Summer and School Break STEM Camps at The Works Museum

Summer and School Break STEM Camps at The Works Museum offers hands-on engineering activities and interactive learning experiences for children ages 5 to 12. Summer camps include engineering and design camps such as LEGO camps, coding camps, and cardboard camps. A.M. and P.M. camps can be combined for a full day, and summer camps use tools like the LEGO WeDo construction set.

Programs

• Summer and school break STEM camps at The Works Museum — 5-12 · Ideal for children who love to explore, discover, design, and build; hands-on engineering activities and interactive learning experiences.
• Summer Camps at The Works Museum — 5-12 · Summer camp season for kids with engineering and design camps, including favorites like LEGO camps, coding camps, and cardboard camps.
• School Break Camps — 5-12 · School break camps for students ages 5-12; five-year-olds must be in kindergarten.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–12 years old
• General schedule: Summer and school break camps are offered; summer camp registration begins in January. School break camps are offered for MEA Break, Winter Break, MLK Day Camp, and Presidents' Day Camp.
• Facility hours: October – May Hours: Saturdays 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sundays 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Mondays 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Extended Open Hours: October 14–16, 2026, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; November 25, 2026, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; November 27, 2026, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; December 21–23, 2026, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; December 28–30, 2026, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; December 31, 2026, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; January 18, 2027, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; February 15, 2027, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; March 25–26, 2027, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; March 29–31, 2027, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; April 1–2, 2027, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; April 5–7, 2027, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

About the provider

The Works Museum’s mission is to inspire the next generation of innovators, engineers, and creative problem solvers. The museum was voted #1 in The Twin Cities' most popular places to take kids in 2026 by kidsoutandabout.com.

Five-year-olds must be in kindergarten. Camp and cancellation policies are mentioned. For school break camps: 30 or more days before camp start date, 50% of the camp fee will be refunded (minus a 10% processing fee) or a voucher for the full amount minus a 10% processing fee; 14-29 days before start date, a voucher for the full amount minus a 10% processing fee; 13 or fewer days before start date, no refunds or vouchers.

What families say

“I like the knowledge, maturity, and creativity of the teachers. My engineering-obsessed kid looooooves your [camps].” — Camp Parent

“My 7-year-old attended the winter camp for 4 days. It was educational and fun at the same time. He is in a gifted program and he found this place full of learning opportunities and was very excited to try new things by himself. We will keep coming back!” — Camp Parent

Last updated November 3, 2026.