Summer Camp guide Camp

The school year is soon coming to an end and kids of all ages are looking forward to sunshine and days of no homework. What happens when the novelty of those first few days of freedom wears off and boredom kicks in? Why, you send them to summer camp of course! We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite summer camps and programs in the area so you can find something to interest everyone.

Educational Camps

College for Kids & Teens

June 8 – 11; June 15 – 18;

July 13 – 16; July 20 – 23

College for Kids & Teens is a summer camp program for K-12 students. Expert instructors teach classes that encourage exploration, adventure and creativity while cultivating young people’s understanding and appreciation for a variety of topics.

Minnesota State University Moorhead

1104 7th Ave S, Moorhead mnstate.edu/cfkt

STEM Kids Camp

July 20 – 23 and July 27 – 30

Ignite or fuel your child’s passion for science, technology, engineering and math with these fun, hands-on learning camps hosted by the NDSU College of Engineering. We offer morning and afternoon sessions for students in grades K-2, 3-5 and 6-8.

NDSU Campus ndsu.edu/coe/stemkids

Camp Invention: Elevate

Camp Invention is a high-energy, handson STEM camp. Your child will create, collaborate and problem solve with inventions and challenges. For children entering grades K-6.

June 1-5 at Westside Elementary School

June 8-12 at Oak Grove Lutheran School campinvention.org

Code Ninjas Camps

Play and learn at Code Ninjas camps all summer long! Ninjas, kids ages 5-14, will build their very own video games, code their own apps, fly drones, assemble robotics, discover STEM and have fun! Various day camp and week-long camp dates June through August. Prices vary.

Code Ninjas Fargo

4480 23rd Ave S, Fargo codeninjas.com/camps/nd-fargo

Rusty K Ranch Camps

Have a child who loves horses and animals? Rusty K Ranch has a camp for everyone ages 2 and up. Camps include a twohour mini camp for the smallest animal lovers and their parents, half-day weekend camps, one-day camps and four-day camps. For those who love horses and want to learn more about them, try a fourday horsemanship camp. Busing from the Rustad Rec Center in West Fargo is offered for all day and four-day camps. rustykranch.com/camps.html

uCodeGirl

June 8-12

Our summer tech camp provides girls with project-based, hands-on experience with technology that inspires creativity, fosters collaboration, sharpens communication and cultivates critical thinking. Choose from two unique sessions categorized by age group, uCodeGirl Jr. (4th-6th grades), and uCodeGirl Sr. (7th-11th grades). UCodeGirl is a community of like-minded girls, inspiring female role models/mentors, and a rich collection of programs and activities offered throughout the year.

NDSU College of Business, Fargo ucodegirl.org

Red River Zoo Day Camps

Spend a week at the Red River Zoo participating in various activities such as outdoor adventures, crafts, animal encounters and more. Coordinated and led by the Education Department, children are sure to have an active, safe and fun experience. Each camp session has a different theme that will be explored throughout the week. Join us to discover animals and their habitats while having a wild time at the Red River Zoo!

Week-long sessions in June, July and August for preschool through sixth grade. redriverzoo.org

Family Wellness

It’s summer camp season at Family Wellness and we have activities to fit all children, ages 6-11. While each camp has a different theme, all offer fun in the sun, gym activities, splashing in the pool and a field trip at the end of each week. Our fullday camps are great for explorers wanting to have fun and learn.

familywellnessfargo.org/ youth-family/camps/

YMCA of Cass Clay

Camping, like many YMCA programs, is about learning skills, developing character and making friends. But few environments are as special as camp, where kids become a community as they learn both how to be more independent and how to contribute to a group as they engage in physical, social and educational activities. YMCA counselors are dedicated to making sure camp is an amazing experience for every camper. Weekly sessions run June through August. Find more details and register at ymcacassclay.org/camp.

Busy Beaver Camp: Half-day camping experience for ages 3-5

Camp Koda: Activities and exploration day camp for ages 6-11

Middle School Unplugged: Specialty camp for ages 11-14

Rock Climbing Mini Caps: Half-day camp for ages 7-14

Camp Cormorant: Overnight camp on Big Cormorant Lake for ages 7-14 ymcacassclay.org/camp

Park District Activities

All of our local Park Districts offer numerous summer activates, programs and camps. From arts and crafts, to athletics and education, there’s something for all ages and interests.

Fargo Park District: fargoparks.com

West Fargo Park District: wfparks.org

Moorhead Park District: cityofmoorhead.com/departments/ parks-recreation/brochure-programs