Campers gain exclusive access to the Bell Museum's world-class exhibits, including the planetarium and wildlife dioramas, directly integrating these resources into their learning experience.
Bell Museum Youth Summer Camps offer engaging, hands-on experiences for children in grades K-8, fostering scientific curiosity and discovery. Campers participate in a variety of activities including hands-on investigations, interactive museum exhibits, creative projects, and guided outdoor exploration. Specific activities may include simulated fossil digs, building simple telescopes, colorizing astrophotography, exploring rocketry and lunar module design, studying native plants and animals, and participating in citizen science projects. Older campers (grades 7-8) have opportunities to work alongside University of Minnesota scientists in research laboratories, exploring topics like global change and sustainable food systems. The camps aim to develop critical thinking skills, scientific inquiry, and a deeper understanding of the natural world and scientific principles.
A typical full day includes drop-off and welcome activities, followed by morning exploration sessions with hands-on experiments or interactive museum exhibit visits, and afternoon activities that continue the day's theme with projects or outdoor investigations.
The ideal student is a child in grades K-8 who is eager to explore science and nature through hands-on activities, creative projects, and outdoor adventures.
Bell Museum of Natural History, 2088 Larpenteur Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 55113
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