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Seeing Summer SkiesComo PlanetariumSummer skies come alive with meteor showers and views of Venus, Jupiter, Mercury, and Saturn all under our planetarium dome. Celebrate the Sun as we explore its energy and influence with the film Seeing! A Photon’s Journey Across Space, Time, and Mind, narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson. For General Audiences. Youth 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.Spring 2026-Adult -
Greeting Cards: Spring Has Sprung!Art & MusicMake 5- 6 different spring and early summer greeting cards with a variety of sentiments available for you to choose from. All supplies included.Spring 2026-Adult -
Mini-Camp: All Skill LevelsGymnasticsWhether your child is a cartwheeling machine or just discovering how to stand on one foot without tipping over, these camps are the place to be this summer. Our camp is designed to meet every gymnast where they are, blending technical instruction with the high-energy fun that makes summer camp memorable. From ages 5 to 14, we provide a supportive environment where "I can't" turns into "I just did!"Summer 2026- Youth -
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Specific Skill Level CampsGymnasticsOur summer camps are designed to transform athletes from the inside out, offering a high-energy blend of technical training and summer fun. From the first cartwheel to advanced flight elements, we provide a structured environment where gymnasts ages 5 to 14 can thrive. Because gymnastics is most effective (and safest!) when practiced at the right pace, our camp is divided into specific skill-based sections. When registering, please select the section that best fits your gymnast's current personal skill level.Summer 2026- Youth -
Event Clinic CampsGymnasticsFor gymnasts age 5-14. All participants, regardless of skill level, are welcome! Flip, Fly, and Stick the Landing; Summer Event Clinics are Here! Each clinic will focus on one specific gymnastics event. Register for beam, vault, floor exercise or uneven bars.Summer 2026- Youth -
Cookie Decorating: Poolside FunCulinaryDecorate 6 adorable summer-themed cookies using royal icing! Learn techniques and skills to expertly decorate. This is great for beginners with no experience but also has some fun intermediate tricks! Receive the icing and cookie recipe so you can try decorating at home too!Summer 2026- Adult -
Spring into Summer - Online CourseHome & GardenLearn about how to wake up your garden! Gather information on best practice for your garden and landscape during the growing season, from March to August.Spring 2026-Adult -
Summer Skewer Snacks - Online CourseCulinaryFood on a stick isn’t just for the fair! Move beyond the basic caprese skewers into a world of color, flavor, and possibilities. From vegan to omnivore there are recipes for everyone!Spring 2026-Adult -
Cookie Decorating: Happy CamperCulinaryDecorate 6 adorable end of summer-themed cookies using royal icing! Learn techniques and skills to expertly decorate. This is great for beginners with no experience but also has some fun intermediate tricks! Receive the icing and cookie recipe so you can try decorating at home too!Summer 2026- Adult -
Discovery ClubSummer 2026 Registration Dates: March 9th at 9:00am - Open registration begins for incoming and returning families Registration dates for the upcoming 2026-2027 School Year: April 14th at 9am - Priority registration begins for currently enrolled Discovery Club (25/26 school year) families only* April 27th at 9:00am - Open registration begins for incoming families *A currently enrolled family is defined as having a student or students currently enrolled in Discovery Club for the 2025-2026 school year. Enrollment in summer Discovery Club is not considered a currently enrolled contract. _________________________________________________________________________________ Registration Information Contracts (accepted or pending) do not carry over from summer to school year or year to year. All families, including families on the wait list, must register annually for any future care. Registrations will be reviewed in the order that they were received by our online system, and could take up to 10 business days to process. In order for a registration to be processed, all program balances must be paid in full. Accounts with a balance overdue will not be processed. Students must be enrolled and attending in the St. Paul Public School District in order to receive Discovery Club child care services. (We do not offer care to out-of-district students in our program during the school year. This includes families who live within the district boundaries but attend a charter or private school.) 2026-2027 Child Care Rates Families can select before school care, after school care, or a combination based on your child’s school schedule. Days of care may range from three to five days per week, per care session. Contracted days must remain the same for each week. Non-Refundable Registration Fee: $49.00/child/contract charged at the time that the contract is accepted. Before School Offered for students who attend schools with an 8:30 a.m. or 9:30 a.m. start time 6:30 - 8:30 a.m. $12.60/day $63.00/week 6:30 - 9:30 a.m. $18.85/day $94.25/week After School Starts at the end of the school's regular day and goes until 6:00 p.m. Snack provided 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. $25.15/day $125.75/week 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. $18.85/day $94.25/week 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. $12.60/day $63.00/week Drop-in days add $5.00/session/day; available to children currently enrolled and subject to space available. Schedule changes require a one week notice