Campers design, build, and showcase their own unique take-home projects while learning the Bakken Museum's invention process in a supportive makerspace environment.
The Bakken Museum Young Makers Camp is a half-day program designed for aspiring makers and inventors entering grades 2 and 3. Campers engage in hands-on activities to design and build their own unique take-home projects using real tools and materials. The curriculum emphasizes the Bakken Museum's invention process: Think It, Make It, Improve It, Show It. Throughout the week, students practice creative thinking, problem-solving skills, and learn about electricity and circuits. They also participate in group challenges, games, and daily take-home science-based magic tricks. The camp fosters innovation, encourages responsible tool use, and provides a supportive environment for exploration and learning from both successes and failures.
A typical day involves engaging in group problem-solving challenges, skill-building activities, dedicated project time using tools and materials, and learning daily take-home science-based magic tricks.
This camp is best for curious minds in grades 2-3 who love to tinker, build, and discover, and are interested in science, engineering, and inventive projects.
3537 Zenith Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55416
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