PreK Summer Camp

Our Summer 2025 Camp Guide is available for download!

Details about the registration process and individual camp offerings will be available on our website on January 13!

Looking for summer experiences for your Preschooler? Preschool summer camps at The Works are ideal for preschool girls and boys. Explore, design, and build with hands-on projects for curious kids.

Whether your child is new to camp or a seasoned summer camper, he or she will have a great time exploring with our experienced educators.  We’ll keep your little creators busy with our science and engineering summer camps for preschoolers.

Pre K camps are for preschool children entering Kindergarten or High-Five programs in the Fall.

Register for camp by clicking on the date of the camp you would like your child to attend.

2025 Summer Camps at the Works Museum

January 20: Innovators Club* registration begins.
January 22: Works Museum Member registration begins.
January 27: Public registration begins.

⚙︎ HINT: If you’re registering for 2 or more camps, an Innovators Club membership could save you money. See details at theworks.org/support-us/innovators-club/

$230, $207 members
Work with hammers and drills, as well as a variety of cool tools that squish, cut, and connect things.

M-Th, July 7-10, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
M-Th, August 11-14, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | At Minnesota Children’s Museum
M-Th, August 25-28, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

$230, $207 members
Create and test messy mixtures. Make cloud dough, a balloon yo-yo, and other squishy projects.

M-Th, June 16-19, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

$230, $207 members
Machines give us superpowers! Lift mighty objects with a crane, use levers to leap tall buildings, move at super speeds with wheels and axles, and create a force field.

M-Th, June 9-12, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | At Minnesota Children’s Museum
M-Th, August 4-7, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

 Tips for camp registration:

  • Pre K camps are for preschool children entering Kindergarten or High-Five programs in the Fall. Parents are welcome.
  • The session you wanted is full? Sign up for the wait list (linked next to the full camp) to be notified if we’re able to add extra sessions.
  • Drop-off begins at 8:30 for Pre K camps, and pick-up is from 12-12:15.
  • By registering for camp you attest that you have read and agree to the camp and cancellation policies of The Works Museum.

Save money on camps and more when you become a member of The Works Museum. Purchase a membership today!

View our Pre K Programs for Pre K Mondays and more exciting activities for preschoolers at The Works Museum.

Video by Sam Basques

You engaged [my son] with fun and interesting activities. He continued to talk about them after the camp was over.

Camp Parent