and are subject to space availability. A $25 per child schedule change fee applies. Families are invoiced bi-weekly, after the care happens and payments are due on the following Friday. Accounts will receive a late payment fee if balance is not paid on the due date. Accounts past due are subject to withdrawal of contracted care. Non-School Days Available to currently enrolled students $45.50/day/child if registered by the deadline $53.50/day/child if registered after the deadline More information on the Discovery Club Website ______________________________________________________________________ 2026 Summer Child Care Information to come Summer rates include breakfast, lunch, snack, field trips/events included in the program. Discovery Club school-age care requires a non-refundable registration fee of $49 per child, charged at the time that the contract is accepted. Families are invoiced bi-weekly, after the care occurs and payments are due on the following Friday. Daily rate: $45.50 per day/per child Summer Daily Hours : 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM More summer information on the Discovery Club Website Questions may be directed to discovery.club@spps.orgChild Care Program -
CAHOOTS Summer Correspondence Program - Workbook OnlyCahootsThis selection is for workbooks only. Participants recruit their own reflection buddy from their family or community—such as a grandparent, neighbor or peer! Workbooks are sent to registrants in the mail mid June. Make Learning Fun this Summer with Cahoots - Cahoots is a self-led summer educational program that sharpens academic skills, fosters independence and promotes self-reflection. - Cahoots workbook s include a robust review of math and language arts concepts for youth entering kindergarten through 6th grade. - Memorable Cahoots characters conspire with kids to make learning fun. - Lessons support creative problem solving with activities for kids to think, draw, write and take action. - Families or youth check their own answers online (answer packets can be emailed by request). - At the end of each lesson, kids track their progress, reflect on their learnings, and send/receive feedback and encouragement from a reflection buddy via mail!Summer 2026- Youth -
Day Camp: Camp Invention SPARKFull Day Summer CampsEntering Grades 1-5. Collaborate with friends to tackle hands-on, open-ended STEM challenges. Team up with robotic capybaras, ride the waves of entrepreneurship, uncover the power of cryptography and build your own space rocket! Spark confidence, build persistence and create unforgettable summer memories. Breakfast and lunch provided. Scholarship Option: There are limited scholarship spaces available for families that qualify for Educational Benefits. Go to course #1501SuA_Scholarship."Camp Invention SPARK (Scholarship)" for more information.Summer 2026- Youth -
Day Camp: Camp Invention ILLUMINATEFull Day Summer CampsEntering Grades 1-5. Collaborate with friends to tackle hands-on, open-ended STEM challenges. Design your own light-up ball game, explore the science of illumination, tackle global water challenges and star in a prototyping game show! Fuel discovery, nurture perseverance and make this summer unforgettable. Breakfast and lunch provided. Scholarship Option: There are limited scholarship spaces available for families that qualify for Educational Benefits. Go to course #1502SuA_Scholarship."Camp Invention ILLUMINATE (Scholarship)" for more information.Summer 2026- Youth -
Day Camp: Camp Invention SPARK (Scholarship)Full Day Summer CampsEntering Grades 1-5. Collaborate with friends to tackle hands-on, open-ended STEM challenges. Team up with robotic capybaras, ride the waves of entrepreneurship, uncover the power of cryptography and build your own space rocket! Spark confidence, build persistence and create unforgettable summer memories. Breakfast and lunch provided. This course section is for families that qualify for Educational Benefits. Families that do not qualify can register under 1501SuA: "Camp Invention SPARK" Educational Benefit or Free/Reduced Lunch Qualifiers: $59,478 annual gross income for a family of 4. Add $10,175 for each additional family member.Summer 2026- Youth -
WaitlistStained Glass Project Shop: Sun SuncatcherArt & MusicDiscover how to read a stained glass pattern, cut glass, assemble and solder components, and patina and seal your own handmade stained glass sun-shaped suncatcher! Please note the following before registering: *Wear closed toe shoes/work boots and dress in layers. Wear natural fiber clothing with long sleeves and pants. *It is recommended that you bring your own work gloves and safety glasses. If you can't, there will be some to use; you will be asked to help sanitize them after use. *Bring a water bottle as it can get hot in the shop, especially during the summer months.Summer 2026- Adult -
Day Camp: Camp Invention ILLUMINATE (Scholarship)Full Day Summer CampsEntering Grades 1-5. Collaborate with friends to tackle hands-on, open-ended STEM challenges. Design your own light-up ball game, explore the science of illumination, tackle global water challenges and star in a prototyping game show! Fuel discovery, nurture perseverance and make this summer unforgettable. Breakfast and lunch provided. This course section is for families that qualify for Educational Benefits. Families that do not qualify can register under 1502SuA "Camp Invention ILLUMINATE". Educational Benefit or Free/Reduced Lunch Qualifiers: $59,478 annual gross income for a family of 4. Add $10,175 for each additional family member.Summer 2026- Youth -
