
Registration Deadline: 8/9/2013
Cost: Fridley Residents $75 per camp / Non-Fridley Residents $85 per camp
DIRT! It’s everywhere! Our goal for each day is to have unimaginable amounts of fun – with DIRT! We’ll explore dirt as camouflage, dirt as a place to live, and even how dirt is made. Some laundering will be required after camp. Camp fees include camp t-shirt and snacks for each camp you register for. Lunchtime care provided free of charge to campers registered for both morning and afternoon sessions. Full descriptions of all camp titles can be found at our website
Let's Swing
Nature/Science 9-12 year olds
Where: Springbrook Nature Center, 100 85th Ave, Fridley, MN 55432
Phone: 763-572-3588
When: July 8-12
Registration Deadline: 7/5/2013
Cost: Fridley Residents $75 per camp / Non-Fridley Residents $85 per camp
Who doesn’t love to be a monkey? Stop climbing on the furniture and starting climbing trees! Experience new challenges and fun enrichments activities daily for our campers – don’t miss out on the fun! Camp fees include camp t-shirt and snacks for each camp you register for. Lunchtime care provided free of charge to campers registered for both morning and afternoon sessions. Full descriptions of all camp titles can be found at our website
Get Lost
Nature/Science 9-12 year olds
Where: Springbrook Nature Center, 100 85th Ave, Fridley, MN 55432
Phone: 763-572-3588
When: July 8-12
Registration Deadline: 7/5/2013
Cost: Fridley Residents $75 per camp / Non-Fridley Residents $85 per camp
If you and a few of your fellow campers were brought out into the park, could you find your way back? This will be the goal by the end of this week of camp. We’ll explore plenty of ways to navigate: map and compass, natural landmarks, directional cairns, and GPS units. Come to camp this week, and walk away with some serious navigational skills! Camp fees include camp t-shirt and snacks for each camp you register for. Lunchtime care provided free of charge to campers registered for both morning and afternoon sessions. Full descriptions of all camp titles can be found at our website
Earth Force
Nature/Science 9-12 year olds
Where: Springbrook Nature Center, 100 85th Ave, Fridley, MN 55432
Phone: 763-572-3588
When: July 29-August 2
Registration Deadline: 7/26/2013
Cost: Fridley Residents $75 per camp / Non-Fridley Residents $85 per camp
Charlie’s Angels has nothing on this camp. Each afternoon, you’ll be given your mission by our own disembodied voice, Brooke, and you will have to choose what tools you could use to complete each mission. Can you handle it? We need innovative, creative problem solvers. Let’s get campy this summer! Camp fees include camp t-shirt and snacks for each camp you register for. Lunchtime care provided free of charge to campers registered for both morning and afternoon sessions. Full descriptions of all camp titles can be found at our website
Soppy Science
Nature/Science 9-12 year olds
Where: Springbrook Nature Center, 100 85th Ave, Fridley, MN 55432
Phone: 763-572-3588
When: July 29-August 2
Registration Deadline: 7/26/2013
Cost: Fridley Residents $75 per camp / Non-Fridley Residents $85 per camp
Water – it’s everywhere and it’s the coolest part of the summer. Experiment and explore all kinds of water this summer. Get into the pond and hike down the creek, and that’s just for starters! We guarantee you’ll come home drenched! Camp fees include camp t-shirt and snacks for each camp you register for. Lunchtime care provided free of charge to campers registered for both morning and afternoon sessions. Full descriptions of all camp titles can be found at our website
Nature TV
Nature/Science 9-12 year olds
Where: Springbrook Nature Center, 100 85th Ave, Fridley, MN 55432
Phone: 763-572-3588
When: August 19-23
Registration Deadline: 8/16/2013
Cost: Fridley Residents $75 per camp / Non-Fridley Residents $85 per camp
Are you ready to star in your very own nature show? You’ll be a part of developing the show’s concept, you’ll participate in filming, and you and your fellow campers will star in Nature TV. Take home your very own copy of this brand new show! Camp fees include camp t-shirt and snacks for each camp you register for. Lunchtime care provided free of charge to campers registered for both morning and afternoon sessions. Full descriptions of all camp titles can be found at our website
Forts, Fire and Fun!
Nature/Science 9-12 year olds
Where: Springbrook Nature Center, 100 85th Ave, Fridley, MN 55432
Phone: 763-572-3588
When: August 19-23
Registration Deadline: 8/16/2013
Cost: Fridley Residents $75 per camp / Non-Fridley Residents $85 per camp
A week of primitive living awaits you. Come learn how to construct a shelter, start a fire without matches, and learn basic foraging and hunting skills. Camp fees include camp t-shirt and snacks for each camp you register for. Lunchtime care provided free of charge to campers registered for both morning and afternoon sessions. Full descriptions of all camp titles can be found at our website
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