Curiosity Camps
Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota, 224 Lamm Street, Mankato, MN 56001
About
Curiosity Camps offers summer camps, Early Out Camps, and Early Experience Camps. Summer camps meet on Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Early Out Camps meet from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and Early Experience Camps meet from 9:00 AM to 11:15 AM. Summer Camps and Early Out Camps are $45 per day, and Early Experience Camps are $275 for 10 weekly sessions.
Programs
- Curiosity Camps — Children 3-5 years old; Kindergarten-3rd Grade; Child has completed Kindergarten–3rd Grade · Summer camps: Wednesdays, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Early Out Camps: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM; Early Experience Camps: 9:00 AM - 11:15 AM · $45–$275 per day · Summer Camps are $45/day; Early Out Camps are $45/day; Early Experience Camps are $275 for 10 weekly sessions. Scholarships are available.
At a glance
- Ages: 3–8 years old
- Price range: $45–$275 per day
About the provider
The Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota education team is led by Minnesota Licensed Educators. Curiosity Camps are inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, and Camp Facilitators are trained in Conscious Discipline and Smart Classrooms. The CMSM Loft is “Camp Central” for Summer Curiosity Camps. Full Curiosity Camp scholarships are available, supported by the Xcel Energy Foundation.
Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach. Camp Facilitators are trained in Conscious Discipline and Smart Classrooms. Camps are not transferable to other campers. If the camp is canceled by CMSM, tuition is refunded in full. Instructors are actively present; typical ratios are 1:8 for kids 5-11 years and 1:6 for kids 4-5 years.
Last updated November 4, 2026.
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