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Mini Camp: Project RunwayTeens & TweensEntering grades 4-8. Sweet summer projects! A très-chic skirt, tie-top blouse, headband and more. Make, showcase, and take home your projects. Learn hand- and machine-sewing techniques and methods for staying safe while using machines. End the week with a showcase for family and friends to see the projects in action. Sliding Fees: Most classes include sliding-fee options designed to provide financial flexibility for community members who may need support in order to participate. We encourage participants to choose the amount they are able to pay. This model helps ensure our programs remain financially sustainable while also promoting equity and increasing accessibility for all members of our community.Summer 2026- Youth -
Flamework Fundamentals: Italian Glass BeadsArt & MusicGet acquainted with working a torch and Italian soft glass. Learn safety protocol, tool and equipment use, and beginner flameworking techniques. Build confidence exploring glass manipulation, shaping techniques and surface decoration. Leave class with 4-6 beads. Please note the following before registering: *Wear closed toe shoes/work boots and dress in layers. Wear natural fiber clothing with long sleeves and pants. *It is recommended that you bring your own work gloves and safety glasses. If you can't, there will be some to use; you will be asked to help sanitize them after use. *Bring a water bottle as it can get hot in the shop, especially during the summer monthsSpring 2026-Adult -
WaitlistStained Glass Project Shop: Flower SuncatcherArt & MusicDiscover how to read a stained glass pattern, cut glass, assemble and solder components, and patina and seal your own handmade stained glass flower suncatcher! Patterns will be provided, and you can choose between three different styles of flowers. No prior stained glass experience is necessary. Please note the following before registering: *Wear closed toe shoes/work boots and dress in layers. Wear natural fiber clothing with long sleeves and pants. *It is recommended that you bring your own work gloves and safety glasses. If you can't, there will be some to use; you will be asked to help sanitize them after use. *Bring a water bottle as it can get hot in the shop, especially during the summer months.Spring 2026-Adult -
WaitlistBlacksmith Fundamentals: Bottle OpenersArt & MusicAges 16 and up. Begin building your blacksmith skills by forging your own bottle opener! Bottle openers are quick to make and can incorporate all the basic blacksmithing processes into one compact project. End class with a celebratory bottle-opening to try out your new tool (that means a beer or soda is included!). Please note the following before registering: *Wear closed toe shoes/work boots and dress in layers. Wear natural fiber clothing with long sleeves and pants. *It is recommended that you bring your own work gloves and safety glasses. If you can't, there will be some to use; you will be asked to help sanitize them after use. *Bring a water bottle as it can get hot in the shop, especially during the summer monthsSummer 2026- Adult -
WaitlistBlacksmith Fundamentals: Bottle OpenersArt & MusicAges 16 and up. Begin building your blacksmith skills by forging your own bottle opener! Bottle openers are quick to make and can incorporate all the basic blacksmithing processes into one compact project. End class with a celebratory bottle-opening to try out your new tool (that means a beer or soda is included!). Please note the following before registering: *Wear closed toe shoes/work boots and dress in layers. Wear natural fiber clothing with long sleeves and pants. *It is recommended that you bring your own work gloves and safety glasses. If you can't, there will be some to use; you will be asked to help sanitize them after use. *Bring a water bottle as it can get hot in the shop, especially during the summer monthsSpring 2026-Adult -
CAHOOTS: Entering KCahootsCahoots is a summer pen pal program, supporting learning and reflection skills. Memorable workbook characters -- Hoots, Boots, Marina, Stevie and Walter -- guide you through a self-paced review of the skills that help prepare you for Kindergarten. Reflection Buddy pen pals provide encouragement and responses to your work. Participants receive: A fun, 6-lesson workbook to help review Math and Language Arts material. Weekly reflections and a Reflection Buddy. A game board and game piece to track progress. A completion prize if you complete all 6 lessons Most classes include sliding-fee options designed to provide financial flexibility for community members who may need support in order to participate. We encourage participants to choose the amount they are able to pay. This model helps ensure our programs remain financially sustainable while also promoting equity and increasing accessibility for all members of our community.Summer 2026- Youth -
CAHOOTS: Entering 1-6CahootsCahoots is a summer pen pal program, supporting learning and reflection skills. Memorable workbook characters -- Hoots, Boots, Marina, Stevie and Walter -- guide you through a self-paced preview of the upcoming school year. Reflection Buddy pen pals provide encouragement and responses to your work. Register for the grade level you'll enter in the Fall. Participants receive: A fun, 8-lesson workbook to help preview Math and Language Arts material from the upcoming school year. Weekly reflections and a reflection buddy. A completion prize if you complete all 8 lessons! Most classes include sliding-fee options designed to provide financial flexibility for community members who may need support in order to participate. We encourage participants to choose the amount they are able to pay. This model helps ensure our programs remain financially sustainable while also promoting equity and increasing accessibility for all members of our community.Summer 2026- Youth